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As pop-up shacks become more popular, more ice fishermen migrate to the movable shanties. But the tradition of the more permanent ice shack remains.
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As pop-up shacks become more popular, more ice fishermen migrate to the movable shanties. But the tradition of the more permanent ice shack remains.
Kathy Mills, executive director of the Scarborough Land Trust, walks on Eleanor's Trail. The trail, which is about one-third of a mile long, is the first permanent trail at Pleasant Hill Reserve and is the first universal-access trail created by the land trust.
A large American elm stands at the head of Eleanor's Trail at dusk.
The view from one of the lookouts along the trail that was built for those who are mobility challenged.
The land the trails were create on was last used as a cattle farm purchased by Jerrerd Benjamin in the 1950's.
A stand of Poplar trees create a stark contrast to the dark evergreen woods bordering Pleasant Hill Preserve.
Executive Director Kathy Mills listens to Toby Jacobs, stewardship coordinator, as he talks about the work the Scarborough Land Trust is doing at the preserve.
Cattails reach skyward along the edge of Eleanor's Trail. Scarborough Land Trust recently became latest conservation group to add a universal-access trail for naturalists of all physical abilities.
One of the lookouts along the one-third-mile trail. The Scarborough Land Trust surpassed its $2.5 million fund-raising goal so decided to use $36,000 to create the accessible trail at the 135-acre farm.