National Wildife Refuges -- Jewels
In our travels, we've discovered the National Wildlife Refuge system, a string of natural jewels for the discerning wildlife-loving traveler.
Here's the description ftom the Fish and Wildlife Service website: "The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the world's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants. Since President Theodore Roosevelt designated Florida's Pelican Island as the first wildlife refuge in 1903, the System has grown to more than 150 million acres, 551 national wildlife refuges and other units of the Refuge System, plus 37 wetland management districts."
The Refuges we've visited so far are usually in isolated and remote areas. Be prepared for gravel roads and very few services such as food and lodging. Also be very tuned into the weather; the access roads can turn muddy and impassible in one storm. These are refuges for wildlife, so come prepared to make as little imapct as possible.
We've visited Ruby Lake NWR, NV; Red Rock Lakes NWR, MT; Ninepipe NWR, MT; Pablo NWR, MT; Moise National Bison Range, MT; Charles M. Russell NWR, MT; Seedskadee NWR, WY; Columbia NWR, WA; Lake Ilo NWR, ND; Bear Butte NWR, SD; Crescent Lake NWR, NE; Fort Niobrara NWR, NE; Valentine NWR, NE; LaCreek NWR, SD; and Swan River NWR, MT.
Louise
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January 11th at 2:42 PM