Category: Alabama National Wildlife Refuges

Alabama is home to 11 national wildlife refuges:

Blowing Wind Cave National Wildlife Refuge

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge

Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge

Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge

Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Headquarter

Eufaula-National-Wildlife-Refuge

Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

The main unit of the 11,184-acre refuge is located about 7 miles north of the city of Eufaula, Alabama, along both banks of the Chattahoochee River in southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia. Wetlands, croplands, woodlands, old fields, grasslands, and open water create a mosaic of wildlife-rich habitats that support almost 300 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, and many species of amphibians, reptiles and fishes.

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Little River Canyon National Preserve

Little River Canyon National Preserve

The river and canyon have formed a wild and rugged landscape that allows for a range of peaceful and challenging recreational opportunities. The river supports world-class whitewater paddling and the canyon supports exceptional climbing opportunities. The opportunity for hiking, swimming, and fishing in natural areas away from city life are exemplified at Martha’s Falls and Canyon Mouth.

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