Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge — Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area

Afternoon hike. Pit toilet at pkg lot. Great trail for stroller if you get over the railroad bridge. WTA website directions accurate. Don't forget the bug spray as Ryan recommended. The paved/gravel trail is great but the further you go, the overgrowth n mosquitoes get you. I had a surprise tour of the lodge ( normally open 12-4 Sat/Sun)as Josie, the ranger, just finished a teachers conference. She mentioned overgrowth n would be delighted to have volunteers help get the trails ready for bird season. Blackberries everywhere but are considered invasive, not for human consumption. Saw a few, heroes,ducks n frogs.