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The majestic Olympic Mountains rretain winter’s snow in April in this view from Sequim. Photo by Patricia Morrison Coate

Visitors sitors Guide editor: Patricia Morrisonn Coate Contributing photographers and writers: ers: Donna Barr, Sheryl Payseno Burley, Cathy Clark, Clar Jay Cline, Patricia Morrison Coate, Chris Cook, Mark Couhig, Mike Dashiell, Jerry Kraft, Matthew Nash, Leif Nesheim, Amanda Winters and Joan Worley • Cover Photo and Design: Jay Cline; A stand-up paddleboarder tests the water at Cres Crescent Beach on the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Joyce. Crescent Beach, with its nearby World War II bunkers, is a popular spot for surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and amazing sunsets. • Editorial: Joan Worley • Publisher: Sue Ellen Riesau • Managing editor: Michael Dashiell • Advertising: Debi Lahmeyer, Visitors Guide sales coordinator, with John Huston, Harmony Liebert, Julie Speelman, and Shannon Allen and Debi Lahmeyer in Forks. • Design: Mary Field with ad design assistance from Cathy Clark, Jay Cline, Holly Erickson, Mandy K. Harris and Marcus Oden. • Circulation: Bob Morris • Administration: Naomi Blodgett Send corrections or suggestions to Pat Coate, special sections editor, P.O. Box 1750, Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-3311, ext. 5054 • patc@sequimgazette.com. This guide published by Sound Publishing Inc. ©2012

Directory ............................... 7-15 5-1-1 ..........................................8 Discover Pass ............................10 State park rules .........................13 Words to the wise .....................15 Maps................................... 16-19 Hoodsport .................................20 Olympic Art Gallery....................20 Quilcene/Brinnon .......................21 Olympic Music Festival ...............23 Port Townsend ...........................24 Historical Port Townsend ............25 Northwest Maritime Center ........26 Jefferson County history ............27 Wooden Boat Festival.................28 Port Townsend Marine Science Center ..........................31 Fun at the Forts .........................33 Tea and Treasures.......................37 Sequim ......................................39 Downtown day tripping ..............40 Downtown Fun Map ...................42 Sequim Lavender Farm Faire .......43 Olympic Game Farm ...................46 John Wayne Marina ...................47 Sequim Lavender Festival ...........48 Museum & Arts Center ...............50 Dungeness River Audubon Center 52 In love with lighthouses .............56 North Olympic Peninsula map 58-59 Out and about outdoors ..............60 Sequim Dog Park........................61 Dungeness Wildlife Refuge .........62 Dungeness Recreation Area.........67 Berry farms ...............................68 Sequim Open Aire Market ...........69 Roosevelt elk.............................70 Sequim is for kids ......................70 Golf courses...............................71 Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe .........72 Tribes welcome visitors ..............73 Olympic Discovery Trail ..............74 Sequim Lodging ..........................78 Port Angeles ..............................79 Feiro Marine Life Center .............80 Downtown antiques ...................82 Olympic Coast Discovery Center ..83 Museum at the Carnegie .............84 Arts in Action.............................85 Olympic Peninsula wineries.........86 Olympic National Park ................90 ONP rules and regulations ..........91 Olympic National Forest .............92 Lake Crescent ............................93 Hurricane Ridge .........................94 Salt Creek Recreation Area .........97 Marymere Falls ..........................98 West End ...................................99 Twilight territory .....................100 Hoh Rain Forest .......................102 LaPush/Quileute Tribe ..............105 Cape Alava/Ozette loop ...........105 West End surfing......................107 West End Thunder ....................109 Makah Cultural & Research Center .....................111 Clallam Bay/Sekiu ...................112 VISITORS GUIDE 2012

The Olympic Peninsula With a wealth of outdoor activities, cultural experiences and local events, your journey through our region will delight and surprise you. Enjoy, and we hope you have a wonderful experience on the Olympic Peninsula!

