• You will not find this in our mystery park.  No ocean or sea turtles although this is in the United States.
• The park may close parts during the winter because of snow and/or ice on the roads especially at night.
• The leaves change colors in the autumn.
• The park has four seasons.
• World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life and  the beauty of its ancient mountains.
• From the earliest hepaticas in the late winter to the last asters in the late fall, blooming flowers can be found nearly year-round in the park.
• Elevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet to 6,643 feet and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies lower down do not guarantee equally pleasant weather at higher elevations. Rainfall averages 55 inches per year in the lowlands to 85 inches per year.
• Nearly 80 historic structures—homes, barns, churches, schools, and mills—are preserved in the park.
• 1,600 species of flowering plants, including 100 native tree species and over 100 native shrub species.
• Limited food and lodging inside park.
•  Protected in the park are some 65 species of mammals, over 200 varieties of birds, 67 native fish species, and more than 80 types of reptiles and amphibians.
• Temperatures – average 45-84.
• July is the average warmest month. Average is around 84 high. The highest recorded temperature was 100°F in 1983. January is the average coolest month. Average is around 45 to 50 F. The lowest recorded temperature was -23°F in 1985.
• • The maximum average precipitation occurs in May.

 

Although there are lots of trees here this is not one of them.