Great little natural area and large enough that you really feel like youre away from the roads and city. We did a couple hikes and saved a couple for later, all around a mile round trip for the ones we did, and very easy (Bluebird and 30 Acre Lake). Only ran into one other person on 30 Acre Lake trail, the widest, and there was plenty of room to give each other space. Saw a ton of cool insects but thats our thing, and one very uncool insect bit one of us, a tick. So watch out, spray your shoes and check regularly. Still lots of wildflowers for August and a swan couple was in one of the lakes ️.

We just moved to the area and we love the wildlife refuge! As often as we can, we enjoy driving at a crawl through the refuge on the Auto Route (5.5 miles), cameras at the ready, because the scenes are breathtaking no matter what time of day. Also, the wildlife types we have had the chance to see has been abundant and amazing. There are many available hiking trails, which we look forward to trying as soon as a knee injury is no longer an issue. We look forward to seeing the refuge in other seasons, too!

Love this place! I often have it all to myself. I go there to study the insects, but find other fun critters as well. I can easily spend 4 hours just on the ~1.5 mile Pine Lake Loop. Easy, flat, and paved.

This place is a gem that I stumbled across on. I just moved to the area wanting to see moose and I was not dissapointed. We ran across 4 different moose while walking but made sure to keep our distance. It was right before dark too so if youre trying to see moose then go at sunrise or sundown. And make sure to keep your distance. Awesome, easy hiking as well. Beautiful nature

Turnbull wildlife refuge has large swaths if forest and ponds. There are tons of animals to enjoy, and wildlife to observe. They have a cool little museum with interactive displays. There is also a stuffed animal exhibit in the eating area.The walking parts are easy to figure out, and well paved. You can see several animals wandering in these areas and the views are spectacular. Its a great place to enjoy.

Went for birding and logged 44 species in three hours! Many great hikes are available. Pretty easy flat ground. Natural beauty abounds. Lived pretty close most of my life and regret not visiting sooner. Found one tick, so be prepared for that during tick season.

Took the kids out on an early morning adventure to see if we could spot wildlife...we were NOT disappointed!! We saw deer with fawns, turkeys, ducks, geese, fish, and moose and baby!!! We went out early morning (6:30-late Aug). Theres no entrance fee and the kids were super stoked to see the animals so close to the car, we did the drive through tour. Well be back at dusk and see what animals are out then!

Great place to take friends and family for easy accessible hikes.

Turnbull was so beautiful!! We saw lots of birds and the scenery is so lush and green! There are some nice paths to walk on and a nice auto tour with beautiful places to stop and explore along the way. No bikes on the walking paths, but you can ride your bike on the auto tour road. It is absolutely worth the drive from Spokane to go see! I would love to go again!

A bit out of the way, but its worth the trip. You have the option of a simple scenic drive, or you can get out and walk on over a dozen trails with lake views!

Turnbull wildlife refuge is really a BIRD sanctuary. They have other animals too, of course, but their focus has been on birds. Turnbull has a limited area with public access. Much of the land is off limits except for biologists. The limited area has a 5 mile gravel loop road with several short hiking opportunities. Bare feet are good on most of the paths.

First time here, we did the vehicle tour and saw a Moose 5mins in. Lots of Dragonflys a ducks, very beautiful and we will definitely be coming back later this month to have a picnic when there will be more to possibly see. Highly recommend you stop by, gift shop has some great things for both adults and kids. It closes at 4:00 and is opened only Saturdays and Sundays.

Extensive trails that arent too challenging. Very quiet. Not many people in the early spring. Beautiful. Lots of wildlife.

We went here for a hike with our dogs. The water is dirty so no dogs in there. Beautiful scenery and nice quiet place to walk. We saw a moose and other wildlife. It wasnt very challenging. There are three lengths of walk you can do here. Short (around the lake 1 mile), medium (3 miles ), long (6 miles). Would count this more as a leisurely stroll.

Great place for some easy hikes with great scenery!

Always a great hike here. We love it. So does my service dog...she got too hot & jumped in the swampy water....Yucky dawg

Great auto tour. Lots of short loops trails. Only bummer was that the bathrooms are closed.

Turnbull is a great place for a quick day trip. They have lots of short hikes and even a driving loop if you dont want to get out. There are always lots of birds too look at.

