Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

Many of my patients loved visiting the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge throughout the year as it was close to their homes in Olympia. The Nisqually Estuary Boardwalk and Twin Barns Trail is an easy 4.6 mile walk over the water/wetlands. When here it is fun to do birding, other wetland wildlife viewing, photography, and on a good day spotting Mt. Rainier in the distance at the very end of the boardwalk.

Billy Frank Jr. was a Nisqually tribal member who wanted to preserve the wildlife in the area of his tribe. His efforts of creating this wildlife refuge were completed in 1974. Entrance fee is $3 (bring cash). I also put up my national park pass on my dashboard and they were okay with that when I went (I would double check to make sure that is okay when you go).