Vernal Pools: The Hidden "Nurseries" of the Plateau
As the heavy snows of the Allegheny Plateau begin to retreat in late March, a quiet transformation occurs. In the shallow dep...
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A chronological record of stories, dispatches, and histories from across the Allegheny Plateau.
Past Dispatches
The Ghost Forests: Ancient Hemlocks and the Woolly Adelgid
In the deepest, shaded hollows of the Allegheny National Forest (ANF)...
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Conservation & Wildlife Management in the Kinzua Region
The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) and the surrounding Kinzua region are more than just scenic backdrops for recreation; the...
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The Allegheny Reservoir: The Blue Jewel of the Pennsylvania Wilds
Nestled deep within the half-million acres of the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) lies one of Pennsylvania's most spectacular...
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The Stink of Spring: A Guide to Sustainable Wild Leek Harvesting
As the snow melts in the deep hollows of the North Country, a distinct, pungent aroma begins to waft through the hardwoods. I...
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High Plateau and Hemlock Valleys: The North Country Trail in the Allegheny Wilds
While the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) spans near...
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The Flying Head (Kanontsistóntie’s): The Ultimate Intruder
In the rich and complex tapestry of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) oral tradition, the physical world is defined by a delicate tens...
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The Great Serpent of Bare Hill (Genundowa)
In the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes region in New York, overlooking the waters of Canandaigua Lake, stands Genundowa, or...
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The Naked Bear (Gahwendo-wane)
In the deep, ancient forests of the Haudenosaunee, there is a name spoken with a mixture of dread and profound respect: ...
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