Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
includes bottomland hardwood forests important to neotropical migratory birds, migratory fish, and nesting and wintering waterfowl. Take the foot trail through the river floodplain during spring or fall migrations.
Windsor, NC 27983 (252) 794-5326

Edenton National Fish Hatchery
was established in 1899 and works to restore native and endangered fish populations. Enjoy aquariums, exhibits, the boardwalk, and walking around the hatchery ponds.
Edenton, NC 27932 (252) 482-4118

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
contains over 100,000 acres of forested wetlands. A popular feature of the Refuge is Lake Drummond, which shelters thousands of waterfowl each winter.
Suffolk, VA 234399-0349 (757) 986-3705

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
contains a variety of habitats, including sandybeaches, grassy dunes, maritime forests, and freshwater and brackish marshes, which support a wide diversity of wildlife.
Knotts Island, NC 27950-0039 (252) 429-3100

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
home to over 182 species of birds, including thousands of ducks, geese, and swans. Enjoy wildlife viewing at the Kuralt site and other Refuge Locations.
Knotts Island, NC 27950-0039 (252) 429-3100

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
is located along a thin strip of coastline typical of barrier islands, flanked to the east by the Atlantic Ocean and to the west by the fresh waters of Back Bay. Loggerhead sea turtles, peregrine falcons, and bald eagles find a safe home here.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-4325 (757) 721-2412

For more information on the Charles Kuralt Trail or to purchase a tour tape or CD, contact: Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society PO Box 1808 Manteo, NC 27954 (252) 473-1131 http://www.outer-banks.com

Northeastern North Carolina

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