Describes public use facilities and recreational opportunities. Journey from the volcanic cliffs of Hawaiian Islands to the vast deserts of the Southwest, from the rich prairie heartland to Florida's peaceful coastal backwaters, in this documentary on the 93 million acres of special places devoted specifically to the protection of America's wildlife. The drive offers several numbered stops, which are described in a brochure that can be picked up at the Visitor Center or the entrance to the drive. Wading birds, shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl, alligators, otters, and other species of wildlife can be spotted along the drive. Due to safety issues, full size buses are not allowed on the wildlife drive.
Foot Trails Hiking the refuge is most pleasant during the fall, winter, and early spring.
Five walking trails are marked on the map. Interpretive signs explain the ecology of the hammock plant community. Boardwalks span wet areas. These two trails share a common parking lot located 1 mile east of the Visitor Center. The trail circles a shallow water marsh and is an excellent place to bird watch.