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FUN ON THE COAST 2019-2020 LONG BEACH PENINSULA CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 1 7-9 14-9/27 8 8 8 8 14 15-16 22 22 28-30 28-29

Wahkiakum County Fair Car Show Goonies Anniversary, Astoria Columbia-Paciﬁc Farmers Market, Long Beach Ilwaco High School Graduation Naselle High School Graduation Waikiki Beach Concert, Cape D Beach to Chowder Run/Walk, Long Beach Wahkiakum High School Graduation Northwest Garlic Festival, Ocean Park SCA Medieval Festival “Grand Thing,” Skamokawa Waikiki Beach Concert, Cape D Puget Island Garage & Yard Sales Vista Park Kite Festival, Skamokawa

19 20 20-21 23-27 26-27 27-28 27 27-28

Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade, Ocean Park Fireworks on the Beach, Long Beach Art in the Park, Ocean Park Oysterville Artisan Fair Beach Clean Up Day, Peninsula-wide Parade & Old Fashioned Family Picnic, Tokeland Firecracker 5K Walk/Run, Ilwaco Feel the Thunder at the Port of Ilwaco, Ilwaco Tokeland Trek Waikiki Concert Series, Cape D Clamshell Railroad Days, Ilwaco Music in the Gardens Tour, Peninsula-wide Community Potluck Picnic, Grays River Valley Center Tsuga Gallery Anniversary & Bald Eagle Days Festival, Cathlamet Professional Bull Riding Tour, Skamokawa Bald Eagle Days “Beer Garden & Band,” Cathlamet Artsations, Ocean Park SandSations & City SandSations, Long Beach and Ilwaco OTC Deep Canyon Challenge, Ilwaco Tokeland Wood & Art Fest Waikiki Beach Concert, Cape D NPRA Rodeo, Long Beach

AUGUST TBD 2-3 2-4 3

Run to End Domestic Violence, Long Beach Surf n’ Saddle Junior Rodeo, Long Beach Wooden Boat Festival, Elochoman Slough Marina 4-H Horse Show, Skamokawa Waikiki Concert Series, Cape D Wahkiakum County Fair, Skamokawa Jazz and Oysters, Long Beach Bellydance Festival, Ilwaco Washington State International Kite Festival, Long Beach Paciﬁc County Fair, Menlo State Parks Free Day, Natl Parks Birthday Waikiki Concert Series, Cape D Come and Play on Labor Day, South Bend Chinook Art Festival, Chinook

NOVEMBER 2 4 8-10 9 11 23 23-24 30 29 29-30 29-12/1 30

SEPTEMBER

JULY 4 4 4 5-7 6 6 6 6 7 13 13-14 13 14 19

3 3-4 3-4 10 10 15-17 17 17-18 19-25 21-24 25 24 30-9/2 31-9/2

Hook the Hawg Fall Salmon Derby, Wahkiakum Jake the Alligator Man’s Birthday, Long Beach Willapa Harbor Festival, Raymond Ugly Car Show, Cathlamet

6 7-8 13-15 13-14 14 14 21-11/10 21 28 27-29 28

Slow Drag at the Port at 5 p.m., Ilwaco Rod Run to the End of the World, Ocean Park Cache-Dash-Splash Geocaching, Peninsula-Wide Peninsula R&B Festival, Port of Peninsula Flea Market, Skamokawa Fairgrounds Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, Skamokawa Grange Falling Leaves Exhibit, Skamokawa Oktoberfest, Cathlamet Free admission - All Washington State Parks Wings over Willapa Oktoberfest Chinook Style, Chinook

OCTOBER TBD 1-11/15 4-6 5 5 11-13 12 12 12-13 12-13 13 19 30 30 31

Champagne Harvest Auction, Naselle Wild Mushroom Celebration Peninsula Arts Assoc. Fall Art Show Books at the Beach Authors Showcase, Long Beach Grays River Covered Bridge Dinner, WSU Wahkiakum County Extension Water Music Festival, Peninsula Flea Market, Skamokawa Fairgrounds Halloween Crafty Crafts for Kids, Grays River Valley Center One Sky, One World Kite Festival, Long Beach Cranberrian Fair, Peninsula Great Columbia River Crossing, Astoria Winterfest Prime Rib Dinner, Grays River Valley Center Halloween Carnival, Skamokawa Annual Halloween Trick or Treat, Grays River Center Trick or Treating & Costumes, Cathlamet

Holiday Bazaar, Rosburg Community Hall Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall back) Columbia-Paciﬁc Fiber Festival, Long Beach Flea Market, Skamokawa Fairgrounds Free admission, Washington State Parks St. James Holiday Bazaar, St. James Family Center Peninsula Arts Studio Tour Holiday Celebration Kick-off, Cathlamet Deck the Hall Open House, Skamokawa Redmen Hall Peninsula Arts Association Studio Tour, Peninsula-wide Holidays at the Beach, Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and Vendor Fair, Cathlamet

DECEMBER 1-2 1 1 7 7 7 7 14 4 4-15 14 31 31

Water Music Society Christmas Concert, Ilwaco Finnish-American Folk Fest, Rosburg Holiday Bazaar, Skamokawa Fairgrounds Crab Pot Christmas Tree Lighting, Port of Ilwaco Downtown Raymond Lighted Christmas Parade “Santa Lucia” Christmas Event, Naselle Christmas Decorating Crafts for Kids, Grays River Valley Center Holidays at the Jetty, Seaview Tuba Christmas Concert, Ilwaco Peninsula Bed & Breakfast Assn. Holidays at the Beach Flea Market, Skamokawa Fairgrounds New Year’s Fireworks, Long Beach New Year’s Eve Party, Grays River Valley Center

SEASONAL EVENTS TBD

Children’s Summer Reading Program, Cathlamet Library

May 4-Sept. 28

Saturday Market @ Port of Ilwaco

May 24-Sept. 27 Slough Marina

Fridays, Farmer’s Market, Elochoman

May 27-Sept. 2

Weekends, Summerfest, downtown Long Beach

June 7-Oct. 4

First Fridays, Ilwaco Art Walk

June 14-Sept. 27

Fridays, Columbia Paciﬁc Farmers Market, Long Beach

INSIDE: Cape Disappointment ..................8 Carriage Museum ........................21 Cranberries ......................................6 Discovery Trail..............................20 Fishing ............................................22 Ilwaco ................................................4 Kite Flying ......................................13 Leadbetter Point ..........................19

ON THE COVER: Long Beach ....................................12 Long Beach Rodeo ......................12 Long Island ....................................21 Map of the Peninsula ..................31 Nahcotta..........................................17 Ocean Park ....................................14 Oysterville ......................................16 Peninsula Activities ....................24

Razor Clams ..................................23 Rod Run ..........................................27 Safety on the Peninsula ............30 Seaview ..........................................10 U.S. Coast Guard..........................28 Whales ..............................................11 Wildlife............................................28 Willapa Bay ....................................18

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The Lady Washington, Washington state's official tall ship, cruised past Cape Disappointment toward Ilwaco harbor in spring 2019. The ship is a replica of the original, captained by Robert Gray, who arrived here in 1792 and claimed the Paciﬁc Northwest for the United States. — BOB DUKE PHOTO

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here are just so many discoveries to make. When famed explorer Capt. William Clark visited this beach in 1805, it was a whole lot different, of course. He wrote eloquently in his journal of the magnificence of the place, the sturgeon he saw, and the local fauna and flora. Fast forward to 2019, and you can make your own exploration to Pacific County and the Long Beach Peninsula. There is beach fun, Pacific Northwest cuisine, Western history, fishing, wildlife watching, gallery and antique shopping, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, sailing and other outdoor adventures. We have it all and we are delighted to share it with you. This publication is intended as a user’s guide for those who have made the choice to come to our special corner of Washington state. Frequent visitors and seasonal residents already have their routines worked out. But here are some “insider” suggestions for South Pacific County novices: • Besides sublime natural beauty, one of this area’s most appealing aspects is its depth of history. This was the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s destination in 1805, and you will literally walk in their paths. The Middle Village/Station

