The National Fish Hatchery System works to support healthy, self-sustaining populations of fish and other aquatic species across the country. Every …
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Mar 6, 2024
My wife and I took a day trip to visit the park. We did the self guided driving tour. We saw 4 whooping cranes and several alligators. The was also all kinds of others birds and several areas to get … Full review by Grim128
Feb 5, 2024
This was our second visit to Aransas NWR. We absolutely loved our 4 hour excursion within the refuge. We were fortunately blessed to see the endangered Whooping Crane. This bird is as magnificent as… Full review by C6851JNdonnab
Oct 6, 2023
We have visited the Aransas Wildlife Refuge 4 times in the last 23 years and have always enjoyed hiking all the trails. We went to visit today to see the new visitor center which was built after Hurr… Full review by 129kathyp
Well if your goal is to see Whooping Cranes then the best time is from late November through March. They generally start arriving as early as mid October and move north in April …
Well if your goal is to see Whooping Cranes then the best time is from late November through March. They generally start arriving as early as mid October and move north in April but for peak viewing concentrate on either side of the start of the year. Keep in mind that our coastal winters are usually mild so it takes a bit of cold to knock down some of the grasses and reeds in the areas with birds for better viewing. There will be other migratory birds also at that time of year, geese, ducks, other waterfowl as well.
I wasn't sure, because I don't have a dog, but this is what I found: Dogs must be on leash and are only allowed on certain trails that do not have alligators. Check with park rangers …
I wasn't sure, because I don't have a dog, but this is what I found: Dogs must be on leash and are only allowed on certain trails that do not have alligators. Check with park rangers upon arrival to get details about which trails allow pets. Hope this helps.
can you purchase the senior lifetime national park pass at this location? If so, do you have them available now? Will probably be there on Friday, 5-26. Do you need a 4wheel drive vehicle?
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Not sure about the senior lifetime passes but their website indicates their days/times of operation & no 4WD is needed to take the tour
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