Black bear photographed at night by a remote camera in the forest at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
A variety of wildlife can be found at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. Whether you are hiking the trails or strolling through the gardens, the sites and sounds of wildlife are present all around. Common sightings are of White-tailed Deer, Eastern Newts, Wood Frogs, and song birds. Rare sightings may include Moose, Black Bear, Bobcat, and Fisher.
Did You Know?
Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an artistic advisor for the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Calling it the greatest gathering of artists since the Renaissance, he designed the obverse of the Fair’s commemorative medallion.