EXPLORIENCE Alder Island Loop Trail in the middle of Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge! An easy one-mile trail loops through riparian and wetland habitat along the Siletz River, highlighted by interpretive signage. We’ll look for resident and migratory songbirds, Great Blue Heron, and Osprey.

Location: Meet in the Alder Island trail parking lot just south of the Siletz River bridge.

Directions: From HWY 101 just south of the Siletz River bridge, turn east onto Millport Slough Ln. to find the trailhead immediately on the left.

Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.

Group at Alder Island by Ruth Shelly