Posted in Alaska
April 20, 2020
Take A Virtual Tour Through A Sea Of Mosses and Lichens In Denali National Park In Alaska
If you’ve been stuck inside your house for too long, a virtual tour of Denali National Park is the perfect way to explore our beautiful state without ever leaving your town! This tour is filled with tons of incredible information about some of the smallest inhabitants of one of Alaska’s most famous national parks. You’ll love the opportunity to feel like your right inside this state treasure.
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The National Park Service has put out this program so you can learn more about the mosses and lichens of this park. You can learn about varieties, living conditions, and more.
They thrive in many different habitats, including wetlands, alpine areas, boreal forests, and more. They are significant to the ecosystem of Alaska, and this virtual tour will explain why.
They influence the amount of moisture at ground level, and can be over a foot thick in some areas. This affects other plant life and the entire ecosystem of an area.
From cracks in the sidewalk, to little nooks and crannies in trees, these plants and fungi are hardy little creatures that can withstand drought. However, they have been found to be very susceptible to things like pollution.
You'll find carpets of ankle deep moss and lichen on the boreal forest floor. The organisms that thrive here tend to be some of the largest of the species.
This is impressive as many living things aren't able to survive in these areas due to the harsh wind and cold temperatures that permeate the area. But these organisms flourish.
Take an hour of your afternoon to explore this area, or make it a homeschool project with the kids. However you decide to use this wonderful tool, you'll love learning about these fascinating plant species.
Head here to take the virtual tour on the National Park Service website.
Have you taken the virtual tour of Denali National Park? What did you think? What was the most interesting part? Let us know in the comments below.
Learn more about this beautiful place with 15 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Denali National Park.
Address: Denali National Park and Preserve, AK, USA
