Grand opening of White-tail Trail and White-tail Slough announced

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service invite the public to the grand opening celebration of the White-tail Trail and White-tail Slough at Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer (Refuge) located near Cathlamet.

“The Refuge’s White-tail Trail and White-tail Slough provide rich opportunities for wildlife observation, photography and simply enjoying the great outdoors,” said Project Leader Jackie Ferrier. Beginning May 16, the Refuge’s White-tail Trail will be open for hiking and biking and the White-tail Slough to non-motorized watercraft from sunrise to sunset year round.

On Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there will be a number of public events held on the Refuge.