Most of these features were first published in the park's newsletters, Spanning the Gap (STG) (1983-2007) or Guide to the Gap (GTG) (2011-    ). STG and GTG features are pdf files.
For related pages in this website,
and for links to other websites for each feature, look up the feature under:
• NEWS: Park Newspaper-Features from Back Issues, by year (STG features)

TREES AND SHRUBS

Mountain Laurel or Rhododendron? (STG: Summer 1984 Vol. 7 No. 2) How to tell them apart.
Additional material
• Photo Galleries: Wildflowers Arranged by color.

Why Leaves Change Color (STG: Fall-Winter 1986-1987) Vol. 8 No. 3) Explaining the colors of various trees in the recreation area.

Fall Colors (STG: Fall 1987 Vol. 9 No. 3) Where to see the colors.

Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs (STG: Spring 1989 Vol. 11 No. 1) The most conspicuous trees that bloom in the recreation area.
Additional material
• Photo Galleries: Wildflowers Arranged by color.

Tree I.D. (STG: Fall & Winter 1990 Vol. 12, No. 3) Identifying trees in winter.

Trees at Rest (STG: Fall 2001 Vol. 23, No. 3) Why trees change color. By park ranger Jeanine Ferrence.

Wandering through Wildflowers (STG: Spring 1983 Vol. 6 No. 1) A brief guide. By Chuck Robbins and Paula Jones.
Additional material
• Photo Galleries: Wildflowers Arranged by color.

More Than Just a Pretty Face (STG: Spring 1990 Vol. 11, No. 4) A look at common spring wildflowers in the recreation area.
Additional material
• Photo Galleries: Wildflowers Arranged by color..

Wildflower Wanderings. (STG: Spring 1993 Vol. 15, No. 1) Springtime wildflowers.
Additional material
• Photo Galleries: Wildflowers Arranged by color.

aaah-CHOO! (The real culprit) (GTG: Summer 2011 Vol. 1 No.1) Goldenrod vs. ragweed as the cause of allergic reactions. By Park Ranger Kathleen Sandt.

FARM CROPS AND CULTIVARS

Agriculture in the Park (STG: Summer 1989 Vol. 11 No. 2) Farming in the park.

Farming the Park (STG: Spring 2000 Vol. 22, No.1) An assessment of the park's agricultural permit program. By wildlife biologist Larry Hilaire

Corn: An American Native (STG: Spring 2000 Vol. 22, No. 1) By wildlife biologist Larry Hilaire.

Historic Orchard at Roberts Farm NJ Park press release of May 5, 2003 describing what may be the oldest orchard in the National Park System, at Roberts Farm in Montague NJ.

Historic Apple Trees Pruned and Reinvigorated Park press release of March 20, 2010 describing further efforts to restore historic apple trees in the park.

Photo Galleries on all subjects