Beautiful place with lots of trails, river views, a water fall and scenic views for your delight. Birds in different colors and sizes, deer, squirrels, frogs, snails, turtles and more you can find to feed your curiosity. There are two main areas for parking, very clean and spacious.Definitely a place the you need to visit with friends and family, so you can have a relaxing time surrounded by nature.I love the River Bend Nature Center. #faribaultmn

I love this nature center. I grew up near it and I used to go here and catch frogs and snakes and turtles all the time. We went on a lot of school trips here as well. Tons of great trails and lots to look at inside the main building. The straight river is connected to the trails and there are a few ponds and waterfalls too.

Personally would not go back. The stream was incredibly small and everything was all steeped hills which made walking a pain. Might be cool if you lived in the area but we drove an hour to get there. Definitly not great for small children. The water was too little to actually swim in.

A beautiful rustic path along the Straight River. Comfortable to walk the owl path, its calm, and the nature sounds are abundantly clear. If you stay quiet the whitetail, finches, and cardinals appear with out a doubt. Great picnic areas for a park lunch.

Thoroughly enjoyed hiking here at the nature Center

Beautiful place for hiking and wading.

Prairie, woods, and river trails. Incredible site hidden away with very little traffic

To keep it ima give it a best experience

A nice park with several trails, ponds and a little waterfall.

Growing up near here, field trips to the nature Center were always a highlight. As I grew up, I came to understand this place is entirely privately funded; there is no city, state or county control.River Bend Nature Center is physically and programmatically well-maintained. Trails are groomed and cared for, and they have programs for all ages to learn about nature and take part in activities.I especially loved mountain biking here as a teenager and just recently returned to ride the trails again after many years away.I was glad to find it as it was twenty years ago — with enlightening displays, engaging and helpful staff and volunteers, and the well-known trails that inspired my love of nature many years ago.

Lovely nature center. Loved the waterfall and walking paths. Nice wetland area.

Cool place to bring your canoe.

Saw a Mother duck with her ducklings, 2 pairs of geese with their goslings, red wing blackbirds guarding their nests and two young deer the sounds of the pond are awesome.

Beautiful and quiet. Well kept trails. Will be back

This is one of the most beautiful nature areas in the mid-west. We love it. Great trails.

Charlie and Is favorite place for our morning walks in the spring, summer, and fall.

Great trails, and I love the beauty of this particular park especially.

Love the trails and sights. Make sure to pack the bug repellant

Nice place .. Located few minutes from Saint Paul. If you want to go to a place outside of the cities for peace.

Remember to bring insect repellent though.

Beautiful & Breath-taking!

Peaceful. Plenty of trails to explore. Take your pick of ecosystems. Even see a prison, cemetery, and old underground storage facility. Cool places!

Great nature center. Beautiful trails and a nice information center with great bird viewing. During the school year on Saturdays they have “birds and bagels” with a nature center volunteer or staff naturalist discussing the birds you are seeing and what’s happening with the changing seasons.

Great place to take a walk, see wildlife and sit and watch a sunset. Good snowshoeing and cross country skiing as well. We taken care of. Needs some help with downed trees from last years tornado.

Incredible. I am so thankful that grew up in a city with its own nature center in the land of 10,000 lakes. Its hard not to appreciate the beauty let alone the Intelligence behind the design.

Love hiking here. Lots of trails and beautiful scenery.

We come back year after year for bat, bones, and bonfires. We have also gone through girl scouts too. Great place to be, and knowledgeable naturalists.

A good place to get ahold of yourself and back to nature

Into the woods I went to refresh my soul!

Theres a lot of trail options, ranging from fully paved to extremely rugged. Well over 10 miles worth of trail in that beautiful park.

Loads of nicely maintained trails! Make sure to grab a map though.

Beautiful hiking trails. Signs leave to be desired at points but they way the trails are laid out you cant get lost

We had a meeting in one of the buildings they have a little patio so we could enjoy that area as well.The trails are beautiful highly recommend checking this place out!

Need sign how many miles ...on path

Such a beautiful place to go on walks or bike rides with the family

Great nature to see in an untouched place.Going down to the river is recommended.Good place to get some energy as well.

So many trails, so much to see

River Bend is a little jewel in the Faribault area. The trails are quite variable, ranging from prairies to dense forests to riverside clearings, and they are well maintained. Some are paved and some arent, so you can choose how much effort you want to put in to your hike. There is a great outdoor natural play area that my kids adore, and the visitors center is a big hit with them, too. There are lots of nature-themed toys and books for the little ones inside, and caretakers can relax nearby and read from the adult library or admire the wildlife that visits the feeding station next to the large observation windows. My family loves River Bend, and we make a point to come here at least once a month.

So pleased to be able to attend the concert at the nature center tonight, and hear Long Time Gone!!

This is my favorite place to be. When I was living here Id come here every day and walk and get lost in the woods. now when I come to visit family I always make time to come here. Its so peaceful

I have been coming here since I was a child. It can be very educational but I love to go in the evening when it can be quite peaceful. Beautiful scenery and loads of wildlife.

Love all the trails. Great place to bring the kids to hike or bike. Beautiful wooded trails and river views. Miles of paved and unpaved trails.

Nice walking paths, nice picnic area. Nice building with information.

Highly recommend a trip! Great nature center tucked away from all the noise. Good trails, education postings and area for kids to explore.

