There are two types of trees you might see on your trip to the wilderness. They are classified as Conifer and Decidious. Conifers are Evergreen trees. They have needles that will not drop in the fall season. Common Conifer trees include Fir, Cedar, Spruce, and Hemlock.

Decidious are trees can be identified by their leaves. They go through a cycle of dropping leaves in the fall and remaining bare through the dormant season of winter. When spring arrives, they begin the cycle of new growth again. There are many spieces of Decidious trees, but the the most common you might encounter in the wilderness include Maple, Alder, and Cottonwood.

An interesting fact about Cottonwood trees: If you are ever looking for water on your hike, you can usually dig and find a source near a Cottonwood tree because they draw water from a sources that is close to the surface of the ground.

Some plants you will like to avoid are poison ivy and poison oak. These will cause irritation on the skin and can be a big pain while hiking. Click here to see how to treat this.