Do you know of a site that should be on The Whale Trail? We’d love to hear about it! Please send information about the site and your contact information to info@thewhaletrail.org.
Whale Trail sites may be viewing sites, educational/research institutions with a focus on and commitment to orca conservation, or sites that are historically or culturally significant regarding orcas and other whales.
To be on the Whale Trail, a site should meet the following criteria:
- Viewing Locations.
Be accessible to the public, and provide a reasonable chance of seeing orcas or other whales with reliable frequency during at least part of the year.
Example: Lime Kiln State Park
- Educational /Research facilities.
Focus on and show a commitment to marine environmental education and/or orca conservation.
Example:The Seattle Aquarium
- Historical/Cultural sites.
Be significant in the historical or cultural relationship with orcas.
Example: Coupeville, Whidbey Island