Where to see sword ferns

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Accessible Trails and Botanical

You might spot Redwood Sorrel, Redwood, and Button's Banana Slug.

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area

Accessible and Camping

You might spot Redwood, Pacific Trillium, and Evergreen Huckleberry.

Berry Botanic Garden

Alpine Plants and Botanical Garden (historical)

You might spot Duck, Pacific Trillium, and Wood Duck.

Bloedel Reserve

"botanical Garden" and "forest Preserve"

You might spot Pacific Tree Frog and Long-Toed Salamander.

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Family Friendly Trails and Forest Bathing

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Oregon Forestsnail.

Discovery Park

Nature Trails, Birdwatching, Coastal Views, Historic Lighthouse, Wildlife Sanctuary, Family Friendly, Hiking, Puget Sound

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Aggregating Anemone, and Ochre Sea Star.

E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area

Accessible and Archery

You might spot Oregon Oak, Pacific Poison Oak, and American Bullfrog.

Fairhaven

Victorian Architecture and Family Friendly

You might spot Bigleaf Maple, Mule Deer, and Oregon Grape.

Lower Cushman Dam

Engineering Marvel. and Family Friendly

You might spot Barrow's Goldeneye and Pacific Banana Slug.

Marymoor Park

Bird Watching and Concert Venue

You might spot Rock Pigeon, Great Blue Heron, and Duck.

Pike Place Market

Artisan Crafts and Family Friendly

You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Crow, and Pigeon Guillemot.

Pioneer Square

Architecture and Art Galleries

You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Crow, and Olympic Gull.

Santiam State Forest

Camping and Fishing

You might spot Rough-Skinned Newt and Isabella Tiger Moth.

Saxman Totem Park

Carving Demonstrations and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Bald Eagle, Salmonberry, and Ochre Sea Star.

Union Bay Natural Area

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Western Skunk Cabbage, Thimbleberry, and Barred Owl.

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

Hiking, Waterfalls, Swimming, Camping, Family Friendly, Old Growth Forest, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Accessible, Mountain Biking

You might spot Vanilla Leaf, Western Maidenhair Fern, and Salal.

Illahee State Park

Marine Camping, Old Growth Forest, Birdwatching, Fishing, Shellfishing, Family Friendly, Hiking, Boating, Wildlife Viewing.

You might spot Surf Scoter, Horned Grebe, and Salmonberry.

Ross Lake National Recreation Area

"boating" and "camping"

You might spot Cascade Oregon-Grape, Douglas Fir, and Salal.

Arcata Community Forest

Bird Watching and Community Forest

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Ensatina.

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Educational Programs

You might spot Duck, Western Sword Fern, and Rock Pigeon.

Chinatown-International District

Accessible and Cultural

You might spot Rock Pigeon, Pigeon Guillemot, and American Crow.

Glines Canyon Dam

Accessible Overlook and Conservation

You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop and Western Sword Fern.

Hoh Rainforest

Family Friendly and Hiking

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug, Western Sword Fern, and Elk.

Hoyt Arboretum

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Western Redcedar, Salal, and Pacific Trillium.

Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve

Botanic Preserve and East Bay

You might spot Evergreen Huckleberry and Golden Chinquapin.

Humboldt Botanical Gardens

Botanical Garden and Educational

You might spot Pacific Tree Frog, Great Egret, and Pacific Banana Slug.

International Rose Test Garden

Botanical Garden and Free Admission

You might spot Pacific Trillium, Pacific Banana Slug, and Dark-Eyed Junco.

Leach Botanical Garden

Aerial Tree Walk and Botanical Garden

You might spot Green Alkanet, Western Sword Fern, and Pacific Banana Slug.

Martha Springer Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Butterfly Garden

You might spot Western Sword Fern, Duck, and Black-Tailed Bumble Bee.

Old Town Eureka

Art Galleries and Boutique Shopping

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Western Lily Of The Valley.

Olympic National Park Headquarters Historic District

Accessible and Educational

You might spot Mule Deer, Harlequin Duck, and Pacific Trillium.

Oregon Garden

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Oregon Oak, Tree-Of-Heaven, and Garter Snake.

Quinault Rainforest

Family Friendly and Giant Trees

You might spot Sitka Spruce, Salmonberry, and Pacific Banana Slug.

Redwood National and State Parks

Coastal Access and Family Friendly

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug, Redwood, and Elk.

Selleck

Architectural Heritage and Company Town

You might spot Salal, Bog Labrador Tea, and Salmonberry.

Volunteer Park

Art Museum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Duck, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Western Redcedar.

Queen Anne Boulevard

Family Friendly and Historic Architecture

You might spot Snowy Owl, Bee, and American Crow.

Nitobe Memorial Garden

Botanical and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Western Sword Fern, Douglas Fir, and Red Huckleberry.

Reed College Parkway

You might spot Duck, Twinberry Honeysuckle, and Canada Goose.

Ruckle Provincial Park

Nature, Wildlife, Hiking, Camping, Coastal, Family Friendly, Heritage Farm, Ocean Views, Birdwatching, Island Escape

You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop, Salal, and Pacific Sanicle.

Washington Park Arboretum

Botanical Garden, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Birdwatching, Nature Photography, Dog Friendly (leashed)

You might spot Duck, Great Blue Heron, and Western Redcedar.

Bamberton Provincial Park

Coastal Park, Beach, Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Nature Photography, Birdwatching, Saanich Inlet.

You might spot Bigleaf Maple, Western Sword Fern, and Vanilla Leaf.

Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park

Birdwatching, Wildlife Viewing, Bald Eagles, Nature Photography, Riverside, Family Friendly, Accessible, Provincial Park, Salmon Run, British Columbia

You might spot Bald Eagle, Ghost Pipe, and Salmonberry.

Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Coastal Ecosystems, Garry Oak Meadows, Kayaking, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Historic Site

You might spot Douglas Fir, Purple Foxglove, and Oregon Oak.

Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

"family Friendly", "camping", "paddling", "wildlife Viewing", "hiking", "beach Access", "birdwatching", "salmon Run"

You might spot Western Skunk Cabbage, Western Sword Fern, and Fly Agaric.

Seward Park

Hiking, Nature, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Old Growth Forest, Lake Views, Wildlife, Accessible, Cycling, Urban Oasis.

You might spot Western Hemlock, Duck, and Western Sword Fern.

Simson Provincial Park

Boat Access, Wilderness, Hiking, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Marine Park, Secluded, Camping, Coastal.

You might spot Douglas Fir, Pacific Madrone, and Rough-Skinned Newt.

Cultus Lake Provincial Park

Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Boating, Family Friendly, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Accessible, Water Sports, Forest Trails

You might spot Herb Robert, Western Redcedar, and Thimbleberry.

Holland Creek Park

Hiking, Wildlife, Waterfalls, Nature Trails, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Temperate Rainforest, British Columbia

You might spot Scotch Broom, Pacific Trillium, and Fringe Cups.

Lynn Canyon Park

Hiking, Family Friendly, Suspension Bridge, Temperate Rainforest, Waterfalls, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Free Admission

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Western Sword Fern.