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Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

Muleshoe, Texas

Founded 1935, oldest national wildlife refuge in Texas. Established principally for migratory waterfowl, also home…

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Worth the stop.

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

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Manteo, North Carolina

The refuge has over 150,000 acres of wetland habitats and a wide variety of wildlife,…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Alloway Creek Watershed Wetlands Restorations Site

Salem, New Jersey

This 2,840-acre refuge is excellent for viewing local and migratory birds and wildlife.

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The road is the experience.

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

Arbuckle Wilderness

Davis, Oklahoma

Drive-through exotic animal theme park, food court, gift shop; seasonal rides and activities, games.

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Arbuckle Wilderness

Sulphur, Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Premier Exotic Animal Theme Park Arbuckle Wilderness is a fantasy land filled with fun…

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A place to slow down.

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

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Amargosa Valley, Nevada

A wetland oasis in the desert which supports rare fish, plants and native wildlife.

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The road is the experience.

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

Audubon Crane Sanctuary

Minden, Nebraska

Every spring they come...A half million of them. Most of the sandhill cranes on this…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Manila, Arkansas

Twenty miles west of the Mississippi River, the 11,038-acre Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge was…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

Parker, Arizona

With its majestic rock cliffs; its ribbon of cool water running through classic Sonoran Desert;…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bull Island Ferry-Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Depart from Garris Landing, Awendaw, SC, for a leisurely 30-minute ferry ride through rich salt…

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Byron Walker Wildlife Area

Kingman, Kansas

Hunters and non-consumptive wildlife users alike will find plenty to do on Byron Walker Wildlife…

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C.A.R.E. - Center for Animal Research and Education

Bridgeport, Texas

The Center for Animal Research & Education, (CARE) was founded to provide for the rescue,…

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Find your way.

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

Cache River National Wildlife Refuge

Augusta, Arkansas

Small game, waterfowl and big game hunting; fishing, wildlife observation, photography. Habitat includes 33,000 acres…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge

West Blocton, Alabama

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More road, less rush.

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

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Birding and nature programs.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

Awendaw, South Carolina

A stretch of barrier islands and salt marshes that make up one of the nation's…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

McBee, South Carolina

The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker is among the many species of flora and fauna found on…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

Cedar Island, North Carolina

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964 to help protect wintering habitat…

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Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge

Ellinwood, Kansas

There are 650 bird species in the United States, 417 in Kansas, and 320 in…

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Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge

Great Bend, Kansas

There are 650 bird species in the United States, 417 in Kansas, and 320 in…

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Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge

Hoisington, Kansas

There are 650 bird species in the United States, 417 in Kansas, and 320 in…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center

Milford, Connecticut

An 8.4 acre bird sanctuary and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound located at the…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Marion, Illinois

A wildlife refuge covering approximately 43,500 acres of forest, wetlands, and grasslands.

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Cresent Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Oshkosh, Nebraska

Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge is part of a nationwide system established for the preservation…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Critter Creek Farm and Wildlife Center

Birmingham, Alabama

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More road, less rush.

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

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

Blair

Includes 200,000 cargo artifacts from the 1865-era steamboat Bertrand. Fishing, four looped nature walks, no-wake…

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Eagle Valley Raptor Center

Cheney, Kansas

Eagle Valley Raptor Center specializes in native Kansas Birds of Prey. These include Eagles, Hawks,…

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Let the road decide.

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

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Barnegat Division

Barnegat, New Jersey

Pristine marsh, and great birding.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Brigantine Division

Oceanville, New Jersey

42,000 acres with eight-mile wildlife auto trail and two-foot trails.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Ernest F. Hollings Ace Basin National Wildlife Refuge

Hollywood, South Carolina

The 350,000-acre ACE Basin Project is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East…

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Take the long way.

