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Fireworks at the Port, Ilwaco

July 4

Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade, Ocean Park, Sidewalk Chalk Art

July 4

Firecracker 5K Walk/Run, Ilwaco

July 4

Fireworks on the beach, Long Beach

July 5

Beach clean up day, Peninsula-wide

July 11

Waikiki Concert Series, Cape Disappt.

July 15-19

2015-16 LONG BEACH PENINSULA EVENTS CALENDAR

Sept. 12

Annual Auction & Wine Tasting, Skamokawa

Dec. 12-13

Peninsula Bed & Breakfast Assn. Holidays at the Beach

Sept. 26

Free admission - All Wash. State Parks

Dec. 12

Holiday Extravaganza, Appelo Archives, Naselle

Dec. 12

Holiday Community Dinner, Skamokawa

Dec. 13

Tuba Christmas, Seaview

Dec. 31

New Year’s Fireworks, Long Beach

october Oct. 1

Wild Mushroom Celebration begins

Oct. 3

Oktoberfest/Punkin Chunkin, Puget Island

Oct. 2-3

Columbia River Days, Wahkiakum County

SandSations & City SandSations, Long Beach and Ilwaco

Oct. 3

Covered Bridge Days, Grays River

July 17-19

Oct. 9-12

Peninsula Arts Assoc. Fall Art Show

Bald Eagle Festival, Cathlamet

July 18

Oct. 9-10

Water Music Festival

Music in the Gardens, Peninsula-wide

July 18-19

Oct. 10-11

Clamshell Railroad Days

July 24

seasonal events May 5-Sept. 26 May 25-Sept. 7

Saturday Market @ Port of Ilwaco Weekends, Summerfest, downtown Long Beach.

One Sky, One World Kite Festival

May 23-Sept. 7

Sunday Market, South Bend

Oct. 10-11

Cranberrian Fair, Peninsula

NPRA Rodeo Parade, Long Beach

June 12-Oct. 9

July 25-26

Oct. 11

October Fest Dinner, Grays River Ctr

Fridays, Columbia Pacific Farmers Market, Long Beach.

70th NPRA Rodeo, Long Beach

July 26

Oct. 11

Great Columbia Crossing

Trek across Tokeland, Tokeland

July 25

Oct. 15

Waikiki Concert Series, Cape Disappt.

Oktoberfest at NW Carriage Museum, Raymond

Oct. 24

Oktoberfest Chinook Style, Chinook

Jan. 16-17

Windless Kite Festival, Long Beach

All Hallows Eve, Grays River Center

Jan. 23

Beach clean up day, Peninsula-wide

Jan. 31

Old Time Logging Reunion, Appelo Archives, Naselle

august

Oct. 31

january 2016

Aug. 1-2

OTC Ilwaco Tuna Classic, Ilwaco

Aug. 7-8

Jake’s Birthday, Long Beach

Aug. 7-9

Surf n’ Saddle Junior Rodeo, Long Beach

Nov. 1

Holiday Bazaar, Rosburg Community Hall

february 2016

Aug. 8

Waikiki Concert Series, Cape Disappt.

Nov. 1

Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall back)

Feb. 13

Aug. 14-15

Blues & Seafood Festival, Ilwaco

Nov. 6-7

‘Ocian in View’ Speaker Series

Aug. 15

Jazz and Oysters in Oysterville

Nov. 8

Aug. 20-22

Wahkiakum County Fair, Skamokawa

American Legion breakfast, Deep River Hall

Nov. 11

Free admission, Washington State Parks

Nov. 21

Holiday Bazaar, St. James, Cathlamet

Nov. 27-28

Peninsula Arts Studio Tour

april 2016

Aug. 22-23

Downhill Longboard Races, Cathlamet

Aug. 17-23

Washington State International Kite Festival

november

Valentine Smorgabord, NHS, Naselle

march 2016 March 13

Daylight Saving time begins

March 20-22 Peninsula Quilt Guild Show

Aug. 22

Waikiki Concert Series, Cape Disappt.

Nov 27

Holiday Open House, Skamokawa

Apr. 16-17

Razor Clam Festival, Long Beach

Aug. 26-29

Pacific Co. Fair, Menlo “Cluck, Cluck, Oink, Oink, Moo”

Nov. 28

Tree Lighting; Santa Arrives, Long Beach

Apr. 24-26

Aug. 25

State Parks Free Day, Natl Parks Birthday

Nov. 28

Peninsula Arts Association, Spring Art Show, Long Beach

Festival of Trees, Cathlamet

Nov. 28

Aug. 28

Ilwaco Art Night, Ilwaco

Tree Lighting Parade with Santa, Cathlamet

september Sept. 3-7

“Come Play,” South Bend

Sept. 5-7

Chinook Art Festival, Chinook

Sept. 5-6

Swap Meet, Appelo Archives, Naselle

Sept. 5

Buzzard Breath Chili Cook-off, Cathlamet

Sept. 11

Slow Drag at the Port at 5 p.m.

Sept. 12-13 Rod Run to the End of the World

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december Dec. 1-31

Whale Watching On The Coast

Dec. 5

Lighted Boat Parade, Port of Ilwaco

Dec. 5

Crab Pot Christmas Tree Lighting, Port of Ilwaco

Dec. 5-6

Holidays at the Beach, Long Beach

Dec. 6

Holiday Tour of Homes/Old Time Christmas Celebration, Deep River Church & Naselle

may 2016 May 7

Children’s Loyalty Day Parade, Ilwaco

May 7

Blessing of the Fleet, Port of Ilwaco

May 8

Loyalty Day Grand Parade, Long Beach

May 27-30

World’s Longest Garage Sale

june 2016 June 11-12

NW Garlic Festival, Ocean Park

June 25-26

Doggie Olympic Games, Long Beach

WELCOME TO THE DISCOVERY COAST

here are nearly as many kinds of vacations in Pacific County and the Long Beach Peninsula as there are different people and families. Just to name a few: Beach fun, Pacific Northwest cuisine, Western history, fishing, wildlife watching, gallery and antique shopping, hiking and bicycling, kayaking, sailing and other outdoor adventures. This publication is a user’s guide for those who have made the choice to come to this special corner of Washington state, and now are looking for the most fun and fulfilling ways to spend precious days in this remarkable place. Frequent visitors and seasonal residents already have their routines worked out, but here are some “insider” suggestions for South Pacific County novices: • 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, now conveniently available from vending machines scattered around the park. Bring 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 world-class Discovery Trail in the dunes, clam digging (when in season), horseback riding and picnicking. Some enjoy driving on the beach, but there also 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

Blues & Seafood Festival ..........................................6 Cape Disappointment ..............................................7 Carriage Museum ......................................................27 Clamming ......................................................................15 Cranberries........................................................................6 Discovery Trail ..............................................................25 Fishing ..............................................................................24 Ilwaco ..................................................................................4 Kite Museum ................................................................11 Leadbetter Point ........................................................21

