Did you know that North Dakota has more national wildlife refuges than any other state? The Peace Garden State is an important place for lots of animals, especially migrating birds. In the spring and fall, there are tons of birds headed through the prairie, stopping at lakes and ponds all across the state. Plus, the spring is also when the wetlands and grasslands come back to life with native grasses and flowers. The Arrowwood NWR in North Dakota is the perfect place to experience all of this.

The Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge is an impressive gem on the prairie. The wetlands, forests, and prairie in this nearly 16,000-acre refuge are stunning any time of year.

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Visitors are welcome to the refuge, and it’s highly recommended to visit in the spring or fall if you want to see the most types of birds and other wildlife.

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During those seasons, thousands of migratory birds stop through, including birds like snow geese.

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More than 100 species of birds have been spotted at Arrowwood, including some you may have never seen before.

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When visiting the refuge, you can enjoy trails or drive the autoroute and see the beauty of the park from the comfort of your car.

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You’ll want to bring your camera for this spot. Wildlife is abundant and the views are spectacular.

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Step onto the observation deck and take in the gorgeous blue and green landscape around you, listen to the many calls of birds, and enjoy a natural paradise here in beautiful North Dakota.

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You can learn more about the Arrowwood NWR in North Dakota by visiting this website.

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If you love the splendors of spring, here is a wildflower trail in North Dakota you’re going to want to take. There are so many lovely little pockets of nature hiding around the prairie!

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