Established in 1933, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for birds migrating along the route known as the Atlantic Flyway. The refuge is spread out over more than 28,000 acres, which include wetlands, freshwater dams, and forests.
An on-site Visitor Center features wildlife exhibits, viewing platforms, and an authentic eagle's nest, and regularly offers activities like bird-watching walks and educational programs for children. There are a number of walking trails in the park, and visitors wishing to cycle or drive are welcome to make use of the paved four-mile-long Wildlife Drive that runs along the Blackwater River.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, Maryland 21613, Phone: 410-228-2677
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