Beautiful grounds, and well cared for!! Great place to have a childs birthday party with different options including planned sleepovers in the main building! Highly recommended

Greatest place in Faribault! Great hiking with beautiful views!

Many trails for walking, biking, cross country skiing. To bad the prison is next door. Still , the river runs through as well as a train. Its trails do connect the great faribault trails and downtown.

Happiness is finding a little waterfalls

My favorite place to be in Faribault. Beautiful well managed trails for walking hiking and mtn bike.

Fun trails. Awesome scenery and nature.

Nice trails. Great place for a hike.

This is a great park with lots to see and do. Great for kids as well.

Nice retreat with plenty of trails, both in the woods and through grassy areas. Google maps works in the park for finding your way, as the trails arent super well marked.

A fun experience. Really cool nature trails! Crossing the railroad bridge is super worth it, but I swear someone monitors it. All I can say is run!!!!! The turtles in the pond are fantastic! Several famous people have graced the trails, but I won’t name names. Come on get out there and explore! You can’t just sit around and say Faribault is boring! This is the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Serene, beautiful and invigorating!

We love RBNC our time is always spent walking, hunting, jumping and enjoying the beauty of Gods perfect place.

A gem of the area. Extensive trail system. Trails are in rough condition is some places, but the various environments and scale of the trails makes up for this. Favorite part is the bird watching area that has the sounds piped in from the outside. Big prairie area, wooded areas and river bottoms. Recommend.

Nice place to go for a short walk to the river or go for a hike in the woods or the prairie.

It is a wonderful acreage and a superb outdoor educational resource that serves Faribault and a much wider area of Southern MN..

A stunning walk in nature with astounding wildlife. This place is beautifully managed.

I was raised in Faribault. This is a major highlight. My grandparents took me since I was very young. It gets more beautiful each year. With everything becoming so industrialized this place is sacred.

Great place for a hike with the kids or a relaxing walk in nature alone.

Lots of hiking trails. Not a whole lot to look at.

Great trails for walking, biking or cross country skiing. By far one of my favorite places to go to for a relaxing walk. Its also a great place to go if you want to see some deer.

Fun and very beautiful. Enjoyed the walking trails

Beautiful trails over the river and through the woods!

Perfect place to walk your dog, he loved it too!

Very nice trails for hiking and biking. Lots of birds and other animals to see. And a nice informative nature center.

A beautiful park right in the middle of Faribault. Nice trails to hike and a fun little interpretive center too. We love it here.

Me and my son Zachary had a great time.

I like going there its so so peaceful and special with baby watch them grow up

This is one of my favorite places. I love hiking the trails. They have wonderful camps offered through the Nature Center that my kids have participated in and loved.

Huge park that I havent even seen half of. But I do enjoy going down to the waterfall. Im not sure how many bridges or river beaches there are but Id love to get down and find some.

This is a beautiful nature preserve! Highly recommend!

Excellent for family n friends adventure.

Best place to hike, bike, canoe, kayak and snowshoe in 50 miles.

Very pretty trails! Had a great time. Good place for a light hike!

Love the trails but still snow where theres shade

Road trip to Faribault. A Frenchy town with an Episcopal Cathedral!

Wonderful park, very clean and organized. Great information.. Will return many times..

RBNC is a hidden gem in our region. There is so much to do there. Some days we pack a picnic lunch and go for a hike, other days we take our mountain bikes up and down the miles and miles of trails... we always see interesting wildlife (deer, snakes, turtles, birds, frogs, etc.) and the kids love to dig into nature in the the Kids in the Wild area. We could easily spend a full day there exploring the river, forest, and the prairie. Highly recommend!

We have always loved going here..nothing better to share with kids than nature

Very wild. You are in nature. there are also opportunities at the interpretive Center to learn and experience natural history indoors.

RBNC is a great place to go birding.

Beautiful place to enjoy nature.

Such a beautiful area of Faribault. A way to escape all the hustle & bustle in town. Ive been walking the trails at RBNC since I was younger. Very happy its still around for us to enjoy, today.

Have and always will love River Bend. The offer paved and unpaved paths. Plus the offer great activities.

Great hiking, access to river, and great fossils.

Was part of a wedding party and got some great pictures taken.

Great place to take a 20 minute walk or spend the whole afternoon.

We were there on a field trip and learned a lot. Had fun.

Great place to enjoy a nice walk in the woods. One of Faribaults finest attractions.

Theres so much to love about this place! We have participated in family programs as well as homeschool science class and have loved it all. The staff is fantastic. We are so lucky to have River Bend Nature Center in Faribault.

Beautiful place to relax and walk the trails

Love this place! Great trails for hiking and running.

I went for a lunch and learn. Today we learned about Putting Martins. Lunch was soup and salad with homemade bread and a cookie. It was $12. Very enjoyable. Beautiful grounds at River Bend Nature Center. There are a lot of programs such as tree identification and River Bend History. Next lunch and learn is Mader Farms Wetland Restoration November 14th, 12 - 2. I will be there!

Trails are well kept nice staff at the trail head (when it is open)

One of the better nature center in a 50 mine radius, if youve never been. I absolutely recommend

Awesome scenery and trails.... Great for biking and any other types of excersise.

So peaceful,clean and you can really connect with nature. I highly recommend anyone to come enjoy what faribault has to offer. Beautiful town and super friendly people. #minnestoanice