Thursday, September 3, 2015

September

What is the name of this park that houses rocks as large as
houses?  
Designated a national park by FDR in 1938, this park was declared a World Heritage Site in 1981. It is currently undergoing the largest dam removal project in U.S. history, to preserve 70 miles of salmon spawning and rearing habitat.

Did you know:

-- This park is known for its melanges (large rocks), which can be as large as houses.

-- The coastal portion of the park is 60 miles long.

-- The western side of the park consists of temperate rainforests, which receive an annual precipitation of about 150 inches.

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