great dismal swamp national wildlife refuge
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I was excited to walk through and learn about the swamp ecosystem and biodiversity and such, but this wildlife refuge didn't have much. There are a few trails and literature, but we burned through it pretty quick and then there wasn't much to do. Its still worth a visit you learn a few things, but don't plan on a full day unless you have a boat and plan to fish.
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Thanks to the arrow-straight and nearly level walking paths originally surveyed by George Washington this is a historic stroll with nature and history. However late July is probably not the best choice of season to visit since mosquitoes are rampant. Plan on feeling isolated and at one with nature. The Visitor Center provides helpful information and updates on current sightings; bears were prevalent during our visit, but fortunately we missed that local drama. Bring bug spray and tick repellant and be sure you have appropriate footwear!
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My husband and I went on a nonhumid spring day and it was late spring with cottonwoods snowing and dragonflies everywhere. The boardwalk was nice to stroll on and then we hiked a bit long the Washington Ditch. Only saw one other person!
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This is a little know National Treasure. If you have a small boat this is even more enjoyable. The location is just South of Norfolk, VA accessible from several different points and highways. We came in from the North East side and found lots of parking. We did not do any boating this visit because of the cool weather but in the past a Fall visit was perfect for boating. Lots of native wild life to see if you are quiet and patient. We saw an alligator on one of our several visits.I recommend this to any nature lover. Good place for a picnic. Bring bug repellent during the summer especially.
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If you are into the Great outdoors and want a piece of History to go along with it, Bring your camera and stay all day !..Be prepared to Walk, see nature and fall in love with this place. In the Summer months, bring your Bug Spray and plenty of cold bottled water.I loved this place and you will too!
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Wonderful place for a day hike! No motor vehicles allowed, only hikers and bicyclists! Soon after the peak of fall foliage in the Va. mountains, the area soon becomes awash with color! Home to Lake Drummond, one of only two natural lakes in Va., with water the color of root beer due to the high tannic acid content. Have seen deer, bobcats, black bears and wood ducks. Best time to visit is late fall and winter, when the bugs are absent!
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We didn't do any hiking, just the wildlife drive. It is about six miles and a beautiful drive. We didn't see much on the ride through, except one heron. Our December visit was still very enjoyable and the view at the lake is wonderful.
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I love swamps and will stop at them whenever I can. If we come here again I would like to rent bikes instead of driving through it. If you go in the summer be sure to bring lots of bug spray. I've heard the mosquitoes are big enough to lift you up and carry your away. There is an entrance on the NC side that takes you to the welcome center on the canal. The entrance on the VA side will take you through the swamp to Drummond Lake. I don't know how often the roads through the swamp are in bad shape but when we were there it was after a very big rain and some holes were full of water and there were some wash overs.
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Fabulous birding despite the weather. Very interesting and different topography! Definitely take the drive to Lake Drummond.
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Ideal bike and walking road. Much of its shady with a canal all along the way. Also ideal kayaking, canoeing and small boating. Lots if wildlife including birds, snakes and bears. Take water and food.