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December 2023 by Jill Bemis
We have visited at least once every season. There is always something to see. The seven mile drive through trail is marvelous
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December 2023 by Erin Eckman
We love the wildlife drive and the short walking paths throughout it. We haven't done the larger trails with our kiddos yet, but will be I'm sure.Restrooms: They aren't flushable toilets, these are holes with an elevated seat and hand sanitizer areas.Picnic area: Updated tables in the first area of the drive on the path of the set up eagles nest.
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November 2023 by Lou McCoy
Wow is there a lot of cranes. Nice nature center with very nice short trails.
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July 2023 by Ella Miller
I went here and I understand that they may be understaffed but there was no park rangers at the time I went it was about 2. Even the learning center said it was open but there was no unlocked doors to go into the learning center.
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June 2023 by Chris Peterson
Love this Park. Great paths forward hiking or walking, lovely scenery and some of the best views.
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May 2023 by Wyatt W. Penke
Nice mix of wetlands, trees and prairie. Nice wildlife drive and well grokmed traiils. Scenery is ok. Feels more geared for the birding community. It could use a welcome or visitor center.
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December 2022 by Greg Weyandt
We visited at dawn on an unseasonably warm, November morning. We were greeted by flights of three to 20 Sandhill Cranes flying over us to feed at farm fields just to the south.
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November 2022 by Milan H
One of my favorite spots. Great spot to take a breathe and enjoy creation. If you are a birder like me…you need more than 2 hours to go through it
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October 2022 by Glenn M.
We really enjoyed our tour of the refuge. The seven mile drive was really nice. We saw a lot of wildlife and the cranes were coming in for the night. We also went to the parking lot on the north side and watched a few hundred cranes fly over.
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October 2022 by Molly M.
Located in Sherburne County, this National Wildlife Refuge extends for 30,700 acres. It protects wildlife in mixed habitats. Native American Village sites have been dated here to 1300 CE but the area is assumed to be inhabited for much longer. It became a National Wildlife Refuge in May, 1965. It is for day use ONLY. There are many trails/roads/trails to take throughout. We came to view the Sand Hill Crane migration-it was truly breathtaking, watching these unique birds flying in. Don't forget your binoculars and camera!
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July 2022 by Nate Keller
Beautiful! Great place for birding and being one with nature. Trails are well maintained. Multiple hiking trail options provides serious and novice hikers with opportunities. Family friendly hikes and a beautiful 7.5 mile wilderness drive. Worth the stop every time! They also have a clean and informative visitor center.
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June 2022 by Crystal Arellano
Never a dull moment driving the 7 mile Wildlife Loop. My favorite time to visit is during May/June to view the beautiful lupines.
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June 2022 by Elias Quenemoen
The majority of the reserve is (understandably) closed during spring and summer, but they do have a 7 mile driveable loop dedicated to car tours.
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May 2022 by Linda Woodstrom
If you love nature, you'll love it here. We spotted, Blue winged teal, trumpeter swans, sandhill cranes, eagles, painted turtle, pelican, and great blue herons. There is a 7 mile loop that you travel by vehicle or bike.
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January 2022 by Glory K.
Really lovely way to see large groups of wildlife from your car! The scenery is beautiful too!
