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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Sep. 3, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
4 photos
AKorn
WTA Member
Outstanding Trip Reporter
200
 
A great, easy stroll and lots of wildlife to look at. We started down the boardwalk then turned around towards the river. It was a sunny day and was hot on the boardwalk with no shade. Saw lots of water birds including heron, ducks, gulls, and cormorants. Mt Rainier made a brief appearance as well. Along the river trail we saw three bald eagles scouting for fish along the river. In all it was a great day for bird watching.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Sep. 3, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
3 photos
  • Ripe berries

1 person found this report helpful

 

I got to the parking lot around 10:50am and the parking lot was nearly full. I paid the $3 day fee and wandered through the boardwalks taking pictures. There are a lot of informational signs about the different wildlife you can see, and a lot of viewing areas with seating. There are a ton of blackberry bushes with ripe berries. Watch your footing on the gravel trail; I saw many caterpillars crossing it. I saw birds, a turtle, and a group pointed out that there were a ton of seals on a tiny island that was very hard to see unless you had binoculars. It took me about 2 hours to walk the whole thing. It seems like a great family hike, as it is flat and level, and I saw many people with strollers.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Aug. 20, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
2 photos
eadraper@gmail.com
WTA Member
25
  • Ripe berries

1 person found this report helpful

 
Difficult to escape the smoke today. Even with the smoke, there were many people on the boardwalk. Overall, the boardwalk is in great condition and these trails make a great way to get out while also being close the a city.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Aug. 20, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
2 photos
eadraper@gmail.com
WTA Member
25
  • Ripe berries
 
Difficult to escape the smoke today. Even with the smoke, there were many people on the boardwalk. Overall, the boardwalk is in great condition and these trails make a great way to get out while also being close the a city.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Jul. 20, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
4 photos
Beware of: road conditions
  • Wildflowers blooming
  • Ripe berries
 

This is a beautiful venture. I highly recommend bringing binoculars to see all the amazing wildlife. I arrived around 11 AM and finished by 2 PM. I walked all the way to the furthest boardwalk point. It is an easy stroll and very doable for children of all ages.