This is my 75th WTA trip report and it is fitting that it be at this place I spend so much time exploring.
The refuge could be seen as both sanctuary and classroom. There are dozens of bird species and the waters of the estuary are full of ducks, seals, geese and raptors and more. Bring your binoculars and a camera as you never know what you might see. I watched a family with three young children playing a "bingo" game with homemade cards. Each likely sighting had a square and it kept the young ones engaged and interested. There is also an area near the Education Center for younger kids. There is so much to learn here.
There is a 5 mile loop that you can take that includes the mile long estuary boardwalk. Dogs are not allowed, nor are bikes, skateboards or jogging. Think of it as the home of this magnificent wildlife and you're a welcome visitor.
Visitor Center as well as bathrooms remain closed. Portable toilets are available in both parking lots as well as near the Twin Barns. Bring your own sanitizer. There is a $3 fee payable at a kiosk in front of the building. It gets busy, especially on weekends, and parking can be challenging.
There are birds nesting, young weasels, beavers, herons, muskrats, fawns and a growing chorus of frogs. So much to see and a lot of helpful people willing to share information. This is a Washington State treasure. A birders paradise. I often post my walks here with lots of photos on my blog linked below. Thanks for taking a look.
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