I have been coming here since I was 14, but religiously every year to hike and explore for the last 5 years. I have had so many wonderful experiences here, usually always very peaceful. I have gone trash picking most recently since littering got a little worse this last year. All in all a wonderful place to explore!

This is an excellent wildlife refuge with several miles of trails. There are several lakes and streams with many different species of waterfowl and shorebirds. There are miles of stone roads to many vantage points. This is a great place to see migratory sandhill cranes in the spring. There are many buttes and canyons creating a beautiful landscape.

Definitely a pretty location... Bring plenty of bug spray because the mosquitoes are very intense there. I went there to go pheasant hunting and unfortunately I didn't see any signs of pheasant the entire time I was there. I'm starting to think that this drought really has taking a toll on the local wildlife. But, can't complain about the scenery at least.

Beautiful area, great representation of the landscape and ecology of Central Washington. A great place to learn about/experience the geology formed by the Columbia River Basalt Group and the Ice Age Floods. Meandering mesas and beautiful basalt columns dotted with pothole lakes formed by cataclysmic events in the not-so-distant-geologically-speaking past.

Pretty view! Kinda cool seeing the demolished car at the bottom. Be warned, the road is AWFUL towards the top. It goes okay, to heavy potholes, to 'am driving over bouldesr?' It's forgivable because I doubt many people treck this way. Also, we got to see a huge dust devil thowing around tumbleweeds in the distance!

Columbia National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors. It's very beautiful, but in a different way than most of Washington's scenic areas.

Primitive, but decent, roads through a spectacularly beautiful landscape that highlights the forces of nature.

Lovely in the snow. A little too early for the sandhills but much other wildlife to see. Coyote, bald eagle, white tail deer among the list.

Should be name Tick Wildlife Refuge 😬. It’s a beautiful, unique area but there were ticks EVERYWHERE. Come prepared with tight clothing, close-toed shoes, and leave your pup at home. I’ve already picked 10+ ticks off my dogs and a couple off each human & we stayed on trail. Also, the place could use some better signage & maps. We aren’t from the area & did our best to research before we went but still weren’t able to access the rock formation we saw online.

We have been to this area during the summer, so it was quite dry, but it was still beautiful, since there were no cars and were practically alone in the area. I wouldn’t recommend dedicating the whole day to this place, but just driving through is very nice.

Very cool place to adventure around. Tons of spots to stop and viewpoints to see. The lakes are fun to take a dip in. A bunch of trails to go through.

As you explore the Columbia National Wildlife Area, including the Wilmer Region, you’ll be greeted with a vibrant ecosystem bustling with life. The sounds of Canada Geese & other wildlife fill the air. The recognition of human rights, such as to a clean & healthy environment, can often be complex and subject to limitations. The interpretation & application of these rights varies depending on, I.e. the jurisdiction. Abraham Maslow (1908-1970), a notable US psychologist, provided valuable insights into human factors that still hold relevance today. Maslow identified five primary groups of needs ranging from physiological to security, social, personal esteem & self-actualization. Q - What are your personal or social goals & needs? Q - Do you make time for refreshing breaks at wildlife areas?

This is a hidden gem in central Washington. Trails are not overly challenging but there is an abundance of birds and wildlife, as well as interesting rock formations, to make it a worthwhile stop. Highly recommended.