Saturday, July 31, 2010

U.S. National Park Service designates four new National Natural Landmarks

February 3, 2009 by Jeff Guin  
Filed under Blog

A rare ecosystem in Pennsylvania, the sixth longest cave in Texas, and major fossil sites in Kentucky, New York, and Vermont were recently named National Natural Landmarks. The National Natural Landmarks Program, administered by the National Park Service, recognizes significant examples of natural history and supports property owners and managers in conservation efforts. There are now 586 listed sites.