by Nicole Eller | Jun 12, 2015 | Nicole's Gone Hiking, Notes From The Trail
It’s June 7th and I’ve hiked 708 miles. I’ve been on the trail for two months today! Since entering Virginia, I’ve found myself under pretty substantial tree cover- in the “long green tunnel”. It’s not been all bad, though....
by Nicole Eller | Jun 3, 2015 | Feature
Illustration by Dr. John Neely The rarest freshwater fish in the world is from right here in Maryland! In fact, Maryland is the only state in which it is known to occur and within the state it has only been found in Harford County. The Maryland Darter...
by Susquehannock Wildlife Society | Jun 3, 2015 | Feature
During a heavy thunderstorm, a muskrat escaped the flood waters of Otter Point Creek and tried to escape to a safer wetland. Unfortunately Route 40 and a Jersey wall were blocking its safe passage. Thinking fast, we drove up along side it and blocked it from other...
by Susquehannock Wildlife Society | Jun 3, 2015 | Feature
In this wildlife rehab update we have the release of three female southern flying squirrels. These squirrels were brought to Chadwell Animal Hospital by a concerned citizen after having fallen from their nest. One of the babies had a broken femur and was feared to be...
by Susquehannock Wildlife Society | May 20, 2015 | Nicole's Gone Hiking, Notes From The Trail
It’s May 19 and I’ve hiked 478.6 miles so far. I had an exciting week that involved breaking mile 400, some high mileage days (30 miles!), a new state, and the “Trail Days” Festival!A lot of people have been asking me what it’s like to be...
by Nicole Eller | May 3, 2015 | Nicole's Gone Hiking, Notes From The Trail
It’s May 2nd and I’ve hiked 274.4 miles. I’m currently taking my second “zero” day in a cabin in Hot Springs with 10 other hikers enjoying excessive amounts of food, rest, laundry, showers, and drying out our gear in the sunny yard. Life...
by Nicole Eller | Apr 23, 2015 | Nicole's Gone Hiking, Notes From The Trail
It’s April 22 and I’m at mile 164.7. I’m currently taking a “Nero” (a short distance day of hiking followed by rest, hiker chores, and a lot of eating) at Fontana Dam Lodge located at the southern border of the Smoky Mountains. Since you...
by Susquehannock Wildlife Society | Apr 21, 2015 | Feature
A five-foot long, 50-pound American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) found dead in Harford County on Friday is believed to have been an exotic pet, released into the wild when its owner could no longer care for the growing reptile. Not only did the alligator...
by Melissa Goodman | Apr 17, 2015 | Feature
When the earth awakens from her winter slumber, the birds and the bees begin buzzing, and a bounty of baby animals is soon to arrive – which means human encounters with wild babies are sure to increase. Here are some commonly occurring wild baby animal problems...
by Nicole Eller | Apr 16, 2015 | Nicole's Gone Hiking, Notes From The Trail
It’s April 14th already! It’s been a week on the trail and I am loving it! Georgia is absolutely beautiful! The first of the bruises and blisters have come and gone. I am finally able to climb without questioning myself if I have asthma or if I’ve...
