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 | Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge is situated on the southwestern corner of the Chesapeake Bay in the City of Poquoson and is strategically located almost midpoint on the Atlantic Flyway. It consists of 3,450 acres of saltmarsh, shrub-scrub and wooded habitats that provide a haven for waterfowl, marsh-birds, and shorebirds. Refuge wetlands include an estimated 1,000 acres of low-lying, tidal salt marsh that flood twice daily. During monthly high tides and storms, an additional 1,500 acres may also flood. Due to its isolation, this area was historically used for stock grazing, hunting, and fishing. It was acquired by the Federal Government for an Aviation Experimental Station in 1917. Air Force records indicate that the area was used as a gunnery and bombing practice range until the latter part of the 1950's. On May 22, 1972, the area was transferred to the Department of the Interior. Attempts to clear the military munitions from the property have only been partially successful; because the nature of the wetlands make it impractical to clear subsurface ordinances. NASA has also used the area as a free flight zone for testing model aircraft until recently. Because of the unexploded ordinance hazard, Plum Tree Island Refuge is closed to the public. It remains an emergency jettison zone for the Air Force. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Porches On The James - Porches On The James is a modern home on a bluff above the historic James River beyond Smithfield, VA. Resembling an old river home, it was built as a bed and breakfast and a comfortable modern home. | | Applewood Colonial Bed & Breakfast - Elegant georgian colonial home built in 1929 by restoration craftsmen.Perfect location just a short walk from Colonial Williamsburg. Scrumptuous breakfast plus apple pie served every eve | | Fife & Drum Inn - Historic Williamsburgs' only downtown Inn. adjacent to The College of William and Mary, Merchants' Square, and the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area,step out our door and you are there! | | A B&B at Grenadier's Commons - Grenadier's Commons is a quaint cape cod home that has been transformed into a delightful English style bed and breakfast with a military history theme. We welcome children of all ages, and dogs! | | Colonial Capital Bed & Breakfast - 'We're here to spoil you' is more than a motto at CCB&B. Comfortable rooms, hearty breakfasts, & adult beverages allow you to enjoy Colonial Williamsburg/Busch Gardens/Water Country USA to the MAX. | | Colonial Gardens Bed & Breakfast - 'Unforgettably romantic, exquisitely maintained, simply elegant'. Charming, beautifully decorated, surrounded by gardens. Colonial Williamsburg, dining and terrific shops are just minutes away. | | War Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast - A serene escape where you may easily feel as if you have stepped back in time. It is a place where you may relax in the swings under the giant oak trees. Built in 1968 under the direction of... |
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| Related Links: |
| Defenders of Wildlife -- National Wildlife Refuge System Directory - Virginia - The Citizen's Wildlife Refuge Planning Handbook Charting the Future of Conservation on the National Wildlife Refuge Near You. Home. Special Publications. The Citizen's Wildlife Refuge Planning... | | Where do you want to go birding in Virginia today? - Birding Factoids. 423 species in 52 families. 25 of the 246 species endemic to North America are represented here. No state endemics 1 USA endemic. Virginia Hotspots. ... Virginia Specialities ... | | Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge - Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge. Roanoke / Tar / Neuse / Cape Fear Rivers Ecosystem. Information about this Refuge is currently being assembled. This is a NON-Staffed Satellite of Back... | | Sherpa Guides | Chesapeake Bay | Mouth of the Chesapeake Bay | Hampton Area - Hampton. The city of Hampton wears more than one hat. It is considered an integral part of what is called Hampton Roads, where rivers converge at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. It?s also part... | | Area Campgrounds | | Davis Lakes & Campgrounds
200 Byrd St
Suffolk, VA
(757) 539-1191
| Davis Mobile Home & RV Park
78 Dean Ray CT
Newport News, VA
(757) 244-5030
| Newport News Park Campground
13564 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA
(757) 888-3333
| Smitty's Mobile Home Park
6659 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 461-4407
| Gloucester Point Camp Ground
3149 Campground Rd
Hayes, VA
(804) 642-4316
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Lake Meade & Cohoon Bait
1805 Pitchkettle Rd
Suffolk, VA
(757) 539-6216
| Wilcox Bait & Tackle Inc
9501 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA
(757) 595-5537
| Deep Creek Landing Marina
450 Marina Ln
Newport News, VA
(757) 877-9555
| T & M Bait & Tackle
936 Coach Trl
Newport News, VA
(757) 877-4009
| Performance Lures
Newport News, VA
(757) 877-8831
| Bay Charter Svc
210 Monticello Ct
Newport News, VA
(757) 591-9009
| James River Bridge Fishing Pier Inc
James River BRG
Newport News, VA
(757) 247-0364
| Bay Charter Service
Newport News, VA
(757) 591-9009
| Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1972 Power Plant Pkwy
Hampton, VA
(757) 262-5200
| Hampton Roads Charters
756 Settlers Landing Rd
Hampton, VA
(757) 868-3474
| Hampton River Bait & Tackle
800 S Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA
(757) 728-1600
| Captain Hogg's Chartes
800 S Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA
(757) 876-1590
| Vanasse Bait & Tackle
28 Dandy Point Rd
Hampton, VA
(757) 851-9732
| I Cooper's Marine Supplies
100 S King St
Hampton, VA
(757) 722-4011
| Wallace Bait & Tackle
356 Dandy Point Rd
Hampton, VA
(757) 851-5451
| Grafton Fishing Supply
6429 George Washington Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA
(757) 890-2100
| Bishop Fishing Supply
1215 George Washington Mem # U
Yorktown, VA
(757) 591-9300
| Regensburg Marine Inc
3140 Guinea Cir
Hayes, VA
(804) 642-9112
| Sandy Point Tackle & Marine
5015 Colley Ave
Norfolk, VA
(757) 440-7696
| Gun Shop-Ron Hess
7434 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA
(757) 480-2004
| Fishin Stuff
7434 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA
(757) 480-2004
| Harrison Boat House Inc
9605 Granby St
Norfolk, VA
(757) 587-9630
| Taylor's Landing Tackle Shop
8180 Shore Dr
Norfolk, VA
(757) 587-5595
| Grand Slam Sport Fishing
7913 Ardmore Rd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 588-3042
| Little Creek Auto Sales & Service
7913 Ardmore Rd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 588-3042
| Dashiell's Half-Round Showroom
1436 Holland Rd
Suffolk, VA
(757) 539-7854
| Perry Minnow Farm
13510 Windsor Blvd
Suffolk, VA
(757) 539-1709
| Western Branch Fishing Station
1821 East Rd
Suffolk, VA
(757) 255-0214
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Williamsburg Plantation Resort
709 Middle Ground Blvd
Newport News, VA
(757) 223-0754
| Holiday Inn Express Newprt Nws
16890 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA
(757) 887-3300
| Williamsburg Plantation
7621 George Washington Me
Yorktown, VA
(757) 874-6422
| Great Eastern Resorts
7621 George Washington Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA
(757) 874-6422
| Radisson Hotel Hampton
700 Settlers Landing Rd
Hampton, VA
(757) 727-9700
| Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 E Main St
Norfolk, VA
(757) 627-4200
| Courtyard by Marriott
520 E Plume St
Norfolk, VA
(757) 963-6000
| Springhill Suites
6350 Newtown Rd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 333-3100
| Residence Inn
1590 N Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA
(757) 333-3000
| Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA
(757) 640-2764
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