The refuge provides habitat for a variety of species of migratory waterfowl and other wildlife, including endangered species of whooping cranes. The best times for wildlife viewing are spring and fall. The refuge covers more than 21,000 acres including Big and Little salt marshes, a portion of Rattlesnake Creek and other wetlands. Boating and camping are not permitted.
Location:
Rt. 3, Box 48A, Stafford Kansas 67548
Telephone
620-486-2393
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Great Bend) Brit Spaugh Park and Zoo
(Sterling) Central Kansas Outfitters
(Stafford) Central Kansas Whitetail Outfitters
(Great Bend) Cheyenne Bottoms
(Nickerson) H and R Outfitters
(Stafford) Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
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01/10 Coming to The Stafford area
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert,
the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo,
a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area,
KidFest, and
Professional Barbecue Contest.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
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