San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
The San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge is located where the Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin rivers meet in the San Joaquin Valley.
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San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge Details
The San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge is located where the Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin rivers meet in the San Joaquin Valley. The 7,000-acre refuge is home to diverse wildlife species, like the protected Aleutian cackling goose and riparian brush rabbit, due in part to a wide mix of habitats. Specified areas, like the four-mile Pelican Nature Trail and Beckwith Road, provide year-round opportunities to view wildlife in wetlands, restored riparian woodlands, and oak trees.
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Nearby Parks Around San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
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