Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail Opens Oct 29, 2011!
The Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail is open to the public during the weekends starting Oct 29, 2011 from 10-4 pm (sat and sun). The Trail is also open on Veterans Day (Friday 11/11) and the day after Thanksgiving (11/25). Volunteer docents will be on hand to answer any questions about chum salmon and their life cycle. The Trail is reserved for school groups during the weekdays. The local run peaks in mid November and the Trail closes on Sunday Nov 27. The Trail is located on Old Olympic Highway off Highway 101 near mile post 357 (approximately half way between Olympia and Shelton). Each year approximately 15,000-60,000 chum complete their iconic and amazing journey in Kennedy Creek. In 2009, the Trail was featured in the National Geographic Traveler magazine. Come check out what all of the hype is about! For more information call our office, 360-412-0808 extension 101 or 106.
Handsome Chum at Kennedy Creek
