While winter isn’t the obvious season for exploring Virginia’s great outdoors, it can prove to be magical in its own rite. The winter tram tours of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge are a prime example. Hop aboard this open-air car – bundled up, of course! – and prepare to be entranced by the rugged beauty of this coastal haven. Back Bay is renowned for its population of wildlife and dedication to preservation, and you’ll find a tram tour of the area to be wonderfully insightful.
Please note that the tour only runs on select dates through the winter season. Be sure to reserve your spot now by clicking here!
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a treasure trove of beautiful marshy landscapes and wildlife, and no time is that more apparent than during the winter. This is the season of migrating birds, and a winter tram tour proves to be the perfect opportunity to observe them.
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The tram tours will be offered select dates throughout the rest of the winter season, including February 2nd and 16th, and March 1st, 15th, and 29th.
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The narrated tours will offer a historical overview of the area and an insight into the nearby wildlife. The tour includes an overview of Back Bay as well as a trip to False Cape State Park.
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At False Cape State Park, visitors will enjoy a one-mile round trip hike to the Wash Woods Cemetery site.
Virginia State Parks / flickr Wash Woods is the area where some of Virginia’s earliest settlers arrived, facing shipwreck and other hardships while trying to establish a community. This site is both eerie and fascinating to observe.
You’ll definitely want to bring your camera and binoculars with you as you experience beautiful waterfowl in their natural habitat.
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After your tour, you might be tempted to stick around and enjoy several of the refuge’s boardwalk trails.
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No matter your reason for embarking on the winter tram tour, you’ll leave with a renewed appreciation for the magnificent wildlife of Virginia’s coast.
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Have you ever experienced the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge winter tram tour? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! For more information, you can visit the official website by clicking here.
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Wash Woods is the area where some of Virginia’s earliest settlers arrived, facing shipwreck and other hardships while trying to establish a community. This site is both eerie and fascinating to observe.
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Address: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
