Green Bottom

This past week my kids have been on SPRING BREAK!   It has been so nice not having to be on any schedules.  Monday when we were out doing a little shopping I decided to take the kids for a little drive not far from where we were at. 

Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area is located on former plantation lands of U.S. Congressman and Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins.  The 1,096 acres in Cabell County and Mason County are located along the banks of the Ohio River about 16 miles north of Huntington, West Virginia.  The Green Bottom WMA land is a mixture of farmland, mixed hardwood forest, wetlands, and open water. The Jenkins Plantation Museum is located on Corps of Engineers land adjacent to the WMA. The museum is located in the original 1835 Green Bottom Plantation House, and is operated by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History.

When I drove down to the wetland area a few ducks flew up to get away from us.  Then this wild looking bird landed on some brushy type trees.  This was the highlight of the trip for me!

Green Bottom WMA is also a popular location for watching wildlife. Over 100 species of birds are regularly seen each year along the river bottom. More than 30 mammals, as well as several amphibians and reptiles, are available for viewing. Structures such as nesting boxes and man-made islands have been built to improve the habitats for species ranging from the Jefferson Salamander to the Gray Fox. The Green Bottom Nature Trail and boardwalk provides easier access to the wetlands and forest lands of the WMA.

I plan on taking the kids back when it greens up more and the sun is out.  It is a beautiful drive.