The Ridges Sanctuary
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Welcome sign and National Natural Landmark sign
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| Location | Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°04′22″N 87°07′07″W / 45.0729°N 87.1187°WCoordinates: 45°04′22″N 87°07′07″W / 45.0729°N 87.1187°W |
| Area | 1,600 acres (650 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
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| Designated | 1967 |
The Ridges Sanctuary is a 1,600-acre (650 ha) nature preserve and land trust in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. It is listed as a National Natural Landmark, Important Bird Area and Wisconsin State Natural Area.
The sanctuary is also home to the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, which were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
The Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center opened in 2015. The 7,400-square foot facility is LEED certified, and includes displays about the preserve's karst topography, wildflowers, plants, animals and the history of the site's founding.
Baileys Harbor Range Lights
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