Category Archives: Wildlife Refuge

RVing through Texas

In a state as diverse as Texas, there’s always an adventure around every corner and unique attractions at every turn. Our Texas RV Travel Bucket List continues. La Feria Nature Center With the opening of the Rio Grande Valley’s newest … Continue reading

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6 New National Wildlife Refuges Established

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announces the establishment of six new national wildlife refuge units during the past year and the renaming of a seventh in honor of a late Fish and Wildlife Service director by laying commemorative planks … Continue reading

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Georgia on My Mind: Cumberland Island National Seashore

As with many parks, fire was a major concern to managers. A massive fire on the north end of the Island burned 1,700 acres in 1981. In early January (2012) firefighters from three agencies worked with hand tools to fight … Continue reading

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Cumberland Island National Seashore Turns 40

Cumberland Island National Seashore recently (October 23) celebrated its 40th anniversary. When President Richard Nixon signed federal legislation creating the national seashore off the coast of Georgia in October 1972, it culminated what Park Service officials said was “a long … Continue reading

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Texas RV Park Showcases Exotic Animals

There has always been a lot of wildlife in Jack County, Texas. Thanks to Larry and Vickie Rodgers, there’s now a whole bunch more—and they are not done yet. Owners of Hidden Lake RV Ranch west of Jacksboro, Larry and … Continue reading

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Flip, the Stranded Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Returns to Texas

A juvenile female Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Flip by her rescuers will soon be returning home to the Texas coast. Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are the smallest and rarest sea turtle species and one of the most critically endangered … Continue reading

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Redesign of Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov, the interagency website that guides visitors to 90,000 sites on federal lands such as national parks, wildlife refuges, waterways, forests, and recreation areas, has a new look with expanded content and improved navigation tools. The redesign is an initial step … Continue reading

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What do Sharks and the Volkswagen Beetle Have in Common?

Since 1988, Discovery Channel has aired a week-long series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks, usually running in July or August. Volkswagen plans to take a big bite out of this year’s Shark Week, which airs on the Discovery … Continue reading

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Shark Week 2012

Launched in 1988, Shark Week is gearing up to celebrate its 25th year anniversary, with new specials such as “Shark Week’s 25 Best Bites,” which will ”look back at the greatest breaches, brushes, and bites with the ocean’s apex predator.” The … Continue reading

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Dragonflies Habitat: Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, NM

With its wide variety of habitats ranging from the Pecos River and saline sinkholes, to ponds, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge is an ideal place to find dragonflies. Its location in eastern New Mexico puts the Refuge within the range … Continue reading

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