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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

1300 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-5162
Ranked #10 of 33 attractions in Fairbanks
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking
Owner description: Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is a 2,000 acre refuge on the site of the historic Creamer's Dairy in Fairbanks, Alaska. The refuge has...... more » Owner description: Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is a 2,000 acre refuge on the site of the historic Creamer's Dairy in Fairbanks, Alaska. The refuge has miles of multi-use trails that are open year round and it is an excellent location for bird watching and wildlife viewing. The Farmhouse Visitor Center is open daily in the summer from 10 - 5 and on Saturdays in the winter from Noon - 4. « less
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North Pole, Alaska, United States
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

See the birds in action. beautiful place, and my kids love it! More

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Tok
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

When my husband was ill this was the place we went after every treatment so he could at least watch the sandhill cranes, geese and ducks. Once they are in, the parking lot is crowded with local watchers. Nice trails for the less handicapped. More

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Homer, Alaska
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Very nice little refuge with walking trails and observation stations-visit in spring or fall when the birds are migrating, or just walk the trails anytime. Restrooms available and it is stroller friendly. More

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

This is wonderful. I have been there several times and there is nature walks that are free and all kinds of birds and cranes and geese. it's amazing. They have a cute little gift shop. More

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Fort Yukon, Alaska
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

Creamer's Field is a surprising place! Even if you are not a "birder" it is full of wonder~ Last fall I was staying at a near-by resort, and could hear hundreds of cranes. I asked about them and was directed to Creamer's. I was lucky enough to be there as cranes were collecting from far and wide, for their trip... More

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Great White North
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Ok, so everything about Creamer's Field is "fake"...it's an old ag field reclaimed to be a waterfowl rest stop, but relies on deking them in w/ grain spread on the ground and active aggie practices that essentially render the fields useless for habitat for anything else. What was once a somewhat laidback local hangout for bird-nerds has now become a... More

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

A good place to see migratory birds year-round. Outside rest rooms are horrible. Inside rest rooms are not much better. Regarding the recently defeated referendum on clean air (a chronic and major health hazard in this valley), got my introduction to Fairbanks politics here. More

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Fairbanks, AK
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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A great place to learn a bit and go for a wonderful flat walk, you will enjoy it! More

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Dallas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

No birds to be seen, even though we were told that we should be able to see finches and cardinals... didn't see one bird. However, there were a few people, training their dog teams perhaps?, by having the dogs harnessed and pulling the people on snow skis... Rather interesting. More

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011
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Lovely place to take a long or short stroll, in town, and free. Also where the migrating birds stop on their flights north and south. Cranes, ducks, swans and more. More

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