Camp Unit of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park just east of the Chinook tunnel is a fine place to let the kids run around, play on models of Chinook Indian canoes and soak up the ambiance of a site that once was the epicenter of Pacific Rim trade. The forest trails of the park’s Cape Disappointment Unit are like a time warp back to the era of explorers, fur traders and Chinookan traders. (www.nps.gov/lewi/index.htm) Other historical themes include the route of the legendary Clamshell Railroad, Army coastal artillery forts, lighthouses, and the Oysterville National Historical District. • If you’re introducing your children to the traditional fun of the seashore, Waikiki in Cape Disappointment State Park probably is the safest and most scenic of the ocean beaches. If parking a car, you’ll need a Discover Pass, conveniently available from vending machines scattered around the park. Bring your picnic supplies from town. As always when near the ocean, know where your kids are at all times and keep them within easy reach. (tinyurl.com/CapeDfacts) • For most visitors, there’s no substitute for the wide sands of the Peninsula. Popular activities include kite flying, surf perch fishing, beachcombing, birdwatching, long walks along the water’s edge or on the Discovery Trail in the dunes, clam digging (when in season), horseback riding and picnicking. Some enjoy driving on the beach, but there are well-marked pedestrian-only areas. When you’re ready for a change of scene, the well-stocked towns of Seaview, Long Beach, Ilwaco and Ocean Park all are within a few minutes’ walk or drive. (DiscoverOurCoast.com and FunBeach.com) • A great alternative to the ocean beaches are the small, sandy coves at Fort Columbia State Park on the Columbia River near Chinook. What they lack in terms of oceanic drama, they more than make up for in comfort and safety. (tinyurl.com/FortColumbia-Facts) • Other popular outdoor options include the Willapa Bay shore, which is best accessed via the 15,000-plus acre Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, the Port of Peninsula and neighboring Morehead County Park in Nahcotta, or Leadbetter Point State Park on the Peninsula’s far northern tip. The bay is a place of astounding natural beauty, with elk

herds an uncountable numbers of birds, playful otters and endless open space. A careful visit to Long Island by personal watercraft may be a highlight of your life and a chance to touch gargantuan Western red cedars more than 900 years old. (Take bug spray, your cell phone and be aware of tide cycles and fast-changing water conditions. Tell someone where and when you are going) (www.fws.gov/refuge/willapa) • Food is one of our favorite things. It’s hard to imagine a set of picturesque coastal villages anywhere with more opportunities to enjoy amazing seafood, organic produce, creative baked goods, craft breweries and traditional seashore treats, including burgers and ice cream. Everyone here has their favorite places — don’t be shy; describe what you like to anyone who lives here and we’ll be happy to recommend a restaurant to suit you. Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco, which runs through Sept. 28, is a perfect way to sample many delicious treats. The Northwest Garlic Festival in Ocean Park (June 15-16), Jazz and Oysters at the Port of Peninsula (Aug. 17) and Peninsula’s R&B Festival (with seafood) (Sept. 20-21) are yummy events. Try the cranberry/peach pies at the Cranberrian Fair in Ilwaco Oct. 12-13. Going on a charter trip and catching your own salmon for dinner is an amazing time — a morning out on the river and ocean will alter your perspective of the world. There are lots of other ways to enjoy your time here: vibrant visual and performing arts communities, nearly magically packed “general stores,” antique/junk shops, souvenirs and clothing. There are impressive museums and interpretive centers devoted to Columbia-Pacific history, kites, the cranberry and oyster businesses, lifesaving. Festivals devoted to everything from smalltown patriotism on the Fourth of July to classic cars (Sept. 6-8) enliven the year. We’re delighted you’re here. We hope we are all good hosts and show you our own favorite things to do. Make yourself at home and start making amazing memories that will last a lifetime.

A statue of Capt. William Clark on the Discovery Trail which winds through the Long Beach Peninsula is a timeless reminder that visitors and locals alike are treading in the footsteps of some pretty remarkable characters in American history.

ILWACO A CAPITAL CITY FOR FISHERS TO SET SAIL

Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco May through September, the Port of Ilwaco hosts a Saturday Market that attracts vendors, craftspeople and musicians from around the northwest. Pick from the freshest produce, baked goods and plants. Terrific crafts and handiwork abound, and there is something new every weekend. It is open Saturdays, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ilwaco is nestled inside Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the Columbia River. The port buzzes with excitement during most of the year, hosting a charter fleet, commercial and private recreational fishing boats. — BOB DUKE PHOTO

lwaco simply tastes of salt water. Its proud maritime tradition stretches back thousands of years, first in the cedar canoes of the Chinook Peoples and continuing to today’s commercial and sport fishing fleets. With its scenic harbor, Ilwaco offers an authentic experience of humanity’s partnership with the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. One highlight in recent years has been the visits of the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, homeported at the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, about 70 miles to the north. Seeing the spectacular sight of those replica sailing ships arriving or departing from the port dock at Ilwaco, harkens back to the days where such rugged vessels were the only way to travel long distances around the seas. Remarkably, the Lady Washington is celebrating its 30th year. Visitors can enjoy a half-day cruise, often with mock battles where canons are fired, and soak up the on-deck atmosphere and activities of a time long gone. When docked, they are open for tours, a great opportunity for those who aren’t keen on being on the water too long.

But for those who do, summer and fall offer unparalleled opportunities to get out on the water, either in the pursuit of fish, or to enjoy the sights and sensations of one of the world’s great rivers and nearby ocean waters. For fishers, a public boat launch at the port of Ilwaco provides easy access to the water. There are many charter offices to fulfill any angler’s request. Salmon, catch-and-release sturgeon, tuna and bottom fishing trips are available in season. O`ne treat is that fresh seafood is always available year around. Seals, sea lions and whales all may be spotted offshore. A pod of orcas, or killer whales, is sometimes observed in the ocean, and humpback whales have been recent visitors on the Columbia. A full-service marina and boatyard and a waterfront promenade for strolling makes Ilwaco Harbour Village a stop you don’t want to miss. Shops and art galleries dot the waterfront offering unusual gifts for purchase. Downtown Ilwaco, a short stroll from the port, is in the midst of renewal, with old buildings being refurbished. If you are hungry, there are several dining experiences to choose from, from artisan pizza to lovely seafood.

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ILWACO'S SCENIC HARBOR OFFERS AN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE OF HUMANITY’S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLUMBIA RIVER AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

Watch for details The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain sailing ships visit Ilwaco on an irregular basis, so watch for announcements. Schedules, which are subject to change, are available online at https://www.historicalseaport.org. It’s best to book early for any activities because numbers are limited and cruises often sell out quickly.

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Museums: Columbia Paciﬁc Heritage Museum Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

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HERITAGE MUSEUM ILWACO LANDMARK OFFERS A TRIP BACK IN TIME Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 Lake St., S.E., Ilwaco Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays (closed Sundays and Mondays). Thursday admission is free, thanks to the Port of Ilwaco. $5 adults, $4 seniors (55+), $2.50 children (12-18). Free for Children under 12. The museum is also proud to be a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day (May 18) through Labor Day.

Members of Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 of Ilwaco appear in the Long Beach Loyalty Days Parade in May. The stories of returning veterans will be showcased at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, marking the centennial of the American Legion. — PATRICK WEBB PHOTO

ight in the center of the city of Ilwaco is an absolute must for visitors. Take a bow, supporters of the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. The neat thing about this museum is it hosts everyday items and the exceptional, often side by side. One reason it is popular with locals is that it has permanent exhibits as well as ones that are on display for a limited time. One highlight inside is the 26foot Monomoy surfboat, which saw service at the Klipsan Beach Lifesaving Service Station. Pioneer history is celebrated in the SeaCoast Village Gallery. Objects from home life to the doctor’s office to the church fill this model village with memories. There are four permanent galleries and they showcase the history of the early Chinookan People who have been in our region for so many generations and cycling through modern history and later European exploration and pioneer settlements. Also in

the spotlight are two things we can never do without, the vibrant logging and fishing industries on which our modern era was built. Part of the museum space is allocated to the IR&N Freight Depot, which was used in the early 1900s as Ilwaco’s commercial transportation hub. Visitors can interact with the 50-foot long diorama of the Long Beach Peninsula as it was in 1925. The working Nscale model railroad was created and is maintained by the Peninsula Model Railroad Club. This year’s changing offerings include a salute to returning veterans, which runs through July 6. It is timed to coincide with the centennial of the American Legion, and will share stories of those brave souls from the region who served our country in uniform and returned to our community. July 13 and July 14 will feature Clamshell Railroad Days, one of two weekends when the museums’s largest artifact is on view to visitors. It’s a narrow-gauge passenger coach called the Nahcotta. This splendid item was built in

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1889 by the Pullman Palace Car Co. of Chicago and ran on the Peninsula line that came to be called the “Clamshell Railroad.” Years back, the late Henry Welzel, a train enthusiast from Puyallup. restored the coach with painstaking care. A showcase of the art of Joe Knowles will open July 26 and run through Oct. 5. The following weekend is the Cranberrian Fair, which is Oct. 12 and Oct. 13. It is the second (and last) 2019 opportunity to walk inside the Nahcotta rail car. Two other specials are on the drawing board. The 6x6 Art Exhibition is set to run Oct. 18 to Nov. 1 and a display of local sports teams and their successes will open Nov. 22 and run into 2020. Lastly, the annual quilt exhibit took place at the museum in March 2019 and featured 100 colorful and skillfully crafted designs put together by those creative folks at Peninsula Quilt Guild. Watch for details of the 2020 spring event, which will be the 26th annual. For more information call 360-642-3446 or log on to columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org.

