PHONE NUMBER: Please call 580-429-2151 for reservations, weekdays 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
starting on the reservation date indicated. Prices: Tours cost $5.00 per person.
| Tour Name |
Dates/Times |
Reservations
Taken |
Departure Point |
Notes |
In Search of Eagles
(bus and short walk) |
Jan. 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Feb 5, 6, 12, 13
1:30 p.m.
|
beginning 1/04/11 |
Visitor Center |
Watch for sightings |
| Historical Sites Tour (bus tour) |
March 5, 12, 19, 26
1:30 p.m. |
beginning 2/28/11 |
Visitor Center |
Learn the history |
| Stars Over the Wichitas |
April 1, 2
June 3, 4
August 26, 27
October 28, 29 |
beginning 3/28/11
beginning 5/30/11
beginning 8/22/11
beginning 10/24/11 |
Boulder Gate |
Star viewing.
Lawn chairs suggested. Program begins 30 minutes after sunset |
Spring Wilderness Hike
(strenuous hike) |
April 9, 16, 23
9:00 a.m. |
beginning 4/4/11 |
Visitor Center |
|
Wildflower Walk
(bus tour and moderate hike) |
May 14, 21, 28
10:00 a.m. |
beginning 5/9/11 |
Visitor Center |
|
Wildlife Tour
(bus tour) |
June 5, 11, 12, 18**, 19, 25, 26
5:30 p.m.
** 6:30 a.m. (June 18 only!) |
beginning 5/30/11 |
Visitor Center |
|
Under Cover of Darkness
Tour
(bus tour and short walk) |
July 16, 23, 30
8:00 p.m.
|
beginning 7/11/11 |
Visitor Center |
See the refuge at night |
Bugling Elk Tour
(bus tour)
Sept/Oct Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays |
Sept. 10, 11, 15, 17*, 18, 22, 24*, 25, 29
Oct. 1, 2, 6, 8*, 9, 13
* Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 8 ONLY- 6:30 a.m.
Other tours 5:30 p.m.
|
beginning 8/29/11 |
Visitor Center
|
Experience the elk rutting season |
Fall Foliage Walk
(bus tour and moderately strenuous hike) |
Oct 29
Nov 5, 12
10:00 am
|
beginning 10/24/11 |
Visitor Center |
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These programs are intended for individuals and family groups. Reservations are limited to one family (up to six individuals) per telephone call. Children must be at least eight years old. Restrooms are not available on the tours. Wheelchair access is available if requested at time of reservation. Refuge tours are dependent upon wildlife and weather conditions. They may be cancelled or modified if adverse conditions exist. Program dates are tentative as of 11/10. Reservations are required. A $5.00 per person reservation fee will be collected prior to each program. Reservations will be retained until 10 minutes before each program. After that time, stand-bys will be accepted. If the bus seating is filled after accepting stand-bys, late arrivals with reservations will not be able to participate in the program. For reservations call (580) 429-2151, weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm, starting on the reservation date indicated. For additional information visit: www.friendsofthewichitas.org.
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