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Shenandoah National Park
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As opportunities arise, research information will be posted here. This may be information pertaining to current studies being done within the park, or conclusions from research that has already taken place.

Water stands in a pit, called an Opferkessel, in a boulder on Old Rag Mountain.  

Did You Know?
The small circular pits (Opferkessels) often found in the rocks of Shenandoah National Park’s cliffs and summits are formed by standing water.

Last Updated: January 29, 2007 at 17:34 EST