Berry, berry nice The cranberry, a tiny red berry with so much flavor, can be seen growing from Seaview and Ilwaco, east to Chinook and north to Ocean Park. The annual Cranberrian Fair, which celebrates this delightful part of Mother Nature, takes place at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 12 and 13. Foods and crafts are on the agenda, and there are also bog tours. Collectible Cranberrian Fair buttons are $5 each and cover admission to all events at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. The gift shop is stocked with cranberry goodies.

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CAPE D CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT OFFERS LIGHTHOUSES, BEACHES AND CAMP SITES What’s in a name? Many visitors ask how Cape Disappointment was named. That’s an easy one. The story is that British fur trader John Meares was traveling south from Canada in 1788, likely looking for the opening of the mighty Columbia River. But he turned around and headed for home just before reaching it! He did stay long enough to name the spectacular cape he saw, and this was later verified by a more successful and patient explorer, George Vancouver, in 1792.

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Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park offers some of the best storm-watching opportunities in the Paciﬁc Northwest. — JANE WEBB PHOTO

Bring your camera and wear your walking shoes to soak up the history and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest at Cape Disappointment. It is one of Washington state’s most famous and popular parks. Its features include a premier campground, beautiful beaches, public artworks, two lighthouses and an interpretive center, plus miles of hiking trails. But if you want to camp overnight, book early. That’s the admonition from Rebekah Visser, office assistant at the park, who is among those fine folks who welcome visitors from around the world year-round. The North Head Lighthouse has been undergoing some important repairs, but is expected to be open to the public July 1. Camping: Cape Disappointment State Park has 152 standard campsites, 83 utility sites, five primitive campsites, one dump station, eight restrooms (two ADA) and 14 showers (four ADA). Maximum site length is 45 feet (may have limited availability). Camping is available year-round. To reserve a campsite, call 888-CAMPOUT or 888-226-7688. The prices range from $32 to $50 per night, depending on how many amenities (parking, electricity, etc.) you are looking for. Yurts and cabins are $75 a night. “We are full pretty much all the weeks when we have special

events,” Visser said. “It is best to book up nine months ahead for ‘summer,’ which is really mid-March to October, starting at Spring Break.” Other months see fewer visitors, of course, but it’s still worthwhile. “It’s beautiful out here in the fall,” she said. Beachcombing: There are three splendid beaches for beachcombing or just going for a stroll. • Waikiki Beach is located where the North Jetty meets the rocky cape. This is one of locals’ favorite spots for storm watching and photography because the waves crash on the cape here with the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse in the background. • Benson Beach is the sandy stretch from the North Jetty to North Head. Hikers can enjoy the lack of vehicles, the huge driftwood trees and view of the North Head Lighthouse. • Beards Hollow, the southern stretch of the Peninsula, offers visitors a chance to view tide pools at low tide near the historic “Fishing Rocks” or take the Discovery Trail north to Long Beach or east to Ilwaco. The Confluence Project: The Confluence Project site is one of seven locations on the Columbia River where artist Maya Lin has created places to pause and reflect. Yale graduate Lin rose to prominence when her artwork won the contest to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. She has since demonstrated her talents in the Western states.

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Overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center features exhibits and ranger-led interpretive programs. Original exhibits include hands-on activities, trace the entire expedition with particular detail on the Corps of Discovery’s explorations of the Columbia River. Open daily, year-round from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, between Nov. 1 and March 31, it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission for adults is $5; $2.50 for children ages 7 to 17; kids 6 and under are free. Tours, programs, and guided hikes are available, with an appointment made in advance. Call 360-6423029 for more information.

Using the language of the Chinook people and members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the “Confluence” artworks put the Bicentennial into perspective, encouraging the visitor to reconsider the cultural and natural layers of history found on the Lower Columbia. The site at Cape Disappointment includes a basalt fish-cleaning table, a Baker Bay viewing platform, several short trails and an amphitheater with a view of the ocean. Two Lighthouses: The park offers access to two historic lighthouses. Quite simply, they are the jewels in this region’s crown. • Cape Disappointment Lighthouse was lit in 1856, making it the first in the Pacific Northwest. The view from Cape Disappointment is astounding. It is reached by a trail starting at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. • North Head Lighthouse is perched on a headland surrounded by the glorious ocean. Call the park for updated information at 360-642-3078. Visitors younger than 7 years old may not climb up into the lighthouse. Hiking Trails: The cape has more eight miles of hiking trails. These lead hikers through multiple ecosystems, from coastal fog forest to the saltwater marsh to grass-covered dunes. The rustic trails cut through impressive huge old spruce and hemlock trees and often end up either at a lighthouse or at the abandoned military structures at Fort Canby. Hiking trail maps are available at the park office or interpretive center.

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SEAVIEW AN ELITE EXPERIENCE, REFLECTING ITS HISTORY

he Long Beach Peninsula’s southern portion contains a community with its own identity. Seaview is located between Ilwaco and Long Beach, but has a character very distinct from its two neighbors. Its residents quite understandably consider it one of the Peninsula’s most “classy” villages. It was founded in 1881 by Jonathon L. Stout and his wife, Anne Elizabeth Gearhart, daughter of Phillip Gearhart, for whom the town in northwest Oregon is named. The two villages share parallel traditions of history and charm. They were developed during the very late 1800s, and the early days of the last century, when the wealthy Portland elite traveled to both by train in search of fun and cool summer breezes. Often, the women and children would stay all summer, with their working husbands leaving the metropolis to visit on the weekends. Seaview is home to some wonderful B&Bs and restaurants, including the comfortable Shelburne Inn — a National Historical Landmark — and the fantastic Depot Restaurant. Also check out the eclectic Sou’wester

Lodge & Cabins. A walk through the narrow, leafy streets of Seaview will reveal plenty of historic homes, many marked with dates that stretch way back into history. Be aware, all are private property, so look but don’t trespass. Seaview’s waterfront is a popular launching spot for walks south and north on the northwest’s longest beach. Visitors may discover it is less busy in the summer than the Long Beach seashore access routes to the north — and thus more peaceful. It is in Seaview where growth of the beach is most noticeable, with 2,000 feet or more of dunes now separating the village’s original shoreline from the ocean. Several shipwrecks lie under what is now dry land, including the Vandalia, which wrecked in 1853 with a loss of nine lives, and the Marie, which wrecked in 1852, also with a loss of nine. Miles of clean sand are home for many shorebirds, and there are pretty views of the distant cliffs and bobbing crab boats. The Discovery Trail threads its way through the Seaview dunes, providing a walking/biking path all the way from northern Long Beach to Ilwaco.

A new sign heralding the way to Seaview and its marvelous beach was installed for the 2019 visitor season. — PATRICK WEBB PHOTO

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This statue of a whale is a fixture of the Discovery Trail which connects Long Beach to Ilwaco. Bones from a whale which washed up on the shore in 2000 are evident along the trail, very close to this statue. — PATRICK WEBB PHOTO

f Pacific County’s five major waterfronts — the Pacific Ocean, Willapa Bay, the Columbia, Willapa and Naselle rivers — the Pacific is the most spectac-

ularly popular. People pour down to the seashore burbling with a sort of primeval wonder. The presence of orcas, sea lions, great white sharks, blue whales and other superstars of the animal kingdom is a large part of our fascination with the state’s coast. We have a sudden astonishing ability to peer down from space and track an orca as it’s tribe rockets through the cold saltwater, just off shore. Aided by satellites, we can see how swiftly an orca pod can traverse hundreds of miles of coastline, swimming up to 30 mph, relentlessly slicing through the ocean. Throughout winter and spring, Pacific County residents and visitors keep close track of amazing months-long hunts by the L pod of Southern Resident Killer Whales, sometimes joined by members of the J and K pods. All have been celebrities around Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands for decades, and serious concerns about their survival have prompted renewed collaborative efforts to enhance salmon habitat and hatchery production to provide human aid to these wondrous critters.