With everything being shut down, they were open, and they also have a 5.5 mile drive through, and had the option of hiking. I am a Homehealth aid. My client is used to being very active. With many places shut down this brought back some normalcy to this clients life.

11/10 Saw cheeky otters. Our public lands are awesome

Amazing treasure! Beautiful landscape with abundant wildlife. We saw lots of geese, ducks, coyotes, and hawks. Easy, walkable trails.

Lovely hikes, temporarily satisfies Yellowstone cravings, and exceptionally cheap ($3/vehicle for a car). Doing the tour by car is brilliant and very inclusive for those who cannot hike.

Peaceful winter auto route drive. Calming.

Beautiful refuge. Roads in good condition. Visitor center and shop was disappointing service. We were there within opening hours but the person inside had the doors locked and would not open them. We plant to go back in spite of this it is a beautiful place.

What a cool place! We didnt see any big game but so many ducks and other little critters. The trails are great and easy to access with a stroller. Its so cheap or free if you have a duck stamp theres no reason not to go visit.

A beautiful memorial Day weekend walk.

Great drive through park. Great stops to view wildlife along the way. Great little gift shop too. Plan an all day stay, or short visit. Recommend going early morning or near dusk for more opportunity of wildlife viewing.

Beautiful exactly what it should be.

Nice place to go to see a little wildlife and be in the outdoors

This place was absolutely gorgeous, and SO well kept! The plethora of space, animals, and nature make for an amazing adventure outside of the city!

Nice place for a hike, however be careful if you take your dogs here. We only hiked two small trails and came home to find 7 ticks two of which were on us and five on our dog. Be cautious if bringing a dog and check them thoroughly.

Great for field studies or even just a nice hike. Best time to spot wildlife is during the early morning and sometimes near sunset.

One of my favorite places in the whole world!

Beautiful park, got to see the transition from Winter to Fall!

Beautiful place to hike or drive around

My dog, my child, myself, and my wife all went for a hike stayed on the paths and ended up walking out with about 40+ ticks between us all. Terrible time...

Great place for birding. Hi to Jack from Belgium :) we had a wonderful time talking with you! Also the restrooms in this park are extremely clean, very rare!While there we saw mallard, blue tail grebe and spotted thawhee.

Quiet, tranquil & serene. Wonderful area to hike be surrounded with nature and lots of photo opportunities

Great area to spend the day outside.

Nice peaceful place

We love our little hikes and opportunities to take pictures of wildlife.

Nice refuge. Plenty of trails.

Awesome wildlife!

Trails are well maintained and easy to follow. The refuge is beautiful. There are many species of birds to see and an occasional moose.

I love this place I go every summer, its tradition to see a moose there every year.

Turnbull National Reserve is wonderful place to visit. This particular trip we did not see much of the wildlife but the the Verizons were beautiful. We got to see some ducks doing some very gracious moves together as some geese. This is lovely and calming place. Also saw a family of wild Turkeys when we left.

What a very outstanding beautiful place. Great full for all the wonderful pictures

We love Turnbull for the serenity and wildlife when were lucky enough to view them.

Great place to enjoy nature!

We went there for a field trip and it was very cool to see some birds defending their territory. All the kids had a really good time and only a few got ticks lol. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone eho loves being outside.

Absolutely beautiful! Wildlife, flowers, general scenery. Don’t pass this place up if anywhere near

Beautiful, a lot of hiking trails plus an auto trail

Nice place! Cool hiking trails. And we saw a moose!

Fabulous place to view nature.

Beautiful wildlife refuge

Check for ticks this time of year. We found over 10 on us and our toddler. But totally beautiful.

Beautiful breath taking

I go to Turnbull frequently. It is always beautiful.

Beautiful place cant wait tell next spring!

Beautiful! Beware alot ticks here!!

Great place. Very calming. Quiet. Our moments of Zen. We go often.

Didn’t see any wildlife but the loop is pretty and peaceful.

We love hiking this beautiful wildlife refuge. As birders, we are amazed at the vast number of different birds we were able to observe. We were also able to observe moose and other wildlife. Parts of the trails are paved while the unpaved trails are very well maintained. One of our favorite wildlife refuges.

This is a peaceful place to take your beloved pets as well as loved ones to enjoy nature and wild life.It is also a restful environment with peace as a part of the overall experience.Exercise is not just working out in a man made gym. For me, I get an amazing amount of cardio and toning by just walking the nature trails! Have an OUTSTANDING adventure on your exploration!Happy hiking, Rhonda.

