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Eastern White Pine

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It’s a bit of history, a bit geography, and a bit natural history. This video about the Eastern White Pine… Pinus strobus, commonly denominated the eastern white pine, northern white pine, white pine, Weymouth pine (British), and soft pine[2] is a large pine native to eastern North America. It occurs from Newfoundland, Canada west through the Great Lakes region to southeastern Manitoba and Minnesota, United States, and south along the Appalachian Mountains and upper Piedmont to northernmost Georgia and perhaps very rarely

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Dan’s Mountain WMA

Maryland

Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area is a Wildlife Management Area in Allegany County, Maryland. The area covers forested mountainous terrain between altitudes of 900 feet (270 m) to 2,800 feet (850 m) above the North Branch of the Potomac River. Bobcats and black bears are found in the area. Hunting activities are primarily oriented around white-tailed deer and turkeys. Dan’s

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FIND YOUR PARK IN FREDERICK COUNTY!

Maryland

Frederick County, Maryland, is home to six National Park Service units and nearly 100 National Register properties and historic districts, and is part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area. It’s the perfect place to #FindYourPark. There are many ways to enjoy parks, whether you prefer urban parks, nature parks, historic parks, or anything in between! FIND YOUR

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Western Maryland Parks and Maps

Maryland

Here is a list Maryland State Parks in the mountain side of the state from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Appalachian Trail:The Appalachian Trail is a footpath across 2,168 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines from Georgia to Maine. Almost 40 miles of the A.T., as it is affectionately known, cross Maryland, most of which follow the ridgeline of South

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12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats – Retirement & Relocation – Blue Ridge Living

Maryland

Garrett County, Md. For nature lovers, Garrett County presents a variety of ways to spend time outdoors. Wisp Resort in Deep Creek Lake is the place-to-be for winter recreation. The lake itself beckons residents and visitors to boat, fish or swim during warmer months. Arts and culture are alive in Grantsville, where Spruce Forest Artisan Village showcases resident artists. In

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