Teller Wildlife Refuge

Teller Wildlife Refuge Review

A refreshing stop for wildlife viewing is the Teller Wildlife Refuge, a 1,200-acre private preserve dedicated to conservation, education, and research. Situated along 3 mi of the Bitterroot River, about 8 mi north of Hamilton, the refuge is home to otters, beavers, spotted frogs, and salamanders, as well as pileated woodpeckers, birds of prey, waterfowl, deer, and many native plants. An education center conducts numerous courses, including teachers' workshops, fly-fishing classes, and lectures. Conference groups of up to 26 may arrange to stay in the four homes on the refuge. It's best to call ahead to tour the refuge. To get here, take Route 269 (Eastside Highway) to Quast Lane and follow the signs.