Established in 1976 by motivated residents, the refuge preserved wildlife resources threatened by commercial and industrial development. Now, the refuge enhances urban habitat while offering community programs, environmental education and access to nature on the edge of the Twin Cities. This refuge is part of a corridor of land and water stretching nearly 70 miles along the Minnesota River, from Bloomington to Henderson, Minnesota. Comprised of more than 14,000 acres, the refuge spans across both rural and urban communities, and offers a variety of free outdoor recreational experiences for individuals and families.
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This is a very nice place to visit and so close to the rest of the Twin Cities. It is amazing all the different wildlife you can see while visiting there.
Beautiful park and a great trail! Pretty flat once you get down to the bottom. Trees, prairie & water. Ran the trail from the center to the hwy 77 bridge. Will be back over & over!
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Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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