Some People Call This Nature Refuge In North Dakota A Little Slice Of Paradise
North Dakota is full of little pockets of natural, untouched land that are home to tons of plants and animals. Seeing one of these spots is like seeing a natural paradise, and this particular place is exactly that.
The J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge has a headquarters located near Upham, North Dakota. The total size covers over 6,500 square miles. This includes land in five different counties.
These scenic sights are very popular with photographers. They are full of hidden things to be discovered. You can even take a 13 mile canoe trail down the Souris River.
Wildlife is abundant here! People hoping to see animals in their natural habitats or take advantage of the hunting opportunities will find everything from deer, moose, and beavers to birds of all shapes and sizes.
...and to the migration of thousands of birds at the beginning and end of winter. There is no off-season at the refuge, so you can visit any time of the year.
Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