Tagging by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration allows us to systematically keep up with their adventures in the open ocean, sometimes swimming within sight of the Long Beach Peninsula and Cape Disappointment. What drives them? Can those enormous brains of the apex predators of the North Pacific discern the distant whispers of delicious fish or precisely compute the date and place of a salmon run’s return after three years at sea? Does something like an air-traffic control screen play across an orca’s cerebral cortex, plotting the vectors of currents and tides and the flavor of the sea? Do they experience ecstasy as the cold ocean massages their smooth, warm skin? Are the deep, black ocean depths as lovely to them as a clear blue sky is to us? We can peek through and catch the slimmest glimpse of a swirling, mysterious maelstrom in which warriors undertake epic journeys. Maybe they quest after adventures as much as they pursue fish? We know they love Chinook salmon as much as we do — perhaps more. As it is, keep your eyes open when on the beach or especially when out on a charter fishing trip for orcas, humpbacks and other denizens of the deep. If you catch a glimpse of one, that memory will surely last a lifetime.

Whale watching In recent years, an unprecedented number of blue whales were sighted grazing above the deep Guide Canyon west of Long Beach Peninsula’s northern tip. Gray whale sightings are routine in during spring and fall migrations. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Cape Disappointment State Park is a nice place to look for whale spouts. For more info, visit www.whalespoken.org

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LONG BEACH

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â&#x20AC;˘ Settle in for some people watching. Try benches along the boardwalk and basically anywhere in downtown Long Beach. â&#x20AC;˘ Take a scenic walk on the boardwalk and Discovery Trail, enjoying the sounds of the surf and the wonderful sights of the shore. â&#x20AC;˘ Hit the many yard and garage sales (just watch for the signs). â&#x20AC;˘ One terriďŹ c attraction is the Columbia PaciďŹ c Farmers Market. It runs noon to 5 p.m. every Friday, starting June 14 until to Sept. 27 at Veterans Field in Downtown Long Beach. Of course, if you really, really enjoyed your visit . . . you could stop by and ask the friendly folks at the many local real estate offices about how to buy your very own piece of our heaven!

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ong Beach is the only place on the planet with Jake the Alligatorman. The star attraction at Marshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free Museum downtown isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only thing to see. The community displays an eccentric charm, and has bustling summer sidewalks, many different festivals, and, of course, its soaring kites. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget it is also is a place of incredible natural assets, with miles of beach, dunes and forests. It is all about having fun with the family. Come see for yourself. Founded in 1880 by Henry Harrison Tinker from Maine, Long Beach has always been a resort. Peninsula visitors inevitably gravitate toward Long Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shops and the many activities geared toward families, teens and children. This is where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find amusement rides, horse rentals, go-carts, video arcades, bumper cars and other traditional beach fare. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all safe

fun, and the reasonable prices mean you can keep coming back for more. Long Beach has much to appeal to mature visitors, such as its boardwalk, the excellent paved Discovery Trail along the crest of the dunes, and a variety of art galleries, gift stores and restaurants. It boasts many motels, cosy bed-and-breakfast places and convenient RV parks, so finding a place to stay is rarely a problem. But check the calendar before you try to book. On festival weekends, be sure to make your reservation way, way ahead of time, and then check in early on the day you arrive. Actually, that advice works all summer long. We think this place is a little piece of heaven. It is a locale with a solid core of reality â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the people who make their homes here love it. It is, first and foremost, a community. But it just happens to be located right next to the most spectacular sandy ocean beach. And, boy, is it long!

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Many vendors line the entrance to the annual kite festival, offering souvenirs to go with the memories of the spectacular event. — PATRICK WEBB PHOTO

hen folks look at jewels in the Long Beach Peninsula’s crown, the World Kite Museum is a contender for the most sparkling. The museum is a remarkable showcase of the history of the kite in recreation, in warfare, rescues and communication. It also celebrates cultures from around the world. The newly refurbished museum and shop on the beach end of Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach is also the headquarters for the Washington State International Kite Festival Aug. 19-25. It is the most colorful event of the season. Last year, the museum’s facility upgrades included the addition of an audio-visual media room to better accommodate field trips and tours. In addition, there were updated and refreshed exhibits, including a new collection of the festival’s annual posters, as well as technology and facility upgrades. Earlier this year, supporters and volunteers gave it a “bootstrap facelift.” Now that’s done, a room adjacent to the main display area is dedicated to showcasing kites with military, communications and rescue uses. Some were designed in Afghanistan and countries in the Middle East. Others saw service by Allied and other units in the two World Wars. A box kite carried a transmitter to assist in rescues, one collected barometric data,

another was used for Arctic mail delivery. Check out the horse kite, too. It took four volunteers to get that one into place, hanging from the ceiling in cavaletti style — an Italian word for small horse jumps used in dressage training. Another key display highlights bird kites from around the world, many from Asia. Some fantasy kites have the bodies of other critters, including a lizard, frog and even a tiger. The Kite Festival draws people from around the world, so if you plan to attend book your hotel early. Starting on Monday and ending on Sunday, this Long Beach showcase event boasts skies ablaze with color, high-flying action and choreographed movement. Washington’s kite festival draws internationally famous kite fliers and tens of thousands awed spectators, many of whom participate with their own kite-flying adventures.

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OCEAN PARK

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Ocean Park events are many and varied. The Northwest Garlic Festival June 15 and 16 The Old-Fashioned Fourth of July and Art on the Park July 4 Oysterville Artisan Fair July 5 to 7 Artsations July 19 and 20 Jazz and Oysters August 17 Rod Run to the End of the World September 6 to 8 The Peninsula R&B Festival September 20 and 21 Art studio tours November 29 and 30

Who can help The Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce website “Directory” page link to “All Members” can be found at http://opwa.com

Ocean Park’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Parade pays tribute to patriotism and summer fun. — NATALIE ST. JOHN PHOTO

ae West was often quoted saying, “Why don’t you come up sometime and see me?” Ocean Park folks have been saying that for years — and there’s a new twist this year. If you do come up, Mae West will be there. The late movie star gave her name to a dredge that saw extensive service in oyster-rich Willapa Bay. Now it has been retired and converted into a stage at the Port of Peninsula’s recently improved park. And that venue will host a raft of fun events throughout the summer, all designed to entertain visitors as they explore the charms of the northern end of the Long Beach Peninsula. “The port has really stepped up,” said Karen Boardman, officer manager of the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce, who is at the center of much that happens on the north end. “They have improved the park, added a fence and electricity and water. And, of course, it has a wonderful view of Willapa Bay.”

Ocean Park is easy to get to, and rewarding when you get there. Some say it returns your soul to a safer, more leisurely time. “We are more laid back,” said Boardman. There are two routes north. Sandridge Road, on the east side of the Peninsula, offers a direct journey along the edge of Willapa Bay with few distractions. But if you take State Route 103 slightly to the west, you pass many areas worth exploring, including Loomis Lake State Park, Loomis Lake fishing area and the Klipsan Beach approach with its historic Coast Guard Life Saving Station. Going that route, you know you have arrived in Ocean Park when you reach the red flashing light which marks its center. Everything is located “from the light.” The Chamber office is two blocks east on Bay Avenue. On arrival, you will find beautiful scenery, historic landmarks, walking trails and fresh seafood. A Community Garden has been added earlier this year and recent efforts by the chamber and the newly revitalized Village Club have focused on beautifying the north

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end. “We have a real sense of community here,” Boardman said. Ocean Park is home to two of the largest grocery stores on the Peninsula, a hardware store and a pharmacy. Jack’s Country Store is one of the prime places to get lost in. Any employee will help you. One of the many reasons to linger in these businesses is that some of the better storytellers can be found in them. There are galleries, gift shops and lodging options that include motels, cabins, historic bed and breakfasts, vacation rental homes, RV spaces and camping. Enjoy walking around town visiting artists, jewelers and crafters in their studios and shops. Tame your hunger at ice cream parlors and restaurants where you can relax, have an espresso or lunch at the beach approach, and drink in the sunset with a glass of wine. Events are happening just about all the time, combining outdoor fun, art and music. The Peninsula Arts Association hosts studio tours in July and November. “We have a huge artist community here,” said Boardman,

president this year. The accompanying list tells all. Music events highlight jazz and R&B. The June Garlic Festival rejoices in those flavorful cloves. The Old-Fashioned Fourth of July features a parade plus Art in the Park festivities. And the weekend after Labor Day hums with activity as hundreds of vintage cars participate in the Rod Run to the End of the World. But the main attraction is the shoreline. The ocean is a short walk west of “the light” and the beach stretches more than 10 miles in each direction. Walk along the broad expanse of sand and stop to create a driftwood sculpture or build a sandcastle. Fly a kite or fish for surfperch. Watch a flock of sea birds in synchronous flight or spy a hawk in search of prey. The beach is designated a state highway and automobiles can be driven on it. If you have a disabled friend or an aging relative, this is one of the few opportunities where they can be transported to the ocean’s edge for a real seashore experience.

