If you're a kayaker and want hours of calm, beautiful water to paddle, put in here and enjoy the riparian beauty.
This is a beautiful place to go even if the sandhill cranes aren't there. It's even better when they are. The visitors center is very nice. Well worth the trip and it's right off of Rte 5, so very convenient too.
A great place to see all the migrating birds. Thousands of geese, ducks, sandhill cranes, etc.
Fine spot to take pictures of migreating birds. Cranes are a special treat as they fly in to nest for the night.
I LOVE this place! There are relatively few people here at any one time so there are few crowded days. It is quite and beautiful and calming. I recommend bringing small lunch and make a day of it. The best trail is the "water" trail so you will need to bring your canoe or small boat.
during the summer in the midst of the drought, there are still many things to see despite the complete lack of water fowl. my wife and I took the river walk and saw deer, rabbits and quite a few birds of various species. Hot. Bring your own water. and definitely bring your camera.
lovely walks on trails and a boardwalk. Bring your binoculars to see the birds. Visitor's center helpful for trip here and to find out about other birding sites
Nice boat launch -- bring wheels as the dock is about 100 yards from parking area. Area around preserve is great place to see sandhill cranes in the winter. Nice boardwalks and trails to walk -- bring binoculars.
We arrived at 7:30AM and found the Sand Hill cranes doing their mating dances by jumping up and down and spreading their wings to impress the females. They took off about 9:30AM. There were many species of waterfowl there. Call the refuge before going to see cranes. They are usually there in October and November.
Saw the large cranes plus 36 others. Visiting with knowledgable friends who made it even more interesting. They had a "scope" for close-ups. Nice walking trail.