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Where to go: - Final Report of 2012 - Head east from the picnic grounds on the River View Trail to enjoy a sheltered walk along the Buffalo River through riverine hardwood forest. Loop back to the picnic grounds along the Wide Sky Trail, which offers a higher vantage point for wildlife watching, and sweeping views of both the prairie and river valley below.
What you'll see: As we are approaching the cooler weeks of fall, you may notice that the animals in the park are busy preparing for the cold winter months ahead. Muskrat are active along the river banks, and deer have been seen on a regular basis as they move between the prairie and hardwood forest. Beavers have been busy constructing a brand new dam, just below an overlook along the River View Trail. A sitting bench near this location may offer a great opportunity to watch these animals as they work.
Also of interest: Take a Full Moon Walk on Frenchman's Bluff SNA on the evening of Monday, October 29th from 7:00-8:00pm. Have the mystical past of the moonwort plant, a prairie fern that this SNA is named after, revealed as you walk under the moon. Visit the SNA Events page at www.dnr.state.mn.us/snas/events to learn more
Last updated: October 15, 2012Can’t decide between a one-day or year-round park permit? The DNR has a special offer that can help. Start by purchasing a one-day permit for $5 and visit as many state parks as possible. After visiting the state parks, trade in the one-day permit by the end of that day and get $5 off the purchase of a year-round permit. Year-round permits, which cost $25, provide unlimited access to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a full year from the month of purchase.
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Getting there565 155th Street South
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ContactPhone: 218-498-2124 Email: buffaloriver.statepark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Spring: Daily, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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