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Wildlife abound at Nisqually refuge | Hiking the Evergreen State
The refuge spans 4 miles of trails and a 1-mile boardwalk where tides change the estuary view and wildlife sightings.
- Located eight miles northeast of Olympia, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge connects land and sea, offering four miles of trails through the Nisqually Delta's diverse riparian habitat.
- Established in 1974 to preserve the Nisqually River Delta, the refuge was renamed in 2016 to honor Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually Indian Tribe member and activist for treaty rights.
- Spanning one mile over the estuary, the Nisqually Estuary Boardwalk provides tide-shifted views where visitors frequently spot harbor seals basking and birds diving into the river for meals.
- Visitors may purchase an annual America The Beautiful pass for $80 or a senior pass for $20, while refuge rules prohibit pets, jogging, and drones to protect the preserve's peaceful nature.
- This sanctuary serves as the first entry in an outdoor series running through August, encouraging residents to enjoy life outside by visiting noteworthy trails and natural destinations across the Evergreen State.
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