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West Hylebos Wetlands State Park
A boardwalk runs through
wetlands and an old-growth forest in this 150-acre park. Look and listen for
Varied and Swainson's
Thrushes; Winter, Marsh, and Bewick's Wrens; Hutton's Vireo; and
Red-tailed Hawks; as well as amphibians. Wood Ducks nest on the lake
behind the Ranger's house. 114 species of birds have been seen in this park.
There are 62 different kinds of plants found here, some quite rare,
including Swamp Violets, Bog Orchids, and Wild Azaleas.
For additional information, visit the
Directions: Take Highway 18 west until it ends and becomes 348th St. in Federal Way. Follow 348th past the Park’n’Ride to 4th Ave. So. Watch for it! 4th Ave. So. is just a one-lane driveway between an historic log cabin and an electrical substation. Turn left onto 4th Ave. So. and go down the road to the gravel parking area on your left.
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