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OYSTERVILLE A SIMPLY LOVELY, LIVING GHOST TOWN

Oysterville, one of Washington Territory’s ﬁrst settlements, glistens on the shore of Willapa Bay, which supplied oysters to the California Gold Rush. Today, the village offers tranquil strolls and fresh air, plus delicious seafood. — BOB DUKE PHOTO

ysterville could be the only place in the United States that has always had human occupants. The Chinook Peoples came to the area that is Oysterville at seasonal intervals for untold centuries to harvest its bountiful oyster beds. Its history is rich in detail. Sure, times have changed, but if there is one place that resembles that fictional Shangri-La — an idyllic community where life is frozen in time — this is it. Native Americans have always lived here. Oysterville itself was first settled in 1841 by John Douglas, who married a local Chinook woman. The California Gold Rush of 1849 drew significant numbers of settlers of European descent to Oysterville. Gold miners spent their earning on Willapa Bay oysters. Settlers and the Chinook Peoples gladly filled schooners with oysters to be shipped to San Francisco. By 1854, a community of several hundred,

then called Oyster Beach, existed. On April 12, 1854, I.A. Clark filed a 161-acre land claim that encompassed all of what is now the Oysterville National Historic District. On Aug. 5, 1854, community leaders decided that Oysterville was a better name than Oyster Beach or Shell Beach to represent their town. It grew to a population of about 800. However, like all extraction businesses, the native oyster business inevitably came to an end. Hotels, saloons and a college all disappeared as people sought greener pastures. Eventually, even the county seat was removed to South Bend, on the east side of the bay. But all is well. History has been saved, and it can be truthfully described as “living history.” With Willapa Bay as its backdrop, the 80acre Oysterville National Historic District and the areas immediately adjacent to it, feels like a movie back lot version of a 19th-century coastal community. Eight houses, a church, the Oysterville cannery and a one-room schoolhouse are on the

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National Register of Historic Places. And some structures date back to the 19th century. Though Oysterville might be considered a ghost town, it does have life. The post office is the oldest continuously operating post office in Washington. The Oysterville Store sells groceries, souvenirs and gifts. Oysterville Sea Farms sells harvested seafood. The Oysterville Church is open every day. The cannery and all eight of the houses listed on the National Register are maintained and repaired by their private owners. Similar efforts are made by nonprofit organizations to maintain and repair the church and one-room schoolhouse. Every Sunday from Father’s Day through Labor Day, the summer vespers are presented at 3 p.m. at the church. The services, which often include music, are open to everyone and are well attended. The annual Water Music Festival’s most popular concerts are the Oysterville church concerts, held in late October.

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The old oyster barge May West at the Port of Peninsula in Nahcotta serves as a stage for the Northwest Garlic festival, Peninsula R&B Festival and other events. — DAMIAN MULINIX PHOTO

ahcotta is an excellent place to experience the traditions of Willapa Bay. It is all about fish, oysters and clams. A stroll around looking at the boats and oyster processing equipment is a great appetizer before sampling fresh local seafood. The tiny village is rich in tradition and history with little remaining evidence of a commercial rivalry that nearly tore the community in half more than a century ago. If the birth of Nahcotta came about with its platting and the struggle surrounding it in 1889, its conception may have taken place decades before when bands of Chinook Indians — among them Chief Nahcati, for whom the village was named — lived along the western shore of what was then Shoalwater Bay. Nahcati’s camp was said to have been nestled near Paul’s Slough just south of the present Nahcotta mooring basin. Here the Native Americans found an abundance of fresh water, dry land, ample clams, oysters and salmon from the Shoalwater, and wild game in the forests. The settlements were well out of reach of the cold winter winds off the Pacific and far from the noise of pounding surf. By 1888, the first five miles of narrow-gauge

railroad was laid northward from the docks at Ilwaco, and by 1889, it reached Nahcotta. Here the tracks turned directly east and shot out over the bayshore on pilings to the deep Shoalwater channel, separating the community north from south. Ilwaco cannery owner B.A. Seaborg platted the town of Sealand on the north side of the tracks, while railroad owner Lewis Loomis took ownership of the Nahcotta townsite to the south. The Sealand Hotel and the first post office rose on the north side, a general store and another hotel on the south. The town had almost two of everything — two hotels, two saloons, two meat markets — and only Loomis and Seaborg seemed to care. The rivals ended up disputing differences in court, with Loomis prevailing, but overall the community prospered. Oysters and other seafood was loaded on trains for shipment to Ilwaco, then forwarded to San Francisco and other points south. But this prosperity hit disaster. In 1915, a chimney fire got out of hand and a strong southeast wind quickly spread a blaze, which consumed the business district. From that point on, the center of business on the Peninsula’s north end shifted largely to Ocean Park, Nahcotta’s sister village to the west.

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WILLAPA BAY LONG ISLAND IS A WONDERLAND, BUT TAKE CARE

illapa Bay is a delight. Eelgrass beds, quiet inlets and diverse shorelines await boaters. There is an abundance of wildlife watching. Look for critters like raptors, elk, raccoons, great blue herons, flocks of waterfowl and shorebirds and even bear. One landmark at its heart is Long Island. The 4,700-acre nature wonderland is home to an abundance of birds and animals. It contains one of the last remaining reproducing climax forests, a unique, 274-acre stand of cedars that first sprouted during dramatic West Coast climate change some 4,000 years ago. The cedars average five to seven feet in diameter, although some are 11 feet wide. They average 150 to 160 feet in height. In 2005, a trail to the grove was dedicated to former Washington Congressman Don Bonker, who led efforts to preserve the cedar grove and Long Island. The grove is just one small part of the island, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Visitors must provide their own boat to traverse an approximate 100-yard channel from the boat launch at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge headquarters on U.S. Highway 101. If they launch from the

Nahcotta Boat Basin, the crossing is approximately one mile. Refuge staff warn all boaters to use caution because tides and weather heavily influence the shallow bay. Their web site at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/willapa/visitor_activities/ boating.html offers some advice worth sharing to anyone using a water craft to go to Long Island or around the bay.

THE 4,700-ACRE NATURE WONDERLAND IS HOME TO AN ABUNDANCE OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS. High winds can cause dangerous water conditions. Low tides can leave boaters stranded on soft mud. They recommend boaters carry up-to-date tide charts, technology to access current weather reports, emergency equipment, spare batteries, and a way to communicate, like a satellite phone or a 2-way radio. Refuge managers also note that people should be sure to haul up boats above high tide marks and secure them if leaving them on shore. And to respect private lands and tidelands.

The giant old-growth western red cedars of Long Island and nearby areas on the east side of Willapa Bay show how it was possible for some early Pacific Northwest settlers to build cozy little cabins in their stumps. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge now protects these giants. — MATT WINTERS PHOTO

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eadbetter Point State Park is an amazing place. But when you visit, wear sensible walking shoes! Adjacent to the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, this park features several hiking trails that lead to the Pacific Ocean or along Willapa Bay. The northern tip of the peninsula is an excellent birding location. Many shorebirds rest and eat here.

The forest is pristine, though quite new in geologic terms. Wander through the forest carpeted by kinnikinnick and coastal strawberry plants. Stop and admire the diversity of mushroom species found here in the fall. Bring boots or waders, especially in the winter, because trails frequently flood. Stroll the bay-side trails for a respite from the ocean’s winds or away from the summer’s mosquitoes.

