Centro de Naturaleza Nisqually Reach
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Nisqually Reach Nature Center is a small non-profit that has built community through environmental education, scientific research, and outreach for over 40 years. Summer camps, field trips, general visitation, and seabird/fish monitoring are some of the opportunities we currently offer. During normal business hours you can look at our three flow through saltwater aquariums and taxidermy specimens along with a smaller collection of shells, bones, and preserved specimens.
There is also beach access (dogs allowed, off-leash ok), a boat launch, and an overlook with five picnic tables available. A Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Use Permit is required to park at this site; these are not sold on site.
Bienvenido al Nisqually Reach Nature Center, un hermoso lugar que ofrece un entorno sereno perfecto para observar la vida silvestre y aprender sobre el ecosistema local. Aquí hay algunos aspectos destacados de lo que puedes experimentar:
- Personal Amigable: Nuestros voluntarios, conocedores y educados, están deseosos de ayudar y compartir información sobre el centro natural y las áreas circundantes.
- Vistas Impresionantes: Disfruta de impresionantes vistas del Monte Rainier y el estuario circundante, especialmente durante el amanecer y el atardecer.
- Observación de Vida Silvestre: Observa águilas, focas y otra vida silvestre local. ¡Trae tus binoculares para obtener una mejor vista!
- Acceso Fácil: La ubicación es perfecta para kayak, paddleboarding y disfrutar de la paz de la naturaleza.
- Oportunidades Educativas: Participa en exposiciones que presentan vida marina local y taxidermia, y aprovecha nuestro personal informativo que puede responder a tus preguntas.
- Eventos Comunitarios: El centro natural a menudo organiza actividades relacionadas con la naturaleza y clases de verano, lo que lo convierte en un gran lugar para las familias.
Ya seas un entusiasta de la naturaleza o simplemente estés buscando un lugar tranquilo para relajarte, ¡el Nisqually Reach Nature Center merece una visita!
🕒 Horario de apertura
- DOMINGO: 12H-16H
- LUNES: (CLOSED)
- MARTES: (CLOSED)
- MIéRCOLES: (CLOSED)
- JUEVES: (CLOSED)
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- SáBADO: 12H-16H
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🗣️ Centro de Naturaleza Nisqually Reach: Opiniones
Experiencia fantástica: Volunteers and staff are super nice. They have wheelchairs avaliable to borrow for those who want/need it.
Experiencia fantástica: Did not visit the nature center, just used the water access. Small parking lot, vault toilet, boat ramp. A great access point for a beautiful area. While paddling through the wetlands, we saw deer, seals, eagles, swallows, jellies, and many other creatures. Serene, with great views.
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful spot
Experiencia fantástica: Been going to the boat launch as a kid. My mom who passed in September loves the view. Lunch and music
Experiencia fantástica: Nice and quiet place + views. Helpful staff
Experiencia fantástica: Stopped here after going to tugboat Annie's for breakfast they have a small museum of shore birds that were stuffed and some starfish.
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful view n for the most part good privacy
Experiencia fantástica: I just love the walk on the board. It’s so refreshing. Definitely a place to visit.
Experiencia fantástica: Great place to watch the sun set over Mt. Rainier in the distance.
Experiencia fantástica: Had a nice hike here
Experiencia fantástica: Interesting place to visit ! Gulls and eagles, shell fish , crabs .. great area !
Experiencia positiva: People always parked in wrong places and block the boat launch .great to launch at slack or high tide good luck if tides out so are you of luck to load or unload your boat
Experiencia fantástica: We enjoy coming here even if it's raining. Brackish waters and the tide was in today.
Experiencia positiva: Beautiful views
Experiencia fantástica: Very relaxing
Experiencia fantástica: Have driven by this area for years, on the way to the ocean, always wanted to kayak it and finally did!!!
Experiencia positiva: Great experience! First time checking out the center. Super knowledgeable and helpful staff. Learned a lot about the area and wildlife. Definitely worth stopping by and checking out.
