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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, Manns Harbor

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The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 152,000-acre (620 km2) National Wildlife Refuge located in eastern North Carolina along the Atlantic Coast. It was established on March 14, 1984, to preserve and protect a unique wetland habitat type—the pocosin—and its associated wildlife species.

The refuge attracts visitors worldwide for its red wolf (Canis rufus) howling programs and is also home to the Dare County Bombing Range.

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By Doc A

I had almost given up hope at seeing bears here and had started to go to Pungo....BUT I am very glad I started going here again. I got to see the rare endangered wild Red Wolf pack members. I also...

I had almost given up hope at seeing bears here and had started to go to Pungo....BUT I am very glad I started going here again. I got to see the rare endangered wild Red Wolf pack members. I also... more »
By nicolediane

We got a map of the wildlife drive from the website. It was pretty easy to find. The gravel road was pretty good. As usual the best way to spot wildlife is to look for another car stopped along...

We got a map of the wildlife drive from the website. It was pretty easy to find. The gravel road was pretty good. As usual the best way to spot wildlife is to look for another car stopped along... more »

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By Danielle

Very desolate place so definitely stay on the main gravel roads. Very cool refuge. We didn’t see anything but a Bald Eagle. However it’s suggested that you go in the early morning or at dusk. Overall a cool drive and huge refuge.

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By Hannah

Easy access from Nags head! Saw one black bear at a distance and an owl up close! We drove the portion leading to route 64 and probably took us about 30-45 mins taking our time. No gators in sight and honestly the grass is so high you can’t really see the water while driving.

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