Wildlife
10 Washington Birds to See Near Your Home
Signs of spring are popping up all across Washington. My home in Olympia has been surrounded by birdsong every morning as our avian neighbors get ready for the breeding season!…
Exploring Washington State from Home: Activities You Can Do Right Now
Exploring looks and feels different these days. We’re getting used to social distancing, new routines and staying home more than usual. Fortunately, staying home doesn’t have to be too boring….
Visiting Othello for the Sandhill Crane Festival
NOTE: This event has been canceled for 2020. The Columbia National Wildlife Refuge begins in the small eastern Washington farming community of Othello. From the bustling Main Street, the refuge…
Adventure Kitty: Leon
We hope you enjoy this guest post written by Megan, @leonadventurecat about her experience with adopting, and harnessing her new kitten. I hadn’t had a single thought about getting a…
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
The Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge covers an expansive 18,000 acres in the Channeled Scablands, and contains an uncommon ecosystem, including “basalt outcrops, flood eroded channels, and ponderosa pine forests.” With…
Sea Lion Sunrise in Tacoma
Apparently no one told the sea lions that folks in Tacoma like to sleep in on Saturdays… hard to complain about this view though…
Predators of the Heart
Predators of the Heart is a special animal refuge located in Anacortes, Washington. They are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to nurturing and helping “all species of wild animals…
Damon Point and Oyhut Wildlife Area
There’s something about getting out into the wilderness that refreshes the mind and the body. A little dirt and fresh air helps us put a new perspective on life and…
Point Defiance Park
Point Defiance Park in nestled at the end of the scenic Ruston Way Waterwalk in the north end of Tacoma, and is home to three of the city’s most popular…
