Further exploration of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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I discovered the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge a few months ago, but with about 9,200 acres, there is a lot of discovering to do. Although the map says there are several entrances to the Refuge, I haven’t discovered them yet, so I’m relegated to the entrance with the historic Sweetwater Bridge:

Sweetwater Bridge in San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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I constantly see people out there on the bridge taking pictures of it and family photos. Even wedding parties show up to take pictures of themselves with the bridge in the background.

As I continue to explore the Refuge, making my way deeper into the wild, I continue to discover new things, such as this bridge, aqueduct, and dam:

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge map

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About Russel Ray Photos

Forty-five years as a photographer, beginning with yearbook staff in sixth grade.

Posted on January 8, 2013, in Halls of History, History, Manmade, Out & About, Photos and tagged . Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.

  1. No animals :-) great shots and thank you for sharing for those of us who have never been there before xxx

  2. You have enough space there for a lifetime of exploration. Incredible.

  3. That is a nice bridge… I’d be taking picture of it and with it also :) lol

  4. Love the pictures and this place looks awesome! I look forward to seeing more of your adventures there in the future!
    Hilary

  5. I never knew about this refuge. Looks like a great place for hiking, not that I can hike any more. How difficult are the trails? I know my husband would love to take his camera down there.

  6. Looks like Cougar Country to me. Be safe!

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