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DISCOVERY TRAIL LONG OR SHORT, THE TRIP IS BEAUTIFUL AND WORTH IT

Discovery Trail winds more than eight miles through ocean dunes and coastal forest, linking north Long Beach and Ilwaco via Seaview. Plans call for it to soon be extended east across the Long Beach Peninsula to Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. — PATRICK WEBB PHOTO

ndi Day, executive director of the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. is convinced. “It’s the nicest trail on the West Coast, if not the United States,” she says. Who can argue? The Discovery Trail links Long Beach, Seaview and Ilwaco. It is great for walkers of all ages to enjoy healthy outdoor exercise while savoring some unbeatable scenery — and it’s fun knowing that you are treading in the footsteps of history. The trail follows the general path taken by Capt. William Clark and his men during their initial 1805 visit to the beach. It was created after the 2005 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial by Visitors Bureau leaders, Pacific County, the cities of Long Beach and Ilwaco,

Washington State Parks and the U.S. National Park Service. The trail connects the northern city limits of Long Beach to Beards Hollow in Cape Disappointment State Park and allows walkers to enjoy the dunes, Sitka spruce and a conifer forest. Storyboards describe black-tailed deer and shorebirds you might encounter on the way, as well as details of tides and beach erosion. From Beards Hollow, a short unpaved portion goes uphill to a spectacular ocean overlook. Again paved, it winds its way through the forest to Ilwaco. A round trip of almost eight miles can take about an hour and 15 minutes with a lengthy stop to admire or photograph Lewis and Clark’s tree in north Long Beach. A sculpture of a whale skeleton similar to the one Lewis and Clark found more than 200 years ago, a monolith with an explorer standing nearby,

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add interest. A small wooden bridge, plus numerous twists and turns amid the rolling dunes, make for an interesting trip. One suggestion is to head into the wind to start then let the breeze push you along on the return. If eight miles walking or riding your bike for over an hour seems too much, why not begin at either the Seaview or Long Beach approaches? That cuts your ride in half or in a third. The unpaved portion, from Beards Hollow to Ilwaco, includes some steep hills, but is otherwise fine for fit walkers or mountain bikers. A wooden causeway leads over a pristine marsh just as the trail leaves the hollow. Motor vehicles are not allowed on the Discovery Trail. There is free access to the northern part parallel to the ocean. The southern portion of the trail going through Cape Disappointment State Park requires a Discover Pass (One day, $11.50; one year, $35).

THE TRAIL CONNECTS THE NORTHERN CITY LIMITS OF LONG BEACH TO BEARDS HOLLOW IN CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT STATE PARK AND ALLOWS WALKERS TO ENJOY THE DUNES, SITKA SPRUCE AND A CONIFER FOREST.

CARRIAGE MUSEUM WAGONS HO! RAYMOND MUSEUM KEEPS ADDING MORE EXHIBITS

hey just keep rolling in. In recent years, the folks at the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond have proudly announced they have 50

exhibits. But Laurie Bowman, executive director, just did another count and amended that to 53. That’s because new items keep being added. The latest for 2019 visitors is a vintage kerosine wagon which arrived early this year. The splendid acquisition is from a collection in Oklahoma. Historians date it to the early 1900s, and say it provided service in Iowa, delivering oil products to far-flung rural hamlet. “It’s a really attractive wagon,” said Bowman. “It’s an eye-catcher.” It’s not surprising the Carriage Museum is North Pacific County’s most-visited tourist attraction. “We get all sorts of tours, car clubs and bus tours,” said Bowman. “We had 10,000 people come last year. I think that’s amazing for our little town of Raymond, and we are hoping to grow that this year.” Voted one of Washington’s best museums, the Carriage Museum houses one of America’s finest collections of 19th century horsedrawn vehicles. It is a “must see” destination while visiting the Pacific Northwest. Visitors are often surprised to find such a world-class collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the small town of Raymond. The Northwest Carriage Museum opened in 2002 as a result of a generous donation of 21 carriages from a local family. The collection has grown and includes carriages, buggies, wagons, sleighs and commercial vehicles.

Featured items include an 1888 stagecoach, a 1900 hand-carved hearse from Vienna, Austria, a chuck wagon, a beautiful cut-under Wicker Phaeton, a 1880 Mail Wagon and the magnificent Brewster Summer Coupe Brougham. Several vehicles in the collection have old movie connections. The Shelburne landau was Belle Watling’s carriage in the classic “Gone with the Wind.” A C-spring Victoria that was used in Shirley Temple’s “Little Princess” and the beautiful Landaulette was used in the original “Ghost and Mrs. Muir” starring Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney. In addition to many vehicles, the museum houses many period artifacts from the 19th century. Clothing, travel trunks, harness gear, hand tools, carts and an amethyst glass collection are beautifully displayed. Looking for something fun for the kids? The museum includes a user-friendly oneroom schoolhouse where children can write on the chalkboards and ring the school bell. They can also dress in period clothing and have their pictures taken on a Three Spring Democrat Wagon. Parents will also enjoy visiting the wheelwright/blacksmith display where they can view how wooden spoked wheels were made. The Northwest Carriage Museum is at the junction of U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 6 in Raymond. Right outside their doors is the Willapa River and a well-maintained park, which is ideal for visitors to enjoy a picnic. Within walking distance are restaurants, and shopping opportunities. Bring walking shoes or bikes and hike/ride the Willapa Trails pathway to South Bend. Bring a kayak and put in at the city dock right next to the museum.

The popular Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond recently added its 53rd horsedrawn vehicle, an oil wagon. — LAURIE BOWMAN PHOTO

The Northwest Carriage Museum is open year round from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It has a unique gift shop feathering a variety of jewelry, books, toys and local products. Group

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SALT-WATER FISHING LIFE JACKET, LICENSE AND LOTS OF FUN

here’s something fishy going on here. And that’s a great thing! Nothing compares to the thrill of catching large game fish. And boating over the scenic waters where the Columbia River rushes into the Pacific Ocean is a treat. Such excursions are available to anyone, thanks to charter boats berthed at the Port of Ilwaco. Charters offer sightseeing as well as bottom- and deep-sea fishing. Just about everything is provided, except personal clothing and favorite refreshments. Many anglers fish from private boats, a great option, but be sure you are prepared for the conditions with a life jacket and all appropriate gear, communication devices, etc., for changing weather and seas. The view of the land from the seaward side — lighthouses, Astoria, Saddle Mountain and Tillamook Head — is breathtaking. Crossing the bar, where river and ocean meet, is an exciting time when the skipper skillfully maneuvers the boat through often-turbulent waters to reach open sea. The wonderful things about being out in the water is the other creatures you may see. Sea lions bask on jetty rocks. Seals’ heads pop out of the water here and there, and don’t be surprised if seagulls fly overhead hoping for a handout.

TRY SALT-WATER FISHING FROM DRY LAND So how can you catch a trophy-sized salmon if you don’t want to go out on a boat? Head east through the Chinook Tunnel for the Chinook River shoreline for a fun day of sports fishing on a budget. You will need a stout 9- or 10-foot rod and a spinning reel large and strong enough to crank up at least 200 yards of 40-pound test line. A sliding swivel that can accommodate six to 16 ounces of pyramid sinker goes above the Dacron leader and a 2/0 or 3/0 hook. Bait of choice seems to be sand shrimp, but anchovy or smelt or anything else a scavenging sturgeon will engulf will do the trick. Cast toward Astoria, sit back to enjoy the comfort of your own rock, and wait for a bite. But be careful when you rear back to set the hook, jetty rocks can be slippery. If you fish east of the Chinook tunnel, the busy highway is only inches from your back and trucks, cars, and RVs zip past at 50 miles per hour. So be careful. Check seasons and regulations ahead of time and don’t forget to buy your license.

FRESHWATER FISHING MANY INLAND OPPORTUNITIES

Bank fishing — in this case from in front of McGowan just east of the Chinook tunnel — is a popular way to catch prized white sturgeon, one of the Lower Columbia River’s most soughtafter fish. — LUKE WHITTAKER PHOTO

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Steelhead and trout are abundant in Pacific County, including numerous rivers, streams and lakes that are perfect for family outings. • Between Ilwaco and Seaview is Black Lake, with good trout fishing for all ages. • Island Lake is perfect for canoeing and fishing. • Another popular fishing hole is Loomis Lake. In addition to trout fishing, salmon fishing is allowed in several areas of the Naselle River in season. That’s a little inland from the Peninsula. The same is true on the Willapa River near Raymond and South Bend and the Nemah on the east side of Willapa Bay.

One important thing: Don’t forget that all-important license! Log on to wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing for details

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RAZOR CLAMS CAN YOU DIG IT? THIS IS THE PLACE FOR MOLLUSK MADNESS Keep clam — you must keep the first 15 you dig

Pacific County is by far the best place on the Washington coast to stalk those “wily bivalves.” When permitted, good clamming is often available along the entire length of the Peninsula. However, many people believe the largest and most plentiful razor clams are found in the northern part, from the Ocean Park beach approach north to Leadbetter Point. There are three main rules: • Diggers must all purchase a Washington State Fish and Wildlife Shellfish/Seaweed License ahead of time and keep it with them; • Digging is only allowed during designated days and times on specified beaches; • Diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.

