This wildlife refuge in Virginia is modest in size but it's on the water, so it provides habitat for wetland species. There is a network of short trails, but I did not try to walk any of them because I’ve been having problems with my feet and ankles. It was uncrowded but I saw a couple of photographers, a bicyclist, and a few people walking.
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
The visitor center is only open on Fridays and Saturdays. In the 1950s, this tract of land was an army radio transmitting location and it still has a military look to the fences and gates. It was used by the US Army for various projects until the 1990’s and was transformed into a refuge in 1998.
I was delighted to see the colorful paintings on this restroom.
Nice to see places set aside for wildlife!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a good place for such a purpose.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great spot to go back and explore.
ReplyDeleteI always love natural wildlife habitats. They are threatened by land developers unless they are protected.
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable murals on the restroom walls. They certainly make the area more enjoyable and colorful.
...jazzy restrooms.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like a place I would like to visit. The murals are pretty. Have a great day and happy week ahead.
Great mural paintings! I also liked the blue disks with cutouts of birds flying...wonder if they have any purpose.
ReplyDeleteI think they are bike racks.
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ReplyDeleteyes, restroom looks attractive with its colors
Cute murals on the restroom walls. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing this through your camera lens. I have only been here two or three times and always enjoy my walks there.
ReplyDeleteLinda - that has to be the nicest set of public restrooms I have ever seen. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteI’ve walked all the trails at the Occoquan NWR, but never stopped at the visitor center! The bird and wildlife there are great. Also it’s not far from the supposedly best barbecue place in Virginia (which is good but I can’t speak for “best”).
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend… mae at maefood.blogspot.com