Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve is a state-protected Natural Area in southwest Washington state, United States. The preserve includes some of the Washington mima mounds, the origin of which still is not fully understood. The site comprises 637 acres (258 ha) of Garry oak woodland, oak savanna, and prairie grasslands. Several state and federal endangered species of butterfly depending on the unique prairie conditions can be found in the preserve, including Mardon skipper, zerene fritillary, Puget blue and Taylor's checkerspot.See Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve and all Olympia has to offer by arranging your trip with our Olympia sightseeing planning app.
In 1966, the mima mounds were designated a National Natural Landmark.
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We were very excited to visit in the height of butterfly season. Even with the weather a little less than ideal, we saw quite a few butterflies out. The wildflowers and the mounds are very cool if... more »
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a lovely walk in a very unusual area! so glad we stopped and walked the southern loop but it would be very hot there if sunny! so be prepared for that! Beautiful wild flowers and interesting history..... more »
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I expected very little but with my 3.5 year old this hike/ walk is PERFECT. We brought his balance bike, and it is flat enough that I don't have to worry, but still has lots of small dips here and there for him to go downhill and practice risk taking. I kind of like that there are no trees because I can see everything, who's coming down the trail, animals, etc. It feels very safe for this mom of 2 hiking without Dad around.
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Really fun place to visit. The mounds are very interesting and there are about 4-5 miles of hiking trails starting at the parking lot. No dogs allowed, discovery park pass required.
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