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Take a walk on the Shellfish trail
Like shellfish? Then the Washington Shellfish Trail is where to start your next journey. Volunteers work with folks that grow, cook, and display shellfish to create a trail that you can follow to explore shellfish.
Similar to the wine trails of Eastern Washington, the trail brings you from the Columbia River north to the Canadian border and explore not only Washington’s famous oysters, but also clams, geoducks, and mussels. Visit farms, gather your own shellfish off public beaches and attend events that embrace this resource, like Hama Hama’s Oyter Rama or the State Park’s Shellfest. The Washington Shellfish Trail will guide you on your journey.
Understanding the role of shellfish in our communities is essential to the long term health of our shellfish resources. The Trail emphasizes the interconnectedness of aquaculture within our rural communities and the value of shellfish to our well being. The Shellfish Trail is funded from the National Sea Grant Program and is being developed by the partnership of Image In Action Design and Washington Sea Grant. The options are endless and build upon the other Washington trail systems such as the Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway. All of the stops will have specific points of interest and learning opportunities that will enhance your adventure.
Did you know that the North Bay WDFW property boasts the largest population of Olympia oysters in Puget Sound? This and more will be highlighted features on the Trail. An oversized picture frame will be available for you to take commemorative photos of your adventure at key stops. Visit www.shellfishtrail.org to see where you can catch your family shot in this giant frame and tag your visit on facebook #shellfishtrail.
If you are interested in your company or site becoming part of the trail visit shellfishtrail.org for details.
