Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge, United States

Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge Travel Guide

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Located in the beautiful state of Idaho, the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Spanning over 20,000 acres, this refuge offers a diverse range of habitats, including wetlands, grasslands, and riparian areas, making it a hotspot for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.

The refuge is home to a variety of wildlife, including waterfowl, songbirds, deer, and other small mammals, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers. Visitors can explore the area on foot or by vehicle, taking in the breathtaking scenery and observing the diverse range of flora and fauna that call the refuge home.

One of the main attractions of the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge is the opportunity for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and hunting. The refuge offers several hiking trails that wind through the diverse landscapes, providing opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife observation along the way. Fishing is also a popular activity, with several ponds and waterways teeming with a variety of fish species.

For those interested in hunting, the refuge offers opportunities for waterfowl and upland game bird hunting, providing a unique and challenging experience for outdoor enthusiasts. With its wide open spaces and diverse range of habitats, the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge is a paradise for hunters and outdoor sportsmen.

In addition to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, the refuge also plays an important role in conservation efforts, providing essential habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Visitors to the refuge can learn about the important conservation work being done to protect and preserve this unique and diverse ecosystem.

Established: 1909 (115 years ago)Area: 32.43 mi²Elevation: 4196 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°40'0"N, 113°20'56"W

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IdahoUnited States

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Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge Top Attractions

Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge Attractions - What to See and Explore

Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Lake Walcott State Park, Minidoka Dam, Lake Walcott. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Park
Lake Walcott State Park
Lake Walcott State Park is a public recreation area located near the Minidoka Dam six miles east of Acequia in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States.
Dam
Minidoka Dam
The Minidoka Dam is an earthfill dam on the Snake River in south central Idaho. The dam, originally completed in 1906, is east of Rupert on county highway 400; it is 86 feet high and nearly a mile in length, with a 2,400-foot wide overflow spillway section.
Nature • Natural attraction • Lake
Lake Walcott
Lake Walcott is a reservoir in south central Idaho in the northwestern United States, impounded by Minidoka Dam. The damming of the Snake River by the Minidoka Project formed the 11,000 acre lake beginning in 1909. Bird Island is an island in the lake.

Day trips

Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Idaho Museum of Natural History (Pocatello), Trinity Episcopal Church (Pocatello), Zoo Idaho (Pocatello).

48 milesE
Museum, Natural history museum
Idaho Museum of Natural History, Pocatello
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is the official state natural history museum of Idaho, located on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello.
47 milesE
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Pocatello
The Trinity Episcopal Church at 248 N. Arthur Street in Pocatello, Idaho was built in 1897–1898, after the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The two churches are rare as stone churches in Idaho, and are both Gothic. It was added to the National Register in 1978.
49 milesE
Open-air zoo with local animal species
Zoo Idaho, Pocatello
Zoo Idaho is a zoo in Pocatello, Idaho, that features animals native to the Intermountain West and has been open since 1932. The zoo has more than 100 animals representing about 40 different species.
47 milesE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Pocatello
The St. Joseph's Catholic Church is a chapel and former parish in the "Old Town" of Pocatello, Idaho. Built in 1897, it is Pocatello's oldest surviving church and was deemed significant "a rare nineteenth century example" of an Idaho church built of stone. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
48 milesE
Church
Church of the Assumption, Pocatello
The Church of the Assumption at 528 N. 5th Avenue in Pocatello, Idaho, also known as the Hellenic Orthodox Church, is a Byzantine Revival-style building constructed in 1915. It was added to the National Register in 1979. It was then the older of the only two Hellenic Orthodox churches in Idaho. Pocotello architect Charles B.