River near Chinook. What they lack in terms of oceanic drama, they more than make up for in comfort and safety. (tinyurl.com/FortColumbiaFacts) • Other popular outdoor options include visiting 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, 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, 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.) (www.fws.gov/refuge/willapa)

POPULAR ACTIVITIES ON THE PENINSULA INCLUDE KITE FLYING, SURF PERCH FISHING, BEACHCOMBING, BIRDWATCHING, LONG WALKS ALONG THE WATER’S EDGE OR ON THE WORLD-CLASS DISCOVERY TRAIL • 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

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center ................7 Long Beach ....................................................................10 Long Beach Rodeo....................................................12 Long Island ....................................................................21 Map of the Peninsula ......................................30, 31 Nahcotta..........................................................................19 Ocean Park ....................................................................16 Orcas ..................................................................................22 Outdoors..........................................................................13 Oysterville ......................................................................20

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 mighty 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.) • 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 own 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 your taste. Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco is a perfect way to sample many delicious treats. The Northwest Garlic Festival and Jazz and Oysters, both in Ocean Park, are yummy festivals. Try the cranberry/peach pies at the Cranberrian Fair in Ilwaco in October, where Blues and Seafood also takes the stage each August. 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 forever. 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 classic cars to smalltown patriotism enliven most of the year. We’re delighted you’ve come to see us. Everyone here looks forward to being your host and showing you our own favorite things to do. Make yourself at home and start making amazing memories!

Razor Clam Festival ..................................................14 Rod Run to the End of the World ....................26 Safety on the Peninsula ........................................29 Saturday Market at the Port ..................................4 Seaview ..............................................................................8 U.S. Coast Guard..........................................................28 Washington State International Kite Festival ..11 Whale Watching..........................................................22 Wildlife ..............................................................................23

ON THE COVER: An Orca spotted oﬀ of North Head. PHOTO COURTESY NOAA

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ILWACO

WASHINTON’S FAMOUS FISHING CAPITAL

eT leg n h ar ysa lm d n fish in o g lvi ag e o fI lw ac o e stle n sin e sid ap C i eD sap t in o t en m at e th t u o m f o h e th l uzzes with o C i excitement b m u i aR during ver. most of the e year, hosting Th r o p a fleet tb of charter, commercial and private recreational fishing boats — all protected by the U.S. Coast Guard station that makes its home on the shore of the cape. Named by an early explorer who didn't know the entryway to a massive river when he encountered it, there is nothing disappointment about this incredible place! — MADELINE DICKERSON PHOTO

lwaco is an incredible place. It possesses a proud maritime tradition stretching back thousands of years, first in the cedar canoes of the Chinook Indian people and continuing on through the sailing era, up to the commercial and sport fishing fleets of today. Framed by one of the world’s most scenic harbors, Ilwaco offers a firsthand experience of humanity’s long partnership with the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. Summer and fall offer unparalleled opportunities to get out on the water, either in the pursuit of fish, or just to partake in the sights and sensations of one of the world’s great rivers and nearby ocean waters. If fishing is your heart’s desire, public boat launches provide easy access to the water. There are plenty of charter offices to fulfill any angler’s request. Salmon, sturgeon, tuna and bottom fishing trips are available in season and fresh seafood is available year around. Seals, sea lions and whales all are spotted offshore. A pod of orcas, or killer whales, is sometimes observed in the ocean here. See page 22.

A full-service marina and boatyard and a waterfront promenade for strolling makes Ilwaco Harbour Village a stop you don’t want to miss. Unique gift shops with that special something you can’t find anywhere else and art galleries for that one-of-a-kind treasure dot the waterfront. Downtown Ilwaco, a short stroll from the port, is in FRAMED BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST SCENIC the midst of renewal, with old buildings being refurbished. HARBORS, ILWACO OFFERS A FIRST-HAND If you are hungry, there are several dining experi- EXPERIENCE OF HUMANITY’S LONG PARTNERSHIP ences to choose from in WITH THE COLUMBIA RIVER AND PACIFIC OCEAN. Ilwaco. From a quick bowl of chowder to pasta dinners, you’re sure to find a bite to satisfy the appetites of all. Downtown Ilwaco and Ilwaco Harbour Village: Where the Columbia River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. Come experience it all for yourself.

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 region. Pick from the freshest produce, baked goods and plants. Wonderful crafts and handiwork abound with something new every weekend. It is open every Saturday, rain or shine, all summer long from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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2015 BLUES &SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

his year’s line up is looking great. Friday blasts off with Papa Rocket. Papa Salty is joining three Hudson Rocket veterans. The “rocket” is fueled by founding Hudson Rocket drummer/vocalist Ken Johnson, Mike Taylor (bass) and Ron Solomon (keys/sax). The “papa” is a slimmed down Tim McAllister. Up next is our very own North Coast Blues and the Cadillac Horns, the Long Beach Peninsula/North Oregon Coast’s premier blues band. Our Friday night headliner is The Randy Oxford Band featuring Lady A. The band will showcase their sophisticated brand of Chicago style musicianship, daring arrangements of blues classics, Americana, Soul, R&B, Funky, Rock, Motown and more. We finish up Friday night with a, not to be missed, All Star Jam and Trombone Fest. Up first on Saturday is The Strange Tones. The magic of this ensemble is fueled by four players who are equally compelled and driven to advance their unique “Crime A Billy” crusade. This fearsome foursome is led by the husband-and-wife team of Guitar Julie and bassist Andy Strange, and fortified by longtime partners guitarist Suburban Slim and drummer Andy Gauthier. To add some salsa to the show, they’re bringing along their dance

troupe extraordinaire, the Volcano Vixens. The Ken DeRouchie Band, a premier Soul/R&B/Funk/Blues outfit featuring a crisp horn section and a tight rhythm section and amazing 5 part vocal harmonies, performing original music written by Ken as well as a few handpicked twists on some blues and R & B classics. As a headliner this year organizers are thrilled to present, all the way BLUES & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL from the AUGUST 14-15 • PORT OF ILWACO great state of Texas, Hamilton Loomis. He is a non-stop turbo powered, multi-instrumental talent that guarantees to have everyone up swaying and clapping as soon as he hits the stage. This is one show you just can’t afford to miss. The Food Court will have loads of delights from Peninsula Seafood providers. And, of course, there will local Micro Brews and Regional Wines. Once again, Blues & Seafood organizers are working with our friends at Jazz & Oysters who are having an early show on Saturday, August 15, just up the road in beautiful and historic Nahcotta. All and all, an incredible two days of outstanding music and fun!

