Kern National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in San Joaquin Valley, California, US.
The 11,249-acre protected area contains wetlands, uplands, and natural habitats that support numerous bird species throughout the Pacific Flyway migration route.
The refuge stands on what was formerly part of Tulare Lake, which constituted the largest freshwater wetland system in the western United States before 1960.
The Environmental Education Program offers guided field trips lasting two hours, teaching participants about local ecosystems and wildlife conservation methods.
Visitors can explore the refuge through a six-mile auto route with gravel roads, maintaining a speed limit of 25 miles per hour.
The refuge closes to general visitors on Wednesdays and Saturdays from October through January, operating exclusively for waterfowl hunting activities.
Location: California
Inception: 1960
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/kern
GPS coordinates: 35.74580,-119.61800
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:58
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