---
id: "16407"
name: Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge Scenic Backway
distance: "19"
description: This byway provides excellent opportunities to view wildlife in a natural setting including nesting and brood-rearing waterfowl, raptors and other migratory birds.
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websites:
  - url: https://www.ndtourism.com/kenmare/attractions-entertainment/scenic-drives/des-lacs-national-wildlife-refuge-scenic-backway
    name: North Dakota Travel Guide
attractions:
  - url: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/des-lacs
    name: Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge
designations:
  - North Dakota State Scenic Backway
states:
  - ND
ll:
  - -102.09472699999992
  - 48.68217800000008
bounds:
  - - -102.13693999999992
    - 48.58129900000006
  - - -101.9950639999999
    - 48.80720100000008

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The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge Backway, found in the north-west corner of North Dakota, provides excellent opportunities to view the rolling hills and wooded draws of the Des Lacs Valley.  The most striking experience this backway offers is the excellent wildlife viewing opportunities found at the refuge.  Over 250 species of birds have been seen there and include waterfowl, raptors,and many other migratory birds.  Deer, moose, and other wildlife are also seen along this route.