MANY ACRES OF CRANBERRY BOGS ON THE PENINSULA A tiny red berry is big time from Seaview and Ilwaco, east to Chinook and north to the Ocean Park area. It’s a cranberry. The little berry is so big that the annual Cranberrian Fair is held in its honor. Cranberries make up a big part of the Peninsula’s personality, so much so that it’s impossible to imagine our home without its distinctive and colorful cranberry fields. A celebration of local harvest including all things cranberry will take place on the Long Beach Peninsula, centered around the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in

Ilwaco, on Oct. 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Foods, crafters, bog tours, and more will showcase the area’s rich heritage during the 95th Annual Cranberrian Fair. Collectible Cranberrian Fair buttons are $5 each and cover admission to all events at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. The Cranberry Museum is free. The museum’s gift shop is stocked with cranberry goodies. Watch the red berry harvest as part of the fair. For more information call 642-3446 or visit columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org

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CAPE D

CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT IS A POPULAR WASHINGTON VACATION DESTINATION

North Head Lighthouse in Cape Disappointment State Park is a remarkable place from which to observe the Paciﬁc Ocean during interior tours available for much of the year — depending on the status of ongoing restoration. North Head is now also accessible via a new pedestrian trail that leads from State Route 100 and ties in with the Peninsula's world-class system of trails. — DAMIAN MULINIX PHOTO

ape Disappointment is one of Washington state’s most famous and popular parks. Some of its favorite features include: a premier campground, beautiful beaches, new public artworks, two lighthouses, an interpretive center and miles of hiking trails.

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 yearround. To reserve a campsite, call 888-CAMPOUT or 888-226-7688. BEACHCOMBING: Take your pick from three beaches for your beachcombing or strolling. Waikiki Beach is located where the North Jetty meets the rocky cape. This beach is one of the locals’ favorite spots for storm watching 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 a great 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

A rare French-made lighthouse lens is among the artifacts on display in the interpretive center. DAMIAN MULINIX PHOTO

places to think. Using the language of the Chinook people and members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, these artworks put the Bicentennial into a larger perspective, encouraging the visitor to re-consider the cultural and natural layers of history found on the Lower Columbia River. The site at Cape Disappointment includes a basalt fish-cleaning table, a Baker Bay viewing platform, several short trails, and a new amphitheater with a view of the ocean. TWO LIGHTHOUSES: The park offers access to two historic lighthouses. The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse was lit in 1856, making it the first in the Pacific Northwest. The view from the Cape Disappointment light is astounding, overlooking the Columbia River bar from the very tip of the cape. The picturesque North Head Lighthouse is perched on the headland surrounded by the ocean in all its glory. Tours are conducted daily at North Head during summer months and on weekends in the off-season. There is a small fee. Children younger than 7 may not climb up into the light. HIKING TRAILS: The cape has over eight miles of hiking trails to choose from. These trails lead hikers through multiple ecosystems, from coastal fog forest to the saltwater marsh to grass-covered dunes. The rustic trails cut through some impressive huge old spruce and hemlock trees and often end up either at a lighthouse or at an abandoned military structure. Fort Canby was a coastal defense fort at the cape from 1852 to 1947. Pick up a hiking trail map from the park — office or the interpretive center.

LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER

Overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center features new exhibits and ranger-led interpretive programs. Original exhibits, which include hands-on activities, trace the entire expedition with particular detail on the Corps of Discovery’s explorations of the Columbia River.

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is open daily, year around from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 360-642-3029 for more information.

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SEAVIEW

BEACH, DUNES AND COMFORTABLE RECREATION

Seaview is one of the Peninsula most cherished villages — full of historic beach cottages, and some full-sized mansions — built when it was the favored summer retreat for Portlanders back in the time of paddle-wheel boats and steam locomotives. — OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

eaview 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. Seaview is located between Ilwaco and Long Beach but has a character very distinct from its two neighbors. It is, most would agree, one of the Peninsula’s most “classy” villages. Seaview is home to some wonderful B&Bs and restaurants, including the comfortable Shelburne Inn — a National His- SEAVIEW’S WATERFRONT torical Landmark — and the fantastic Depot IS A POPULAR LAUNCHING Restaurant. Also check out the eclectic SPOT FOR WALKS SOUTH Sou’wester Lodge & Cabins. Seaview’s waterfront is a popular AND NORTH ON THE launching spot for walks south and north on NORTHWEST’S the Northwest’s longest beach. It is somewhat less busy in the summer LONGEST BEACH. than the Long Beach seashore access routes to the north, and thus makes for a more peaceful setting. It is in Seaview where growth (also called accretion) of the beach is most noticeable, with 2,000 feet or more of dunes separating the village’s original shoreline from the ocean today. This means several shipwreck sites lie under what is now dry land, including those of the Vandalia which wrecked in 1853 with a loss to soothe sore muscles & relieve stress swedish massage, deep tissue massage & heated stone treatment certified in advanced myofascial technique gift certificates 30 years experience #12715

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of nine lives, and the Marie, which wrecked in 1852, also with a loss of nine. This is a classic Northwest beach, the original seashore resort for the Portland elite, and deservedly so. There are miles of clean sand, many shorebirds, friendly people and pretty views of the distant cliffs and bobbing crab boats. The new Discovery Trail threads its way through the Seaview dunes, providing a walking/biking path all the way from northern Long Beach to Ilwaco.

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LONG BEACH

WHERE FAMILIES MAKE MEMORIES

Beach-oriented events like SandSations in July make Long Beach the capital of fun for Southwest Washington.— OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

ong Beach is a fun place, famous in the Northwest for its eccentric charm, its bustling summer sidewalks, its many festivals and soaring kites. It also is a place of incredible natural assets: miles of beach, dunes and forests. Founded in 1880 by Henry Harrison Tinker from Maine, Long Beach has been a resort town since the beginning. Unlike many “beach” towns, Long Beach is a place with a solid core of reality — the people who make their homes here love it. It is, first and foremost, a community. When you visit Long Beach, what you’ll experience is a bright little town that happens to be on the beach. Visitors to the Peninsula inevitably gravitate toward Long Beach for its shops and the many ac-

tivities geared toward families, teens and children. This is where you’ll find amusement rides, horse rentals, go-carts, video arcades, bumper cars and other traditional beach fare. Long Beach also has much to appeal to mature visitors, such as its famous boardwalk, the great new paved Discovery Trail along the crest of the dunes, and a nice variety of art galleries, gift stores and restaurants. If you’ve been here before, come again and see how much Long Beach has transformed in the past few years. If you haven’t been here, come take a look. You won’t regret it. Long Beach has many motels, B&Bs and RV parks, so finding a place to stay is rarely a problem. But on festival weekends, be sure to have a reservation and to check in early in the day.

A GOOD TIME DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE • Settle in for some people watching. Leading sites include benches along the boardwalk and anywhere in fun downtown Long Beach. • Take a romantic walk on the boardwalk and Discovery Trail, enjoying the sounds of the surf. • Hit the many yard and garage sales. • Stop by real estate offices and daydream about owning your very own piece of heaven. • Columbia Pacific Farmers Market Fridays June to Oct. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Veterens Field in downtown Long Beach.

