By Shelly Patterson

It’s here — autumn, fall, whatever you call it! Cooler evening temperatures, recent rain and a hubbub of activity as the forest gets its cues to prepare for winter.

The larch trees will soon begin their spectacular…

by Shelley Patterson

Spring on Anarchist Mountain doesn’t arrive all at once—it reveals itself in quiet, remarkable moments.

What I’ve learned in my short time here is that assumptions don’t hold much weight. Not about flora, not about fauna, and…

By Shelly Patterson

Whether you are driving the roads or walking the trails on Anarchist Mountain lately, chances are you’ve seen golden plumes swaying in the late summer and now autumn breeze. Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) is one of the most…