Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge 100 Brown Farm Road Northeast, Olympia, WA 98516

"Great place for a walk and for families with kids to see nature. So many different types of animals, eagles and other various types of birds, frogs, small snakes, etc... Depending on the time and day you go, parking can be difficult, so you might have to find a spot on the side of the road or in grassy areas of the parking lot. If you have kids, recommend to stop at the visitor center and get a pamphlet that engages kids to find various things and animals that can be found along the trail. The staff and volunteers are very kind, friendly, and helpful."

"Such a spectacular place! So easy to walk on the trails and boardwalks. It's flat and long. Easy to get a stride going. And then, the wildlife! So many different birds all year long. Walking over the water is so experiential! A must go if you haven't already. You can turn around at any time."

"Spectacular national park! I came during the winter so couldn’t observe the rich diversity of species here but still very interesting to see different types of birds and enjoy the wetlands. The bridge has a lots of signs about the animals here and also marked the land that was from a man who went bankrupt in 1910s and sold the land to US Wildlife. Highly recommend this park to everyone!"

"It was New Year’s Day, so it was pretty packed with people. A majority were bird watchers with cameras and binoculars. Others were families with children. Plenty of space and the trails were gravel or boardwalk. It was low tide and many different birds and fowl. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but we managed. Just need some patience. Beautiful place."

"Always a lovely place to be. Tons of wildlife, we see something new with every visit. Deer, frogs, seals, and an endless amount of seabirds. The staff in the visitors Center are lovely as well. They will lend you binoculars for your walk if you leave your ID with them - highly recommend! They also have a nice gift shop with local art and more. To walk the entire trail and boardwalk takes about 1-2 hours depending on your pace."