Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado State

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

Consisting of just of 72.2 acres of land with three small ponds, Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is the smallest urban area in the entire National Wildlife Refuge System.

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Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge Details

Consisting of just of 72.2 acres of land with three small ponds, Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is the smallest urban area in the entire National Wildlife Refuge System. Visitors can still enjoy a variety of wildlife activities through the uplands and wetlands like hiking through a mile of natural trails during self-guided walks. The refuge is increasingly popular with wildlife photographers who may see hawks, woodpeckers, herons, coyote, red fox, muskrat, beaver, and deer.

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