Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\nSherburne National Wildlife Refuge in east central Minnesota is managed to promote the health and well-being of migratory birds and their habitat. There are\u00a0upland habitats are dynamic, ranging from grasslands to oak savanna to forest, interspersed with a variety of wetland and river habitats ranging from sedge meadow to deep water marsh.\u00a0 “In October, thousands of sandhill cranes converge on the refuge marshes and a visit at dawn or dusk will provide the rare treat of large flocks of birds flying in or out of the refuge. ”\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Map<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Call\u00a01-877-721-4295 or 763-389-3323\u00a0 for information.\u00a0 Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 Brochure<\/a>
\n<\/a>Two scenic hiking trails, the Blue Hill and the Mahnomen, provide a total of “nearly eight miles of easy walking. ”
\n<\/a>The Prairie\u2019s Edge Wildlife Drive, a 7.3-mile loop road, “provides vehicle access for wildlife viewing in wetlands, oak savanna, prairie openings, and woodlands. The drive is open from late April through October, or as weather dictates.”\u00a0 The map shows a wheelchair accessibility icon next to this road.\u00a0 Better check with the Refuge first.<\/p>\n