Covering 12,800 acres (5,179 ha), this refuge is home to more than 1,100 species of plants and diverse wildlife. In fall and spring, huge flocks of migratory bird species swoop above the forests, meadows and wetlands. The refuge is one of the biggest forested areas in the mid-Atlantic. There's a visitor center where you can learn about the refuge's important work.

Jason RW

August 20, 2018

Cycling

Open daily 9-430. A/C, benches, water fountain, restrooms

Will

December 7, 2023

Hiking

This is a very cool wildlife refuge with trails surrounding Lake Cash and Lake Redington. Make sure to stop in and check out the museum in the Visitor's Center, and keep your eyes peeled for birds along the trail.

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Location: Prince George'S County, Maryland, United States

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