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Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve is a state-protected conservation area located south of Olympia, Washington. The site is designated as a National Natural Landmark because it preserves the Mima Mounds, a distinct landscape of uniform, grass-covered bumps covering hundreds of acres. The exact geolog...
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Mysterious geometric mound landscape, rare prairie habitat, accessible trails, and enduring scientific interest create exceptional distinctiveness.
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The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve is a protected prairie in Thurston County, Washington, near Littlerock. Established in 1976, the preserve protects a distinctive landscape of uniform, dome-shaped gravel mounds rising from native grassland. The origin of the mounds remains debated, with proposed...
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Iconic mysterious mounds, distinctive glacial prairie, strong scientific interest, accessible trails, and memorable scenery generate unusually broad recognition.
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