The Magic Maple of Baltimore Woods

There’s no doubt Baltimore Woods holds magic among the trees. Ask any camper, and they will share stories of fairies flying and dancing on fairy rings, and yeti hiding heavy footsteps behind thick, tree trunks. But the most puzzling parable is of our Magic Maple, a tree capable of carrying weary hikers up hills.

Once so long ago, our Magic Maple, rooted at the near wing-side of the Valley Trail, serviced tired hikers to the top where all trails meet. It was said, if exhausted from a hike, you need only ring the doorbell, placed in a pleasing position on the tree. The trunk would open, and you would be elevated up the hill. 

No one knows why our Magic Maple mysteriously surrendered its service. It has been said there once was a little man who operated the magic elevator and one day, he just disappeared. But, tales have told if you elicit the right enchantment, he may return to repair our Magic Maple and haul a lucky hiker up the hill.

So, when exploring The Woods, keep your senses sharp, so as not to miss the magic among the forest. And in tired times, talk to the trees. You never know who might be listening.  



Blog post by Emily Lawson