Elizabeth and Sehoya Hahn, far right, laughed as they prepared to show their father the small razor clam they dug in Long Beach. It was the first time clamming for the family from Yelm. — LUKE WHITTAKER PHOTO

Siliqua patula, a species of large marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pharidae.

ear round, Southwest Washington clam lovers keep their eyes on the news. That’s because clam digging on the Long Beach Peninsula is carefully regulated for safety reasons and to ensure a sufficient harvest. When the dates for periodic season openings are announced, there is a flurry of hotel and camp site bookings from visitors from well beyond contiguous states. The one time that safe-harvest thumbs up is really, really important is during the Razor Clam Festival in downtown Long Beach. It is held every April in downtown Long Beach and is always a fun event — but the excitement is quadrupled if it coincides with a legal harvesting date. A recent festival organizer, Carla Curtis,

labeled it the “event that brings on spring.” The festival is over for this year, but mark the weekend of April 11-12, 2020, on your calendars and plan to attend. Details of exact arrangements will be announced on the group’s edgy website, www.longbeachrazorclamfestival.com. The festival celebrates the subsistence tradition of harvesting shellfish and cooking it in creative ways. It originated in the 1940s and in those days had its own spectacular booster: The “world’s largest frying pan” used to tour the region to promote the event. At 8-feet in diameter and 500 pounds, who is to argue with its not-so-humble claim to fame. Longtime festival organizer and local businessman Randy Dennis once said, “The Giant Clam Pan is an icon in Long Beach.” The pan is on display in the center of downtown Long Beach and nicely positioned

for the obligatory family photographs in the afternoon sun. Festival highlights include a clam fritter cook-off, free razor clam sighting and digging lessons, contests with prizes for the biggest clam dug, the best looking limit, the number of clams in the tank, and the best student-decorated clam guns. A first-come, first-served chowder tasteoff, accompanied by live music at Veterans Field in central Long Beach, is popular with restaurants vying for braggin’ rights for an entire year. Commemorative T-shirts are available for purchase and sometimes there are vintage festival postcards available. On the best years, you can even see pirates and mermaids strolling through the crowds. Clamming licenses and equipment are available at many local stores. And during the weekend, Peninsula restaurants always feature tasty razor clam menu items.

That last means over-digging, throwing damaged or small clams back, digging in closed areas, or digging out of season can result in hefty fines. It is strictly enforced. Clam season starts in October and runs through May, ending to provide some much-needed peace and quiet for the rare shorebirds that nest on isolated stretches of the beaches. As well as checking acidity levels to determine safety, state regulators sometimes delay or shorten the season to avoid unhealthy algal blooms in the ocean.

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Visitors are encouraged to contact the Department of Fish and Wildlife at 360-586-6129 for information about seasons and regulations or visit the WDFW website at www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish Jack’s Country Store in Ocean Park maintains an excellent clam website: www.razorclams.com. It highlights openings, equipment, tide tables and even recipes. Openings are always announced on the Chinook Observer website at www.chinookobserver.com

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PENINSULA ACTIVITIES BICYCLING The Peninsula has many trails for bicycling enthusiasts, including Long Beach’s wonderful paved trail through the ocean dunes, stretching north and south of the boardwalk. Some other options include Cape Disappointment and North Head roads, Sandridge Road to Ocean Park, the quiet back streets of Oysterville and Nahcotta, and Parpala Road in the Naselle area.

TENNIS Free outdoor tennis courts of various descriptions can be found all along the Peninsula. Long Beach’s Culbertson Park has a court (and outdoor basketball courts). See signs on the courts for rules and be courteous to other users. Lighthouse Resort Tennis Club, 12417 Pacific Highway, north of Long Beach, offers both memberships and use by fee. It is a stateof-the-art facility that houses two regulation blue-green U.S. Open courts. For more information call 360-642-3622, email manager@lighthouseresort.net

SWIMMING Peninsula beaches are considered unsafe for swimming. No matter how calm or inviting the water looks or how strong a swimmer one may be, drownings sometimes occur. Severe undercurrents and riptides have pulled even the most experienced swimmers out past their limits.

Swimming opportunities on the Peninsula are limited to private pools, but there are a couple available to the public. The Dunes, an Olympic-sized indoor pool, is located just south of Ocean Park on the west side of Highway 103 at the Dunes Bible Camp. For information and hours, call the camp at 360-665-5542 or log on to www.dunesbiblecamp.com/pool. The Eagle’s Nest Resort and RV Park in Ilwaco, 360-642-8351, is another option, with day or monthly passes available for purchase.

are added amenities for golfers, plus a restaurant open to everyone.

RUNNING

Peninsula Golf Course is located at 9604 Pacific Highway in Long Beach. Call 360-642-2828.

The hard-packed sand of its beach and its bountiful back roads make the Peninsula a great place for the jogger and runner. Ilwaco High School also has an eight-lane, all-weather track which is usually available for use during daylight. Discovery Trail from Long Beach to Ilwaco offers incredible views.

SOFTBALL Softball fields are at Ilwaco City Park, Culbertson Park in Long Beach, Long Beach School, Chinook School and across the street from the Ocean Park School. There are often tournaments which are fun to watch.

GOLF IN LONG BEACH Peninsula Golf Course, open to the public, is located one mile north of the stoplight in Long Beach. A putting green, clubhouse

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Peninsula Golf Course is a nine-hole par-33 course that is 2,057 yards in length with three par-3 holes and six par-4 holes. The cozy course can be played in less than two hours and provides excellent conditions year around. The course is rated 60 for men and 64 for women and the slope rating is 90 for men and 100 for women.

GOLF IN SURFSIDE Three miles north of the stoplight in Ocean Park is Surfside Golf Course. The course is 3,206 yards in length and is a nine-hole course that plays as a par 36. There are two par-3 holes, five par4s, and two par-5 holes on the course. Surfside features three tees for men and two tees for women in an effort to accommodate golfers of any skill level. The course is rated 69 for men and 73 for women and has a slope of 122 for men and 125 for the ladies. A putting green, driving range, and clubhouse all add to the golfer’s enjoyment. Tee times can be scheduled by calling 360-665-4148. Surfside Golf Course is located at 31508 J Place, Ocean Park. The course is open year around.

PACIFIC COUNTY PUD IN PACIFIC COUNTY, THE POWER COMPANY BELONGS TO US

isitors from other places will be surprised to learn that electricity providers in Washington state are owned by ratepayers. This policy choice made early in the 20th century era of electrification keeps rates low, contributing to Washington’s well-earned reputation as one of the nation’s best places to live and do business. Public Utility District No. 2 of Pacific County is a progressive customer-owned utility providing electricity, water and wholesale telecommunication services to more than 22,000 full-time residents spread across 937 square miles of scenic coastlines and forests. “Our goal is to provide responsive, reliable and professional service at the lowest possible cost to our customer-owners,” PUD’s three elected commissioners say. Our PUD has expanded from a customer base of 4,800 in 1940 to more than 17,000 residential, commercial, industrial and irrigation customers today. One hundred percent of local electricity — including ‘green power’ from wind and other sources — comes from the Bonneville Power Administration. The PUD participates in a variety of programs, including incentives for conservation, rebates and energy education.

