What a beautiful place to feel one with Nature. This Refuge is on the Gulf coast. The waters are calm, and the wildlife is all around you. For $5 per car, you can spend the entire day there walking the trails, having a picnic lunch and taking it all in. The Visitor Center and Lighthouse are closed because of COVID restrictions. Don’t let that stop you from coming to this special area.

There's an entrance fee of $5. The visitor's center was closed. It was a cold day. But there was a lot to see as I walked around. Ducks abounded. There must have been hundreds of them. I spotted a couple of herons. Eagles were nesting. Deer were walking about and foraging. Otters were walking around, even on the road. There were gators in the waters, but it was too cold for them to come onto the banks and sun themselves. Besides, the sky was cloudy with little sunshine. I saw only gator snouts and eyes out in the water. I didn't have to worry about encountering snakes. It was far too cold for them to be out. Good view of the outside of the lighthouse. This refuge is well worth visiting despite the cooler weather.

Big open areas to observe all types of wildlife. There is a double level viewing area that you can climb up to and view the whole vast area.