![]() Virginia Beach and Boardwalk – Virginia BeachĪmerica's longest commercial beach is also one of America's favorite. Visitors also can view the refuge along two trails, one through woods and one in Great Marsh. Along with active eagle nesting, the refuge is a breeding ground for great blue herons with more than 1,200 nests occupied there. The Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect vital bald eagle nesting, feeding, and roosting habitats along the Potomac River. ![]() Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge – Woodbridge You'll love the wildlife, the views, and the serenity a day on the trail offers. Virginia Creeper Trail – Abingdon to Whitetop StationĬhoose what you want to do along this renowned rails-to-trails attraction. With a vast assortment of trails to discover visitors can enjoy bird watching, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and hunting. Several poets and history writers have viewed this place as either a peaceful paradise or a strangely mysterious setting. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Suffolk The wild herds of "Chincoteague Ponies" are the highlight of this refuge which also provides environmental education and recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, wildlife observation, interpretation, and wildlife photography. More than 14,000 acres of beach, dunes, marsh and maritime forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The area is perfect for swimming, hiking, tubing, snorkeling, fishing, bird watching, biking and canoeing.Ĭhincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Chincoteague The breath-taking scenery along the James River is so enticing and the vast array of outdoor activities will be addictive. Hiking, fishing, playground, and paid camping available. With 25 acres of recreational opportunity, your family is sure to fall in love with the natural fun that surrounds them. ![]() Take a climb 1,000 feet above the city of Norton to a rock that does, in fact, boast an American flag at the top. The more daring hiker may continue along the 3-mile trail to four other overlooks offering stunning views of the falls and outlooks of the Tye River Valley. From Atlantic seashore to Appalachian mountains, and in urban and rural settings, the trail brings visitors up close and personal with Virginia's abundant wildlife treasures.Ĭalled "Virginia's Best Kept Secret", Crabtree Falls features a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. Most can be found along the 65 trail loops Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, the first such in America. Virginia has some 400 species of birds, 250 species of fish and 150 species of terrestrial and marine animals. Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail – Statewide Bring a bike or rent one from a local outfitter. Bikers also find outstanding "Rail Trails" throughout the Commonwealth – former railroad beds turned into scenic biking trails. Bicycle Route System, more than any other state, and is the only state with stretches of both official U.S. Virginia is home to 838 miles of the U.S. Entrance to the Chandler Nature Center is free and visitors are welcome to view the exhibits and walk the trails around the urban fishing lake.Jump in with both feet! Virginia's outdoors beckon couples and families to splurge on fun for free. Programs offered include birdwatching, green living, gardening, water conservation, nature photography, orienteering, alternative energy, stargazing and moon walks. The staff works with local schools to develop nature-oriented activities that complement their curriculum. A primary purpose of the facility is to recharge reclaimed water into the ground for later use. The center includes four classrooms for wildlife preservation and environmental awareness, exhibit areas, outdoor amphitheater, nature store and an urban fishing lake, all surrounded by more than four miles of trails. This dynamic, mixed-use facility is located in the southeast corner of the city at the intersection of Lindsay and Chandler Heights Roads. ![]() Veterans Oasis Park and Chandler Nature CenterĤ80.782.2890, /veterans-oasis The Paseo Trail is one of the reasons why Chandler was named as one of the top ten most walkable cities in the U.S. The western side of the canal is an unimproved dirt surface that can be used for horseback riding or bicycling. The 9.5-mile Paseo Trail features a 10-foot-wide concrete multi-use pathway on the eastern side of the Consolidated Canal in east Chandler. The park also offers ball fields, lake views, walking trails, picnic pavilions, a playground, restrooms and tennis. ![]() Interpretive trail markers help identify plants. The Hummingbird Habitat at Desert Breeze Park is part of a demonstration garden that familiarizes visitors with Southwestern plants that are beautiful, low water usage, and part of the natural environment that supports area wildlife. ![]()
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