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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

Magdalena, New Mexico

In San Mateo Mountains.

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A place to slow down.

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

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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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Belen State Waterfowl Area

Belen, New Mexico

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Clancy Fishing / Wildlife Area

Pecos, New Mexico

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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 it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Elwood Wildlife Area

Elwood, Kansas

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

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A place to slow down.

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

Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge

Silver City, New Mexico

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

lake Odessa Wildlife Viewing

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Waterfowl, eagles.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise 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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Worth the stop.

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

Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge

Maxwell, New Mexico

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Prairie Chicken Wildlife Areas

Portales, New Mexico

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

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Worth the stop.

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

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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Let the road decide.

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

Roy J. Retherford Wildlife Area

Bloomfield, New Mexico

Riverside park, hiking, birding

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Find your way.

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

San Pedro Parks Wilderness

Cuba, New Mexico

Fishing

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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

South Fork Wildlife Area

St. Francis, Kansas

1000 acres

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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Worth the stop.

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

Uracca State Wildlife Area

Questa, New Mexico

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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Valle Vidal

Cimarron, New Mexico

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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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