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Northwest Trek in Washington - Where You Might Even See a "Puffalo"

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Northwest Trek in Washington, near Eatonville, is a wildlife park that covers over 700 acres of varying terrain and types of habitat. 

The park began by way of a generous donation of more than 500 acres from Dr. David & Connie Hellyer to Metro Parks of Tacoma in 1971.  The Hellyers wanted to create a park that allows people to see North American wildlife in natural environments, and Northwest Trek has been very true to that vision. 

Northwest Trek

There are walking trails with viewing points for many of the animals and birds, plus a tram ride that takes you right into the environment to see the free ranging wildlife - up close & personal.

Northwest Trek

The environment at Northwest Trek includes wetlands, pond, meadows, forests and hills; providing habitat for over 200 North American creatures.

.Northwest Trek

The naturalists who take you on the tram ride provide a wealth of information on the wildlife - and point out the ones you might miss seeing in the trees or grass as well.  Don't miss visiting Northwest Trek if you love animals, nature, and a great way to visit them in their natural setting.

Northwest Trek

And what you may ask is a "puffalo" anyway?  Well,below is the photo I got of one right alongside the tram route - and for people other than my 3 year old granddaughter, you may actually know this better as a buffalo or bison..

 

Northwest Trek

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Comments (11)

Barb Fischer
Big Block Realty - La Mesa, CA
San Diego and La Mesa Real Estate

Who shaved his back? Or is that the definition of a puffalo?

Jul 12, 2010 12:10 PM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Haha - I guess I should have mentioned that many of the animals were right in the midst of shedding their winter coats, which made them look a little scruffy...

Jul 12, 2010 12:19 PM
Robin Dampier REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker King - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate Source

Way too neat and how wonderful to have such a park available to visit.  Great pictures and thanks for sharing.  Sue of Robin and Sue

Jul 12, 2010 12:32 PM
Blane Callen
CMG Sprinklers and Drains - Norman, OK
Owner - CMG Sprinkler and Drains

Geat pics and background info!

 

Blane Callen

Jul 12, 2010 01:18 PM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Hi Sue - thanks - it really is a great park to visit & was perfect for our family's 4th of July outing this year!

Thanks Blane - glad you enjoyed the pics!!  It makes it fun that the tram gets you SO close to the animals (& of course they are used to the tram so they don't run away).

Jul 12, 2010 03:42 PM
Lori Churchill Cofer
Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA
Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Nancy,

How COOL is that?  What a great place to take pictures of these impressive and majestic creatures!

Jul 13, 2010 02:54 AM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Hi Lori - yes I couldn't believe how close some of the animals are during the tram ride - fun to get pictures like that!

Jul 14, 2010 08:19 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

I went there many years ago, but it looks like Santa's reindeer have found it, too! Don't forget to join the ActiveRain Nature Station group and post your nature photos there.

Jul 15, 2010 02:50 AM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Thanks for letting me know about this group Russel - I did go join it!!

Jul 15, 2010 06:36 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Nancy, Cool photos and looks like a fun way to spend a day!

Jul 20, 2010 01:13 PM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Thanks - it was a really fun day!  I hadn't been there since my son was little so it was really fun to go again with him, his wife and my almost 3 granddaughter.

Jul 20, 2010 04:17 PM