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VISIT LONG BEACH IN AUGUST FOR HIGH-FLYING KITE ADVENTURES There are major upgrades and an active new role this year for the Long Beach Peninsula-based World Kite Museum. The museum’s facility upgrades include addition of the WKM Theater, an audio-visual media room that will better accommodate field trips and tour groups. In addition, there are updated and refreshed exhibits, including a new and complete collection of WSIKF annual posters, as well as technology and crucial facility maintenance and upgrades.

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This year for the first time, the museum will also be overseeing the internationally acclaimed Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF), as well as hosting a number of workshops and new annual fundraiser event.

WSIKF is a week-long kite celebration and competition held annually during the third week of August: Aug.17-23, 2015, and Aug. 15-21, 2016. Starting on Monday and ending on Sunday, this Long Beach vacation extravaganza boasts skies ablaze with color, high-flying action and choreographed movement. Washington’s Kite Festival draws famous kite fliers from all around the world, and tens of thousands awed spectators, many of whom participate in the fun with their own kite-flying adventures.

A great destination for fun for all! Experience the history and art of kites through video and interactive elements. Make your own kite and fly it here on the world’s longest beach! Visit today!

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Find complete information at kitefestival.com/kite-festival. Those wishing to contribute to the legacy of the World Kite Museum may do so at www.gofundme.com/worldkitemuseum.

Featuring:

• Bold heroes and story characters on kites from Japan • Delicately painted Chinese silk kites • Kites that saved lives in WWII • Videos of various Asian kite fighting celebrations

To learn more about the World Kite Museum, contact Holli Kemmer, development/events director, at 642-4020.

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LONG BEACH RODEO

EXCITING PROFESSIONAL COWBOY COMPETITION

ome join all the cowboys and cowgirls at the Peninsula Saddle Club on July 25 and July 26 at 1 p.m. for the 70th annual Long Beach Rodeo. Events take place at 6407 Sandridge Road on the beautiful Long Beach Peninsula (1 1/4 mile north of the Hwy 101 junction on Sandridge Road). This Northwest Professional Rodeo Association rodeo is one of the longest running rodeos on the Northwest coast. This year’s show is sure to be one of the finest, thanks to the collaborative talents of great rodeo professionals and a team of wonderful volunteers. The Peninsula Saddle Club hosted its first rodeo in 1951. At that time, the rodeo was held just north LONG BEACH RODEO of downtown Long Beach (where the fire hall is currently located). The Saddle Club moved to its pres- JULY 25-26 • LONG BEACH ent location in 1957. The rodeo gets started with a fun parade through downtown Long Beach in the evening of Friday, July 24. Start each day of the rodeo with a genuine cowboy breakfast in the clubhouse, from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Let the crew in the “chuck wagon” dish you up some hotcakes, eggs, ham, or biscuits and gravy. Don’t forget your coffee! Bring the whole family for the fun of a community tradition. Enjoy the beer garden during the show, or wander the grounds and visit more than a dozen vendors serving up treats or selling their wares. And, don’t forget the lunch concessions in the clubhouse where the crew will dish up burgers, hot dogs and more. On Saturday, don’t run away after the show. That’s when they start family night. A seashore town like Long Beach may not seem like a natural place for a large and venerable And remember that this is a two-day event. They do it all over again on Sunday. rodeo, but we have a great one each July. — DAMIAN MULINIX PHOTO See you at the rodeo! Chef/Owner Lalewicz has “food angels singing in the kitchen” ~ NW Palate

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THE OUTDOORS RECREATION OPTIONS ON THE PENINSULA 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. Both the Ilwaco City Park and Long Beach’s Culbertson Park have courts (and outdoor basketball courts). See signs on the courts for rules. Lighthouse Resort Tennis Club, 12417 Pacific Highway, north of Long Beach, offers both memberships and use by fee. It is a state-of-the-art facility that houses two regulation blue-green U.S. Open courts. For more information call 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 rip tides can pull — and have pulled — even the most experienced swimmers out past their limits. Swimming opportunities on the Peninsula are limited to private or public pools. The Dunes, a professional indoor pool, is located just south of Ocean Park on the west side of Highway 103 at the Dunes Bible Camp. For more information and hours, call the camp at 665-5542. Eagle’s Nest in Ilwaco, 642-8351, is another option. RUNNING 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 eightlane, all-weather track which is usually available for use during daylight hours. Discovery Trail from Long Beach to Ilwaco offers incredible views to go with your cardio workout. 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. The area’s Little League baseball field is adjacent to the Long Beach Fire Hall at North Seventh in Long Beach. GOLF LONG BEACH: Peninsula Golf Course is located one mile north of the stoplight in Long Beach. A putting green, clubhouse and a fantastic restaurant are added amenities for golfers. The dining room is open to everyone. 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. Peninsula Golf Course is located at 9604 Pacific Highway in Long Beach. Call 642-2828.

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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 par-4s, 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 club house all add to the golfer’s enjoyment. Tee times can be scheduled by calling 665-4148. Surfside Golf Course is located at 31508 J Place, Ocean Park. The course is open year around.

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RAZOR CLAM FESTIVAL

he “world’s largest frying pan” — and at eight-feet in diameter and 500 pounds, whose to argue? — is just one attraction at the Razor Clam Festival in downtown Long Beach, April 16 and 17. “The Giant Clam Pan is an icon in Long Beach,” said Randy Dennis, festival organizer and owner of the Dennis Company. “We’re happy to see it restored and used once again to entertain our clam-loving community.” The Long Beach Razor Clam Festival shares the ins and outs of digging for razor clams while celebrating this subsistence tradition. The festival originated in the 1940s, when the Clam Pan toured the region to promote the event and Long Beach. Festival highlights usually include a clam fritter RAZOR CLAM FESTIVAL cook-off, free razor clam sighting and digging les- APRIL 16-17 • LONG BEACH sons, 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 Taste-Off with live music is very popular. Commemorative T-shirts, as well as vintage clam festival postcards, will be available for purchase. Clamming licenses and equipment are available at various local stores. Over the weekend, Peninsula restaurants also feature razor clam menu items. A Washington State Fish and Wildlife Shellfish/Seaweed License is required to harvest clams, and a personal limit of the first 15 clams dug is strictly enforced. “Many of us have wonderful memories of digging for razor clams as children,” says Andi Day, executive director, Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. “It’s great to see this Northwest tradition continue on the Long Beach Peninsula.”

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The Long Beach Razor Clam Festival pays tribute to the event’s origins in the 1940s, with lively music indoors, along with chowder, clam fritters, digging lessons and plenty of other enjoyable activities. It’s a great way to introduce your family to a great tradition!

