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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

San Antonio, Texas

African safari, Texas style! In the comfort of your own vehicle you can travel through…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

Magdalena, New Mexico

In San Mateo Mountains.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

B-Square Ranch

Farmington, New Mexico

The B-Square Ranch is a 12,000 acre lifelong commitment of Tom and Tommy Bolack and…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Belen State Waterfowl Area

Belen, New Mexico

Farming operations for birds, particularly in the winter. Hunting Season

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Ben Cash Memorial Wildlife Area

Kennett

A 1,300 acre wildlife area on the St. Francis River floodplain. One of the few…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Roswell, New Mexico

Migratory fowl, designated hunting areas, hiking trails, observation blind with telescope.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Blue Mountain Wildlife Demonstration Area

Booneville, Arkansas

Directions: Take Hwy. 23 south out of Booneville, then Hwy. 217 east seven miles to…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Socorro, New Mexico

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377 identified species. Year-round birding, auto tour, hiking.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Byron Hatchery and Watchable Wildlife Area

Cherokee, Oklahoma

In 1929, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation established Byron State Fish Hatchery to produce…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Cany Kitchen Wolf Rescue Ranch

Ramah, New Mexico

Rescued/captive-born wolves, wolf dogs(arctic, timber, tundra) that wander Zuni Mountains enclosures. Tours by donation.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Clancy Fishing / Wildlife Area

Pecos, New Mexico

Acattered along Pecos River. Rainbow / Brown Trout, picnicking, some camping.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Clinton Lake Wildlife Area

More than 11,000 acres are open to hunting at Clinton. Deer and squirrel thrive in…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Colin Neblett Wildlife Area

Cimarron, New Mexico

Largest state-run wildlife area, 33,116 acres. Deer, elk, other animals. Hunting in season

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Corrales Bosque Nature Preserve

Corrales, New Mexico

Hiking, walking, bird watching all along the Rio Grande

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Devils River State Natural Area

Del Rio

A remote and picturesque 20,000-acre preserve at the ecological junction of the Chihuahuan Desert, the…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Edward Sargent State Wildlife Area

Chama, New Mexico

20,400-acre elk habitat from Chama to Colorado border. Wildlife viewing, elk hunting by permit, trout…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Elliott S. Barker Wildlife Area

Cimarron, New Mexico

5,145 acres. Hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, horseback riding. High-clearance vehicles recommended.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Elwood Wildlife Area

Elwood, Kansas

The Elwood Wildlife Area was purchased by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge

Silver City, New Mexico

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Grimes Farm and Conservation Center

Marshalltown, Iowa

Visit reconstructed prairies, wetlands with boardwalk trails, forests, minimum tillage croplands, and nature center.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Grulla National Wilflife Refuge

Portales, New Mexico

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Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area

Frederick, Oklahoma

At one time Hackberry Flat was a large isolated wetland that in the wettest of…

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Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA

Chandlerville, Illinois

A 26-square mile tract situated in the gently rolling countryside of west-central Illinois, Jim Edgar…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands

Clayton, New Mexico

Grasslands for outdoor recreation, range, watershed, fish, wildlife. Santa Fe Trail hiking, 2 miles of…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex

Bernardo, New Mexico

Bernardo Unit. State waterfowl area, crops grown for birds. Wildlife viewing, sighing / hunting in…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

lake Odessa Wildlife Viewing

Lake Odessa is located in Louisa County of which has a variety of wildlife viewing…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Waterfowl, eagles.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Oak Harbor, Ohio

With more than 2,000 acres of prime habitats, and more than 300 species sighted in…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge

Maxwell, New Mexico

Nature photography, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking. Waterfowl, eagles, prairie dog town.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area

Oakwood, Illinois

The Middle Fork area covers 3015 acres north of Oakwood. It features many campsites, including…

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Milford Wetlands Restoration Project

The Milford Wetlands Restoration Project provided for an estimated 2,300 acres of wetland habitat suitable…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Mills Canyon

Roy, New Mexico

Mountain Lion, wild turkey, bald/golden eagles, mule deer, antelope, bear, Barbary sheep, ducks, geese. 800-foot-deep…

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Mined Land Wildlife Areas

Pittsburg, Kansas

Located in Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette Counties, the Mined Land Wildlife Area (MLWA) encompasses about…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Prairie Le

Prairie City, Iowa

Learn about Iowa's rich prairie heritage. See wildlife, native flowers and grasses, elk and buffalo…

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Neosho Wildlife Area

St. Paul, Kansas

Traveling through St. Paul on Highway 57, a visitor may get different hints of the…

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Perry Reservoir Wildlife Area

Perry Reservoir Wildlife Area is located about 20 miles northeast of Topeka. It may be…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Prairie Chicken Wildlife Areas

Portales, New Mexico

South of Prtales, near Milnesand. Seasonal hunting, wildlife viewing.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Riddle's Elephant & Wildlife Sanctuary

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Directions: The sanctuary is located in a rural area between the towns of Guy and…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Roy J. Retherford Wildlife Area

Bloomfield, New Mexico

Riverside park, hiking, birding

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

San Pedro Parks Wilderness

Cuba, New Mexico

Fishing

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area

Mangum, Oklahoma

The Sandy Sanders WMA covers 16,510 acres of Greer and Beckham counties in Southwest Oklahoma.The…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

SeaWorld San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas

The world's largest marine life adventure and family entertainment park, features popular shows like "Shamu…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

South Fork Wildlife Area

St. Francis, Kansas

1000 acres

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

St. Francis GMA Sandpit and Wildlife Area

St. Francis, Kansas

Five acres of water, camping, picnics, 480 acres of wildlife management for public hunting.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Sundial Hot Springs and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Glenwood, New Mexico

Hot springs, RV park, camping facilities. Rocky mountain bighorn sheep in area. Reservations available.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Tres Piedras State Wildlife Area

Taos, New Mexico

3,300 acres, high prairie for big game. Between Tres Piedras & Taos. Vildlife viewing

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Uracca State Wildlife Area

Questa, New Mexico

14,000 acres of elk/deer habitat. Wildlife viewing, hunting in season.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Valle Vidal

Cimarron, New Mexico

100,000-acre special management area. Prime elk habitat. Fishing, hiking, renovated campground, backcountry camping.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

W.A. "Bill" Humphries State Wildlife Area

Chama, New Mexico

9,000 acres. Elk habitat accessed on horseback or foot. Wildlife viewing, designated-area camping, elk hunting…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Wild Wilderness Safari

Gentry, Arkansas

Directions: Taking Ark. 59 South to Gentry.Turn right on Ark. 12 and cross the viaduct.…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Wildlife West Nature Park

Albuquerque, New Mexico

122-acre park, wildlife includes whitetail deer, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, javalinas, raptors, mountain lions, wolves. Trails…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

World Birding Center Headquarters

Mission, Texas

Located within Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, site meant to educate the public about the…

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