Northwest Trek Beats the Zoo
Where can you see black bears, cougars, bison, mountain goats, porcupines, toads, and salamanders all in the same place? Well, probably at the zoo, but if you want to see these creatures in something closer to their natural habitat, check out Northwest Trek.
As their about page says, the 723-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows, and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 North American animals, which roam about the lands instead of being locked in small cages.
Admission costs $13.50 for adults and includes a 55-minute tram tour of the park. When you’re done, you’re free to cruise the walking trails, which meander through forest and wetlands. Stop to listen to a Keeper Talk on subjects such as wolf packs or owl habits when you want to take a break and rest for a bit. When you get hungry, there’s a cafe on site, or you can bring your own lunch to the picnics areas. Just don’t feed the bears…
Northwest Trek is 55 miles south of Seattle on the way to Mt. Rainier National Park.