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A 0.25-mile (0.40 km) path forms a loop around the site, which is located on the west side of a hill slope. [3] Twenty-seven interpretive stations are located along the trail. [1] In addition to the low growth of the box huckleberry itself, the hillside is covered with white pine and oak forest, with a scattering of other trees and various ...
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy (The Conservancy) [1] is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) conservation organization. Its published mission is to “champion the sustainability of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve (The Preserve) [2] for the benefit of this and future generations. As stewards, we connect the community to the Preserve through ...
The preserve encompasses some 30,500 acres (123 km 2) contiguously, and is the largest city park (technically "nature reserve") in the United States. [2] The preserve lands were purchased via a sales tax increment approved by Scottsdale voters, and the preserve is supported in-part by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. [3]
The city of Scottsdale has made its share of the McDowells a preserve, and has set up a wide trail network in partnership with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy was established in 1991. The highest peak in the McDowells is East End, at 4,069 feet (1,240 m).
Wykoff Run in Quehanna Wild Area, the largest such protected area in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States includes 18 wild areas in its State Forest system. [1] They are managed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, a division of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Traversed by the Loyalsock Trail. [29] [45] Lebo Red Pine Natural Area: Tiadaghton: Lycoming: 124 acres (50 ha) Encompasses an uncommon (for Pennsylvania) unplanted grove of red pines. [6] [46] Little Juniata Natural Area: Rothrock: Huntingdon: 624 acres (253 ha) [3] [47] Little Mud Pond Swamp Natural Area: Delaware: Pike: 182 acres (74 ha ...
The antique trail covers 26 states, including Alabama, Texas and Vermont. Visitors can plan trips, shop online, and discover vintage collectibles through the online guide.
Historic first U.S. home of John James Audubon, museum features a combination of nature, art, and history and houses all of Audubon’s major works including “Birds of America”; 5 miles of trails. It also serves as the headquarters for Audubon PA. Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center: Cumberland: Pennsylvania Dutch Country