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PUXICO (AP) - Flood damage from recent storms will delay the opening of an auto tour route in the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge. Park officials say much of the West Auto Tour Route, which was to open next Tuesday, has been washed away, and may not open in several months. The newly built Boardwalk Nature Trail was not damaged. Refuge Manager Ben Mense says routes may change or facilities may be closed for inspections or until safety hazards are repaired. The refuge is open for hiking, fishing, bird watching and other activities. Mingo is a major migration and wintering area for migratory waterfowl. The refuge visitor center is a mile north of Puxico on Highway 51.

: Thomas Buchok

Published: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Last Updated: Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 1:10 PM
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