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Wind Cave National Park
Junior Rangers - July

The following pictures are possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation through the generous support of Kodak, a Proud Partner of America's National Parks.

 
fire on the prairie  

Did You Know?
Fire is an important factor in protecting the prairie. Historically, fires burned across the prairie every 4 to 7 years. Fires burn the small trees that would otherwise march across the prairie and turn the grasslands to forest.

Last Updated: August 03, 2009 at 19:12 EST