Little Dixie Highway of the Great River Road
Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge - MO, MO
The Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex was established for the protection of migratory birds including waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds. It is located along the Mississippi Flyway, one of the major routes for migrating waterfowl. Refuge units also provide important habitat for big river fish and a variety of other native wildlife such as deer, fox, beaver, frogs, turtles, and snakes.
Quick Facts
- Location:
It is scattered along 345 miles of the Mississippi River, and was separated into 5 different national refuges in 2000.
- N 39.116° W 90.681° [?]
Local Information
- Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex:
- This site features Mark Twain and the wildlife refuge along the Mississippi River that bears his name. The site has links to information on things to do, maps, and more about the refuge.
