State Park · Maryland, United States
Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center
Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 1,670 acres (676 ha).
State Park · Maryland, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Prince George's, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 1,670 acres (676 ha) |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center
Merkle Natural Resources Management Area is a wildlife refuge in Upper Marlboro, Maryland that is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The site encompasses 1,670 acres (680 ha) and is a wintering ground and breeding area for Canada geese. It was founded by Edgar A. Merkle, the founder of Merkle Press originally in Washington, D.C., and later, in Glenn Dale, Maryland, which printed Sports Illustrated, Life, and many other publications.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center?
Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center is in Maryland, United States.
How big is Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center?
Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center covers 1,670 acres (676 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkle_Natural_Resources_Management_Area_and_Visitor_Center — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).