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| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes |
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Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
Rt. 1, Box 59
Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834
Email: hollabend@fws.gov
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| National Park Overview: |
| Holla Bend NWR, established in 1957, is located 8 miles down river from Dardanelle, Arkansas. The refuge is situated on a bend of the Arkansas River which was cut off when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers straightened the river in 1954 for flood control. Refuge lands include over 7,000 acres of agricultural fields, bottomland forest, and open water.
The refuge's primary purpose is to provide a winter home for a portion of the millions of ducks and geese that use the Mississippi Flyway each year. During these spring and fall migrations as many as fourteen species of ducks and four kinds of geese will stop by the refuge for a short visit. During the winter, it is not uncommon for the refuge to host up to 100,000 ducks and geese at once. Bald eagles are also common in the winter from December through February.
Spring brings thousands of neotropical migratory songbirds that use the refuge as a rest area on their journey from Central and South America. Many species of vireos, warblers, buntings, and orioles inhabit the woodlands, during this time. Most only stay for a short time to rest, but others use the refuge as a nesting area. Herons, egrets, and other wading birds feed in shallow pools and alligators can be seen in the refuge lakes and ponds. |
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A bird ,and wildlife watching paradise
A place my wife and I go twenty times a year,to relax and enjoy nature.love it...
Written by Rickey Henley
16-Apr-2009
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Awesome wildlife photography
Im lucky enought to live about 5 min from holla bend cause it is just amazing. If u ever get the chance to go you should.
(name not given)
21-May-2009
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If you love nature, this is a must see!!
My husband ans I went to photograph bald eagles and we were not disappointed! We seen so much wildlife! We will be putting Holla Bend on our go to list of places we love to go to. The restrooms provided were very clean and we felt safe using them. The entrance fee of $4 is very reasonable. The map is easy to use and the roads were well maintained. There are many trails to explore but due to a back injury my husband was unable to make the trek on this trip, so the drive-through ease of the park was perfect. And we spotted and photographed our eagle right from the car!! We will be back many times and highly recommend everyone of all ages and abilities to go to the park!!
Written by Shenee Gilbert
3-Jan-2010
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| History of the Area: |
| R%efuge lies along the Arkansas River and is bounded by an old oxbow that was created when the Army Corps of Engineers cut a channel through the bend in the river to promote navigation and flood control.
The refuge protects 7,000 acres of bottomland hardwoods and wetlands and provides habitat for wintering waterfowl, bald and golden eagles and migratory song birds. |
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| U.S. Fish Wildlife Service | Southeast Region | Holla Bend NWR - The mission of the U.S. Fish Wildlife Service, working with others, is to conserve, protect, and ... Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge Bruce Blihovde Refuge Manager Route 1, Box 59 Dardanelle ... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - Bird Checklists of the United States Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge Dardanelle, Arkansas Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1957 primarily as a wintering area for ... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - ... National Wildlife Refuge -- AR Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge -- AR Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge -- Dardanelle, AR (Printed 3/95) Logan Cave National Wildlife Refuge -- AR Wapanocca ... | | birding.com - Where to Bird - Arkansas - Discover the top birding locations in Arkansas. Find out more about Arkansas Bird Clubs and Birding ... stopping point for migrating songbirds. Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge 35.20 N 93.14 ... | | Sanctuary: U.S. Wildlife Refuges @ nationalgeographic.com - ... Refuge +1 870 364 3167 P.O. Box 1157, Crossett, AR 71635 r4rw_ar.fsl@mail.fws.gov Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge +1 501 229 4300 Route 1, Box 59, Dardanelle, AR 72834-9704 r4rw_ar.hlb@fws.gov ... | | Where do you want to go birding in Arkansas today? - ... Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge - located east of Manila, Arkansas ....Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge - located near Dardanelle, Arkansas ....Discover the Arkansas Delta - this site ... |
| Directions: |
| Holla Bend NWR is located about 5 miles southeast of Dardanelle, Arkansas. From Dardanelle, take State Highway 7 South to State Highway 155 East and go about 4 miles to the refuge entrance. Once you enter the refuge the office/visitor area is about 1/2 mile down the road on the right.
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