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Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

17788 349th St SE
Erskine, MN 56535
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Phone: 218-687-2229
Toll Free: 800-841-0172
Fax: 218-687-2225
rydell@fws.gov

Type: Attractions

The Refuge is located on the Glacial Lake Agassiz beach ridge transition zone. The habitats consist of northern tallgrass prairie, prairie wetlands, maple-basswood forest, oak savannah, and mixed hardwood re-growth. The Refuge Visitor Center is wheelchair-accessible and an extensive 7-mile paved trail system allow for optimum wildlife observation and photography. There is a diverse combination of mammals, raptors, invertebrates, and over 100 species of migratory waterfowl and songbirds.

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Directions

  • Directions to Facility / Event: Rydell NWR is located along U.S. Hwy 2, approximately 60 miles east of East Grand Forks, between Erskine and Mentor, MN. From U.S. Hwy 2 turn south on Polk County Rd 210 and follow for approximately 2.5 miles to the Refuge gate.

Other Date Information

  • Additional Date Information: Refuge headquarters - open 7:30 am to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Visitor Center is open year-round, but seasonal hours are subject to change, and are greatly extended during the summer months. Contact Refuge for current hours of operation.

Rates

  • Additional Rate Information: No entrance fee required.

Attraction Attributes

  • Accessible to Disabled
  • Attraction Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more

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