It’s time for the annual National Parks Club! Find out information about participating shops and more here.
Where is it located?
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge in Warsaw, Virginia.
Whose land does it reside upon?
The Rappahannock people were the dominant tribe of the Rappahannock River valley, maintaining thirteen villages along the north and south banks of the river named after them.
When was it established?
1996
About this park:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service purchased the first tract of land for the refuge in 1996. Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge’s goal is to protect 20,000 acres of wetlands and its associated uplands along the Rappahannock River and its major tributaries. This refuge was one of the first established specifically for the conservation of an entire watershed and as such, is comprised of multiple units located on both sides of the river. Refuge units are located in Essex, King George, Caroline, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties and include fresh water tidal marsh, forest swamp, upland deciduous forest, mixed pine forest, and grassland habitats.
Why did we choose these colors?
The 3rd photo in the carousel linked here: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/1562/Rappahannock-River-Heritage-Trail was the inspiration for our colorway. It’s a photo on the Canal Path part of the trail.
For more information:
NPS website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/rappahannock-river-valley
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