Wildlife Trails & Refuges

Wildlife Trails
Take a day out of your busy life and set off to enjoy the "Trails less travelled." Hit the Trail, Ya'll!

• Salt Fork Loop of Great Texas Wildlife Trail, Donley County
• Canadian Breaks Loop of the Great Texas Wildlife Trail, Hemphill County
• Roberts County Loop of the Great Texas Wildlife Trail
• Central Flyaway Migration Trail, Terry County
• North Fork Loop of the Great Texas Wildlife Trail
• Caprock Canyons State Park
• Big Spring State Park
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park
• Copper Breaks State Park

For more information on some of these trails, check out this site. Check out the Wildlife Trails here. Visit also: The Texas Prairie River Region Outdoor Site.

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Wildlife Refuges
When it comes to viewing and photographing wildlife and nature, you'll find a wide variety of choice in the Texas Plains Trail Region. Grab your camera, a picnic lunch, and get away from it all and enjoy the simple beauty of our region.

Notice: Always practice good safety habits while enjoying outdoor activities. A few hints to follow:

1. Carry first aid kit, sunscreen & water.
2. Be watchful of wild animals, snakes & insects.
3. Hike with others when possible.
4. Always follow Campground policies. Have a great time!

Check out the following wildlife refuges:

• Kiowa & Rita Blanca National Grasslands in Dallam County. Read more here.
• Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Bailey County. Read more here.
• Matador Wildlife Management Area in Cottle County. Find out more here.
• Texas State Bison Herd in Briscoe County. Read about them here.
• Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area in Hemphill County. Read more here.
• Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque, Texas-You'll enjoy the campsites with water or electricity. Primitive sites for backpackers and equestrians. Group picnic pavilion is also available. Swimming permitted in the lake and boating in Lake Theo...and cast your line in also. Over 90 miles of trails, including the 64-mile trailway. Call 1-800-455-1332 or visit: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/caprockcanyons
• Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Area-On Highway 287 E. Lelia Lake 530 acres in the Rolling Plains Ecological Area with several habitat types including 4 shallowliakes, which serve to attract a variety of wildlife. Open for birding and wildlife viewing as well as limited hunting.
• James Pinkney Rodgers Bird Sanctuary-NW of Clarendon 806-874-3332 is a shelter belt planted to provide habitat for migratory songbirds, and resident quail, roadrunners, dove and flycatchers. A map and admissions are located at the SW Lowe House.