Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge protects the marshes, backwaters, and meanders that are home to migratory waterfowl during the winter.
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Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Details
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge protects the marshes, backwaters, and meanders that are home to migratory waterfowl during the winter. The 18,444-acre refuge can reach up to 120 degrees in the summer, with an average rainfall of two inches per year, but the Colorado River allows wildlife to thrive. Wildlife can be seen throughout nature trails, and visitors can fish for striped bass, flathead catfish, and more.
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