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THE PENINSULA IS THE BEST PLACE IN WASHINGTON TO DIG RAZOR CLAMS

Peninsula people are passionate about razor clams. And with good reason as this is usually the best place in the state to stalk the wily bivalves. Although rarely hampered because of a marine micro-organism found in razor clams that can be harmful to humans, in recent years conditions have always been fine. Good clamming is usually available along the entire Peninsula. However, the largest and most plentiful razor clams are usually found from Oysterville approach north to Leadbetter Point. As a general rule, clamming conditions are so good here that people drive for hundreds of miles to partake in this delicious family fun. You must keep the first 15 clams you dig, regardless of size or condition. Overdigging, throwing clams back, digging in closed areas, or digging out of season can result in hefty fines. Visitors are encouraged to contact the Department of Fish and Wildlife at 360586-6129 for information about upcoming seasons and regulations or visit the WDFW online at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish

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OCEAN PARK

or a trip that bypasses crowded highways and returns your soul to a safer, more leisurely time, follow U.S. Highway 101 toward Washington state’s southern-most peninsula. Once there, head north on State Route 103 toward Ocean Park — a visitor-friendly area located at the “heart” of Washington’s most famous beach. If you are looking for a weekend or longer close to nature, activities that the entire family will never forget, festivals or events nearly every weekend of the year, beautiful scenery, historic landmarks, walking trails and seafood that can’t get any fresher, then treat yourself to the Ocean Park area. Please visit the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce website “Directory” page and look under “All Members” for web page listings for each of many friendly local businesses. The address is http://opwa.com.

OCEAN PARK’S OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY PARADE IS FAMOUS IN THESE PARTS AS A SOURCE OF HOMETOWN PATRIOTISM. On the way north on State Route 103, you’ll pass by many areas worth exploring: Loomis Lake State Park; Loomis Lake fishing area; and the Klipsan Beach approach with its historic Coast Guard Life Saving Station, are some examples. A red flashing light marks the center of Ocean Park. Everything here is located “from the light.” In fact, they have only recently started using house numbers. Don’t worry about getting lost. There are plenty of places to get information. The Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce Office is two blocks east from “the light” on Bay Avenue and every business will gladly provide directions to points of interest. Scout out the many businesses that dot the road from Long Beach to Ocean Park and on to Oysterville. The variety is surprising. Ocean Park is home to two of the largest grocery stores on the Peninsula, a hardware store and a pharmacy. There are galleries, gift shops, a bookstore, restau-

rants and lodging choices that include motels, cabins, historic bed and breakfasts, vacation rental homes, RV spaces and camping. You will find an opportunity to relax in Ocean Park. Have an espresso or lunch at the beach approach. Relax with a glass of wine and a sunset. Enjoy walking around town visiting artists, jewelers and crafters in their studios and shops. There are gift stores and a used bookstore carrying current and nostalgic items to browse. Tame your hunger at ice cream parlors, restaurants and watering holes. Jack’s Country Store is one of the prime places to get lost in. Tom or any employee of Jack’s store will help you find your way. One of the many reasons to linger in these businesses is that some of the better storytellers can be found in them. The main attraction, and the reason most people come here, is the shore. The ocean is just a short walk west of “the light.” Here you are in the center of a grand beach that 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. Couples and families enjoy the various events that Peninsula communities host. The Garlic Festival, held the third weekend in June, rejoices in the cloves that form the foundation for oodles of good food and good fun. The Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade provides a rollicking family event that harkens back to family picnics and memorable experiences. The weekend after Labor Day hums and roars with activity. The whole Peninsula is filled with custom cars participating in the Rod Run to the End of the World. The event begins with early registration on Friday afternoon, a slow drag on Friday night and climaxes with the car show on Saturday. Nearly 1,000 classic

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THE HEART OF THE PENINSULA

KIds love a parade and Ocean Park hosts an excellent one on the Fourth of July each year. Make no mistake — it's a small-town event designed to highlight children, local people, ﬁre engines and the like. Nothing fancy, just a chance to appreciate being an American in a beautiful little seaside town on a warm summer day. Who could ask for anything more? — NATALIE ST. JOHN PHOTO

cars are on display. Throngs of visitors pore over the fit and finish of every one. There is, of course, ample time to exchange stories about your favorite car from an earlier time. The Peninsula is rich in history. The Chinook people, who were skillful traders and excellent seamen, first occupied the whole Peninsula area. After European seafarers discovered the area, a fur trade arose. Later, pioneers arrived at the mouth of the Columbia River and by the 1830s an oyster trade began in the Willapa Bay. Settlers soon followed. By 1850 there were permanent settlements around the bay. Oysterville soon dominated the area. The raucous nature of the town and its vicinity convinced some that more uplifting environs would be desirable. Ocean Park was conceived as a summer camp for religious meetings. Currently open to the public, Ocean

Park Resort started as a Methodist Church campground in 1906 and celebrated a century of operation three years ago. By the 1890s the land of Ocean Park was platted and sold. The Camping Association eventually moved to an 80-acre plat, 25 blocks north of “the light.” It is now known as the Ocean Park Retreat Center and United Methodist Camp. There are many older residences that date back to the late 1800s in Ocean Park. Much of the lumber, in fact entire buildings, were barged over from South Bend and the smaller villages on the east side of the bay and Long Island. Others were built from shipwrecks and their cargoes that washed up on the beach. A brochure for a walking tour of these homes is available on the Internet (www.opwa.com) and at the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce office.

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ahcotta is a great place to experience the traditions of Willapa Bay, centered on oysters, clamming and other pure and healthy “fishy” business. A stroll around Nahcotta, looking at the boats and oyster processing equipment, is a great appetizer before sampling some fresh local seafood. Wandering around Nahcotta these days, one finds a tiny village rich in tradition and history, but little evidence of the battles 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 Indians 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 raiload owner Lewis Loomis took ownership of the Nahcotta townsite to the south. Both worked hard to reach their goals. The Sealand Hotel and the first post office rose on the north side, a general store and another hotel on the south. In fact, the town had almost two of everything — two hotels, two saloons, two meat markets — and only Loomis and Seaborg seemed to care. Despite the dispute between the two men, the community as a whole prospered. Oysters and other seafood was loaded on trains for shipment to Ilwaco, from where it was forwarded to San Francisco and other points to the south. Loomis won an eventual lawsuit, but the town’s luck was about to run out — for a few decades at least. In 1915, a chimney fire got out of hand and a strong southeast wind quickly spread the blaze throughout the business district. From that point on, the center of business on the Peninsula’s north end shifted largely to Ocean Park, Nahcotta’s other sister village to the west.

