When you and your four-legged friend are ready to embark on an outdoor adventure, we know just the place – Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. There are a couple of options for exploring the refuge, which is one of the few places you can observe wild bison. So, what are you waiting for?! Lace up your hiking boots, leash up your pooch, and get ready for a paw-fect day out with your K9.
Today, wild herds of buffalo are restricted to a few areas, and the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City is one of them.
Mark Boyer/Google
At the refuge, you – and your pooch – will have plenty of chances to get up close views of the resident buffalo.
Jeff Mauk/Google
But it’s not just buffalo that call the refuge home.
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge/Facebook
There’s an abundance of wildlife within the refuge, including elk, a variety of birds, monarch butterflies, and more.
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge/Facebook
Four hiking trails, along with a 5-mile wildlife drive, make it easy to explore the refuge – and its menagerie of wild residents.
Matthew Hilmers/Google
As you meander about, you’ll find lots of signage, providing info about the wildlife and habitats within the refuge.
Depe Dulal/Google
When visiting with your four-legged friend, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. For starters, pets must be leashed at all times.
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge/Facebook
Second, pet parents are expected to clean up after their fur babies.
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge/Facebook
Mark Boyer/Google
Jeff Mauk/Google
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge/Facebook
Matthew Hilmers/Google
Depe Dulal/Google
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge/Facebook
Well, what do you think? Ready to plan a visit to the refuge? For more information, call (515) 994-3400. You can also visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website. And remember to like the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge on Facebook to stay up-to-date on events, hours, and more.
So, did you know about this wildlife refuge in Iowa? Were you aware that it was dog-friendly? Ever visited with your pooch? Tell us!
This isn’t the only pet-friendly place in Iowa. Click here for another.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
Address: 9981 Pacific St, Prairie City, IA 50228, USA
