Theler Wetlands in Belfair, WA is part of the Union River estuary. Due to extensive ecosystem restoration work there, wildlife habitat is making a comeback.
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Willapa Hills State Park Trail is one of our less well-known parks. The beginning is at the Chehalis Trailhead and it goes for a relatively flat 56 miles to Willapa Bay although there are closed sections due to mudslides.
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The Refuge is open year-round, from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is open 9:00 to 4:00 Wednesday through Sunday except on major holidays. It is staffed by volunteers and has loaner binoculars, field guides and passes for sale as well as a book store and gift shop. The refuge has a $3.00 parking fee unless you have a federal pass. No pets are allowed on the refuge. There are four accessible...
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The Hawks Prairie Settling Ponds are a hidden birding gem in Thurston County. Situated amidst giant warehouses and new developments, these ponds provide a welcome respite for wildlife.
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