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful place to enjoy the water! They have some salt water tanks, birds and bones on display, and it's free.
Experiencia positiva: Nice place to paddle board.
It is a nice place to paddle board, especially in the summer when it is calm, which is almost all the time.
Experiencia fantástica: Worth the short drive! It had a picnic area at the back of the building where you could watch the boats go by. The center itself had lots of fun animals to say hi to.
Picnic tables are always available for public use even when the nature center itself is closed. Sun umbrellas are available for use upon request during open hours (Sat, Sun 12-4) if they haven't already been put out. Also remember to pack out any trash and recyclables with you so we can keep it an enjoyable place for everyone.
Experiencia fantástica: Easy access to the Sound, with visitor center
Access is best during mid and low tides, otherwise beach access tends to be limited during higher tides. The pier/overlook is always accessible regardless of the tide. The picnic tables are for public use. We simply ask that you pack out what you pack in so we can keep it an enjoyable place for everyone.
Experiencia positiva: Excellent collection of antique exhibits, some around 100 years old. Mostly stuffed animals though, so be aware. The maps and information available is top notch, as was my conversation with the staff member there. He was very knowledgeable and shared some great interesting information about the area, including the history of the location itself.
In addition to the taxidermy, we also have three flow through saltwater aquariums featuring animals from the local area including four species of seastars, green urchins, and more.
Experiencia fantástica: Lovely spot to see bald eagles in the trees at the water's edge.
Come in the spring and you'll see lots of eagles all around during low to mid tide. They'll be in the trees, in the air, on the flats, on the pilings. And if you're really looking to see more than you can imagine, bring binoculars and a spotting scope. Then you can see the ones all the way out by the river mouth. Not unusual for us to count over a hundred if we have the patience to scan a large enough area.
Experiencia positiva: Great open space with a fantastic view, also a perfect location to view wildlife..
It does have a fantastic view, especially sunrise and sunset. Lots of great watchable wildlife depending upon the tide and the season. Eagles, herons, and seals are common. And you never know what else you may encounter.
Experiencia fantástica: There's so much to learn about all the different animals. You can learn so much about the sea creatures and birds. They even have binoculars and a telescope to look at the far away animals on the beach.
We have trained staff and volunteers on hand to answer all your questions about the local animals. And yes, we do have binoculars and a telescope for visitors to use for viewing more distant critters like the killer whales that came through recently.
Experiencia fantástica: It's a boat launch and a research center
It's actually more than just a boat launch and a research center. Outside there's public beach access, a pier/overlook with five picnic tables, fantastic views. Inside we have three saltwater aquariums filled with animals from the local area and we also have a modest taxidermy collection. Last, but not least, the visitor center is staffed with trained volunteers and employees who can answer questions about the local area and the animals found around here.
Experiencia fantástica: Love to stop in on the weekend and check this place out. Such beautiful views and fun stuff to see! Last time we visited 2 eagles were eating fish while the tide was out!
Come back in spring during a low to mid tide and you'll see more than two eagles guaranteed. There are definitely some great views here, especially sunset and sunrise.
Experiencia fantástica: Staffed by a knowledge, polite fellow that seems to enjoy interacting with visitors. A beautiful setting .
It is indeed a beautiful setting, especially at sunrise and sunset. Almost forgot to mention how amazing it is at night under clear skies. You can see so many stars, constellations, and other astronomical objects that will amaze you. And yes, we are indeed staffed by trained volunteers and employees who enjoy interacting with visitors.
Experiencia positiva: Hey beautiful long walk across the nisqually..
Experiencia fantástica: Please Donate and Support. Like give $ to $$...
Yes, please do, your donations support aquarium maintenance and husbandry, education and research programs, along with much much more. Stop by on the weekends and say hello, we love to meet new folks and see familiar faces.
Experiencia fantástica: I cannot say enough about this place. The comfort and beauty is unreal.
