Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Olympia, WA
The trails give excellent birdwatching vantages of the refuge’s sloughs, dikes, wetland pools, and extensive mud and tidal flats. When the tide is out, take to the boardwalk traversing glistening mud and salt flats.
Oakland Bay County Park
Shelton, WA
From the trailhead hike through old-growth trees and an old orchard to the historic 1892-built Malaney-O’Neill House on a small bluff above Oakland Bay.
Clallam Bay Spit Park
Clallam Bay, WA
Mile long sandy spit with beach walking, views of Vancouver Island, and excellent birdwatching. The river attracting a wide array of birds and mammals.
Lake Ozette-Cape Alava
Pacific Coast, WA
9.4 miles roundtrip loop including lake, forests, bogs and beach walking.