Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area
Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area, Natural conservation area in Thurston County, Washington.
The 870-acre protected land contains marine shorelines, wetlands, mature forests, and five miles of undeveloped Puget Sound coastline.
Native Americans inhabited the area for over 5000 years before Harvey and Solome Woodard settled here in 1853, establishing their homestead.
The site preserves remnants of the Weyerhaeuser logging operations that occurred from the 1920s through 1984, representing the region's industrial heritage.
Three distinct hiking trails offer visitors access to different sections of the conservation area, including a barrier-free path with bay views.
The conservation area hosts one of Washington's largest heron rookeries and maintains a substantial maternity colony of bats in former logging structures.
Location: Thurston County
Location: Washington
Inception: 1987
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Website: https://dnr.wa.gov/WoodardBay
GPS coordinates: 47.13640,-122.84500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:47
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