Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge
\n<\/strong>Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge\u2019s wetland resources create a sanctuary within the semi-arid Great Plains landscape.
\n<\/strong>Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone (605) 685-6508\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Map<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Brian, from the refuge, describes the trails as relatively flat, mowed grass. “Not truly accessible trails but relatively flat, short, and easy hikes.”<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Pelican Island Trail 0.25 mile \u00a0“This walking trail provides visitors with the rare opportunity to view American white pelicans nesting on two islands within Pool 9 on the Refuge. During late April and early May, visitors will see thousands of white pelicans located on these islands. There are great blue heron, snowy and cattle egret, double-crested cormorant, and black crowned night heron rookeries on the islands as well.”
\n0.25 mile \u00a0loop around the display \u00a0pond. \u00a0“Large willows, cottonwoods, and other shrubs often provides the opportunity to observe warblers and other birds species not commonly found in our grasslands and wetlands.”<\/p>\n