Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Sunday, Sep. 11, 2016

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Flat, mostly boardwalk trails the entire trek. It was a relaxing and not a very busy afternoon. I got there around 11:30AM and the parking lot wasn't even half-full. This would be a great hike for kiddos and families. It isn't very long and the easiest of easy hikes! I had a couple of cool encounters with some cranes where they flew not ten feet in front of my face. The tide was very out when I got there, but was heading in as I started turning back. The barns are definitely neat; reminded me of being on the Palouse a little bit. All-in-all, a fun little bit of exercise and worth the jaunt from Seattle for a half-day. Get all the way out to the end of the trail and you'll have the hum of the cars on I-5 completely gone.