Lots of folks would tend to agree with you that it is indeed a place of comfort and beauty.
Experiencia fantástica: Very pretty.
Yes it is, especially at sunrise or sunset. Being able to stand at the boat launch and see Mt. Rainier and the Olympics at the same time is pretty sublime. There can be a variety of observable wildlife depending on the tides and the seasons.
Experiencia fantástica: Lovely boat launch right next to the delta.
Experiencia fantástica: Love this place!
Experiencia fantástica: Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Assisted me with necessary passes.
Our trained staff and volunteers enjoy getting new folks oriented to the local area and are happy to answer questions about Luhr Beach, other local water accesses, animals around the area, and more.
Experiencia positiva: I only ever drive here on my lunch break occasionally, to sit and watch the water. If you fish or enjoy boating, canoeing, or kayaking, this is an excellent spot to put your boat in the water.
It's definitely a excellent spot for all of these activities. Great place for photography as well.
Experiencia fantástica: It's a beautiful view there. Quiet except for the birds but hearing herons is never a bad thing. Never checked out the actual nature center though. Always parked and walked down to the beach
We're open on the weekends 12:00-4:00. And yes, this is a great place in spring and summer to see and hear an abundance of herons.
Experiencia fantástica: Good place for birds and people. I like to walk there about once a month. If you can time a walk for high tide, you'll see more fish, seals, and sea lions. Strollers ok and the part of the walk that is wooded is wheelchair accessible. No bathrooms out on trail so make your kids go before.
Hi Beth, sounds like you're describing the wildlife refuge. Nisqually Reach Nature Center is actually not a part of the refuge, though you can see the building from the gazebo at the end of the boardwalk (waterfront building in the distance to the north) and from I-5.
Experiencia fantástica: Great place to learn about marine research and geography of south sound arra.
We have trained staff and volunteers are happy to answer questions about the local area including places to visit, animals to see, and more.
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful place to walk and look for wildlife.
Experiencia fantástica: So welcoming and informative. You’ll learn a lot in a small amount of time. A hidden gem!
Indeed! We're off the beaten path, hence not everyone knows we're here. Some folks who have lived in the area for a long time don't even know, hence being a hidden gem is an apt description! Some of our staff and volunteers have been with the organization for over 20 years, which explains why you can sometimes learn a lot in a short visit.
Experiencia fantástica: Great place to go and take in a sunrise and just enjoy the beautiful Southsound
Great sunsets in multiple directions too! Looking up the Nisqually valley, east towards Mt. Rainier, and also the Olympics. For a really special experience, come when the moon is rising by Mt. Rainier at the same time that the sun is setting over the Olympics. Just sublime! Good stargazing too!
Experiencia fantástica: Enjoyed the views from inside and the viewing deck. With the available binoculars we were able to see the nearby bald eagles closer up.
Come in the spring when the eagles are most numerous. It's quite routine to count at least 20-30 eagles on the tideflats when the tide is out that time of year. Some days you can count over 100 eagles if you bring a spotting scope. It's one of the few places locally where you can consistently see eagles of all ages and plumage.
Experiencia positiva: Great view, peaceful setting.
For sure! Even when it's a little blustery, it still has some charm!
Experiencia positiva: So many young & older eagles in a nice area.
Hands down, one of the absolute best places locally in spring to come and see lots of eagles when it's low tide. When we say lots, we mean 20-30 within 1/4 mile almost all the time and if you bring a spotting scope or you use ours, it's possible to see way out towards the Nisqually River mouth and see over 100 spread across the flats.
Experiencia fantástica: Always beautiful
Yes, even when it's stormy, there's a certain charm to it. And on the weekends 12-4, you can take shelter and watch the show from inside.
Experiencia fantástica: I just love it here we come here almost every day
Experiencia fantástica: SO beautiful! I can't believe that I hadn't been before!
It is so beautiful. Even in winter there's beauty to be had.
