Established in 1937 this refuge cover aprox. 61,500 acres. This is one of two refuges in the lower 48 states with known resident packs of eastern gray wolves. The refuge maintains a resident moose herd and guests are able to view refuge wildlife. The refuge lies in the bed of glacial Lake Agassiz in a transition zone between coniferous forests and the prairie pothole region. It supports 280 species of birds and 49 species of mammals and provides resting, nesting and feeding habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds in addition to protecting endangered and threatened species. The refuge offers an Auto tour route, two hiking trails and a Visitor Center.
Location:
Hwy 7, Holt Minnesota
Telephone
218-449-4115
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Grand Forks) Kindness Animal Hospital
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06/08 Coming to The Holt area
Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festivals Moorhead MN June28-29 The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians and living history enthusiasts, from throughout the upper Midwest, who specialize in bringing the Viking Age back to life.
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