Summer Fjord 2019

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Property Profile A Place for Family and Friendship overlooking Hood Canal Just 30 miles north of Olympia, about 15 minutes from Shelton, high on a hill with expansive views of the fjord, sits Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club. The club provides a refuge to relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This hidden gem is located just outside of Union, a small town that overlooks Hood Canal, with a quaint country store, an old-time water wheel and a local farm stand. The drive out to Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club is like a step back into simpler times. Originally built as an exclusive club for Alderbrook community home owners, the Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club has since expanded many of its offerings to the public. While some people may think of golf as an activity limited to a select type, General Manager Claire Richmond is working to change that. She says golf is a great hobby for families to take up together.

nity to spend time together in the outdoors. This summer, Alderbrook will host the Junior Golf Program, an opportunity for children 6-17 years-old to learn golfing skills, etiquette and sportsmanship. On the 18-hole, par 72 golf course, the only distractions are the spectacular views of the snowcapped peaks of the Olympic Mountains and a few local deer who have become pretty big golf enthusiasts along the fairway.

Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club hosts four big tournaments a year, two of which benefit charitable causes. If you are not quite tournament ready, the Alderbrook golf professionals have you covered. Head Golf Professional Sam Smith is a PGA professional leading a team of private instructors who are prepared to coach new golfers, those needing a refresher or golfing regulars who are looking to tune up their game.

The Club recently hosted their first Family Golf Day, an The course is consistently ranked among The Alderbrook Golf Shop offers a wide event encouraging the top 25 courses in the Northwest for selection of men’s and women’s fashions people from around breathtaking scenery and playability. It as well a variety of shoes. Clubs, bags, and the area to come and has also been honored in the West Sound other golf gear is available. Or grab some experience golf as a Reader Survey as one of the best courses in Alderbrook logo wear. Tee times can also be family activity and the region, as well as recognition by King 5 scheduled in person at the Golf Shop. a healthy sport that News and South Sound Magazine. provides an opportu 23 FJORD


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Explore a Historic Stump House

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page 31

Catch a Drive-in Movie

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page 30

Head to your nearest Farmers Market

3min
page 28

October 5- 6 Washington Seafood Festival | OysterFest

2min
pages 50, 62

Moonlit Bioluminescence Kayak Tours

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page 61

Moonfest celebrates Classic tunes in a beautiful setting

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page 60

Summer Recreation Opportunities on Hood Canal and South Puget Sound

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pages 58-59

Dog Friendly on the Fjord

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pages 55-57

Quilcene: The Pearl of the Peninsula

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pages 53-54

Six spots to dive in! Stay cool with a dip in, or around, the fjord

4min
pages 51-52

Welcome to the Wild Side of WA

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pages 38-49

Do go Chasing Waterfalls

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page 37

75 years of wildfire prevention

4min
pages 33-35

75 Summer Adventures on the fjord & beyond

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pages 25-32

A Place for Family and Friendship overlooking Hood Canal

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pages 23-24

Wagonwheel Lake

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pages 19-22

Grapeview Water & Art Festival

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page 18

Celebrate Fjord Spirit Tahuya Day Parade

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page 16

Thunder on the Canal at Alderbrook

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page 16

Shelton streets lined with Classics at the 19th Annual Historical Society Car Show | June 30

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page 15

Harro Paints the Town Of Hoodsport

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pages 12-13

What's Happening Around the Fjord?

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pages 6-11

Fjordin Crossin | June 29

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pages 4-5

It takes a Village... and a healthy dose of nature

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