Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge and Ramsar site in central Kansas, United States
The refuge spans 22,135 acres featuring inland salt marshes, sand prairies, and wetlands that support over 300 species of birds.
Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado reached this area in 1541 while searching for the legendary golden city of Quivira.
The name Quivira originates from the Wichita Native American tribe, who were the original inhabitants of these lands.
Visitors can explore the refuge through two main roads, walking trails, and an elevated boardwalk that crosses marshlands and grasslands.
The refuge contains 34 wetlands with high salt concentrations, creating habitats typically found only in coastal regions.
Location: Reno County
Location: Rice County
Location: Stafford County
Inception: 1955
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/quivira
GPS coordinates: 38.18330,-98.50870
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:32
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