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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Beautiful overcast day on the estuary - bring your binoculars (or don't the visitor center lends them out). Having a hand lens was also super fun for all the lichen and moss growing on the railings.

Everyone at the visitor center was very helpful. We were there for hours looking at the birds and other critters that live in the refuge. Boardwalk and gravel walk was level and wide. There was also a kind naturalist who helped us find a great horned owl.

Only downside is we planned to get milkshakes at the cafe near by and it closed at 2pm! But luckily we found Lucky's Drive In and the day was saved.

A fair amount of cars in the lot when we got there at 10:30 and left at 2:30 but there were still spots around.

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