North Olympic Peninsula Services Directory Special Tours/Services Adventures Through Kayaking: Guided tours, sea, river and inflatable rentals, classes and sales. 360-417-3015, 888-900-3015. www.atkayaking. com. All-Ways Fishing Guide Service: Ocean fishing through September, river fishing in spring, fall and winter. 360-374-2052. www.allwaysfishing.com. Guided Historical Sidewalk Tours: Hour of snooping and gossiping in the historical district. Port Townsend. Call 360-385-1967 for reservations. John Wayne Marina: Permanent and guest moorage, marine services, showers, laundry and banquet facilities, restaurant, boat launch ramps, fuel facilities, public beach access, picnic areas. 2577 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim. 360-417-3440. Mike’s Bikes: Sales, repair, accessories. 150 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim. 360-681-3868. www. mikes-bikes.net. Norrie Johnson Guide Services: Fall tours of Olympic Peninsula rivers, steelhead and fall salmon. 360-582-9962. Olympic Game Farm: Walking tours during summer and driving tours open year-round. Entrance fee. Snack bar, petting farm, gift shop open during summer. 1423 Ward Road, Sequim. 360-681-4443. olygamefarm.com. Olympic Raft & Kayak: Raft trips down the Elwha/Hoh rivers; guided kayaking tours in and around Olympic National Park. 123 Lake Aldwell Road, Port Angeles. 360-452-1443 or 888-452-1443. www.raftandkayak.com. Port Angeles Boat Haven: Moorage space for more than 520 pleasure and commercial boats, including 75 boathouses. Marine services, adjacent to boat repair and retrofit services, haul-out services, restaurants and more. 360-457-4505. www. portofpa.com. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

Port Angeles Underground Heritage Tours: Twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the summer, except Sunday. Buy tickets at the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 121 E. Railroad Ave., next to the ferry dock. 360-452-2363. 360-460-1001. Sound Bikes and Kayaks: Sales, service, rentals, instruction. Bike and kayak day trips; weekend and weeklong kayak tours available. 360-457-1240 for reservations. 120 E. Front St., Port Angeles, WA 98362. www.soundbikeskayaks.com. Three Rivers Resorts and Guide Service: Regular fishing, bait casting, fly-fishing. Fishing packages. 360-374-5300. www.northolympic.com/ threerivers. Venture Charters: Diversified charter service specializing in social events, private parties, fishing, scuba diving and meetings. 360-895-5424 or www. venturecharterboats.com. Waters West Fly Fishing: Fly-fishing specialty shop, year-round guide service, fly-tying materials, flies for fresh and saltwater. 140 W. Front St., Port Angeles. 360-417-0937.

Visitors Centers Clallam Bay/Sekiu Visitors Center Information on local businesses, area events and attractions, tides, area history, local parks and beaches and recreational activities in Sekiu, Clallam Bay, Lake Ozette, Neah Bay and within Olympic National Park. 16795 Highway 112, Clallam Bay. 360-963-2339, 877-694-9433. Open daily MayOctober. www.clallambay.com, www.sekiu.com. Forks Visitors Center Information on Cape Flattery, Clallam Bay, Forks, LaPush, Neah Bay and Sekiu, Hoh Rain Forest, Kalaloch beaches, Makah and Quileute tribes, Lake Ozette wilderness hike to Cape Alava, the westernmost point in the lower 48 states, Indian petroglyphs near Wedding Rocks, Lake Crescent, Sol

