Growing up in Phoenix, Alexia “Lexi” Markoutsis didn’t have a forest in her backyard. In fact, that may be part of the reason she became so fascinated by them. “I was always so jealous of people who lived close to natural reserves or forests,” Lexi said. “Ever since I was little, I’ve always been the most drawn to forests and trees. ”Trips north to Flagstaff offered a glimpse into a landscape very different from the suburban environment she knew growing up…
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