You might not know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the US National Park System (NPS) – one of our greatest national treasures — and so it's entirely appropriate that the theme of this year's Philadelphia Flower Show is "Explore America" in honor of the NPS.
Yellowstone, Yosemite, Acadia National Park, the Cape Cod National Seashore, Valley Forge — these are just some of the parks that will be represented in this year's flower show. Cynthia McLeod, Superintendent of Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park said that the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the NPS "share a commitment to introduce new generations to the beauty of nature, to be good stewards of the environment, to honor the contributions of individuals to our history, and to build vibrant communities."
Visitors to this year's show will see a wide range of horticultural specimens, from wildflowers to desert blooms, coastal flora, meadows, pinelands and ancient redwoods as well. The entrance to the show, shown above, is through "Big Timber Lodge," which represents classic park architecture of wood and stone, along with Native American-inspired art and a natural waterfall. There will also be a "Find Your Park Pavilion," where visitors can meet park rangers in person and by webcast and explore parks throughout the country.
Guests will also be able to climb a mountain, hike trails throughout the exhibition, ford a stream and pitch camp.
The Philadelphia Flower SHow is the nation's largest and oldest horticultural event, dating back to 1829 … older than the NPS!
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