Pacific County Public Utility District No. 2, the ratepayer-owned utility that serves all of Pacific County, has a south county headquarters at 96th and Sandridge on the east side of the Long Beach Peninsula. — MATT WINTERS PHOTO

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ome early and enjoy the day. That is the call from leaders at the Peninsula Saddle Club, who will host the 74th annual Long Beach Rodeo. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arena action starts at 1 p.m. July 27 and 28, but organizers are keen to make sure people come for breakfast and are in place early for the start of each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we are really hoping people will come for breakfast, and then come early for the show,â&#x20AC;? said Diann Wallin, a board member and past president of the club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want people to enjoy the whole rodeo. It starts at 1 p.m., so rather than be jammed at the The Long Beach Rodeo in July is one of our longestgate, why not come early, get parked, standing summertime events. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AARON MEAD PHOTO buy your lunch and get good seats?â&#x20AC;? Folks who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave in between can watch some fascinating activity as cowboys prepare for the afternoon competitions. Events take place at 6407 Sandridge Road on the Long Beach Peninsula (1 1/4 mile north of the Highway 101 junction on Sandridge Road). This Northwest Professional Rodeo Association rodeo is one of the longest running rodeos on the Northwest coast, and draws traveling professionals from around North America. Wallin said it is considered the longest-running continuous event on the Peninsula. It all began years ago with horse races on the beach 74 years ago. The Peninsula Saddle Club hosted its first rodeo in 1951. At that time, the rodeo was held just north of downtown Long Beach (where the fire hall is located). The club moved to its present location in 1957. The rodeo gets started with a mounted parade through downtown Long Beach 6 p.m. Friday, July 26. The parade runs from the Dennis Co. to Sid Snyder Drive. Those attending can start each day with a cowboy breakfast in the clubhouse, from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. The crew in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;chuck wagonâ&#x20AC;? will dish up hotcakes, eggs, ham, biscuits and gravy. There will be a mechanical bull set up for would-be cowboys and girls to try their luck. Lunch is served, with burgers, hot dogs and more available. More than a dozen vendors will be on hand, serving up their own treats or selling their wares, including jewelry and signs. The club will have its T-shirts for purchase. And there is a beer garden in operation during both shows. Family night happens Saturday after the show, and then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to rest before they do it all again Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to be family-oriented,â&#x20AC;? said Wallin. She said sometimes the Sunday show offers even more exciting action than Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for a simple reason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a pretty laid-back day. The stock have been at the beach, and they come from pretty hot country,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have slept and laid on the cool ground and are ready for a good time by Sunday!â&#x20AC;? Rodeo admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $5 for children 13 and under. Advance tickets can be obtained at the Peninsula Pharmacy.

More information: Details of the activities can be found on www.peninsulasaddleclub.com, a website which is being revamped with added features. Other than rodeo weekend, the Saddle Club is available for horse camping, trail courses and hosts some barrel racing events. Check the website for dates and details.

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ROD RUN IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CARS — AND THE PEOPLE he weekend after Labor Day is marked on the calendar for one very important annual event: The Rod Run To The End of the World. Every year, some of the most beautifully maintained and restored vintage automobiles head to the northern end of the Long Beach Peninsula. They come from all over the country, bearing enthusiasts who can talk cars, cars, cars long into the night. And loyal members of the Beach Barons car club and fans of these historic vehicles are waiting to greet them. Nicki Andrews, a former board member, is actively involved. Her family has three Chevrolets dating back to 1956, 1957 and 1962. And like all car folks, they are lovingly kept and displayed with pride. “The cars are eligible to take part if they are 30 years from the current date,” said Andrews, who also has a rather spectacular Camero that is way too modern to be displayed yet. When asked about the attraction of the hobby, she is thoughtful. “It’s a hobby and there is so much camaraderie,” she said. “You meet a lot of really nice people and do things together. “The older people maybe are reliving their early adulthood, when they first started driving, but really there are all kinds of reasons why we do it.” Last year, some 800 vehicles congregated at Wilson Field east of Ocean Park for the show that the Beach Barons have been hosting for three and a half decades. The field, where events have been held since 2000, is at 25515 Sandridge Road in Ocean Park. Registration begins Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 a.m., and continues throughout the weekend. All vehicles must be 1989 or older. Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 for fans to view the cars and there will be an opening ceremony at noon. The Beach Barons will again be selling

A lovingly restored vintage auto cruised along the Peninsula’s Pacific Avenue in September 2018. Rod Run, the weekend after Labor Day, attracts classic car fans from throughout the region. — NATALIE ST. JOHN PHOTO

Rod Run T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats in booths at the event, where those attending can enjoy the sounds of DJ music from the 1950s and 1960s. The T-shirts are always rather impressive because designers work to feature the previous year’s winners in the three main award categories. Last year, the three top winners selected by the public, the participants and the car club were a bright green 1970 Dodge Challenger, a 1950 Cadillac Hearse and a 1938 Ford Convertible Sedan.

It’s a drag, but no it isn’t One event isn’t officially part of the Beach Barons’ Rod Run, but it’s on the same weekend and it involves cars. On Friday, Sept. 6, plan to attend the Slow Drags at the Port of Ilwaco. The fun starts at 4 p.m. and organizers say it is best to arrive early so you can get parked.

The field features a nostalgia booth, raffle ticket sales, a mini-swap meet and there are always a variety of vendors with food and drinks, car products and crafts. Trophy judging will conclude at 2 p.m. Saturday. At 4:30 p.m., show participants cruise north to Oysterville, over to Surfside and then south toward Long Beach. Residents and visitors alike are well advised to plan their personal driving needs on and off the Peninsula, knowing that they will be sharing the road with the vintage vehicles Saturday afternoon and evening, and at other times, too. But, on the other hand, putting a comfortable chair along side the road is a great to enjoy the constant parade of amazing cars.

On Sunday, Sept. 8, gates will open at 8 a.m. with a poker run starting at 9 a.m. DJs will be spinning tunes again and trophies will be presented at 2 p.m. Spectator gate fees are $5 per person, with children 12 and under admitted free. Activeduty service members with ID are admitted free. Both days, local veterans groups present the colors at 9 a.m. No pets are allowed on the field, and all service animals must bring their humans to the main gate to register them first. Parking is sometimes available at a few properties nearby. Donated canned food for local food banks is encouraged, although it is not in lieu of admission fees.

More information: The Beach Barons and the Rod Run is available on the club’s website: www.beachbarons.com or call 360-665-3565.

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WILDLIFE

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If there is one word to describe wildlife on the Discovery Coast it is abundance. There are more bald eagles than anywhere south of Alaska, and more pelagic and coastal seabirds than anywhere on the West Coast. Seals and otters, herds of deer and elk, migrating and resident songbirds and waterfowl can be observed in large numbers. Here is a roundup.

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Eagles, hawks and falcons: Peregrine falcons are frequently observed swooping down from tree top perches as they intercept prey in Leadbetter Point State Park. Bald eagles and other birds of prey are often spotted anywhere in the vicinity of Willapa Bay and the Columbia River. Most recently they are particularly obvious along U.S. Highway 101 between the Astoria Bridge and Ilwaco. A great opportunity for once-in-a-lifetime photos, but please park responsibly. Herons: Great blue herons are common around the margins of Willapa Bay. Pelicans: Pelicans, cormorants, Caspian terns, kingfishers and other species gather in great numbers along the Columbia River estuary east of Ilwaco, through Chinook and on past the Dismal Nitch unit of Lewis and Clark National Park. Swans: Trumpeter and tundra swans can be observed in Peninsula lakes, especially Black Lake near Ilwaco and Brisco Lake north of Long Beach. Elk: These critters are elusive, but a short drive out to the Bear River area at the south end of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge on the east side of the bay is often a good place to start. Elk also can often be spotted near the Naselle River. Black-tailed deer: Deer are almost too common to notice on the Peninsula and the mainland, chomping rosebushes wherever they go.

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Probably the most important thing to mention is this: Our surf can be dangerous, so be sure to carefully safeguard your children in the water. The best advice is simple: Never turn your back on the ocean! Be aware that the Pacific Ocean is very cold, even if the sun is shining. Frankly, swimming in this ocean is not recommended, in part because of the power of the waves and the uncertainty of the undertow. Logs in the water, powered by wave action, can knock you down and crush you. Never swim alone and don’t go out farther than your capabilities. The shoreline is designated as a Washington state highway. All drivers and vehicles must be licensed and insured, just as on any other state highway. The speed limit is 25 mph, with extra caution to be taken for other vehicles, pedestrians and beach debris. The beach is patrolled frequently and all laws are strictly enforced. Some areas are restricted during the summer, so watch for signs. Recreational beach fires are permitted 100 feet west (that’s towards the ocean) of the dune grass. Be aware of wind direction and be sure to completely extinguish the fire before leaving the area. Recreational and outdoor cooking fires are to be no more than 2 feet by 2 feet with seasoned wood or charcoal. If your fire gets out of control, you may be held responsible. If you have a vacation home on the Peninsula and are here to do some cleanup projects, be advised that there are designated “No Burn” areas on the Peninsula. Residential yard debris burning is permitted at various times and under certain conditions in other areas with a burning permit. Burn permits may be obtained free at Jack’s Country Store in Ocean Park, Pioneer Market in Long Beach, Seaview One Stop in Seaview, Fire District No. 1, Station 1 in Ocean Park and Station 2 in Seaview. For a recorded message on burn conditions, call 360-665-3508.

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