Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge and Natural Landmark in Alfalfa County, United States.
The refuge spans 32,197 acres of wetlands, prairies, and salt flats, providing essential habitats for 312 bird species and 30 mammal species.
President Herbert Hoover established this protected area on March 26, 1930, designating it as a national natural landmark in June 1983.
Native American tribes, particularly the Osage, controlled this region by 1760 through their management of salt resources for trade and deer skin processing.
Visitors can access the refuge daily from sunrise to sunset, with crystal digging permitted from April 1 to October 15 in designated areas.
This location remains the only place worldwide where people can excavate hourglass selenite crystals within the salt flats formation.
Location: Alfalfa County
Inception: 1930
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/salt_plains
GPS coordinates: 36.75030,-98.22430
Latest update: May 22, 2025 18:27
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