Black knot is a fungal disease that disfigures certain flowering trees. Control the disease by pruning in February through March.

While exploring the forest, I spotted two large stag beetles climbing a tree trunk. Their strong jaws and shiny bodies stood out clearly against the bark. It was a simple but impressive moment, and ...

The hazards mostly involve the possibility of dead or dying trees leaning toward the trail and might fall onto the trail or their roots may compromise the trail itself.