Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

Rail Trails

This was a wonderful experience. At the end of the trail was a blind to see the birds. I was able to watch and photograph a blue heron.

Beautiful

The boardwalk is a short enough walk for young children and the Flora and fauna are amazing to view.

Easy walks

A great place for easy Stoll’s with small kids and bird watching gives an extra focus. Not too far off I-5 which helps but it feels like you are further out.

Once in a blue moon

I came here to see the August 2017 total eclipse, and found it to be beautiful. I'd never been to Oregon before, and after miles of farmland tarnishing my idea of what I thought Oregon was, we showed ...

Awful

Before I start this review, I must include a caveat: I am not a birdwatcher, so take my opinions with that in mind. Ankeny is basically just open marsh where birds hang out, so unless bird...