Bison calf and mother standing in spring prairie grass
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At Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Enjoy a narrated tour as you drive the five-mile Prairie Wildlife Drive loop. To begin, visit https://nealsmithnwr.stqry.app/ or search your App store for the “Neal Smith NWR” App. The tour along the Prairie Wildlife Drive includes 13 stops and enters the bison enclosure.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Activities

In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.
Hiking
A woman points while a child next to her looks through binoculars
Wildlife watching
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
9981 Pacific Street
Prairie City, IA 50228
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PO Box 399
Prairie City, IA 50228
nealsmith@fws.gov

Scott Gilje Refuge Manager Phone: currently unavailable, Email: scott_gilje@fws.gov

Steve DeBruin Maintenance Specialist Phone: currently unavailable, Email: steve_debruin@fws.gov

Nancy Corona Visitor Services Manager Phone: currently unavailable, Email: nancy_corona@fws.gov