Category Archives: Maryland

High Bird and Bat Mortality at Backbone Mountain Windmills

Posted on 8/22/2007 by americasroof

The Post-Gazette reports on problems with the windmills along the Backbone Mountain ridge in Pennyslvania and West Virginia.

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Windmills Planned for Backbone Mountain

Posted on 8/2/2007 by americasroof

With Close Contacts, Md. Wind Project Gets Boost Washington Post, United States – Jul 22, 2007 State law and the environmental protections it afforded all but scuttled his proposal last year for 24 windmills atop Backbone Mountain at the state’s … Continue reading →

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Backcountry Accidents: Helicopter Rescue of Dog and Hikers in California, AT Accident in Maryland, Fatal Fall in Illinois

Posted on 5/2/2006 by americasroof

Here’s a round up of backcountry accidents in California, Maryland and Illinois.

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Fatal 50 Foot Fall at Annapolis Rock on AT in Maryland

Posted on 7/4/2005 by americasroof

The AP reports Matthew J. All fell 50 feet from Annapolis Rock off the AT in South Mountain State Park in near Boonsboro, Maryland.

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Maryland Highway Department Jumps Gun on Changing Name of Catoctin Park Home of Camp David

Posted on 5/11/2005 by americasroof

The Associated Press reports the Maryland Highway Administration jumped the gun and changed the highway signs for Catoctin Mountain Park where Camp David is located.