Wolf Haven’s Howl-In Is Worth a Trip
Tonight, you sleep with the dogs.
Posted by: Abby Tracy on Aug 05, 2011 at 02:00PM
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When dozens of people set up camp on prairie land in Tenino just to hear wolves do their thing, expectations are high. Fortunately, at Wolf Haven International’s summer Howl-Ins, the furry residents deliver with loud whoops, yips, and—phew—howls.
“It is always nice when the wolves cooperate,” said Kim Young, communications director at Wolf Haven International, an 80-acre conservation organization south of Olympia. They saw more than 200 people show up for the summer’s first evening Howl-In; the last two are this Saturday and on August 20. Programs run 6–9pm, with optional overnight camping available at 14 tent sites.
The four summer Howl-Ins incorporate a plethora of activities, including storytelling under the bows of a 250-year-old tree, prairie walks, face and rock painting, wolf trivia, and more. Additionally, attendees get a 15-minute guided wolf sanctuary tour and live entertainment from Laura Otanez or The Straw Hat String Band. After the music is a howling contest for brave (human) volunteers, awarding the best lungs in attendance.
“It is difficult to find another activity in such a natural, beautiful setting,” said Young. “It’s just a great, peaceful way to spend a summer evening.”
The drive takes about 90 minutes from Seattle; Saturday’s weather forecast is good, and the wolves have been practicing their crooning.
Tags: Summer Outdoors
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