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Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the largest refuge in a network of five refuges and many smaller wetlands located along the entire length of the Mississippi River. An awe-inspiring landscape of islands, sloughs and backwaters, it serves as an important habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, herons and more than 260 other species of birds. The refuge also provides excellent habitat for endangered species, such as bald eagles and pallid sturgeons.
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Lock and Dam No. 15Lock and Dam No. 15 is a vital waterway infrastructure located in Davenport, Iowa, along the Mississippi River. Constructed in the early 1930s, it serves as a crucial component of the Upper Mississippi River navigation system, facilitating the movement of commercial and recreational vessels through the river.
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Lock and Dam No. 10Lock and Dam No. 10 is located on the Upper Mississippi River, situated near Guttenberg, Iowa. The primary purpose of Lock and Dam No. 10 is to facilitate navigation on the Upper Mississippi River. It is one of a series of locks and dams that form the Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Navigation Project, allowing boats and barges to navigate the river by raising or lowering water levels in the lock chamber.
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St. Mary Catholic ChurchSt. Mary's Catholic Church is a parish of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The church is located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Mary's Catholic Church Historic District. In addition to the church, the historic district includes the parish rectory, convent, and school building.
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Garnavillo Historical MuseumFirst Congregational Church, also known as Garnavillo Historical Museum, was a church whose historic building is located on Washington Street in Garnavillo, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1866 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
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Turkey River Mounds State PreserveTurkey River Mounds State Preserve is a historic site located near the unincorporated community of Millville, Iowa, United States. The 62-acre preserve contains thirty-eight of forty-three Native American mounds located on a narrow Paleozoic Plateau at the confluence of the Mississippi and Turkey rivers. They vary in size and shape and are 1.3 feet (0.40 m) to 6 feet (1.8 m) in height.
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Pikes Peak State ParkPikes Peak State Park is situated in northeastern Iowa, near the town of McGregor in Clayton County. It is named after the tall limestone bluff within the park.The park is renowned for its breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. Scenic overlooks, such as Point Ann and Bridal Veil Falls, provide visitors with stunning vistas of the river valley and surrounding landscapes.

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Carroll County
Carroll County, Illinois is located on the northwestern corner of the state and borders Iowa. The county was founded in 1839 and was named after Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. Today, the county consists mostly of rural communities with a few small cities. Agriculture remains a mainstay in Carroll County, which is known for its production of corn, soybeans, wheat, livestock and horses. This area boasts many outdoor resources like lakes, parks and tr

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