About The Refuge:
“Located just northeast of Denver, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a 15,000-acre expanse of prairie, wetland and woodland habitat. It includes 10 miles of hiking trails, wildlife viewing opportunities, site tours for the public, a self-guided Wildlife Drive auto tour, and is a sanctuary for more than 330 species of animals, including bison, black-footed ferrets, deer, coyotes, bald eagles and burrowing owls.”
“In the early 1980s, the Army and Shell conducted an extensive environmental cleanup under the oversight of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Soon after, a roost of bald eagles was discovered prompting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to become involved in managing wildlife at the site. The discovery also led Congress to designate the site as a national wildlife refuge in 1992. In the mid-1990s, a unique public-private partnership formed among the U.S. Army, Shell Oil Co., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. As cleanup progressed and projects met federal and state regulatory requirements, the Army transferred land to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish and expand the Refuge. The Arsenal’s cleanup program was completed in 2010 and the Refuge has reached its final size of 15,000 acres making it one of the largest urban refuge's in the country." -U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Pricing (Max 3 People)
$500
One person
$300 per person
Two People
$225 per person
Three People
When Should I Go? Are There Set Dates?
The great thing about this half day tour is it’s available year-round and it offers a different landscape and opportunities every season. We are sure to see wildlife anytime of the year. The winter is the best if you want to see Bald Head Eagles. The bison herd, deer, foxes, coyotes and many other birds are around all year round. It’s really up to you to choose the time of year you’d like to visit. The winter can have some very cold days, so you will need to bundle up for time spent outdoors. Please fill out the contact form above on what date you are looking to reserve this tour and we will do our best to make it happen on or around those dates.
Why go with me?
I’ve been visiting the Refuge for 11 years now with numerous visits and explorations during every season. I have intimate knowledge of the best places to spot wildlife and for set you up for beautiful photography opportunities. I will be driving my personal truck with you all, so you get to focus on enjoying the landscape and scouting for wildlife while we are in the vehicle. I will handle all of the necessary photography tour permits for visiting the Refuge. I aim for this tour to feel intimate and flexible. I want to cater to you and work with you to help learn and capture what you want to. I understand animals don’t always cooperate (they never respond to my texts), and I am willing to be flexible with our schedule and have the necessary patience for successful viewings and photo opportunities. I’ll also provide snacks and water for our visit along with treating everyone to lunch after we’ve visited the Refuge. I’m deeply passionate, I will treat you like longtime friends, and I’ll work diligently to make this a special experience