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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

1300 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-5162
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Ranked #6 of 33 attractions in Fairbanks
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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Fairbanks, Alaska
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I love birds, and I LOVE swans and sandhill cranes, so this place was pretty stinkin' awesome to visit. There were HUNDREDS of cranes when I visited....and more coming in. If you are big on bird watching, I highly recommend this as a stop for you. Bird geeks everywhere would rejoice at the sound of all of these different and... More

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This is a refuge created in a historical dairy. This is the favorite landmark of Fairbanks. (You'll notice the old dairy barn with the name on the roof.) There is an interpretive center housed in the old farmhouse and lots of wonderful trails, bridges, boardwalks in the back. (Guided tours and cool activities are happening throughout the year!!) People park... More

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Fairbanks
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Wonderful walk any time of the year. I love to go and bring my dogs, meet up with friends and watch the birds arriving in Fairbanks to show us the arrival of spring.

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Wayside, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Visited it twice, once in August, once in February. Great both times. Sandhill crane migration in August, hiking through the snow in the Boreal Forest in February.

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Naperville, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We (me, kids 17 and 12) rented snow shoes from Beaver Sports, about a mile or so further west on College Road. They were helpful in kitting us out and giving us advice about where to go to walk so we ended up at Creamer's. Park at the Visitors' Center (only open for a few hours at the weekend in... More

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orange county, ca
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We were here in winter, with no wildlife to speak of, but discovered it's a great place to watch the dog sled Open Championships :-).

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Nothing outstanding. Pretty views of the area. Sometimes there are migrating sand hill cranes in the field. Sometimes there are moose. There is a main trail which is a short walk circling an old barn yard. Another longere trail goes off into woods.

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

It is a wonderful place to view migratory birds. Take walks, view wildlife I go there frequently Particularly great in spring and fall with bird migration. A must visit when in Fairbanks always run out of things to say to meet minimum requirements. love this refuge--great place to visit great trails and view of wet lands in the area. well... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

We were there during the day to walk the trails. During our walk, we saw people with their dogs along the trails and it was nice to see them skijoring with the thick snow and trees in the background. We went at night again for the comet viewing activity. Though we missed seeing the comet, we got a nice look... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

The lady that was working the day we were there was able to provide us with great information on the local birds and the history of the Refuge.

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