McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area
| McKee-Beshars Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
|
McKee-Beshars Open Field, Autumn | |
| Location | Montgomery County U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°04′15″N 77°23′29″W / 39.070831°N 77.391456°WCoordinates: 39°04′15″N 77°23′29″W / 39.070831°N 77.391456°W |
| Area | 2,000 acres (8.09 km2) |
| Governing body | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area is a Wildlife Management Area in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is a large contiguous forest of varied habitat, situated between the Potomac River and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal to the south, and Seneca Creek State Park to the east. [1]
Acres of sunflowers are planted each year at McKee-Beshers WMA to attract game birds. Every July, these spectacular fields in full bloom also draw photographers, garden enthusiasts, and tourists.[2]
References
- ↑ "Official Site, Maryland DNR".
- ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/columns/roadtrip/maps/trip07162006.pdf Washington Post article about sunflowers at McKee-Beshers WMA
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