Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, National wildlife refuge in Spokane County, United States.
The refuge extends across 23,000 acres of Channeled Scablands, incorporating basalt outcrops, canyons, ponderosa pine forests, and over 130 wetland areas.
Established in 1937, the refuge emerged as a protected territory for migratory waterfowl populations, with particular attention to preserving redhead duck populations.
The environmental education center offers programs for local schools, featuring natural history exhibits and field activities that include Native American perspectives.
Visitors can explore 10 miles of hiking trails, including three accessible paths and a boardwalk at Blackhorse Lake, between 6 am and 9 pm from May through October.
The refuge contains 3,036 acres of wetlands within the Channeled Scablands, providing critical breeding grounds for waterfowl experiencing population declines across North America.
Location: Spokane County
Operator: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/turnbull
GPS coordinates: 47.42310,-117.56600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:55
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