Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Minnesota, United States

February 17, 2022 Venice Greaves

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
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1. Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary

+1 218-757-0172 http://www.Americanbear.org
Excellent
81%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
6%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary

2. Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary

off of CR 514, Orr, MN 55771 +1 218-757-0172 [email protected] http://www.americanbear.org/
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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Terrible
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5.0 based on 136 reviews

Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary

Reviewed By stephaniesF6494HU - Jacksonville, United States

This place is amazing. No fences no restrictive enclosures. They use negative reinforcement such as honking, yelling and banging on things to keep the bears away from civilization and positive to keep them on the sanctuary grounds. They are fed multiple times a day with a mixture of berries and nuts. The staff was very educational several people present and eager to answer questions. We got to see so many bears including Cubs! I would recommend buying your tickets at the visitors center before driving to the sanctuary. Also there is a gift shop on the site which has some cute stuff! Go early as soon as it opens to beat the traffic!!!

3. The Belwin Conservancy

1553 Stagecoach Trl S, Afton, MN 55001-9703 +1 651-436-5189 http://www.belwin.org/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

The Belwin Conservancy

4. Tamarack Nature Center

5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110-5851 +1 651-407-5350 https://parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/tamarack/Pages/tamarack.aspx
Excellent
86%
Good
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Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Tamarack Nature Center

Reviewed By sitkabob - Sitka, United States

This green space is amazing in the middle of such an urban area. We had a great hike, using the Dragonfly trail. The trails are pretty well marked, but in some cases it was challenging to follow, but you certainly don't get lost. Take water if the day is hot(ours was and we regretted not having any). Loads of great vegetation and insect life. It was a great day.

5. River Bend Nature Center

1000 Rustad Rd, Faribault, MN 55021-6478 +1 507-332-7151 http://www.rbnc.org
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

River Bend Nature Center

Reviewed By gregt90 - Minneapolis, United States

Plenty of signs of Spring here. We enjoyed Chorus Frogs singing in the pools, various birds, waterfowl and song birds, and hiked various terrain, from prairie, marsh, sheltered river bottoms, and had a good time.

6. Lowry Nature Center

7025 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386-9668 +1 763-694-7650 http://www.threeriversparks.org/parks/carver-park/lowry-nature-center.aspx
Excellent
75%
Good
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Lowry Nature Center

7. Memorial Park

315 W 4th St, Red Wing, MN 55066-2504 http://g.co/kgs/u18pFw
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Memorial Park

Reviewed By showmemo61 - Jefferson City, United States

This wonderful park sits on Sorin's Bluff and has great views of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. There are numerous Kiosks that feature everything from area history, famous citizens to local wildlife. The park includes picnic tables, walking trails, and a 9-hole Frisbee Golf Course.

8. International Wolf Center

1396 Highway 169, Ely, MN 55731-8129 +1 218-365-4695 http://www.wolf.org/
Excellent
65%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 675 reviews

International Wolf Center

Starting Monday, May 10, the International Wolf Center is open seven days a week. Because of the pandemic, we have two separate time blocks to ensure there's enough room for everyone. We are open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for the first group of people and then from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the second. Advance tickets are required for entry. To get an advance ticket, visit our website and look for the Book Now button on the lower right-hand side of the page. Masks are required. The International Wolf Center, located in Ely, Minnesota, gives visitors a chance to learn about wolves and see them in a beautiful northwoods habitat. The main attraction are five live wolves who make up our ambassador pack.

Reviewed By 164bobbib

Love the IWC!!! Very friendly staff and amazing educational experience. Highly recommend visiting and supporting the IWC.❤️

9. Glacial Lakes State Park

25022 County Road 41, Starbuck, MN 56381-2418 +1 320-239-2860 [email protected] http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/glacial_lakes/index.html
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Glacial Lakes State Park

Scenic glacial hills and prairie land characterize this park.

Reviewed By apsiringworldtravelr - Minneapolis, United States

This is a lovely little State Park. We tent camped for two nights in the lower campground; which is a mix of electric and non electric sites. Most sites in our area had trees, although probably not all would be workable if you want to hang a hammock. Ours was though. The restrooms nearby were clean and useable. The camp host for the campground was extremely friendly and welcoming. The park has a lake with a beach, canoe, and kayak rentals. There are several trails that cover a lot of area. Some go around the lake, some through the woods, and some through the gorgeous rolling hills. This is a nice place for either overnight camping or day hiking. I would love to return in the summer sometime.

10. Leech Lake

Walker, MN +1 800-735-3297 http://www.leechlake.org/
Excellent
78%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Leech Lake

Located in the Chippewa National Forest, this is one of Minnesota's biggest lakes.

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