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Description
This area of expansive prairie-covered mounds south of Tumwater is a scientific curiosity. Theories on the creators of these abundant earthen mounds range from gophers to glaciers. Many scientists believe they may have been created by freezing and thawing conditions when the last ice age glaciers retreated from the area some 10,000 to 15,000 years ago. The paved Mima Mounds Natural Trail (.5mi) leads through the mounds; a 2mi loop extends south. The mounds support a native prairie grassland which includes wildflowers, butterflies and birds.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide14.5 km - 3111 Offut Lake Road South East, Tenino 98589
- The Green Guide18 km - Capitol Way, Olympia 98504
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Where to sleepnearby
- From US$93Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Mound Centralia11.8 km - 6223 197th Way SW, Centralia 98579
- From US$300Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound13 km - 20500 Old Highway 99, SW, Centralia 98531
- From US$91Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel (Washington)13.1 km - 12888 188th Avenue SW, Rochester WA 98579
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