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

Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

Eufaula, Alabama

Feeding and over-wintering habitat for waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds and other migrant birds. Look…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Exotic Cat Refuge & Wildlife Orphanage

Kirbyville, Texas

Non-profit reserve offers refuge and rehabilitation to endangered exotic cats and other wildlife. It's a…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge

Crossett, Arkansas

The world's largest green-tree reservoir consisting of the 15,000-acres Felsenthal Pool that is more than…

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Finney Game Refuge

Garden City, Kansas

The Sandsage Bison Range is a 3,670 acre area, home of sandsage prairie biome. Not…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

Bellevue, Nebraska

1,400 acres of woods, wetlands and waterways, featuring deep ravines, loess ridges, more than 40…

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Furnas County Wildlife Management Areas

Beaver City, Nebraska

Burton's Bend WMA - Along the Republican River Valley 90 acres of pasture land are…

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Guy B. Park Conservation Area

Platte City, Missouri

380 acres includes a 17-acre fishing lake. It is ideal for hiking, hunting, or wildlife…

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Guymon Wild Game Reserve

Guymon, Oklahoma

Sitting to the north of Thompson Park, across the dam, is the Guymon Game Reserve.…

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The road is the experience.

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

Hillsdale Wildlife Area

Located in the transition zone between the prairie lands of the west and the mixed…

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Find your way.

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

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Dardanelle, Arkansas

A birdwatcher's paradise, this refuge is home at different times of the year to Canada…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

Yuma, Arizona

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge protects wildlife habitat along 30 miles of the lower Colorado River…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

Lee’s Summit, Missouri

A 2,604-acre owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation that provides opportunities for hiking, biking,…

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Jamestown Wildlife Area

Courtland, Kansas

The Jamestown Wildlife Area is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. It…

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Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge

The Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is an 11,000 acre wildlife paradise located in the rolling…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

Quartzsite, Arizona

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1939 and is managed by the U.S. Fish…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

Yuma, Arizona

The Kofa Refuge protects 665,400 acres of mountainous Sonoran Desert habitat and encompasses the Kofa…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge

Martin, South Dakota

HC 5 Box 114 Martin, SD 57551

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge

Lake Andes, South Dakota

38672 291st Street Lake Andes, SD 57356

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Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari

Ashland, Nebraska

Drive. Hike. Explore. Wildlife Safari Park is a four mile, drive-through North American wildlife adventure.…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

M'Shoogy's Emergency Animal Rescue

Savannah

Largest no-kill, all animal rescue in the US. Including wildlife, federal migratory birds on 22…

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge

Knotts Island, North Carolina

8,646 acres in the northeastern part of Currituck County. Visitors Center is in the Kitchen…

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Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

Canton, Kansas

No other place in Kansas can buffalo and elk be viewed as they can at…

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McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary

West Palm Beach, Florida

This is a very exciting and thrilling adventure and you probably won't be able to…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge

Puxico

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge is 21,676 acres of bottomland hardwood, swamp and wetland. Mingo lies…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge

Anniston, Alabama

Scheduled to open May 2004; no facilities available yet. New refuge established 2003. 7000 acres…

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National Wildlife Refuges

Valentine, Nebraska

One of the world's unique geological areas,k the 19,000-square-mile Sandhills in north-central Nebraska is a…

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Niobrara Valley Preserve

Ainsworth, Nebraska

The Niobrara Valley Preserve of the Nature Conservancy is a 50,000 acre area dedicated to…

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Optima National Wildlife Refuge

Located in the middle of the Oklahoma panhandle, the 4,333-acre Optima National Wildlife Refuge is…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Camp Verde, Arizona

Out of Africa is located in Camp Verde at the base of the beautiful Mingus…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Overflow National Wildlife Refuge

Crossett, Arkansas

Directions: Call or go to the main facility 5 miles west of Crossett on Hwy…

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Pawnee Wildlife Preserve

Fort Scott, Kansas

Pawnee Wildlife Preserve is the answer for today's hunter. It is getting almost impossible to…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Rodanthe, North Carolina

Between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe, Visitor Center 4 miles south of Inlet. 6,000-acre refuge, haven…

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More road, less rush.

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

Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Established to provide food and winter resting for water fowl and other wildlife conservation.

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Phelps County Wildlife Preserves

Holdrege, Nebraska

March is the peak month for viewing waterfowl at all of the wildlife preserves. At…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

More than 4,000 acres of salt marsh and small islands, the refuge welcomes visitors, who…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Pintail Lake Wildlife Area

Show Low

Pintail Lake is a waterfowl marsh habitat project borne of the spirit of cooperation with…

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More road, less rush.

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

Platte Falls Conservation Area

Platte City, Missouri

2,400 acres include 3 boat ramps on Platte River, an archery range, shotgun range and…

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A place to slow down.

