Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Ravalli County, United States
The refuge extends over 2,800 acres along the Bitterroot River between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, containing wetlands, meadows, and forests.
Established in 1964 as Ravalli National Wildlife Refuge, the area was renamed in 1978 to honor Senator Lee Metcalf, a Montana conservationist.
The refuge organizes educational programs including Junior Duck Stamp, Welcome Back Waterfowl Day, and Bitterroot Birding Festival, connecting residents with nature.
Visitors can access two nature trails and a paved wheelchair-accessible path from sunrise to sunset, with the visitor center open weekdays from 8:00 to 16:30.
The site documents 235 bird species, 37 mammal species, and 17 types of reptiles and amphibians within its boundaries along the Bitterroot River.
Location: Montana
Inception: 1964
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/lee_metcalf
GPS coordinates: 46.55190,-114.08400
Latest update: March 10, 2025 20:02
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