Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge
The Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge is 227 feet below sea level, making it one of the hottest areas in the United States.
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Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Details
The Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge is 227 feet below sea level, making it one of the hottest areas in the United States. The 2,200-acre refuge has two separate units that include wetland habitats, farm fields, and tree rows. Despite the heat and infrequent precipitation, the refuge is home to over 400 bird species and 41 species of mammals. Visitors can view the thriving wildlife here while walking the two-mile Rock Hill Trail or the half-mile Michael Hardenberger Trail.
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