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  • Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

    Hiking along the Arkansas River

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Hiking
    • Locations: Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
    • Duration: 30-90 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day
    Photo of Arkansas River with blue sky and sunflowers beside Bent

    Visitors can hike a 1.75 mile trail that winds its way through the cottonwood trees alongside the wetlands and the Arkansas River. Interpretive exhibit panels explain the further significance of this important river ecosystem.

  • New Philadelphia National Historic Site

    Go Birding at New Philadelphia

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Birdwatching
    • Locations: New Philadelphia National Historic Site
    • Duration: 1-4 Hours
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Burdick House Grounds
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
    A blue jay perches on a tree branch and looks left. White feathers on its face glow in the sunlight.

    Birds provide a living link to the past in New Philadelphia. Forest and field habitats continue to shelter many species that graced – and inspired – the McWorters. Bring your binoculars and your ears to look and listen for Eastern Meadowlarks, Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, and more.

  • Padre Island National Seashore

    Birding at Padre Island

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Birdwatching
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    A flock of white birds with orange bills.

    The 411 on birding at Padre Islands National Seashore. Where to go and what to bring!

  • Bryce Canyon National Park

    Birdwatching

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Birdwatching
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
    A blue and black bird with a black crest sits perched on a pine branch among green pine needles

    175 different species of birds have been documented to frequent Bryce Canyon National Park. Some are just passing through. Others stay for an entire season. Fewer still make this their year-round home, but those that do are charming and charismatic.

  • Chiricahua National Monument

    Birdwatching at Chiricahua

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Birdwatching
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
    Acorn Woodpecker

    Chiricahua is a haven for birdwatchers, with over 200 different bird species documented in the area! The best places for birdwatching in the monument include Bonita Creek Trail, Silver Spur Meadow Trail, and Echo Park, although you'll see birds anywhere in the monument.

  • Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

    Winter Eagle Watching at the Lackawaxen River Access

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Birdwatching
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Lackawaxen River Access/Zane Grey Museum
    • Season: Winter
    • Time Of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
    Adult bald eagle with brown-black wings, body, and tail; white head; and yellow beak in sky.

    Although many eagles call the Upper Delaware River region home during all months of the year, winter is a particularly good time to go bald eagle-watching in the park. Wintering bald eagles visit, increasing the population of eagles in the area. Furthermore, during weekends in January and February, volunteer docents are available at the Lackawaxen River Access to answer questions and promote good “Eagle Etiquette.”

  • Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

    Birding in the Hagerman Valley

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Birdwatching
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    Two ducks take off from a pond surrounded by thick vegetation.

    The Hagerman Valley is one of the most popular birding destinations in southern Idaho.

  • Point Reyes National Seashore

    Hike the Abbotts Lagoon Trail to the Ocean

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Hiking
    • Duration: 60-90 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead, Point Reyes National Seashore
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
    A family of four next to a small footbridge that leads to a sand dune-bordered coastal lagoon.

    Take an easy hike that will lead you past a unique coastal lagoon bordered by sand dunes to the Pacific Ocean. This hike offers great opportunities for viewing birds and wildflowers. Allow 20 to 25 minutes driving time from Bear Valley to the Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead.

  • Native American Heritage In and Around Washington DC

    • Type: Trip Idea
    • Subtype: Kid Friendly,Active,Relaxed,Urban,Solitary/Remote,Educational,Inspirational,Virtual,Indoors,Outdoors,Road Trip,Group Friendly
    • Duration: Multiple Days
    • Topics: Native American Heritage, River and Riparian, Water Trails, Watersheds, Marshes, Animals, Birds, Scenic Views, Wetlands, Military, War of 1812, Indigenous and Native Warrior, Monuments and Memorials, Social Movements, Civil Rights, Urban America, Colonial/European Contact Conflicts
    • Activities: Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Birdwatching, Paddling
    The Washington Monument in autumn.

    Visit the museums, monuments, and parks in and around Washington DC dedicated to American Indian history and heritage. Experience landscapes that evoke the Chesapeake Bay as it was prior to European colonization, paddling the rivers that sustained American Indian communities.

  • Alcatraz Island

    Birdwatching on Alcatraz

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Birdwatching
    • Duration: 30-90 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: No
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day
    Black birds stand/sit on the ground. One bird stretches out its wings with seaweed in its mouth.

    Alcatraz Island is home to thousands of birds. Bring your binoculars and the NPS app to learn about our avian friends and where to look for them.

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Last updated: July 20, 2023

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