Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area — Attraction in Greater Brush Prairie

Love this trail but unfortunately will likely not be back anytime soon. It's normally a perfect spot to take the dog on a nearby short walk. Unfortunately some irresponsible and downright DANGEROUS dog owner has now had TWO incidents that I'm aware of- letting his dog aggressive male red doberman off leash. The dog rushes up to other dogs and attempts to start fights, with the owner nowhere in sight. Feel bad for the dog, it's not it's fault it's being let off leash. Mind you this is a leash trail. Really disheartening and disappointing, but after a second incident (I can only assume there have been more I know this older man frequents this trail) I cannot feel safe bringing my more nervous puppy on leash. Dog owners, beware and...

I recently discovered this trail, and think I have officially found my families close to home easy trail. I didnt notice at first there was a sign preventing parking where we originally parked. It blocks an overgrown driveway that doesn't look like you're blocking anything. But once we noticed the sign we moved. This trail is in a neighborhood, which was a surprise. It's very wide, mostly flat, and when we went in May, there was very little mud. I like all the small trails that take you to the creek. Makes for fun adventures with the kids and dog. Im pretty sure this would even be a good trail for my disabled parents. I will update after we try it with them. We will definitely return many times to enjoy this fun trail...

Lovely piece of untouched temperate rainforest. Lots of wildlife opportunities here. You can find frogs (red-bellied and chorus), and little newts. LOTS of Oregonian snails. I've seen hawks here, as well as a western screech owl. There are lots of Douglas squirrels here.

In the creek you can find little crayfish and sculpins. Plus dragonfly larvae galore!

There is not picnic tables, much of a parking lot, or party areas - but that's ok. You can sit on a log or on the ground to have your lunch. Watch for stinging nettles! They are definitely abundant at...