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"The NEW trams are here!" OUR NEW TRAM
TRAM INTERIOR
Come take the wildest ride of your life!......BBRF volunteers have made this one of the most successful projects for BBRF. Thousands of passengers have taken the ride which leaves from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge parking lot and follows the west dike trail through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge to False Cape State Park. WINTER TRAM SCHEDULE: These
are wonderful opportunities to observe a variety of migrating
waterfowl amidst the beautiful backdrop of Back Bay. Other
than these special monthly tram tours, there is no public access
to the Refuge’s impoundment areas from November through
March, in order to minimize disturbance to wintering birds.
SUMMER Back Bay/False Cape Tram Tours to Run Daily Service Starting Memorial Day Weekend
The “Blue Goose Express Tram” now operates daily (weather permitting) leaving at 9 a.m. and returning at 12:45 p.m. through Labor Day from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge parking lot. The cost to ride is still the same, 8$ for adults, $6 for children under 12 and seniors over 62. Dress according to the weather, wear good walking shoes, and bring a bag lunch or snacks, and something to drink. Don’t forget sunscreen and insect repellant, you’ll need them in warmer weather. A camera and binoculars would also be useful. The Trams are operated by volunteers from BBRF. Visitors are invited to view the wildlife and exceptional scenery of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park from the open sided electric tram. The tram offers viewing opportunities of the many turtles, feral pigs, horses, fox, and some of the nearly 300 bird species common to the barrier spit. Upon arrival at False Cape Visitor Contact Station, tram riders have almost two hours to spend hiking, sunbathing at the beach, birdwatching, or photographing the beautiful scenery.
POST LABOR DAY, Fall Tram Schedule
After Labor Day, the tram will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, weather permitting, from Little Island City Park at 9 a.m. and return at 12:45 p.m. Upon arrival at False Cape Visitor Contact Station, tram riders have two hours to spend hiking, sunbathing at the beach, birdwatching, or photographing the beautiful scenery. Remember to bring food and drink! Reservations are not required except for groups of 8 or more and those in need of special assistance. The cost is $8 for Adults and $6 for Children under 12 & Seniors over 62. For more information call the BBRF office at 426-3643, e-mail: bbrf@verizon.net, or visit www.bbrf.org.
New Tram Driver Training New Tram Driver training will be conducted again in 2007 at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge as needed. New and seasoned drivers learned about tram operation, plus the latest wildlife and management issues in Back Bay to share with riders. Prospective tram drivers also ride with experienced drivers to learn the ropes. We welcome new drivers and ask those who are interested to contact Nils Bahringer at 412-0238.
These are possible sights when you take the tram – depending on the time of year!
Osprey nest BBNWR
White Eget
Feral Horses
Wild Hog
Swans
Glossy Ibis
Glossy Ibis in flight
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