John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge PA-What the Visitors Should Know

The John HeInz National Wildlife Refuge serves to protect the fresh water tidal marsh in Pennsylvania. It comprises of about 200 acres and expansion plans are on the way to make the park 1200 acres of varied inhabitants.

http://www.fws.gov/heinz/welcome.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Heinz_National_Wildlife_Refuge_at_Tinicum

What visitors should know about the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge?

The grounds of the refuge are open everyday from dawn to dusk. There are no charges for entrance into the refuge.

The Cusano Environmental Education Center is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and is free of charge. However, it is closed during federal holidays.

Cusano Environmental Education Center

http://www.fws.gov/heinz/ceec.htm

Cycling is allowed on the main trails of the reserve. It is prohibited on some of the woodland foot trails and on the boardwalk situated on the north end of the poundage. The total number of trails at the refuge are ten miles.

Map of the refuge

http://www.fws.gov/heinz/images/Heinz%20NWR%20Map-color%20Updated%203-18-08.jpg

Accommodation

If you are planning to visit the reserve there are hotels in Philadelphia Pennsylvania that you can stay in with your whole family. Check out this site for hotel links:

Hotels near the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

http://emea.hotels.com/