
John Hay National Wildlife Refuge
John Hay was a well-known politician during Abraham Lincoln's time in office, who owned 164 acres on the popular Lake Sunapee shores.
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John Hay National Wildlife Refuge Details
John Hay was a well-known politician during Abraham Lincoln's time in office, who owned 164 acres on the popular Lake Sunapee shores. His son was an avid nature-lover and when he passed, his wife gave the land and its properties to be used as a sanctuary for migratory birds and other wildlife. The popular bird is the Wood Thrush and it can be seen best in the summertime. Visitors will surely enjoy the .9 mile walk in the John Hay Refuge that teaches all about the surrounding nature.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around John Hay National Wildlife Refuge
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2.2 mi away
Mount Sunapee State Park
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Wadleigh State Park
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Lake Sunapee Scenic Byway
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Pillsbury State Park
For an off-the-grid experience in the great outdoors, look no further than this state park.
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Gardner Memorial Wayside Park
This little area is worth a stop while you are exploring the 6,675-acre Gile State Forest.