The natural history—sometimes called the natural heritage—of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP) encompasses the story of its plants, animals, and physical setting—and how these interact through natural processes.
Find out what part each of the following features plays in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP).
Nature doesn't stand still. Animals eat plants, lightning starts fires, floodwaters rise, hills erode, dead trees fall. How do these processes shape natural communities—in the past, present, and future?
Virginia Bluebells – Milo Pyne; Western Fox Squirrel – Allan Hack; Rock outcrop – Laura Reynolds; Hollow log – Milo Pyne.
