'Be The Traveler' Concierge
Unique fall experiences on the fjord While visiting the Hood Canal, everyone wants a meaningful highlight and memory of their vacation or event. Paddling the pristine fjord of Hood Canal, conquering the 5,951' peak of Mount Ellinor, or enjoying oysters harvested on the morning tide at Hama Hama Oyster Co. – the Hood Canal region is one of the most beautiful and unique areas in the world. Imagine opening the door to your cozy waterfront cabin. The fire is laid, a bottle of wine chilling on the counter, the fridge stocked with your evening meal. You have arrived just in time to catch the last rays of sunshine as they gently set over the snow dusted Olympic Range. The kids tumble out to explore the beach, the adventure has begun. You can spend hours online planning the perfect family getaway or you can use what's becoming increasingly popular for busy individuals – a concierge service. It's like the perfect date. The concierge finds your ideal match – interests and budget – to create a long term relationship. You'll have a hard time wanting to go it alone again. Recently TRACING THE FJORD caught up with Kerry London Myers, Operating Partner at Hood Canal Events based in Union. She and Jeff Nunnemaker have
created a robust business as Hood Canal guides over the last two decades. Not only does Jeff lead guests on day and overnight adventures to Olympic National Park and Forest peaks, but their team also arranges moonlight kayak tours, scenic glamour picnics and match guests with lodging that suits a nostalgic image of the Hood Canal escape. Put simply - they're in the concierge business. Each spring the 'Traveler,' grasping his walking staff, appears on Mt. Washington and smiles benevolently down on the fjord. It is actually a rock formation that is visible only for a few months every year, and most notably from Union, WA. The Traveler appears when just the right amount of snow has melted and disappears as summer approaches. There are a variety of oral myths and legends about The Traveler's return passed down through the generations by both the Native and Western populations living along canal. Hood Canal Events included the iconic Traveler in their
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union Relax on the covered porch overlooking Calm Cove, gather around the 90-year-old fireplace as the glow reflects off the polished log beams – this is the perfect place to reconnect. hoodcanalevents.com logo to embrace the best of Hood Canal’s lodging, dining, farm fresh produce, art, and unique ways to enjoy your travels to the area. With each call, Kerry and Jeff show visitors how to be the Traveler. Hood Canal area is host to over a hundred unique vacation rentals – each with its own style, budget and amenities. Some are waterfront cabins, others are homes nestled in a wooded setting off the beaten path and many can be simple yet fun campers or tents. A Google search reveals an overwhelming array of options. However, sifting through the ones that suit your needs is not so easy. And sometimes – shockingly - the internet lies. You have a finite window to make memories. Don't waste it. Working with a Concierge Specialist, like Hood Canal Events, take the guesswork out of locating the right lodging –perfect beach access, house size, pet friendly environment, seasonal activities, shopping and dining.
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