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Kings Gap State Park

500 Kings Gap Rd.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
US
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/kingsgap/
Sitting astride South Mountain in southern Pennsylvania, Kings Gap Environmental Education Center offers a panoramic view of the Cumberland Valley and offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Acquired in 1973, Kings Gap consists of a 32-room stone mansion, education offices and 2,571 acres of land. Explore the pine plantation, deciduous forest, vernal ponds and native plant garden from sunrise to sunset anytime of the year. Kings Gap provides environmental programs and events for all ages throughout the year.
Plants to Monitor
Amelanchier canadensis avatar
Eastern serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
Epigaea repens avatar
Trailing arbutus
Epigaea repens
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American witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Kalmia latifolia avatar
mountain laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Liriodendron tulipifera avatar
tulip tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
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Blackgum
Nyssa sylvatica
Solidago canadensis avatar
Canada goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Symplocarpus foetidus avatar
Skunk cabbage
Symplocarpus foetidus
Tussilago farfara avatar
Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara
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Northern highbush blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum

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