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Desoto National Wildlife Refuge

1434 316th Lane, Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-4121
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Missouri Valley
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Omaha, Nebraska
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“Peaceful setting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I've actually gone several times a year. Beautiful scenery and wild life. Birds, geese, EAGLES !!! The history ship wreckage is fascinating. Good fishing. Quiet get away More

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Council Bluffs, Iowa
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“Great for bird watching”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Trees, water, open fields...it's all there! Take a hike or drive along the river, there's always something to see. Definitely take your binoculars and camera with a zoom, you are sure to see some beautiful birds. More

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“Beautiful area with interesting history and excellent wildlife viewing.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2010
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I visited Desoto in March 2010. It is a great place to see Bald Eagles and many types of waterbirds and upland birds. The wildlife drive offers several opportunities for loop hikes including one to the site where they recovered a sunken steamer ship. The visitor center has excellent interpretive displays featuring the history and wildlife in the area, and... More

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1434 316th Lane
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