Go bird watching in the Scripps State Wildlife Management Area | Things to Do in Carson City, Nevada
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Located at the northern tip of Washoe Lake, the Scripps State Wildlife Management Area is a small wildlife management area and wetland preserve that features shallow ponds and lakes, on which boating can be enjoyed. The reserve is home to a wealth of migratory birds, waterfowl, and mammals, and activities in the park include bird and wildlife watching, jump-shooting, and decoy hunting.

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