November 11, 2020
Beginning Veteran's Day 2020, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt expanded eligibility for the America the Beautiful Military Pass, to include veterans and Gold Star Families. Veterans may obtain a pass at Back Bay NWR by presenting a DOD ID card, a Veteran Health ID Card, a Veteran ID Card or a driver's license with a veteran's designation. At this time passes are available at the Refuge Headquarters building on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Please call (757)301-7329 ext. 3102 to schedule an appointment.
Military Pass Press Release
November 16, 2020
Fifth graders and their families are eligible for free entrance to federal lands for the 2020-2021 school year! The program is similar to Every Kid Outdoors for 4th graders, except there is no physical pass the student will receive for their voucher. For more details and to print a voucher see the Kids in Parks website.
Kids in Parks
Seasonal Dike Closure
November 1, 2020
On November 1 the East and West Dike trails close to decrease disturbance in this area for wintering migratory waterfowl. The Raptor Trail, Kuralt Trail, Seaside Trail and main gravel trail to the Wildlife Viewing Window remain open. Additionally, access to False Cape State Park is available along the beach. No fees are charged at this time of year. Appointments may be made to purchase Annual passes, Federal Duck Stamps, and America the Beautiful passes by calling (757) 301-7329 x3102.
NOTE: False Cape State Park campers will need to hike on the beach, beginning at the Refuge's Visitor Center to access the state park campgrounds.
We have added a new feature to our website! Check out the eBird Trail Tracker to see what sightings have been seen recently at the refuge!
eBird Trail Tracker