Guided hike and information about migrating birds with wildlife viewing at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge.

Join Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures on Saturday December 6th, 2026 for wildlife viewing and a hike at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge just past St. Joseph in Northwest Missouri.This is an amazing place to visit at any time, but it is extra special at this time of year as migratory birds visit.We will see SO MANY BIRDS!We are likely to see, at a minimum, Trumpeter Swans, Snow geese, ducks of all types and American Bald Eagles – a record 1012 bald eagles were counted during a 2025 survey!

We will meet at the Welcome Center and venture from there for hiking and wildlife viewing. We plan to hike the Eagle Overlook Trail which is 1.2 miles out and back with a viewing tower, as well as several other short trails available at the Refuge. Denise and Jennifer will be on hand throughout the event to provide information about the species that we see. When we’re done, we can all take the driving tour at our own pace.

We will connect participants via email to facilitate carpooling and more time together for connection!

CHECK IN TIME AT LOESS BLUFFS WELCOME CENTER: 11:00amBRING/WEAR: Camera, binoculars or a monocular – Open spaces mean it will possibly be cold and windy so plan for LAYERS, sturdy shoes/boots, hat/glovesRegular cost: $30Club cost: $25

What are you paying for? Dirty Girl Adventures, LLC will organize the event, provide a guide, support on the trail and docent information throughout the event. We will monitor the weather and conditions to ensure that our event and participants are safe. Our knowledgeable and informed guide service includes a leading guide and a sweep guide during the hike. Trail support including: first aid, knowledge of the environment and locale, safety monitoring, pacing, interpretive information on the environment and location.

In case you are wondering about our refund policy – refunds are given up to two weeks before the date of the event when the refund is requested in an email directed to adventure@dirtygirladventures.net. After that, there are no refunds. Dirty Girl Adventures may cancel an event due to weather or conditions. Everyone will receive a refund if that is the reason for the cancellation. We will paddle and hike in cool, rainy or snowy conditions. Cancellation only occurs in severe weather or other dangerous conditions.