There are multiple easy hikes. All the trails have a different vibe. The walk along the Missisquoi... read more
This refuge is absolutely breathtaking; I've struggled to write this review because I'm not sure... read more
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There are multiple easy hikes. All the trails have a different vibe. The walk along the Missisquoi River is beautiful. The walk near the visitor center strolls through a meadow with lots of wildflowers and then into a wooded area. These are great trails for...More
This refuge is absolutely breathtaking; I've struggled to write this review because I'm not sure how to do this brigadoon justice with words! You really have to see it for yourself. The trail we walked (the Black Creek & Maquam Creek trails) were comprised of...More
The headquarters/visitor's center building on Tabor Rd. has some educational displays about the local wildlife, plants, and early native American inhabitants. The refuge itself is quite large with several different access points including boat launches on the Missisquoi River. Visit the website to download a...More
We travel this stretch of the Missisquoi River often. For a truly prehistoric experience paddle in the spring out to Shad Island. The Great Blue Heron's are nesting at this time, along with Osprey's and an occasional eagle. There are sections of the area that...More
Beautiful place to walk, be with nature and do photography. We saw beavers, birds, and a dear on that day!
A great visitor's center, with video overview and displays. Staff on hand was very welcoming, and accommodating.(He even checked to see if the bugs were too pesty on the trail!) You can borrow binoculars (both adult and kid size) and backpacks for kids. Kid packs...More
Warm summer days with a light breeze makes this wildlife refuge a haven for all types of recreational pursuits. The birding today was a bit hard for me because the lushness of the trees and the very warm humid weather was keeping many birds to...More
After being in the car for hours this was the perfect stop over. The trails are well maintained and easy to navigate. We were the only ones on the trail that day and saw a lot of birds, 2 deer, and a duck with babies....More
The trails are well kept and it is easy for even the little ones to get around. If you are quiet you get to see a lot different birds and small animals. My kids got a kick out of how many frogs they found and...More
My wife and I took our dog on the trails. What a nice walk. Trails are maintained well and plenty of benches to catch your breath on.