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he fictional Shangri-La is an idyllic mountain valley where life is frozen in time and protected from the rough changes occurring elsewhere in the world. Real-life Oysterville may not be so lucky as to completely escape the ravages of time and politics, but strolling around it will restore your faith that a kind of immortal grace is possible. The 80-acre Oysterville National Historic District and the areas immediately adjacent to it are the heart of Oysterville. With Willapa Bay as its backdrop, the historic district feels like a movie back lot version of a 19th century coastal community. In fact, some structures actually are from the 19th century. Eight houses, a church, the OysWITH WILLAPA BAY AS ITS terville cannery a one-room BACKDROP, THE HISTORIC and schoolhouse are on National RegisDISTRICT FEELS LIKE A MOVIE the ter of Historic Places. BACK LOT VERSION OF A Though Oyster19TH CENTURY COASTAL ville is a ghost town, it has life. COMMUNITY Oysterville’s post office is the oldest continuously operating post office in Washington state. The Oysterville Store sells groceries, souvenirs and gifts and is open year round. Oysterville Sea Farms sells seafood from its farms and other items as well. The Oysterville Church is open every day of the year. The Oysterville cannery and all eight of the houses listed on the National Register of Historic Places create almost constant activity as they 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. The Oysterville Church Summer Vespers are presented at 3 p.m. every Sunday from Father’s Day through Labor Day. The services are open to everyone. The Water Music Festival’s most popular concerts are the Oysterville church concerts, held

THE PENINSULA’S LOVELY HISTORIC DISTRICT

The historic Oysterville Church hosts a popular summer series of informal vesper services accompanied by local and regional musicians. The village is charming anytime, a peak back at the relaxed era of Washington Territory. With a wonderful view of the bay and places to spread out a picnic cloth, plan on your cares melting away. — OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

in late October. Old for a West Coast town, Oysterville is brand new in geographic terms. Oysterville could be the only place in the United States that has always had human occupants. Native American people probably settled Oysterville as soon as it was created. Chinook peoples came to the area that is Oysterville at seasonal intervals for untold centuries to harvest its bountiful oyster beds. Oysterville was first settled in 1841 by John Douglas, who married a local Chinook woman. It was the California Gold Rush of 1849 that drew significant numbers of settlers of European descent to Oysterville. Gold miners loved to spend their gold on Willapa Bay oysters. Settlers and Chinook Peoples gladly filled schooners with oysters to be shipped to San Francisco. By 1854, a community of several hundred, called Oyster Beach, existed here. 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. It was on Aug. 5, 1854, that community leaders decided that Oysterville was a better name than Oyster Beach or Shell Beach to represent their town, which grew to a population was about 800. Like all extraction businesses, the native oyster business came to an end. Hotels, saloons and a college all disappeared as people left. Eventually, even the county seat was removed to South Bend on the east side of the bay. Oysterville exists primarily as a state of mind. A walk through Oysterville can reveal the supremacy of nature; evoking connections to generations goneby, while subtly forecasting the folly of generations present and future. Visitors often find themselves seeking sanctuary in the peace and insight they discovered here, long after they have left Oysterville.

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ong Island is a 4,700-acre nature wonderland. Home to an abundance of wild birds and animals, it contains one of the last remaining reproducing climax forests, a unique, 274-acre stand of cedars that first sprouted during a 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 for future generations. The grove is just one small part of the island, managed by the Wildlife Service. Visitors to the island must provide their own boat to traverse an approximate 100-yard-wide channel from the boat launch at the refuge headquarters on U.S. 101, or launch at the Nahcotta Boat Basin for a crossing of approximately one mile. Other refuge units around the Peninsula offer their own unique attractions.

LEADBETTER POINT AMAZINGLY ACCESSIBLE WILDLIFE

ocated at the northern tip of the Long Beach Peninsula, Leadbetter Point State Park is an amazing place. Adjacent to the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge this park features several hiking trails that either lead to the Pacific Ocean or along the Willapa Bay. The tip of the peninsula is an excellent birding location as many shorebirds rest and eat here. The forest is pristine and yet 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 in the winter as trails frequently flood. Stroll the bay-side trails for a respite from the ocean’s winds or away from the summer’s mosquitoes. This park is one of those few special places where nature rules.

INFORMATION: Phone the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge headquarters at 360-484-3482. Also check out the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge at www.willapabay.org/~fwnwr/ or write to the Friends at P.O. Box 1130, Ocean Park, WA 98640.

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f Pacific County’s five major waterfronts — the Pacific Ocean, Willapa Bay, the Columbia, Willapa and Naselle rivers — the Pacific is the most spectacularly 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 outer coast of Washington state. We have a sudden astonishing ability to peer down from space and track an orca as he and his tribe rocket through the cold saltwater just off our shore. Aided by our 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 like a human family on an interstate highway vacation determined to make Reno by nightfall. Throughout the winter and spring of 2015, Pacific County residents and visitors kept 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. But only recently has tagging by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration allowed us to systematically keep up with their adventures in the open ocean, sometimes swimming well within sight of the Long Beach Peninsula and Cape Disappointment. What drives them? Can those

AMONG THE STARS OF OUTER COAST WATERS WHALE WATCHING INFORMATION: • Orcas of the three Southern Resident Killer Whale pods eat fish and especially love migrating salmon waiting to enter the mouth of the Columbia River. • NOAA Fisheries satellite tags one or more orcas per winter. Tracking maps are posted at tinyurl.com/outercoastorcas. • The Chinook Indian word for orca is kwahnice, originating from the Chinookan-affiliated Klickitat Tribe far upriver. It is theorized an orca long ago made its way east as far as the now-submerged Celilo Falls, becoming a local legend.

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enormous brains 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

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love Chinook salmon as much as we do — perhaps more. What must it be like to be an orca, aside from us the apex predator of the North Pacific? His brain five times larger than ours, tagged orca L84 became his species’ unwitting ambassador. In a better-balanced world, orca scientists would be simultaneously monitoring the movements of an ordinary human up in the appalling expanses of the air-bathed realm. 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. These are memories that will last a lifetime.

• People see orcas from shore in Pacific County, but your luck must be exceptionally good. Based on satellite tracking, your best bet probably is Benson Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park.

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 information, visit www.whalespoken.org.

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WILDLIFE

hen it comes to watching wildlife, the Discovery Coast is the place to be, with more bald eagles than anywhere south of Alaska, and more pelagic and coastal seabirds than anywhere else on the West Coast.

Seals and otters, huge herds of deer and elk, migrating and resident songbirds and waterfowl all can be observed in numbers that will amaze the whole family. It’s time to discover just where these beauties can be seen! 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. They are particularly obvious along U.S. Highway 101 between the Astoria Bridge and Ilwaco.

THE DISCOVERY COAST HAS AN ABUNDANT POPULATION

HERONS: Living here on the Discovery Coast we are fortunate indeed to have a very large and healthy population of great blue herons. They are quite common around the margins of Willapa Bay. PELICANS: Pelicans, cormorants, Caspian terns, kingfishers and other bird species all 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 often be observed in Peninsula lakes, especially Black Lake near Ilwaco and Brisco Lake north of Long Beach. ELK: For something a bit larger, how about some elk watching? A short drive out to the Bear River area at the south end of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge situated on the east side of the bay is 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. GEESE AND DUCKS: Waterfowl in a myriad of colors can also be seen near the refuge headquarters. Casual sightings of dozens of species of ducks are quite common. Wood ducks are a particular favorite among area residents, many of whom build nesting boxes for them. RIVER OTTERS: If it’s something altogether different you’re looking for, how about putting the binocs to some river otters? They can often be seen swimming and frolicking in the canals and lakes in the center of the community of Surfside just west of Oysterville, or even in Black Lake or small creeks around Ilwaco.

