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The Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge is truly off the beaten path as it includes a series of rarely trodden islands in the Columbia River. The 20 islands of the refuge, which are only accessible via boat, cover 27 miles, reaching all the way up to the state of Washington.

The refuge includes a range of different wildlife habitats, such as upland pasture, forested swamps, marshes, and tidal sand flats. These ecosystems create homes for gulls, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, and many other species. Reptiles, amphibians, and mammals also find space on this 33,000-acre territory, and a great number of fish use the estuary for feeding and spawning. The refuge is popular for boating, hiking, paddling, and wildlife observation.

Address: Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge, OR 97103, Phone: 360-795-3915

Take the boat to the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge
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Stroll along The Seaside Promenade Relax in the Arcadia Beach State Recreation Area Learn about local history at the Clatsop County Historical Society Relax on Clatsop Plains beaches Go fishing at the Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site Explore the tide pools in Ecola State Park Step back in time at Fort Clatsop See the Lewis & Clark Salt Works exhibit Take the boat to the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge Go birdwatching in Necanicum Estuary Park Hike in Oswald West State Park Take the kids to the Seaside Aquarium Ride the Seaside Carousel See artifacts and photographs at the Seaside Museum & Historical Society Enjoy the view from Tillamook Head Visit the Turnaround at Seaside Spot Bald Eagles in the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area Have your photos taken at the Seaside Inverted Experience Have fun in High Life Adventure Park Play on the Seaside Golf Course

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