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|name = Bates-Morse Mountain|photo = |photo_caption = |photo_size = 400|elevation_ft = 928|map = Maine|map_caption = Location in Maine|map_size = 200|location = [[ Phippsburg, Maine]], [[United States]]|lat_d = 37.7382643|long_d = -122.4533047|region_code = US-ME|source = GNIS|easiest_route = Hike}} |
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'''Bates-Morse Mountain''', located in [[Phippsburg, Maine]], is a [[conservation (ethic)|conservation]] area owned by |
'''Bates-Morse Mountain''', located in [[Phippsburg, Maine]], is a [[conservation (ethic)|conservation]] area owned by the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area Corporation.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Bates-Morse Mountain & Shortridge {{!}} Harward Center {{!}} Bates College|url = http://www.bates.edu/harward/bates-morse-mountain-shortridge/|website = www.bates.edu|access-date = 2016-02-12}}</ref> The terrain encompasses salt marshes and beach, all lined by dense Maine woods. The entirety of the mountain extends from the [[Sprague River (Maine)|Sprague River]] to the [[Morse River (Maine)|Morse River]]. Seawall Beach is also along the mountain towards the top. The beaches that stretch along the outline of the mountain, are privately owned but are occasionally used, with permission, by the greater public for research, and recreation.<ref>{{Cite web|title = It's Worth the Trip: Revealing a secret spot, but just don't tell anyone|url = http://www.pressherald.com/2014/08/10/josh-christie-its-worth-the-trip/|website = The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram|access-date = 2016-02-12|first = Josh|last = Christie}}</ref> |
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This conservation area of 600 acres is available to Bates students for academic, extracurricular, and research purposes. This area is mainly salt marshes and coastal uplands. The college participates in preserving the plants, animals and natural ecosystems within this area as a part of their Community-Engaged Learning Program. Due to overall size, the site is frequently used by other Maine schools such as [[Bowdoin College]] for their [[Nordic skiing|Nordic Skiing]] practices.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Bates-Morse Mountain & Shortridge {{!}} Harward Center {{!}} Bates College|url = http://www.bates.edu/harward/bates-morse-mountain-shortridge/|website = www.bates.edu|accessdate = 2015-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bates.edu/harward/files/2011/06/CEYES0910FINALONLINE.pdf|title = ShortRdige Programs: Bates College|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
This conservation area of 600 acres is available to Bates students for academic, extracurricular, and research purposes. This area is mainly salt marshes and coastal uplands. The college participates in preserving the plants, animals and natural ecosystems within this area as a part of their Community-Engaged Learning Program. Due to overall size, the site is frequently used by other Maine schools such as [[Bowdoin College]] for their [[Nordic skiing|Nordic Skiing]] practices.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Bates-Morse Mountain & Shortridge {{!}} Harward Center {{!}} Bates College|url = http://www.bates.edu/harward/bates-morse-mountain-shortridge/|website = www.bates.edu|accessdate = 2015-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bates.edu/harward/files/2011/06/CEYES0910FINALONLINE.pdf|title = ShortRdige Programs: Bates College|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 21:10, 13 February 2016
| Bates-Morse Mountain | |
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  Bates-Morse Mountain Location in Maine | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
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| Location | Phippsburg, Maine, United States |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Bates-Morse Mountain, located in Phippsburg, Maine, is a conservation area owned by the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area Corporation.[1] The terrain encompasses salt marshes and beach, all lined by dense Maine woods. The entirety of the mountain extends from the Sprague River to the Morse River. Seawall Beach is also along the mountain towards the top. The beaches that stretch along the outline of the mountain, are privately owned but are occasionally used, with permission, by the greater public for research, and recreation.[2]
This conservation area of 600 acres is available to Bates students for academic, extracurricular, and research purposes. This area is mainly salt marshes and coastal uplands. The college participates in preserving the plants, animals and natural ecosystems within this area as a part of their Community-Engaged Learning Program. Due to overall size, the site is frequently used by other Maine schools such as Bowdoin College for their Nordic Skiing practices.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Bates-Morse Mountain & Shortridge | Harward Center | Bates College". www.bates.edu. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- ^ Christie, Josh. "It's Worth the Trip: Revealing a secret spot, but just don't tell anyone". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- ^ "Bates-Morse Mountain & Shortridge | Harward Center | Bates College". www.bates.edu. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- ^ "ShortRdige Programs: Bates College" (PDF).