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SALT-WATER FISHING

othing compares to the exhilaration of boating over waters where the Columbia River, having reached journey’s end, rushes into the Pacific Ocean. Add the thrill of catching large game fish and the experience will be imprinted in memory forever. Fortunately, these excursions are available to anyone, thanks to charter boats berthed at the Port of Ilwaco. Charters provide outings ranging from sightseeing to bottom- and deep-sea fishing. Everything is provided except personal clothing and favorite refreshments. Many anglers also fish from private boats, a great option if you’re prepared for the conditions. The view of the land from the seaward side — lighthouses, Astoria, Saddle Mountain and Tillamook Head — is often breathtaking. Crossing the bar, where river and ocean meet, is an exciting time as the skipper skillfully maneuvers the boat through often- turbulent waters to reach open sea. Sea lions bask on jetty rocks. Seals’

heads pop out of the water here and there, and seagulls fly overhead hoping for a handout. How can you catch a trophy-sized salmon if you don’t have a boat? Simple, head for the south jetty at Cape Disappointment or east of the Chinook tunnel and get ready 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 is placed at the end of your gear. 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 highway is only inches from your back and trucks, cars, and RVs zip past at 50 miles per hour.

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FRESH WATER FISHING: Steelhead and trout are abundant in Pacific County. While ocean fishing at the beach is nationally known, many forget there are numerous rivers, streams and lakes perfect for family outings. Between Ilwaco and Seaview lies Black Lake, for which offers trout fishing to all ages. Island Lake is a little more isolated and farther north on the Peninsula, but is perfect for canoeing and fishing. Another popular fishing hole is Loomis Lake. Traveling from the Peninsula, in addition to trout fishing, salmon fishing is allowed in several areas of the Naselle River in season. The same is true on the Willapa River near Raymond and South Bend and the Nemah on the east side of Willapa Bay. Turn near Naselle Youth Camp to get to Radar Lakes.

DISCOVERY TRAIL

ollowing the general path taken by Capt. William Clark and his men during their initial 1805 visit to the beach, our amazing Discovery Trail links the towns of Long Beach, Seaview and Ilwaco. The trail connects all the way from the northern city limits of Long Beach to Beards Hollow in Cape Disappointment State Park. From Beards Hollow, a short unpaved portion of the trail goes uphill to a spectacular overlook above the ocean. Again paved, it winds its way through the forest to Ilwaco. You’ll experience your inner Dan’l Boone. This is the best ocean-bordering biking and hiking path on the West Coast. A recent round trip of almost eight miles took about an hour and 15 minutes with a generous stop at 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, and dozens of informative signs add interest to the trail. A small wooden bridge, numerous twists and turns and the gently rolling dunes make for an interesting and comfortable ride. One suggestion is to head into the wind to start your trip and let the breeze push you along on the return trip. If eight miles and riding for over an hour is not in your plans, you may begin at either

WALK THE PATH OF ADVENTURE

Runners on the Discovery Trail approach Clark's Tree, a bronze recreation of the tree where Capt. William Clark carved his initials on the Paciﬁc shore in November 1805 before beginning the long journey back to the East Coast. The trail, built at the time of the Corps of Discovery Bicentennial in 2005, is a prized link between Long Beach, Seaview, Cape Disappointment State Park and Ilwaco. — NATALIE ST. JOHN PHOTO

the Seaview or Long Beach approaches and cut your ride in half or in a third. The unpaved portion of the trail, 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. No motor vehicles are allowed on Discovery Trail. A mid-week ride on an amazing pathway, with sun and surf to the west and having the experience almost exclusively to yourself, just can’t be topped.

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ROD RUN

eptember is synonymous with the Rod Run and the 2015 edition promises to be better than ever as about 1,000 vintage automobiles will again congregate at Wilson Field east of Ocean Park for the car show the Beach Barons started nearly three decades ago. Registration begins Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m., and continues throughout the weekend for cars 1982 and earlier. Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 for the general public to view the show and shine. On Friday, Sept. 11, plan to attend the fun Slow Drags at the Port of Ilwaco, which start at 4 p.m.

BEACH BARONS ANNUAL REV-UP

The Beach Barons will again be selling Rod Run T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats to the sounds of DJ music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Saturday will feature a musical performance by the Fabulous Farelanes, a model car show and a pinewood derby. Trophy judging will conclude at 2 p.m. Saturday. At 4:30 p.m., show participants will cruise north to Oysterville, over to Surfside and then south toward Long Beach. People would be welladvised to plan their personal driving needs around sharing the road with the vintage vehicles Saturday afternoon and evening. On Sunday, Sept. 13, gates will open at 8 a.m.

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with a treasure hunt starting at 9 a.m. DJs will be spinning great tunes, and trophies will be presented at 2 p.m. Spectator gate fees are $5 per person. Active duty service members with proper ID are ROD RUN TO THE END OF THE WORLD admitted for no SEPTEMBER 12-13 • OCEAN PARK charge. Parking will be available at a few properties nearby. More information on 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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CARRIAGE MUSEUM

his north Pacific County town may be small, but it is home to a BIG TIME museum! That’s what being said about the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond. This remarkable museum houses one of the finest collections of 19th century horse drawn vehicles in the entire country. A must see for any traveler visiting Southwest Washington, this unique museum with its gleaming pine floors, elegant lighting and unique gift shop is home to several original carriages used by the movie industry in the 1940s. Come see Belle Watling’s “Gone with the Wind” carriage, Shirley Temple’s C-Spring Victoria from “Little Princess” or pose in front of the carved-panel hearse used in Errol Flynn’s “Gentleman Jim.” A variety of other vehicles are also on display including an 1895 Studebaker buggy, the common man’s form of transportation in its day and the elegant Hansom Cab, used as a taxi in New York City in the 1890s. Children will also enjoy dressing in period clothing, having their picture taken while sitting on top of the museum’s “Three Spring Democrat Wagon” and ringing the school bell on their visit to a single-room schoolhouse. Visitors a bit mechanically inclined will thoroughly enjoy the wheelwright and blacksmith displays. Everybody is welcome at the Northwest Carriage Museum and group tours for all ages are a specialty. RV clubs, schools, service groups can call for special group discounts. The museum is along the shores of the pristine Willapa River at 314 Alder St., in historic Raymond. You can read more at www.nwcarriagemuseum.org or call 360-942-4150. Come get carried away at the Northwest Carriage Museum!

