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Mingo National Wildlife Refuge consists of 21,592 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, cypress-tupelo swamp, marsh and upland forest ecosystems. The refuge is managed for wildlife habitat and people. The primary purpose of the refuge is to provide food and shelter for migratory waterfowl and to protect the bottomland hardwood forest.
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Apr 23, 2019 · The interactive exhibits interpret the history of the refuge and the plants, wildlife and habitats that make Mingo so unique to southeast Missouri. The Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Headquarters building hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct 23, 2015 · Contact. Mingo National Wildlife Refuge. Contact Phone. 573-222-3589. Access Info. Mingo National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeast Missouri in Stoddard and Wayne Counties. Visitors can stop by the Visitor Center located 1 mile north of Puxico off Highway 51 at 24279 State Highway 51, Puxico.
Oct 8, 2014 · 10 reviews. #758 of 3,185 things to do in Missouri. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Open now. 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. About. This 21,676-acre nature reserve consists mostly of hardwood bottomland swamp and is the only large tract of bottomland that exists in the boot heel section of Missouri.
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- 24279 State Highway 51, 63960, Missouri
Length: 0.15 miles. Location of trail: Trailheads at visitor center and Bluff Road. Surface: Packed dirt and gravel, uneven. Difficulty: Moderate/High Intensity. Information: Connects the visitor center and the Swampwalk Nature Trial; a short, steep hike in upland hardwood forest.
The 21,592-acre refuge lies in a basin formed in an ancient channel of the Mississippi River. Mingo National Wildlife Refuge is recognized as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society as the refuge supports bird species and habitats that are of conservation priority.
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The quarter-mile Bluff Trail begins at the Visitor Center and connects with the Boardwalk. It provides a fascinating hike when wildflowers are blooming in the spring. It also furnishes an interesting view of the steep limestone bluffs bordering the swamp that once was the Mississippi River.
