Plants and Animals

at Graham Cave State Park

Discover Graham Cave Glades Natural Area, an 82-acre tract at the eastern end of the park that supports a rich diversity of characteristic glade species. The primary natural communities are sandstone glades, dry sandstone woodlands and dry sandstone cliffs. Dry-mesic sandstone woodland, dry limestone woodland and carbonate glades are also found within the area.

Within Graham Cave State Park, you may encounter many species of animals such as white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossum, beaver and coyote. A variety of native plants can also be found in the park, such as Carolina anemones, prickly pear cactus, purple prairie clover, wild geranium, rock pinks and columbines.

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