Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge

#3160 among destinations in the United States

Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area

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Straddling the headwaters of the Minnesota River in west-central Minnesota, Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge is within the heart of the tallgrass prairie's historic range. Today, less than one-percent of tallgrass prairie remains. ()

Established: 1975 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 45°14'30"N, 96°21'49"W

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MinnesotaUnited States

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Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Big Stone City, Ortonville.

6 miNW
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Big Stone City
152 min walk • Big Stone City is a city in the northeastern corner of Grant County, South Dakota, United States, that lies between the southern tip of Big Stone Lake and the northern bank of the Whetstone River, and is adjacent to the city of Ortonville, Minnesota.
5.6 miNW
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Ortonville
143 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ortonville is Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a diverse range of wildlife and offers opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, and wildlife photography. Visitors can explore the refuge's pristine prairies, wetlands,...