10/17/2026
Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel is the only wildlife refuge in the United States established to support wildlife research. Fortunately, the public can explore the refuge and share it with scientists. Explore the National Wildlife Visitor Center, plus 13,000 acres and 30 miles of trails that wind around ponds, wetlands, and through forests. https://chesapeake-inspired.com/walk-on-the-wild-side-at-patuxent-research-refuge/