The 4750-acre refuge consists of dike Columbia River floodplain and undiked islands. The diked lands are grass and croplands interspersed with woodlots. The undiked lands are tidal spruce swamps. The refuge provides critical habitat for the endangered Columbian White-tailed Deer, as well as wintering area for tundra swans, Canada geese, mallards, wigeon, and pintails. Water birds and raptors are common. Salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and trout are all found in the surrounding waters. Deer and elk are easily observed and photographed from the county road which encircles the mainland portion of the refuge. Mornings and evenings are the best times. The refuge is located along the lower Columbia River near Cathlamet.
Location:
PO Box 566, Cathlamet Washington 98612
Telephone
360-795-3915
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Seaview) Back Country Wilderness Outfitters
(Salkum) Barrier Dam Guide Service
(Astoria) Big Creek Fish Hatchery
(Chehalis) Clancy's Guided Sports Fishing
(Ilwaco) CoHo Charters & Motel
(Clatskanie) Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery
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04/01 Coming to The Cathlamet area
Water Music Festival Seaview WA April1 The Water Music Festival is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality chamber music to the Lower Columbia River Region.
Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival Warrenton OR April26 Crab and seafood as well as entertainment. Listen to the Astoria HS Jazz Band on Sunday.
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
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