DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

Pros: Several things for everyone to enjoy, wildlife, the controlled environment
Cons: none

There are few places in the United States that you can visit such a diverse habitat in such a relatively small segment of land. DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful place to visit for nature, education, and recreation. I would even ...

Pros: Nature at its best
Cons: No long trails

If you are ever remotely close to western Iowa, DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge is certainly worth the a day's adventure. Nestled in the Missouri River Valley, DeSoto Bend is one of the best maintained refuges in the nation. Most impressive is its...