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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Olympia, Washington, is located where the freshwater of the Nisqually River flows into Puget Sound. The mosaic of different habitats found on the River Delta provide optimal conditions for diverse and abundant wildlife.
With easy access off Interstate 5 in Olympia, Washington, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is the destination to connect with nature. Year-round trails meander through a diversity of habitats and visitors can experience exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Exhibits in the Visitor Center provides an overview of the Nisqually River Delta and volunteers provide updated wildlife sightings. A highlight for your visit is walking the mile-long Nisqually Estuary Boardwalk that extends over the estuary, making each visit different with the fluctuating tide.
$3.00 entry fee.
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Bezoekerscentrum van het Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Rd NEBilly Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Olympia, Washington, is located where the freshwater of the Nisqually River flows into Puget Sound. The mosaic of different habitats found on the River Delta provide optimal conditions for diverse and abundant wildlife.
With easy access off Interstate 5 in Olympia, Washington, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is the destination to connect with nature. Year-round trails meander through a diversity of habitats and visitors can experience exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Exhibits in the Visitor Center provides an overview of the Nisqually River Delta and volunteers provide updated wildlife sightings. A highlight for your visit is walking the mile-long Nisqually Estuary Boardwalk that extends over the estuary, making each visit different with the fluctuating tide.
$3.00 entry fee.
The Yelm-Tenino trail corridor was acquired by Thurston County 1993. Historically it operated as a railroad from about 1869 through the late 1980's. This 14.5 mile line runs east-west through the southern portion of Thurston County and connects the communities of Yelm, Rainier, and Tenino. The trail traverses forest and agricultural lands, wetlands, creeks, and other habitat and runs parallel to State Route 507. The trail begins near Yelm City Hall, passes near Wilkowski Park in Rainier and ends at Tenino City Park featuring views of the Deschutes River west of Rainier and of McIntosh Lake near Tenino. The Yelm-Tenino Trail intersects with the 22-mile Chehalis Western Trail, linking the cities of Yelm, Rainier, Tenino, Tumwater, Lacey, Olympia, and Woodard Bay on the Puget Sound. Permitted uses of the trail are pedestrians, bicycles, and other forms of non-motorized use. The Yelm trailhead is located behind the City Hall and features parking, picnic tables, restrooms and an information kiosk. The Rainier trailhead is located between Centre and Minnesota Streets behind Rainier Market with restrooms available. The Tenino trailhead is at the Tenino City Park on Washington Avenue with access to restrooms.
Yelm-Tenino Trail
Yelm-Tenino TrailThe Yelm-Tenino trail corridor was acquired by Thurston County 1993. Historically it operated as a railroad from about 1869 through the late 1980's. This 14.5 mile line runs east-west through the southern portion of Thurston County and connects the communities of Yelm, Rainier, and Tenino. The trail traverses forest and agricultural lands, wetlands, creeks, and other habitat and runs parallel to State Route 507. The trail begins near Yelm City Hall, passes near Wilkowski Park in Rainier and ends at Tenino City Park featuring views of the Deschutes River west of Rainier and of McIntosh Lake near Tenino. The Yelm-Tenino Trail intersects with the 22-mile Chehalis Western Trail, linking the cities of Yelm, Rainier, Tenino, Tumwater, Lacey, Olympia, and Woodard Bay on the Puget Sound. Permitted uses of the trail are pedestrians, bicycles, and other forms of non-motorized use. The Yelm trailhead is located behind the City Hall and features parking, picnic tables, restrooms and an information kiosk. The Rainier trailhead is located between Centre and Minnesota Streets behind Rainier Market with restrooms available. The Tenino trailhead is at the Tenino City Park on Washington Avenue with access to restrooms.
Family Friendly
Voted The Best Fun Place for Kids for more than a decade, the museum provides exciting, hands-on exhibits in eight galleries for children aged birth through 10 years, and features a variety of exhibit topics including early learning, construction and design, healthy lifestyles, the environment and art.
Hands On wins high praise from regional educators, the youth museum industry, contributors, and most importantly from kids and their families. The Museum’s Early Learning Programs have twice won national recognition from the Metropolitan Life Foundation and the Association of Children’s Museums as a Promising Practice in the field.
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Museum voor interactieve kinderen
414 Jefferson St NEVoted The Best Fun Place for Kids for more than a decade, the museum provides exciting, hands-on exhibits in eight galleries for children aged birth through 10 years, and features a variety of exhibit topics including early learning, construction and design, healthy lifestyles, the environment and art.
Hands On wins high praise from regional educators, the youth museum industry, contributors, and most importantly from kids and their families. The Museum’s Early Learning Programs have twice won national recognition from the Metropolitan Life Foundation and the Association of Children’s Museums as a Promising Practice in the field.