Embark On A Wildlife Adventure At Northern California's Two Auto Tours
See birds and mammals in their natural habitat! These Northern California wildlife auto tours are the perfect activity for a rainy day. The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, known for its protected lands, is made up of 35,000 acres and is located north of Sacramento. Two of these refuges, Sacramento National Water Refuge and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges have auto tours. The tours offer a glimpse into the history of Northern California's wetlands and riparian forests before the days before the state was California. Explore the Sacramento National Refuge Complex with these tours, spotting birds and exploring farm towns along the route. The Sacramento National Fish Refuge Complex is also home to five national Wildlife Refugees and three Wildlife Management Areas. To see a list of all the refugees, visit the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website to see the list.
Published : 2 months ago by Kate Freeman in Science
See what Northern California looked like before it was California. The vast Central Valley was made up of wetlands and riparian forests that served as a home to diverse wildlife. The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex is made up of a bunch of protected lands totaling 35,000 acres, all located north of Sacramento. Two of the refuges– Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and Colusa National Wildlife Refuge have auto tours. These two auto tours are the perfect activity for a rainy day. Learn more about these Northern California wildlife auto tours!
So the next time it’s a rainy day, or if you just want to experience nature from your car, consider these two Northern California wildlife auto tours. Make a game out of spotting birds and crossing them off a list.
Stop for a bite to eat and explore some of the cute little farm towns along the way to the refuges. Granzella’s in Williams serves elevated Italian deli-style food in two differently-styled restaurants under one roof. They also have a gift shop, plus an espresso bar. We always stop here for a sandwich, an espresso, and a jar of local olives to take home. The charming farm town of Colusa, right next to the Colusa refuge, is a sweet little town. Visit Colusa Levee Scenic Park then have a drink at Slough House Social, right on the Sacramento River.
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges are just two of the five National Wildlife Refuges, plus three Wildlife Management Areas, that make up the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. To see a list of all the refuges, plus directions, and visitor information (some require reservations), visit the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website and scroll down to see the list.
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Topics: Wildlife