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State Park Information, Pictures & Information on Fort Richardson State Park

 

 Fort Richardson State Park - Pictures of the Scenery

The cacti are plentiful at Fort Richardson State Park, tucked inside the gentle valleys flowing along the stream that threads through the state park. They can also be found in open fields throughout the park.

We visited in mid-October in time to view the cacti fruit ripening. Many species of bugs are drawn to the sweetness of the fruit allowing great opportunity for photographers.

Fort Richardson State Park - Cactus Fruit

Many of the fields of cacti were shadowed by the colors of an early Autumn, bright hues of yellow, red and burnt orange gleaming in the background.

Fort Richardson State Park - Field of Cacti Shadowed by the Colors of Fall

Fort Richardson State Park - The Fruits of the Cacti

The fruit of the cacti is absolutely delicious when harvested after the fruit has fully ripened. The cacti spines can inflict great pain - along with a handsome doctor bill (I wonder how I know this....), but of course the harvesting of the cacti fruit is prohibited in the state park.

Fort Richardson State Park - The Cacti Fruit

More Cactus Photos at Fort Richardson State Park, Including Several Species of Cactus

Cactus Photos 2  |  Cactus Photos 3

Fort Richardson State Park - Hospital

Fort Richardson State Park - Morgue, Officer's Quarters, Barracks

Fort Richardson State Park - Nature Scenery

Fort Richardson State Park - Cactus | Cactus Photos 2  |  Cactus Photos 3

Fort Richardson State Park - Hiking Trails

 

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