We had a blast exploring the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for the first time. We went at low tide, and the salt marsh at the end was a bizarre and beautiful sight unlike anywhere we've been before. Birds picked through this strange swamp otherworld, and scraggly tree skeletons poked up from the mud.
I'd highly recommend visiting the refuge if you haven't been before. It's a unique and special environment. The boardwalk allows easy access to a place that would otherwise not be possible to visit, since it alternates between standing water at high tide and salt marsh at low tide.
The hike is mostly on the boardwalk, but it also includes a few sections of wide, packed trail. The footing is very even and should be suitable for nearly anyone.
We made a video of the highlights (below).
Happy hiking!
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