Escape to the Choctaw Wildlife Refuge

Alabama the Beautiful. Not just the slogan that warmly welcomes visitors to the state, beautiful truly describes the heart of Dixie, blessed not only with down home southern attitude but a God’s gracious smile across the scenic countryside and deep into its waters. Even with highfalutin plasma screen and high definition Direct tv Alabama can’t be done adequate justice except through the human eye. To truly appreciate Alabama’s natural beauty, you quite simply have to see it person. From the peak of Mount Cheaha, all the way down to the Gulf coast lowlands, the majority of Alabama has maintained a quaintly rural landscape, accented with quintessentially rustic cities, firmly rooted in the distinct styling of a simpler time.Perhaps nowhere in the state’s border are God’s gifts to Alabama showcased in more pristine condition than the Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge, located approximately 10 miles northwest of Coffeeville and 80 miles north of Mobile, in the southwestern region of the state. The Refuge has been shielded from human access in most capacity over the years, with much of the marsh and wetland area accessible only by boat, offering an undisturbed peak into nearly pure natural preservation.The refuge is fortunate to serve as the landing place for over 10,000 waterfowl, who call the Refuge home for the winter, among several other breeds of bird, highlighted by a pair of bald eagles in the colder months, and wood storks each summer.Of course fowl are far from alone in calling the Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge their own, joined by alligators, deer, beavers, among several other species of native Alabaman animals.Visitors can take part in many public use facets of the Refuge, including fishing and hunting enthusiasts (both big game and small game), within regulations, of course. Hiking and photography are also popular tourist activities during visits.So, if Mother Nature is calling and it’s real Alabama you want see, there’s arguably no place better than the Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge’s nearly 4,500 acres of land, where since 1964, Alabama’s natural assets have been protected and nurtured.

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