Great Basin National Park - Nature and Science

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From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types, and numerous limestone caverns. This area has also been impacted by resource extraction including mining, grazing, logging. Please explore the following pages for more information about the park.



Environmental Factors 
Natural Features
Trees and Shrubs
Nonnative Species
Caves
Glaciers / Glacial Features