Field Trip: Northwest Trek

Yesterday we had a field trip to a wildlife park.
We caravaned up northwards with my best friend, Jill, and her children and mom.
Her mom got most of us in free using her membership card and was then sweet enough to pay for the two who weren't covered by the membership.
Being in the park was like being a kid in a candy store. We were able to see animals that are in our own neck of the woods, our own backyard so to speak. We wandered on a paved trail through the forest in search of animals native to the Pacific Northwest, saw many herbivores while on the tram ride, and saw animals up close at trail side exhibits. The animals were literally just feet away and in some cases, like on the tram tour, inches away.
We all had a wonderful time.
Here are some of the animals we got to see.

The kids paired up with a buddy.
And we're off.................

First stop...........Spotted Owl.

It was very difficult to get a picture of this wolverine.
He was constantly on the move.

I love the beavers. I think they are so cute.

They also had a fisher there. I didn't even know such an

animal even existed. It was pretty cute.

We also saw a skunk and a raccoon.

Next we did the tram tour.

While waiting in line for the tram to arrive we saw

these moose. We couldn't believe our eyes. It was so awesome!

On the tram tour we saw......
Elk,

mountain goats,

more moose, oh and a crane,

buffalo (I love these guys too!)

big horn sheep,




and deer.

After the tram tour we headed back to the trail for more exhibits.

Here are some eagles. I liked watching them together.

Myles and Aeva spotted a squirrel.

The kids all yipped and howled when we got to the coyotes.
At first the coyotes were no where to be seen, but then they came down
to take a look at who was howling for them.

Eagles, coyotes and...............bears oh my!

There were black bears and grizzly bears.

It was a bit difficult to get a picture of the grizzly bears. The behind of one was all I managed.
The other one was back a ways digging. It was fascinating watching the dirt being dug and heaved backwards.

The wolves and foxes were interesting to watch too.

They would sneak around behind shrubs and then you would catch just a glimpse of them

moving. This wolf was nice enough to come out and lay down for a photo shoot.

Myles found two woolly bear caterpillars while we were there.

Just as we were heading towards the exit we saw
this beaver trail side exhibit.

We learned that their teeth are orange. This is because while our teeth are coated with calcium, there teeth are covered with iron. I guess they'd need to have strong teeth with all the trees they gnaw on.



Myles was full of questions.

Taking a little break.

And that is our field trip in a nutshell.