We are offering nightly Bat and Astronomy Tours along with a campfire & s'mores! Yes, s'mores are not educational... but they sure are fun! Saturday and on request; Everson Ranch Tours, Hydro and Geology Tours are also available. There is no charge for any of our Tours! Please register at the Welcome Center.

Bat Tours began on the 13th of June and have reached their full numbers as of the 29th with incredible out flights! Nightly tours are leaving the welcome center at 6:30 pm. It is a moderate to strenuous hike, 4 miles round trip. Wear good walking shoes, warm clothing, rain gear if necessary. Bring a flashlight and drinking water. The tour usually takes 3 to 4 hours.

Fort Lewis College biology students along with Dr. Lemur and Kirk Navo were here on June 30th. They caught 21 bats and brought them back to the Pavilion to do their testing. Many guests were present and were able to witness the scientists at work. The scientists will submit a report on the health of our bat colony and we will keep you updated!

Everson Ranch Tours are every Saturday. Cherrye is hosting the tours, leading hikes to the reservoir, visiting the animals and overseeing volunteers in the garden. We have pigs, chickens, cows and a herd of goats. A new community garden has been planted and volunteers are always welcome to help! Our strawbale bathhouse is complete! At 5pm there is a potluck barbecue where guests can interact with staff, volunteers and learn more about OLT.

Astronomy Tours are scheduled nightly. Mark Cunningham has once again been an incredible asset to OLT. Mark is a professional astro-photographer and we are fortunate to have him here every other weekend this summer. Along with other passionate and knowledgeable volunteers, we are able to offer astronomy tours every night, weather permitting!

Geology & Hydroelectric Tours are offered upon request, just ask at the Welcome Center to schedule a tour.