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US COAST GUARD

t the southern-most point of the Peninsula lies one of the oldest and busiest Coast Guard stations on the West Coast: Cape Disappointment and the U.S. Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat School. Because it guards what has been called the world’s most dangerous waters, the station is often called to aid foundering vessels and their crews. The river itself is dangerous, but when coupled

with a strong outflowing (or ebb) tide, the clash between the outgoing current and the incoming ocean waves can be downright deadly. Numerous fishing and commercial vessels have fallen victim to the Columbia’s power combined with the dangerous offshore waters of the Pacific Ocean, with the area nicknamed “Graveyard of the Pacific” because of the number of vessels lost there at sea. Vessels stationed at the Cape include the 47-foot

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motor lifeboat, which was put through its initial sea trials at the Cape. Cape Disappointment is also home to the only motor lifeboat school in the United States. Originally established to serve the Coast Guard’s District 13, the school now accepts students from marine services worldwide. There are 36 students in each class. To get to the station from Ilwaco, follow the signs to Cape Disappointment and the station. Phone 6422382 for more information.

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2015 PAA Art Events March 27 to 29 ~ 24th Spring Art Show ~ LB Depot & PAA Office June 12 ~ Unveiling NW Garlic Poster Reception ~ Ocean Park June 20 & 21 ~ NW Garlic Festival (posters on sale) ~ Ocean Park July 4th Parade, Sidewalk Chalk Give-Away ~ Ocean Park October 9 to 12 ~ 45th Fall Art Show ~ LB Depot & PAA Office November 27 & 28 ~ 8th PAA Studio Tour

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STAYING SAFE ON THE PENINSULA

he Peninsula is a wonderful place to visit, and we want your stay to be an enjoyable one. Staying safe makes your visit so much nicer. It is sincerely hoped that you will never be faced with any emergencies, but in case you are, here is some information that will be useful. The Peninsula shoreline is designated as a 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. 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 x 2 feet with seasoned wood or charcoal. If your fire gets out of control, you may be held personally 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 of charge 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 665-3508. Tsunami evacuation signs have been posted up and down the Peninsula in an effort to make people aware of evacuation routes. There may or may not be much warning time in such an emergency, so the best policy is to make your way to high ground as soon as possible. If you are on the beach and unable to get to high ground go inland as far as you can and pay close attention to emergency personnel. In the event of a sudden earthquake, be prepared to move to higher ground

INFORMATION: All emergency services can be reached by calling 911. As a visitor it is very important that you are aware of your surroundings and know your address if you are staying in a vacation rental. If emergency service personnel can’t find you, they can’t help you.

immediately, keeping clear of buildings, trees and power lines. Also be careful of damaged roads with gaps in the pavement. Do not call 911 and do not attempt to evacuate the Peninsula, there will not be enough time or

access roads to accommodate an evacuation. Our surf can be dangerous, be sure to carefully safeguard your children in the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

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PASSES AVAILABLE for daily or monthly rides.

Ride the Bus and See Pacific County with Us! • Pacific County Courthouse • Centennial Murals • Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center • Fine Museums • The Peninsula’s 28 miles of Beach • Many Fine Restaurants and Shops • The Canneries • Cranberry Bogs • State & County Parks Pacific Transit system routes pass directly by or within easy access of all the fun & historic places of interest . . . NO SERVICE ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS: • Memorial Day • 4th of July • Labor Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas • New Year’s Day

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Go to discoverourcoast.com to explore hundreds more attractions, restaurants, merchants and places to stay on Our Coast. Click on a map button to find contact info and links for that location, plus our recommendations for a day trip with nearby dining, lodging and things to do.

1. Leadbetter Point State Park — Ocean Park, Wash., 19 miles north of Seaview 2. Discovery Trail — Ilwaco to north end of Long Beach, Wash. 3. Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum — 115 Lake St. S.E., Ilwaco, Wash. 4. Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center — Cape Disappointment State Park, two miles southwest of Ilwaco, Wash. 5. Port of Ilwaco — 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash. TILLAMOOK 6. Cranberry Museum — 2907 Pioneer Road, Long Beach, Wash. 7. Fort Columbia State Park — U.S. Highway 101, two miles west of the Astoria Bridge in Chinook, Wash. 8. Cape Disappointment State Park — two miles southwest of Ilwaco, Wash. 9. North Head Lighthouse and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse — within Cape Disappointment State Park 10. World Kite Museum — 303 S.W. Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. 11. Willapa Interpretive Art Trail — near Refuge Headquarters in Willapa National Wildlife Refuge 12. Knappton Cove Heritage Center — two miles past the rest stop north of the Astoria Bridge on Washington state Route 401 13. Appelo Archive Center — 1056 state Route 4, Naselle, Wash.

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Ocean Park RV Resort

Ocean Park Area

Forgotten Treasures Antiques & Collectibles

SW Washington’s Beach & Bay www.opresort.com/html/app2.html 1-(800) 835-4634 Jack’s Country Store

www.Jackscountrystore.com (360) 665-4989 George Johnson House B&B

1904 & 1910 Bay Ave., Ocean Park

For a weekend close to nature - activities the family will never forget - beautiful scenery - historic landmarks - art - antiques - walking trails - festivals galore seafood straight from the sea & bay, the Ocean Park Area is the place to be! Nestled between the roaring Pacific and the pristine Willapa Bay and guarded by the mighty Columbia River to the south...the Ocean Park Area is THE COAST to visit ALL the year through!

www.okiesthriftway.com (360) 665-5222

1414 260th Place, Ocean Park (360) 642-3500

(360) 665-6993

2015 Local Events

Willapa Bay Interpretive Center

*PAA Annual Spring Art Show - Mar 27 - 29

*Jazz & Oysters - Aug 15

*World’s Longest Garage Sale - May 23-25

*Labor Day Book Sale - Sep 4 - 7

*Annual NW Garlic Festival - Jun 20 & 21

*Rod Run to the End of the World - Sep 12 & 13

*Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade - Jul 4

*Water Music Festival - October 9 & 10

*Art in the Park - Jul 4

*PAA Annual Fall Art Show - October 9 - 12

*Music in the Gardens - Jul 18

*PAA Studio Art Tour - November 27 & 28

www.portofpeninsula.org/oysterhouse.html

Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce Learn more about us at www.opwa.com/html/app2.html or call us, (360) 665-4448 or toll free at (888) 751-9354

Ann Powell, Broker Lighthouse Realty

If you would like to go to our website, send us an email, call us , or get driving directions to the Ocean Park Area without typing, please go to your smart phones App store and download a free QR code reader. Then scan this QR Code with it. We recommend I-nigma.

www.lighthouseproperty.com (360) 783-2831 Surfside Inn

www.surfsidehoa.com (360)665-2000 (800) 347-8182

Okie’s Thriftway

Anita's Coastal Cafe'

www.georgejohnsonhouse.com

(360) 665-4547

(360) 244-3151

Bank of the Pacific

www.bankofthepacific.com (360) 665-5255

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Long Beach Peninsula Trading Post

22604 Pacific Hwy, Ocean Park (360) 665-3611 The Bead Shop

www.longbeachbeads.com (360) 642-8458

RuthAnn Hocking, Broker Lighthouse Realty

Golden Sands Assisted Living