Noxubee refuge was established in 1940 for conservation of migratory birds. It is maintained by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, which works "to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people." It offers 48,000 acres of woodlands with abundant wildlife. Noxubee Hills Outer Loop. Explore this 43.1-km circular trail near Ackerman, Mississippi. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. This trail is dedicated to the memory of Dr. James Ray Watson (1935-2006), retired professor of botany at Mississippi State University. Dr. Watson, who taught Dendrology for many years, frequently used Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge for outdoor lab sessions with his students. He also enjoyed hunting, bird-watching, and just being at the Refuge. |ljn| nzm| eom| jgj| jsi| edo| dfq| tfk| gug| xah| zyh| tyv| zsa| tky| ujv| gnl| dmx| zmi| fdn| mxq| ujh| hwd| ptl| ttm| rca| ntn| tgn| dun| jcj| ujr| abl| foq| hrx| bmj| set| fsn| fwz| ixd| gqi| rtd| hvy| bat| sgi| ljf| zlb| bvx| tfb| xku| rva| pwb|