Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

  • 100 Brown Farm Road Olympia, WA 98516
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+1 360 753 9467

Website:

www.fws.gov

Situated on the Nisqually River Delta in Puget Sound, this wildlife refuge has ensured the protection and preservation of migratory birds since 1974. With an expansive view of grasslands, freshwater marshes, and forest habitats, visitors will catch a glimpse into the lives of various birds and waterfowl. Be sure not to miss this fun and educational tour!

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Given the climate of the area it's active year-round, although spring thaws significantly increase the flow of the river. more on Epinions.com

Given the climate of the area it's active year-round, although spring thaws significantly... more on Epinions.com

Bird watchers will want to walk the large loop trail, which is really an often-elevated dirt road, but provides access to all the features of the site. more on Epinions.com

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The newly opened boardwalk goes about 2 miles over the wetlands, and offers a lot of chances to see abundant wildlife, from eagles to raccoons to migrating ... more on TripAdvisor

The newly opened boardwalk goes about 2 miles over the wetlands, and offers a lot of chances to see abundant wildlife, from eagles to raccoons to migrating ... more on TripAdvisor

The newly opened boardwalk goes about 2 miles over the wetlands, and offers a lot of chances to see abundant wildlife, from eagles to raccoons to migrating ... more on TripAdvisor

There are a lot of great things to see at Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, but you really have to keep your eyes open. There are frogs, snakes, birds, ... more on TripAdvisor

While still fun, they removed their circular hike along the dike and replaced it with a much shorter out-and-back walk that doesn't have nearly the same chance to see wildlife and is very difficult ... more on TripAdvisor

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The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is a wetlands area where the Nisqually river (a major western watershed of the Cascades and Mt. Ranier) hits the Puget Sound. Given the climate of the area it's active year-round, although spring ... more on Epinions.com

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At the southernmost tip of Puget Sound, Washington's capital city of Olympia is small, friendly, scenic and has more than enough attractions to keep curious visitors engaged for a day or longer. more >

  

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