Baca National Wildlife Refuge
The 792,500-acre Baca National Wildlife Refuge in southern Colorado is located within the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, and is home to many diverse bird species .
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Baca National Wildlife Refuge Details
The 792,500-acre Baca National Wildlife Refuge in southern Colorado is located within the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, and is home to many diverse bird species like great horned owl, northern flicker, robin, yellow warbler, and Bullock's oriole, as well as waterfowl including mallard, white-faced ibis, egret, and heron. Consisting of rangeland and some riparian wetlands, the Crestone Creek inhabits four native fish species. The refuge protects the great sand dunes and water sources of the area.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Baca National Wildlife Refuge
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9.2 mi away
Trujillo Homestead
When Teofilo Trujillo moved to the San Luis Valley in 1865, he never imagined that his homestead would play such a pivotal role in Hispano-American culture.
10.8 mi away
Liberty Gate Trailhead
A backcountry trailhead located right outside the northern boundary of the park.
14.6 mi away
Mt. Adams
Mount Adams is ranked as the 66th highest mountain in the U.S. state of Colorado.
14.7 mi away
Milwaukee Peak
A non-technical but strenuous hike can take you to the summit of Milwaukee Peak, a short distance away from the Sand Creek Lakes.
