# Blue Goose Wildlife & History Tram Tour

> Program for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Ongoing
- Dates: Sun, Nov 15; Sun, Nov 22; Sun, Nov 29
- Where: False Cape State Park (meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge parking lot), 4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: $8.00 per person; $5 refuge entrance fee per car
- Organizer: Virginia State Parks (DCR)
- Official page: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-11-11-21-40-448342-kzq
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

A 4-hour guided tram tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park to spot fall wildlife, plus a 1-mile guided hike to the historic Wash Woods church and cemetery site. Runs Sundays Nov 8, 15, 22 and 29; reservations required.

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