Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site - Ferns

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site by National Parks Service

From the sturdy cinnamon fern to the delicate sensitive fern, the length of the historic railroad trace provides the amateur and the expert fern enthusiast with many opportunities to experience a variety of these beautiful plants in their natural habitat. One need not look far to find the invasive hay-scented fern, but a little more time and effort is needed to locate the maiden hair fern.