Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge — Attraction in Wadesboro

What a wonderful hidden gem. I was raised near here and I love to go there and fish or drive the 1000's acres and enjoy the birds landscape. Miles and miles of roads and a covered bridge, remnants of the old ferry. The same ferry my 2x Great Grandfather took in the late 1860's when he was released from the Confederate Army after the war.

He caught a ride with a postal carrier out of Wadesboro and came home to Norwood. I believe it was the town of Center back then. You can be there for hours and never see anyone. You can ride your bike all day and never pass another soul.

The Rangers keep the roads perfect and debris free. Gravel where it needs to be and old structures like the Red House road. Gaddys covered bridge is a nice destination. Arrowhead Lake and just anywhere you go is an adventure.

Lots of history here and a lot of people lost their homes in the acquisition. Most not happy, but to have a protected stretch of land is priceless. After my Mother died, it was a place of healing. Mom was raised in the Fork area not far from here.

A wonderful hidden local treasure. I live in Indian Trail now and still take the 50min drive....

This place is amazing and educational for children and adults. This is the first time ever have visited in the winter. Every visit is different. We have seen many animals in the past including deer, opossums and racoons. During this visit we saw several turtles sunning themselves, water fowl and heard many birds. The winter scenery was absolutely beautiful. Especially the lake. We had never seen it flooded as it is drained in the spring and flooded in the fall. We live a little more than a hour away, but love to visit several times a year when vacationing at the beach or visiting family in Eastern North Carolina. I give this place my strongest...

Love this place! It's beautiful! Has a fishing pond with two piers! One pier is covered and has wooden benches and an altar for church services. There is a covered picnic area and a grassy area for recreation. There were two portable potties and also there is a main building there that I suspect has bathrooms, but it was locked! It has some nice, easy walking trails through the woods and also a boardwalk that goes through the water and into the woods! It is so peaceful, serene and...