Visitors are greeted with a 5 mile auto tour route that includes an observation deck affording superb views of wildlife on one of the refuge's new pools. Recent sightings from the deck were 138 eagles on one day and a great horned owl nest in a nearby tree. Labels on another 1 mile trail identify the grasses and forbs that are found in the restored prairie. A portion of the Great River State Trail used by bicyclists is on the auto drive. While bicycling is permitted on all refuge roads, remember that cyclists can be disturbing to wildlife that is being observed or photographed by persons in automobiles.
Vehicles make the best blinds for wildlife viewing from roads.
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