America's Byways and National Wildlife Refuges
Great River Road
(Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin)
The Mississippi River (IA)
© 1996 Iowa Division of Tourism
Come and explore the Great River Road, which parallels the Mississippi River. Get an up-close look at the mighty Mississippi and take a look at the United States' past while appreciating contemporary America. Nature abounds here, and 27 National Wildlife Refuges exist on or near the byway. During your travels, visit a few of the National Wildlife Refuges along your way. The 261-mile Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge extends through Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, and half of the world's population of canvas-backed ducks make their migratory trek through the refuge. Venture to the Port Louisa refuge in Iowa for a rewarding view of some of the largest wintering concentrations of bald eagles in America. Enjoy the winged ballet of the American white pelicans as they glide through the Two Rivers Refuge in Illinois. The observation towers at the Wapanocca refuge in Arkansas provide an unmatched vantage point for bird and wildlife watching. Experience the impressive array of wild life the St. Catherine refuge in Mississippi has to offer, such as bobcats, alligators, river otters, and herons.
Fish and Wildlife Lands
Arkansas
- Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Cache River National Wildlife Refuge
- Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge
- Overflow National Wildlife Refuge
- Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
- White River National Wildlife Refuge
Illinois
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
- Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
- Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
- Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge-IL
Iowa
- Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge
- Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex - IA
- Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge - IA
Louisiana
- Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge
- Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
- Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
- Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Delta National Wildlife Refuge
- Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge
- Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge
- Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
- Upper Ouchita National Wildlife Refuge
Minnesota
- Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
- Litchfield Wetlands Management District
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge-MN
Mississippi
- Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge
- Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex
- Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge
- Hillside National Wildlife Refuge
- Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge
- Mathews Brake National Wildife Refuge
- Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge
- Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
- St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge
- Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge
- Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge
Missouri
Tennessee
- Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge
- Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
- Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge
- Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge - TN
Wisconsin
Recreation Opportunities
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Arkansas
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Illinois
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Iowa
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Kentucky
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Louisiana
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Minnesota
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Mississippi
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Missouri
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Tennessee
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Wisconsin
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Arkansas
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Illinois
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Iowa
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Kentucky
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Louisiana
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Minnesota
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Mississippi
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Missouri
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Tennessee
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Wisconsin
Maps
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Section 01 - Minnesota
Section 02 - Wisconsin
Section 03 - Iowa
Section 04 - Illinois
Section 05 - Missouri
Section 06 - Tennessee
Section 07 - Arkansas
Section 08 - Upper Mississippi
Section 09 - Lower Mississippi
Section 10 - Louisiana
