The 15,468-acre refuge is on the eastern edge of the Columbia Basin within the Channeled Scablands. It is an important breeding and nesting area for numerous species of birds and other wildlife. Tundra swans can be seen occasionally in spring.

A public use area includes a self-guided driving tour, trails, and a wheelchair accessible boardwalk which loops to the edge of Blackhorse Lake. The area was recovered from land on which farming was attempted in the 1890's and early 1900's.

Location: 26010 South Smith Rd, Cheney Washington 99004 Telephone 509-235-4723

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing Red Wine and Chocolate, Yakima Valley Yakima February 13 thru February 15 Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bellingham continuing thru December 4 Fall Wreath and Barrel Tasting Wenatchee November 27 thru November 29

Other upcoming events include: Festival of Chimes and Lights Port Orchard December 5 Red Wine and Chocolate, Rattlesnake Hills Wapato February 13 thru February 15 Earshot Jazz Presents a Concert of Sacred Music by Duke Ellington Seattle December 26 Christmas at the Fort Vancouver December 12 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7