This is a true original. First of the National treasures. The views were amazing. Paths were safe. Worth a visit if you're driving by.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is an historic bird sanctuary, devoted to protection of pelicans and other wildlife. There are miles and miles of hiking trails to explore and enjoy, maybe all by yourselves. My husband and I have visited several times. Never did we see more than two other cars in the park. It's a beautiful, peaceful place best... More

I have been to PINWR several times in the past years. The hiking trails are quite and full of bird life. The park also has a nice kayak launch where you can paddle out to Pelican Island it is only 1/4 mile paddle. You have to stay 500 ft from the island and the distance is marked with poles. The... More

I crept through the lush forest and all of a sudden bam bite bite bite I had stepped on a red ant hill I was off running away I figured hey that's okay and kept walking looking for birds and some life nothing just a few crows don't get me wrong beautiful views but the only life you will find... More

This is a nice area to view pelicans as well as other bird life. You will also encounter a vast array of butterflies in the park. The main walkway to the observatory tower is paved or built with pressure treated wood. Each National Wildlife Refuge in the United States is listed in chronological order along the boardwalk. In addition to... More

We had limited time, but we did drive thru the refuge. Pelican Island itself is not accessible for conservation reasons so the trails are in the beach hammock/marsh areas. We did not have time to walk the trails. We did visit Pelican Island via an area boat tour. They took us as close as boats are allowed to go. Huge... More

Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge takes you on a stroll out through the history of the U.S.'s wildlife refuges from the first one, in 1903, at this site, when you stroll the 3/4 mile boardwalk each way and watch for birds as you end up looking out toward Pelican Island. When you return, turn off toward Joe Michael Impound Trail and... More

self led hike...could have done a guided tour but opted not to...wish I had done so. It is very pretty and views are lovely, bring a camera.

This place is breath taking the moment you start to travel on the graveled road you start catching sight of Ospreys and Hawks and of course many more birds. There are many trails and beautiful garden with lots of pretty flowers, visited by many types of butterflies. We got there late, so we could not enjoy the place like we... More