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Big Run State Park is a state-owned, public recreation area in Garrett County, Maryland. The state park occupies in Savage River State Forest at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir.〔 The park is accessible on New Germany Road from Interstate 68, Exit 24.〔 Park activities include boating, fishing, hiking, picknicking and camping. ==Ecology== ;Climate The climate in Big Run State Park is similar to mountain weather; cold winters accompanied by mild, humid summers. The park is located within the Western Appalachian Plateau, which gives rise to these colder temperatures.〔 This type of weather guarantees great weather conditions for showshoeing during the winter, and breezy hiking days throughout the summer. The Savage River Reservoir rests in a canyon that experiences high winds, contributing to the weather changes.〔 *Average coolest month: January (30-34 °F) *Average warmest month: July (74-80 °F) *Average wettest month: May〔 ;Wildlife Red-tailed hawk, broad-winged hawk,great-horned owl, screech owl, songbirds, indigo bunting and other forest interior dwellers can be spotted within Big Run.〔 Black bear, bobcat, white-tailed deer and raccoon are just a few of the inhabiting mammals in the park. Depending on the season, grouse, great blue herons, minks and ducks may be seen along the Reservoir edge.〔 ;Flora Oak,hickory and native hardwood trees are seen throughout the forests in the park.〔 Trout lilies and spring beauties bloom in April, while rhododendrons, bee balm and cardinal flowers bloom in July. In the fall, visitors can observe changes in the appearance of the native hardwood trees. It is possible to catch glimpses of trilliums and pink lady slippers in the months of May and June.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Big Run State Park」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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