Kern National Wildlife Refuge
The Kern National Wildlife Refuge sits on an area that was once the largest freshwater wetland complex in the United States, west of the Mississippi.
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Kern National Wildlife Refuge Details
The Kern National Wildlife Refuge sits on an area that was once the largest freshwater wetland complex in the United States, west of the Mississippi. Wintering migratory waterfowl and waterbirds call the 11,249-acre refuge home for a portion of the year, along with several endangered species like the San Joaquin kit fox and the blunt-nosed leopard lizard. The visitor-friendly refuge offers year-round exploration through a six-mile auto route, hiking through the many areas open to the public, and sport hunting.
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National WildLife Refuges
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