The Ridges Sanctuary

The Ridges Sanctuary

Welcome sign and National Natural Landmark sign
Map showing the location of The Ridges Sanctuary

Map of Wisconsin

Location Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates 45°04′22″N 87°07′07″W / 45.0729°N 87.1187°W / 45.0729; -87.1187Coordinates: 45°04′22″N 87°07′07″W / 45.0729°N 87.1187°W / 45.0729; -87.1187
Area 1,600 acres (650 ha)
Established 1937
http://ridgessanctuary.org/
Designated 1967

The Ridges Sanctuary is a 1,600-acre (650 ha) wildflower preserve in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. It is listed as a National Natural Landmark, Important Bird Area and Wisconsin State Natural Area.[1] The sanctuary is also home to the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, which were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "About The Ridges Sanctuary". The Ridges Sanctuary. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
  2. ↑ "Baileys Harbor Range Lights: Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin". Find the Data.org. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
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