| | Julie Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge | | Deer and elk are easily observed and photographed from the county road which encircles the mainland portion of the refuge -- evenings and mornings are best times. Waterfowl hunting is permitted. Environmental education is available throughout the year. Fishing is only allowed in the adjacent rivers. | |
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| | Riffe Lake | | The lake is a fisherman's delight. With landlocked Coho, catfish, bass, perch, rainbow, and the occasional German Brown, fishermen are bound to catch something with scales. This lake is a manmade reservoir with almost 53 miles of shoreline. Not only will the fish be jumping, but also visitors are likely to be graced with a view of deer and elk. | |
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| | Willapa National Wildlife Refuge | | The bay's shallow water and mud flats support vast beds of eelgrass and shellfish, providing spawning habitat for fish. During spring migration, more than 100,000 shorebirds are present. Isolated sandbars provide pupping grounds for harbor seals and rest sites for migratory birds. Seabirds, such as brown pelicans, stream into the bay from the ocean in summer and fall. Important species include the threatened marbled murrelet, bald eagles, great blue herons, and Brant | |
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