Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — Attraction in Bloomington

I went for the first time a couple weeks ago, and it was as good an outdoor experience as any I've ever had, including at National Parks. Scenery is gorgeous and varied every spot I walked. I think I saw as many species of birds here as I have in the rest of my life combined. A lot of it is accessible by light rail if you just walk 5-10 minutes to a trail or entrance. I was only here in the late morning and most of the afternoon, but I'd imagine there are several excellent spots to watch a sunrise or sunset. Only problems are the reoccurring deafening plane engines overhead throughout the refuge, and the car noise when you get near the few intersecting highways and bridges, but overall I cannot recommend it highly enough and cannot...

Great place to get out of the city and experience nature. Not super quiet due to the interstate and airport, but the beauty of the valley helps you forget the noise. The refuge has lots of opportunities to see wildlife and an extensive trail network for exercising and taking...

There is no reason the visitor center shouldn't be open by now with masking in place. Thousands of organizations have figured this out but this govt agency is still keeping the...