Appalachian Mountain Dreams

Coal – The Forgotten Neighbor

In the News It’s a problem that haunts almost every mountainous area on the globe. Mines from the past that just don’t go away…Not even when the mine operators do. Frostburg — FROSTBURG — The Maryland Bureau of Mines is still cleaning up mines in Allegany and Garrett counties that operators walked away from 33 or more years ago.“And we

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New Study Highlights Challenges Facing the Appalachian National Scenic Trail • Appalachian Mountain Dreams

Washington, D.C.—According to a new assessment released today by the National Parks Conservation Association NPCA and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ATC, one of the most beloved recreational footpaths in the United States, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, faces many challenges that put the experience of visitors and trail resources at risk. Adjacent land development on privately owned land, sources of

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A natural kind of charm in Oakland, Md.

In the heart of the Allegheny Mountains of westernmost Maryland, near where its borders meet those of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the anglers, hikers and boaters have departed, giving way to the skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. The mountains, lakes and wilderness areas of Garrett County await them, with opportunities to indulge in its laid-back rural ambiance. via NorthJersey.com: Getting away:

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Meeting of the Maryland Native Plant Society: Western Mountains Chapter

On August 18 at 7 pm at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Western Mountains Chapter of the Maryland Native Plant Society will hold it’s regular meeting. There will be a presentation after the business meeting. Topic – Native Orchids of North America Speaker – Jessie Harris Program will begin immediately following a brief MNPS chapter business meeting. The public

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