Special Holiday Opening: December 28 - 31
Trek's world-famous Free-Roaming Area
Northwest Trek has dozens of natural habitats in its walkable core area filled with mesmerizing animals like grizzlies, cougars and otters. But the cozy, heated tram tour through the one-of-a-kind free-roaming area is unmatched!
Don't miss the bighorn sheep as they finish their exciting rut, or breeding, season and this year's baby bison. They sure have grown, but the adults are still noticeably bigger.
Heart-pumping photo tours in the free-roaming area
Capture the essense of the outdoors on this intimate, up-close photo tour. Spots are filling fast for the Dec. 6 excursion, so sign-up today and make the most of Trek's beautiful, sweeping landscapes and all of the animals' impressive winter coats.
Up-close Trailside Encounters
Every day at Northwest Trek, keepers bring animals out to visit during scheduled Trailside Encounters. Plan your trip around these exciting opportunities to get the real scoop about the animals from the stfaf who care for them.
New in 2009! The Cheney Family Discovery Center
Kids of all ages can explore this interactive, indoor learning center any time of year! With touchable "biofacts", hands-on activities and real-life animals, this fun space is a can't miss stop on your trip to Trek.
Northwest Trek in the News
- The News Tribune's adventure editor described Northwest Trek as "a great place to mingle with the wildlife of our region" and said "Less than five minutes into a tram ride at Northwest Trek, and I had already watched something I had never seen before." Read more about his first trip to Trek here.
Watch a video about the fall rut season by The News Tribune here.
- Trek's family camp program was recently featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting. Although some of the activities have changed, the segment does portray a typical family camp experience." Click here to watch the program.
Active living at Northwest Trek
Walk the core area of the park for free and you could earn a behind-the-scenes tour of Northwest Trek. Join the Trek Trackin' walking program sponsored by St. Joseph Heart and Vascular Center.
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