Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, N11385 Headquarters Rd., offers plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities. The refuge is home to a diverse mixture of plants and animals, including the endangered Karner blue butterfly, trumpeter swans, flying squirrels, whooping cranes, wolves, white-tailed deer, bobcats, foxes and otters. A tower off Grand Dike Road faces overlooks a large wetland complex that offers views of migrating birds and wildlife. The visitor center offers hands-on exhibits. Six trails are available and may be used for hiking as well as for winter activities such as snowshoeing and ungroomed cross-country skiing.

Visitors may take a self-guiding automobile tour of through portions of the refuge and visit outdoor facilities year-round. Hunting and fishing are permitted in designated areas.

Pet friendly (call for restrictions/fees.).