Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
provides over 112,000 acres of habitat for red-cockaded woodpeckers, waterfowl, neotropical migratory birds, red wolves, black bears, and white-tailed deer. View wintering waterfowl at the Kuralt site.
3255 Shore Drive, Creswell, NC 27928 (252) 797-4431

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
was established in 1984 and contains 152,000 acres of habitat especially important to black bears and red wolves, and is a haven for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
Manteo, NC 27954 (252) 473-1131

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
was established in 1938 to provide resting and wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl. Enjoy the North Pond Wildlife Trail, the Refuge Visitor Center, and almost 13 miles of pristine beach.
Manteo, NC 27954 (252) 473-1131

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
is known amoung wildlife enthusiasts for the thousands of wintering waterfowl that it attracts each year. Enjoy an observation tower overlooking North carolina's largest natural lake, and visit the historic lodge/pumping station.
Route 1, Box N-2, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 (252) 926-4021

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge
was established in 1932 and includes key areas which are particularly important to migratory waterfowl and other marsh birds. Observe wildlife and a view of Pamlico Sound.
Route 1, Box N-2, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 (252) 926-4021

Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge
was established in 1964 to help protect important wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl. Fall and winter months bring thousands of waterfowl to the Refuge.
Route 1, Box N-2, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 (252) 926-4021

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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