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National Park Foundation Unveils The 2012 "National Parks Fall Foliage Guide"


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Oct 02, 2012, 02:37 ET

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Share Your Autumn Park Adventures, Photos and Videos, Plus Learn How You Can Protect These Treasured Places at www.nationalparks.org

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, today announced their 2012 "National Parks Fall Foliage Guide." This year's list of parks boast exceptional fall colors, however they represent only a few of the national park sites where foliage lovers can enjoy the spectacular spectrum of the season's palette.  Find out more about national park sites from coast-to-coast, share your favorite park foliage pictures and videos, and learn how your support is critical to preserving these majestic places at www.nationalparks.org.

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With its breathtaking colors, Autumn is also the perfect time to photograph nature's beauty and the national parks can provide infinite inspiration.  Amateur photographers are invited to submit the photos to the 12th annual Share the Experience photography contest for the chance to have their image selected for use on the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Lands Pass.

The list below includes information on region-specific flora as well as estimated timing on the peak of their colors:

  • Nez Perce National Historical Park (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington) – Peak foliage times range across the rivers, canyons, prairies and mountains of this park which overlaps four states. The short-grass prairies of White Bird Battlefield (ID) and Spalding (ID) peak around mid to late October.  The plains and plateaus of the sagebrush steppe eco-region include a site called Buffalo Eddy (WA) where fall foliage also peaks around mid to late October.
  • Steamtown National Historic Site (Pennsylvania) – Take a ride back in time on a 1920s era passenger car, with either a 1917-built steam or historic diesel-powered locomotive, to combine a view of the autumn scenery with the history of railroading. Peak is estimated to be October 7-20.
  • Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (New York) – Visit the site of Theodore Roosevelt's home around mid-October to see the changing colors of oak-tulip tree, hickory and copper beech. Sagamore Hill Day, a Fall Family Festival giving tribute to the agricultural heritage of the site, is conveniently planned for October 20 which is also Theodore Roosevelt's 154th birthday!
  • St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wisconsin, Minnesota) – The St. Croix and Namekagon rivers create a 255-mile corridor with a variety of color from one end to the other, including maple, aspen, oak, and birch trees. Visit this park soon, as leaves are changing quickly, with peak colors from now through mid-October.
  • Mammoth Cave National Park (Kentucky) – Foliage at this park includes the changing colors of black gum, poison ivy, and dogwood, peaking from mid to late October. Join the Friends of Mammoth Cave for a Walk-In-The-Park on October 6, and choose one of three different walks that are sure to suit your interests and abilities while allowing the perfect opportunity to support the park and view a variety of fall colors.
  • Vicksburg National Military Park (Mississippi) – The location of a critical battle in the Civil War, this park has a brief period of fall foliage, usually lasting from mid-October through mid-November. Visitors can see changes in the hickory, pecan, and black walnut trees, among many others. Plan a visit around October 27, and the kids can participate in a "Shape Up, Junior Ranger Owl Discovery Walk." This 1-mile walk teaches more about the park's nighttime creatures, and is the perfect chance to test out this year's Halloween costume.
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (Texas) – Located in the Hill Country of Texas, leaves at this park change from mid-October through the end of November. The sumac, oaks, and haw holly add bursts of fall colors, while the pecans cover the ground and the purple flowers of the gay feather herb enhance the color palette and autumn atmosphere. For a fantastic foliage tour, start with a drive through the LBJ Ranch and tour the Texas White House. Make your way into Johnson City to visit the Boyhood Home and finish out your tour with a walk down the nature trail to the Johnson Settlement and the 1960s cabin and barns.
  • Flight 93 National Memorial (Pennsylvania) – This national memorial, dedicated to the brave passengers and crew of Flight 93 who fought back against terrorism on September 11, 2001, encompasses 2,200 acres of rolling hills, wild flowers, wetlands and old-growth and newly planted trees.  Once a coal mine, this location has experienced a breathtaking rebirth as a place of national honor and reflection.  Peak viewing times span early to mid-October, but if you can't get there in person, you can enjoy the foliage from the park's Live webcam.

Several factors affect the intensity of fall shades at each park including moisture, temperature and length of sunlight exposure. Visitors are strongly encouraged to contact parks directly for specific information on seasonal events and optimal viewing periods.

Share the Experience entries will be accepted through December 31, 2012. Contestants are able to view a complete list of rules and prizes as well as submit their photos directly at: www.sharetheexperience.org.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

You are the owner of 84 million acres of the world's most treasured memorials, landscapes, ecosystems, and historic sites -- all protected in America's nearly 400 national parks.  Chartered by Congress, the National Park Foundation is the official charity of America's national parks.  We work hand in hand with the National Park Service to connect you and all Americans to the parks, and to make sure that they are preserved for the generations who will follow. 

Join us in supporting your national parks -- this is your land. www.nationalparks.org.

ABOUT SHARE THE EXPERIENCE Share the Experience is the official photo contest of America's national parks and federal recreation lands. Sponsored by  Active Network (NYSE: ACTV), Destination America, Historic Hotels of America and the National Park Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service, the Share the Experience Photo Contest showcases the more than 500 million acres of Federal Lands and draws entries from all across the United States.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Marjorie Hall, 202.354.6480
[email protected]

SOURCE National Park Foundation

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