The refuge is spread across 27 miles in the heart of the Yakima Indian Reservation. Nearly 250 species of birds have been sighted on the refuge, including shorebirds, migratory waterfowl, song birds, and raptors. A nature trail traverses the area and an interpretive center provides descriptions of the trails and features stuffed birds and other natural history exhibits. The refuge is open year round daily during daylight hours. It is located 6 miles south of Toppenish on Highway 97, then one mile west from the refuge sign. Yakima Indian Nation Reservation permits are required for hunting since the lands are within the tribal reservation.
Location:
21 Pumphouse Rd, Toppenish Washington 98948
Telephone
509-865-2405
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Yakima) Airport West Animal Clinic
(Umatilla) Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge
(Irrigon) Irrigon Fish Hatchery
(Yakima) Mapleway Vet Clinic
(Umatilla) McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge
(Mattawa) Priest Rapids Fish Hatchery
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06/09 Coming to The Toppenish area
Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee WA April1-May5 A delicious part of the Apple Blossom Festival is the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Food Fair.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
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.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
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