Fun Road Trip Alert!  You won't be able to make this Minnesota road trip in a day but honestly, a full weekend trip is worth the views you'll get in Orr, Minnesota.  Why?!  You''ll see bears!

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Everything you need to know about seeing the bears at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary

If you are ready to get in your car to see all of these adorable bears in Minnesota, check out these links and info first to get all the details to make your visit the best ever:

  • Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary website
  • See the bears at their viewing platform.  It is open during the season every Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 8pm.
  • Their last day open for the season is September 5th, 2021.
  • Plan ahead for a trip for 2022 and watch their website for their reopen date, which looks to normally be towards the end of May.
  • Here's what you'll see at the wildlife sanctuary: a variety of black bears including cubs.  According to the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary website, visitors have a chance to view the black bears interacting with one another while they are in the meadow below the deck and in woods nearby.
Photo by Bruce Warrington on Unsplash
Photo by Bruce Warrington on Unsplash
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Directions to the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Sanctuary -12541 Nett Lake Rd., Orr, MN
  • Visitor Center -4303 Highway 53, Orr, MN
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One of the best places to visit in Minnesota based on reviews!

If you still aren't sure if you should add this destination to your bucket list, read the reviews below to see what other people are saying about this spot.

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