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Wind Cave National Park
Trees - Boxelder
Boxelder - Acer negundo
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Box Elder - Acer negundo
 
The fruit of the Boxelder is eaten by birds, squirrels, and deer.  Boxelder wood burns hot and long and is desirable for cooking.

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A picture of Alvin McDonald in his caving hat.

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Alvin McDonald was the first systematic explorer of Wind Cave. He explored the cave from 1890 until his death in 1893.
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Last Updated: July 24, 2007 at 19:16 MST