Got to see my first moose.

Trails are too short and one can get eaten alive by mosquitoes in the spring. Still one of my favorite places!

I have been to Turnbull many times and the scenery is breathtaking and relaxing. It is well worth the drive and $ to go to and it is only 45 minutes from Spokane.

Looks like a beautiful refuge but there was very little wildlife to be seen at this time of year (mid December). Looking forward to seeing it at other times of the year when more is happening.

A good place to see them ducks.

Absolutely beautiful piece of nature. And has a decent amount of hiking spots

I enjoy taking my kids and the disabled residents I work with to Turnbull. There are several paths to hike, and there is an auto tour path as well. There is a visitors center, bathrooms, picnic tables. This is a serene place, nice place to walk around and look at birds. If you live in the area and love nature hikes, this might be good for you.

I have been to Turnbull quite a bit, but am just now reviewing it. It has become one of my favorite photography places, as I have found decent success in photographing wildlife and the wonderful landscapes Turnbull has to offer. Hiking the area is incredible with varying trail difficulties. The driving trail is also quite fantastic. I need to get out there and visit again soon lol.

Very fun! Very Educational

Loads of fun. Only 3 dollars for a nice relaxing wildlife drive.

Beautiful area to hike around or use the vehicle paths with areas to stop off at and get out and look around.

Very pretty, lots of trails! I came hoping to see moose, while I personal y didnt see any there were 2 reported sightings that same day, instead I only saw 3 porcupine and some trumpeter swans

Beautiful scenery, quiet atmosphere.

Thus us a great place to take the kiddos, lots of easy hikes with some even being paved. If you get lucky you can see moose, chayote, deer, elk and lots of birds!

Awesome place to visit and ride bikes.

Beautiful place. Must go back, especially to experience the birds that migrate at different times of the year.

Excellent place to go for an auto tour, with children, also for youth and senior individuals. Best in the morning or evening for a better chance at wildlife. $3 fee per vehicle. Very clean restrooms and the whole place excellently taken care of. Would love a little more wildlife.

Great place for a hike on paved area and place to see wildlife.

Beautiful scenery, and great for photos! We enjoyed the autotour during all the different seasons, and I even saw a moose! The hiking trails are generally super short, so dont expect to be hiking out into the backwoods.

Lots of trails

Its a beautiful place to go visit relax and take a hike

Beautiful area. I bring my sons there every now and again and it never gets old

Peaceful and quiet, thank God!!! Lots of wildlife if you are patient and in the right spot. I saw 2 garter snakes that watched me as much as I watched them. Chipmunks are always cute and I saw a young porcupine yesterday. Got the photos to prove it. It was fearless, didnt mind me being there at all.

Beautiful nature preserve. Something for everyone, from small, short walking trails, to longer trails, and if walking isnt your thing, theres a beautiful 5 mile driving loop that allows you to see the beauty of nature.

Its okay for a small hike on foot if you are interested in a driving trail then its fantastic but I wish the walking trail was longer and there was more of it. You can sometimes find some cool animals

Outstanding easy hike, forested and grassland included. There are a couple of side hikes off the main path but not really worthwhile. Total about 7 miles, got there before too many people so nice quite hike.

Its amazing here. its got a nice 5 mile drive around or lots of hiking trails. we saw momma moose and baby 2 sets. its so beautiful and natural.

Really pretty and you may even see a moose!!

Large, interesting park. Lots of wild birds and animals if youre quiet and dont scare them into hiding.

My client with dementia loves it there its like a new expensive every time.

Beautiful

Such a beautiful place in the springtime. Its unspoiled and clean, birds are everywhere and its so quiet. A true find.

Its a beautiful place to spend an afternoon all year round. 3 bucks for the drive around trail with lots of places to stop and hike.

Absolutely beautiful. So many hiking and biking trails! So much natural beauty!!! Its amazing. I have been at least 15x and still have not seen it all!

One word...Amazing! Do yourself a favor and visit this treasure.

TICKS EVERYWHERE! Do not take your fur babies here!!! 3 stars for a beautiful hike and lots of natural species, howerver in one short hike I found 3 ticks on my dog, one on the return drive home and NINE MORE in her bath afterwards;13 ticks on her in just over a mile! The place is infested with them so be careful!