Wildlife Archives - Visit Long Beach Peninsula

Bird and Wildlife Photography from Beach to Bay

The Long Beach Peninsula is an excellent location for those with a penchant for capturing wildlife on camera to practice their art and delight in the wonders of nature.

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

Birding, Wildlife

Walk old growth forests, watch fog rise into the hills, and listen. Let the wind, waves, and birds be your company. The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a unique pocket of Pacific County where you can truly immerse yourself in the beauty of the...

Experiencing the Gray Whale Migration

Beach, Wildlife, Winter

Gray whales annually pass by the Peninsula twice each year, once on their migration from the Arctic to their wintering and breeding grounds in Southern California and Mexico and on the return trip from the southern climes. Each winter Pacific Gray Whales pass by the...

Long Island: Plant the seed of adventure and let it grow

Outdoors, Recreation, Wildlife

Monumental adventures often grow from seeds of inspiration. We start small and dream big, a bit like the seedling that matures into a colossal coastal cedar. Last weekend’s trip to Long Island, the nearly 5,500-acre uninhabited expanse inside Willapa Bay, served as...

Paddling in Willapa Bay

Archive, Outdoors, Recreation, Wildlife

Seven rivers and many creeks drain into Willapa Bay. Exploring these meandering and mostly tidal streams is great fun and the opportunities for viewing wildlife are numerous. Paddling near the shore in the Bay, you might even see seals, sea lions, and a variety of...

Important Coronavirus Update

A stay at home order is in effect for the state of Washington. The peninsula and Pacific County will welcome visitors back once the public health has been restored. Find out more info here.

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