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

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Columbia, North Carolina

Located in Washington, Hyde and Tyrrell counties. In 1990 the Conservation Fund donated land to…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge

DeQueen, Arkansas

Fishing, wildlife observation, photography, hunting, environmental education and interpretation, camping; designated ATV trails (seasonal use…

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Let the road decide.

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

Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge

Ashdown, Arkansas

Located along the Little and Cossatot rivers this 27,300-acre refuge is open for hunting during…

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Prairie Dog Town

Oakley, Kansas

Prairie Dog Town began as a hobby 30 years ago, with a pet coyote named…

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Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

Ellinwood, Kansas

For untold years, the ancient Big and Little Salt Marshes have attracted thousands of migrating…

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Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

Great Bend, Kansas

For untold years, the ancient Big and Little Salt Marshes have attracted thousands of migrating…

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Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

St. John, Kansas

For untold years, the ancient Big and Little Salt Marshes have attracted thousands of migrating…

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Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

Stafford, Kansas

For untold years, the ancient Big and Little Salt Marshes have attracted thousands of migrating…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

Windsor, North Carolina

Established in 1989, the refuge is home to animals such as deer, otter, beaver, muskrat,…

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Rowe Sanctuary

Kearney, Nebraska

This 1,150 acre wildlife sanctuary is operated by the National Audubon Society to provide habitat…

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Safari's Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

We (animal lovers) are a species very distinct from all others. A species that is…

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Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Cherokee, Oklahoma

Salt Plains was established in 1930 "as a refuge and breeding ground for birds." It…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

McAllen, Texas

About 2,000 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley before agricultural development. Preserves and…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Pharr, Texas

About 2,000 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley before agricultural development. Preserves and…

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Go a little further.

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

Santee National Wildlife Refuge

Summerton, South Carolina

This 15,000-acre refuge lies within the Atlantic Coastal Plain and includes mixed hardwoods, pine plantations,…

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Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Established to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds, the refuge lies at the…

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Go a little further.

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

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

Socorro, New Mexico

Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge

Mound City

Refuge hosts thousands of ducks and geese during migrations. Bald eagles migrate in late fall…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Sully's Hill National Game Preserve

Fort Totten, North Dakota

This 2 1/2-square-mile refuge is home to many species, including prairie dogs, elk, white-tailed deer,…

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Supawana Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Pennsville, New Jersey

The refuge features a 2,800-acre reserve along the Delaware and Salem Rivers and includes some…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Sumner, Missouri

Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 10,795-acre area located in north central Missouri. It…

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The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park

Wynnewood, Oklahoma

G.W. Zoo, located west of Wynnewood, Okla., at I-35 and Exit 64, was established in…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

The Wildlife Center

Birmingham, Alabama

Clinic for orphaned and injured native wildlife, plus educational facility to foster appreciation of Alabama's…

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Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

White-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, yellow-breasted chat, screech owl, eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, gray tree frog.…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge

Tyler, Texas

A rescue facility for tigers, lions and cougars. A division of Tiger Missing Link Foundation.…

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Take the long way.

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

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and Call of the Wild Bed & Breakfast is a 450-acre…

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Go a little further.

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

Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Titonka, Iowa

National wildlife refuge offers waterfowl, big game, walking trail through deer park, two hunting areas.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge/Visitor Center

Decatur, Alabama

Orientation video, observation building. 2 short walking trails. 10,000-sq.-ft. interpretive center with wildlife and habitat…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

White River National Wildlife Refuge

Dewitt, Arkansas

The refuge lies in the floodplain of the White River near where it meets the…

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Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

Lawton, Oklahoma

Wild, rugged and weathered, the Wichita Mountains offer visitors the opportunity to view the oldest…

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Go a little further.

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

Wichita Mountains NWF- Visitors Center

Lawton, Oklahoma

The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center opened in January 1997. It encompasses 22,000…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Wild Animal Orphanage

San Antonio, Texas

One of the oldest sanctuaries for unwanted wild and exotic animals in the U.S., and…

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Wildcat Hills Game Reserve

The 310-acre Big Game Reserve, south of the SRA, holds a small herd of buffalo,…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Willowbrook Wildlife Center

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

DuPage's premier wildlife rehabilitation and educational facility. Over 90 species of injured native wild animals…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Medford, New Jersey

184-acre refuge surrounding pristine Cedar Run Lake. Nature trails and exhibits.

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