Experiencia fantástica: Like a portal to tranquility.
Experiencia positiva: Pretty view. Especially with a drone.
Experiencia fantástica: Great place, 40 years one of my favorite places
Experiencia fantástica: Always something to see.
Indeed! Dynamic scenery with each season. From beautiful sunrises and sunsets to an abundance of wildlife, there's definitely always something to see.
Experiencia positiva: No buildings open but beautiful area full of birds and seals
We're open again 12-4 on the weekends. Do come by and visit again!
Experiencia positiva: Great place
Experiencia fantástica: Has a nice view, although the area is mostly used for the nearby boat launch. The center also frequently hosts nature-related community activities and opportunities for volunteer work.
Experiencia fantástica: Calming and relaxing place to just be one with your self
Indeed! And a place to be one with nature too!
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful!
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful scenery!
Experiencia fantástica: Great place to put uour boat in but tight parking... especially if you hacmve a trailer ... sheltered in Lee mist times so often smooth water .. watch the birds ... be sure to bring your binoculars ....great peaceful place to sit and meditate ir read ir such
Experiencia fantástica: Definitely visit at least once
Experiencia positiva: Great place to launch your boat.
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful
Experiencia fantástica: My stomping grounds. You can find me here soaking up the sun and salty air. ☀️
Experiencia fantástica: One of the best sunrise views in the area
Yes, you can see some awesome sunrises here, especially in the winter on clear, cold mornings.
Experiencia fantástica: Peaceful place.
Experiencia fantástica: Great place to see Tahoma and the Nisqually estuary
Experiencia fantástica: Wonderful Place to Bird Watch. Great Trails Scenic
Experiencia fantástica: BEAUTIFUL
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful
Experiencia fantástica: Amazing, beautiful place!
Experiencia fantástica: Nice mellow place
Experiencia positiva: A nice short walk from a nearby neighborhood. Lots of parking available. Discover pass needed. I saw a heron fishing for breakfast & this bald eagle swooped by me & landed in a near by tree to survey the scene. There’s also a boat launch ramp. I just may have to put my kayak in & check out the wildlife... when it’s a warmer.
Experiencia fantástica: Amazing place and amazing people!
Experiencia fantástica: Nature st its best
Experiencia fantástica: Fabulous location. Marvelous and knowledgable staff, including the amazing Director! Great summer classes for students. All around, tremendous contributions to the Nisqually Reach area. Thanks for all you have done and are doing!
Experiencia fantástica: Loved the view
Experiencia fantástica: This is a wonderful treasure that most folks may not know about. A great place to learn about the amazing ecosystem we have in our back yards with the nisqually delta. Bring the kids. Fun and interesting for the whole family.
Experiencia negativa: This was the jack in the box closest to Century Link. I could not eat there very very nasty inside. My friend was so hungry he got a taco and thru it away. I walked out after i saw the state of kitchen/ counter area
Experiencia positiva: It's in a peaceful place.
Experiencia fantástica: Great place
Experiencia positiva: Wish there wasn't trash, maybe more life.
Experiencia fantástica: Nisqually Reach Nature Center, this place is beautiful ... I honesty love it
Experiencia fantástica: It is beautifull bring some binoculars or a high power camera, there are a lot of wild life things to see her.
Experiencia fantástica: Great for kids
Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful trails, easy hiking
Experiencia fantástica: its tucked away and you wouldn't really know it unless you saught it out. but when you come here, the folks running the experiments are really glad to see someone and are excited to share all they can with you. its a real nature place, and has wonderful activities for the kids too! besides, their puns all over the place are amazing. worth the trip!
Experiencia fantástica: I love this place. Dan is an enthusiastic educator. I hope a gift comes along soon to modernize this facility - it's an excellent place to learn about our Sound. Bring boots and plan your trip for low tide if you want the full experience.
Experiencia positiva: Very Educational place for everyone.
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