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Hot Springs National Park
Plants

plants includes:

Mosses and Liverworts
 
 
close-up of white and purple spotted bergamot blossom with bright green leaves in background
Beebalm is one of the many spring wildflowers that blooms on the park trails.
Outside of the Bathhouse Row National Historic Landmark District, Hot Springs National Park is primarily forested hills and valleys. The oak-hickory-pine forest type includes many other tree and shrub species. Wildflowers and blooming trees are especially beautiful in spring, while autumn brings many bright colors of leaves.
shaded trail with white flowering dogwood on left side of trail
Relax on a shady park trail.
Get great trail information that was prepared by Hot Springs area EAST Lab students.
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black and white head and shoulders shot of James Cary with ranger hat on and building in background  

Did You Know?
Hot Springs National Park Ranger James Cary was the first National Park Service ranger to be killed in the line of duty. He was shot by bootleggers while patrolling West Mountain on March 12, 1927.

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Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 17:41 EST