Place to visit
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, United States: what it is and when to go
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife reserve in Pacific County, Washington state, United States of America. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Wildlife reserve in Pacific County, Washington state, United States of America · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 997 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Coordinates
- 46.4966, -123.99142
What it is and where
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife reserve in Pacific County, Washington state, United States of America. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 46.4966, -123.99142; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 997 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is April to October.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Willapa National Wildlife Refuge has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Klipsan Beach Lifesaving StationHistory5.9 km
- Willapa BayBay and estuary on the Pacific coast of southwest Washington, USA9.3 km
- Palix Wildlife Area UnitState wildlife area in Pacific County, Washington, United States14 km
- North Head LightLighthouse in Washington, United States23 km
- Cape Disappointment State ParkState park of Washington State, United States23 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Willapa National Wildlife Refuge?
It is a wildlife reserve in Pacific County, Washington state, United States of America. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Willapa National Wildlife Refuge?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Willapa National Wildlife Refuge?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 997 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Klipsan Beach Lifesaving Station, Willapa Bay, Palix Wildlife Area Unit. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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