UPPER PENINSULA, MICHIGAN – Driving out to the forest this morning, I came across a rare sight: a small fox trotting along the roadside. I was driving westward while the fox was coming east on the opposite side of the road. There was no other traffic and I was able to stop and snap a…
Category: Reptiles and Amphibians
Noise Pollution in National Forests
Most national forests in the US are located in rural parts of the country. Parts of these forests can be difficult to access and therefore far from the noise of the city. For this reason, they offer a kind of sanctuary for the urbanite to temporarily escape the noise pollution of urbanization and development. However,…
Early Spring Snakes
The equinox passed earlier this week, marking the official beginning of spring. And with that, the days will continue to get longer and warmer. This warmer weather has already begun to entice wildlife activity. In fact, I have already seen a few snakes to kick off the season. The first I came across was a…
The Highlands Sentinel
On a Friday morning along a class 3 Forest Service road in the Washington/Jefferson National Forests of western Virginia, I step out of my truck to begin a day of taking tree measurements. I gather my work vest and measuring equipment from the backseat. When I close the door and turn around, a four foot…