Mount Constitution Viewpoint

ID: 186 ~ Source: Photo courtesy of Jonathan Miske on Flickr

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With some of the last patches of old-growth, Orcas Island's Mount Constitution and Moran State Park is a great place to explore the island's forests.

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Listen to the Trees – Nearly 300 years old, and has seen it all

By Whitney Wyngaert

An old-growth forest – also known as a primary forest or primeval forest – refers to a forest that has reached a significant age without significant disturbance, such as a devastating wildfire or logging. With a variety of tree species that range in…