Most of the wildlife observation and photography occurs at the elk viewing area at the junction of State Route 101 and the Bear River and to a limited extent at Tarlatt Slough along Sandridge Road. The other areas of the proposed additions would be available for wildlife observation and photography off of existing roads and turnouts along State Route 101. Facilities such as wildlife observation blinds may be constructed as funding becomes available. Environmental Education and Interpretation. The Refuge would permit students and other educational groups access to proposed additions for the purpose of environmental education.
Interpretive facilities are limited to the elk viewing area and consist of one informational panel.
Expansion of interpretive signs not only at the elk viewing area but at other suitable areas would be desirable and necessary. Copies are available at the Naselle, Ocean Park, Raymond, South Bend, and Ilwaco Timberland Libraries.