(360) 832-6117
SR 161
(417th Street E)
Eatonville,
WA
98328
46.8776
-122.3015
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The Background – Home to unfettered populations of bison, elk, moose and mountain goats, the park was envisioned early in the century by Dr. David and Connie Hellyer, a Tacoma couple who wished to preserve the region's indigenous species. In 1937, the two conservationists began buying land for a wildlife sanctuary. With help from the Tacoma Park District, the 635-acre facility finally opened in 1975. – – Features – You can take a 50-minute ride on Northwest Trek's tram (which is wheelchair accessible). Journeying though the park, it exposes visitors to animals in…
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The Extras:
Northwest Trek can provide large groups with boxed lunches, chicken barbecues or salmon bakes.
Know Before You Go:
The Forest Theater and Cheney Discovery Center offer hands-on exhibits for children and presentations about the history of the area and the park.
When to Go:
Summertime brings a mirad of camping options for families and kids.
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