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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Apr. 22, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
dna86
WTA Member
100

3 people found this report helpful

 

While this is not what I would typically categorize as a "hike", it is a very nice walk. There is a boardwalk that extends quite a ways out into the delta, which is deceptively long. It is well worth the trip though, especially if you have someone along that does not want to climb a mountain. The wildlife viewing is amazing - lots of water birds and we saw a few juvenile eagles flying up amongst the trees.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Apr. 21, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Laura Baron
WTA Member
75
  • Hiked with kids

6 people found this report helpful

 

My 2 month old daughter's first hike! (Well, sort of. I just pushed her in the stroller the whole time.) I'd never been here before and loved it! It's an easy hike for families because you can go a few different ways and turn back whenever you'd like, still feeling like you've seen great views. It's a pretty walk right from the beginning. There is also a visitor center and little museum area. 

Note: We came on a Saturday and it was packed. We ended up having to park on the side of the road which was fine but just keep that in mind. You don't feel the crowds on the trail though as there are several paths to walk on. 

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Apr. 21, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
  • Wildflowers blooming
  • Hiked with kids
 

I would call it more of a nature walk.  We had 3 kids: 6,4,1.  And our stroller.  Every part of the trail was suitable for a stroller (as long as it's a decent stroller, I wouldn't want to push a cheap $10 umbrella stroller here). And we saw several people in wheelchairs do this as well.  It was beautiful and just fun to be out in nature.  And we definitely saw some wildlife that you don't see every day in the city: snakes, frogs, herons, geese.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Mar. 31, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
2 photos

2 people found this report helpful

 

Wonderful hike with lots of wild animals. Tons of ducks, geese. But it's so amazing to see herons, bald eagles in action. Oh, also snakes in the grass!

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area — Mar. 31, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
  • Wildflowers blooming
 
a little windy but overall a great easy walk with a lot of birds to see