Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a thriving urban refuge where nature connects people, communities and wildlife. Where …
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Sep 14, 2024
Wasn't quite sure what to expect of a refuge so close to an urban area but what a lovely surprise - lots of trails, one with a boardwalk that takes you out into a lake, and saw at least two hundred h…Full review by kelgdn
Sep 20, 2022
The trails were groomed with gravel and that was good. We walked for about an hour as I just had total knee replacement 5 months ago. The trails were right behind our hotel and was easy to get to and…Full review by Ronald M
Jun 30, 2022
The people at this attraction were friendly and helpful. Still, it's no place for solo hikers. The steps had no hand railings for me to hold onto, and I also decided not to walk alone on the flat t…Full review by theresecallahan2002
The Bloomington Education and Visitor Center is open Wednesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Memorial Day. Memorial Day to Labor Day the hours are Tuesday …
The Bloomington Education and Visitor Center is open Wednesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Memorial Day. Memorial Day to Labor Day the hours are Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Rapids Lake Education Center is open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.The wildlife refuge lands and trails are open sunrise to sunset.
When is tick season and is there any such thing as tick spray? Also what is the best brand of mosquito spray to buy before we come, and do mosquitoes fly around morning, noon and night there? We'll be there next week 6/18/15. Also what time does the park open and how early might the deer come out? Thanks, Kelli Dang
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Deet is for tick and mosquito spray. Ticks are most active in the spring. Just check yourself when you come in from outside. Behind the ears are quite common for them to burrow. We …
Deet is for tick and mosquito spray. Ticks are most active in the spring. Just check yourself when you come in from outside. Behind the ears are quite common for them to burrow. We like OFF Deep Woods. Mosquitoes are generally worse at sundown, but yes, can be out at any time. Deer are the same way, any time, but more often at dusk. Not sure about the hours for the refuge.
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