Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the
rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's
most famous explorers. The park encompasses sites along the Columbia River and
the Pacific Coast. Follow in the footsteps of the explorers and have an
adventure in history.

Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses sites along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast. Follow in the footsteps of the explorers and have an adventure in history.

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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 to protect migrating
birds and their habitat at a time when many estuaries and shallow water bays
were being destroyed in the name of progress. The refuge has grown to
encompass diverse ecosystems including salt marsh, mud flats, forest,
freshwater wetlands, streams, grasslands, coastal dunes and beaches. This rich
mix of habitats provide places for over 200 bird species to rest, nest and
winter, including over 30 species of waterfowl (ducks and geese) and over 30
species of shorebirds. Other animals such as chum salmon, Roosevelt elk, and
over a dozen species of amphibians benefit from the protection of the Refuge,
and the care of dedicated refuge and partner staff, and other friends of
wildlife, like you!

The refuge has locations at various areas around Willapa Bay; from Leadbetter
Point at the tip of Long Beach Peninsula, to the South Bay which encompasses
various Tarlatt, Porter Point, and more, to Cutthroat Creek along the East
Bay, and lastly Long Island in the southeast corner of Willapa Bay. Each of
these locations offer different habitats, wildlife, and recreational
opportunities.

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 to protect migrating birds and their habitat at a time when many estuaries and shallow water bays were being destroyed in the name of progress. The refuge has grown to encompass diverse ecosystems including salt marsh, mud flats, forest, freshwater wetlands, streams, grasslands, coastal dunes and beaches. This rich mix of habitats provide places for over 200 bird species to rest, nest and winter, including over 30 species of waterfowl (ducks and geese) and over 30 species of shorebirds. Other animals such as chum salmon, Roosevelt elk, and over a dozen species of amphibians benefit from the protection of the Refuge, and the care of dedicated refuge and partner staff, and other friends of wildlife, like you!The refuge has locations at various areas around Willapa Bay; from Leadbetter Point at the tip of Long Beach Peninsula, to the South Bay which encompasses various Tarlatt, Porter Point, and more, to Cutthroat Creek along the East Bay, and lastly Long Island in the southeast corner of Willapa Bay. Each of these locations offer different habitats, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge encompasses approximately 20 islands
and stretches over 27 miles of the Columbia River, from the mouth of the river
upstream to Skamakowa, WA. Although rarely visited by humans, this refuge is a
haven for migratory waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, amphibians and fish.

Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge encompasses approximately 20 islands and stretches over 27 miles of the Columbia River, from the mouth of the river upstream to Skamakowa, WA. Although rarely visited by humans, this refuge is a haven for migratory waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, amphibians and fish.

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

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