Duc Hot Springs and area waterfalls. 1411 S. Forks Ave., Forks. 360-374-9253, 800-443-6757. Mon.Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.forkswa.com. Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center 24-hour recorded information about Hurricane Ridge snow, road and weather conditions. Concessions hours: Weekend operation in winter, daily operation in summer, closed spring and fall. 17 miles south of Olympic National Park Visitor Center on Race Street in Port Angeles, 360-565-3131. Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center Information on Port Ludlow, Port Hadlock, Marrowstone Island, Hood Canal communities, Olympic National Forest, western Jeﬀerson County and the Hoh Rain Forest. Near junction of Highways 104 and 19, Port Ludlow, 360-437-0120. Call for hours. www.gatewayver@olympus.net. Olympic National Park Visitor Center, Port Angeles Nature trails begin at parking lot to the west of the visitor center and behind it. Picnic area. Exhibits highlight the park’s natural and cultural history, hands-on discovery room just for children, information desk, award-winning ﬁlm shown on request, bookstore. 3002 Mount Angeles Road, south of Park Avenue. 360-565-3130. www.nps. gov/olym. Hours vary according to season, daily in summer, Thurs.-Mon. in winter. Olympic National Park Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center Open daily during summer, Fri.-Sun. remainder of the year. Exhibits, information desk, bookstore. Nature trails start at the visitors center. Picnic area. Go 32 miles south from Forks on U.S. Highway 101 and Upper Hoh Road, take Hoh River Road east for 18.5 miles. 360-374-6925. Olympic National Park Kalaloch Information Station Open daily during the summer. Exhibits, information desk, bookstore, short nature trails and beach access nearby. At the ranger station on U.S. Highway 101, about 40 miles southwest of Forks.

Olympic Peninsula residents and visitors alike are invited to use the state’s free 5-1-1 travel information number that builds on the highly successful Washington State Highway hotline (800-695-7623). Call 5-1-1 also for road and traffic conditions, statewide road construction, weather-related data, including mountain pass conditions, and the state’s ferry system. Passenger rail and airline 800 numbers also are available by dialing 5-1-1. Those heading to Sea-Tac International Airport can receive valuable real-time information on Interstate 5 traffic conditions between Tacoma and Seattle. Twenty-six land line telephone companies and nine of the most prominent wireless companies are linked to 5-1-1. According to the WDOT, with 5-1-1 travelers can expect to receive considerably more route-specific information than in a 30-second traffic news spot and have the advantage of having access to the information when they need it. From a land line telephone, there is no charge to use 5-1-1 but calls to it from a cell phone do count against the user’s minutes. 360-962-2283, www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic. Olympic National Park & Olympic National Forest information Center Open daily in summer, Fri.-Sun. remainder of the year. Exhibits, information desk, bookstore, bear cannisters, wilderness information and overnight wilderness use permits. At Forks Transit Center, 551 S. Forks Ave., Forks. Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center, Port Angeles Open daily in the summer, intermittent hours in the winter. 3002 Mount Angeles Road, south of Park Avenue, behind the park’s visitors center, 360-565-3100. For reservations in high-use areas, call 360-565-3100. Park wilderness overnight permits (required for all overnight stays in park back-country), bear canisters and wilderness information. Olympic National Forest/Olympic National Park Quinault Ranger Station U.S. Highway 101 south to Amanda Park, left turn to Quinault Ranger Station, approximately three miles. Open May-September. Call for hours. 360-288-2525, www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/. 353 S. Shore Road, Quinault. Olympic National Forest/Olympic National Park Quinault River Ranger Station, 908 N. Shore Road, Amanda Park. 360-288-2444, www.nps.gov/olym/wic. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Call for hours. Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau Offers North Olympic Peninsula travel planner. 338 W. First St. Suite 104, Port Angeles.

800-942-4042, 360-452-8552, www.olympic peninsula.org. E-mail gatewayver@olympus.net. Port Angeles Visitor Center Information on Port Angeles, Hurricane Ridge, waterfalls in western Clallam County, Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park/Olympic National Forest, Olympic Coast Discovery Center, Native American culture, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Victoria, British Columbia, and ferry schedules. 121 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles, 360-452-2363 or www. portangeles.org. Port Townsend Visitor Information Center Provides brochures, maps and information on accommodations, dining and activities in Port Townsend, East Jefferson County and the Olympic Peninsula. 440 12th St., Port Townsend. 360-385-2722, 888-365-6978, www.enjoypt.com. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Quilcene/Brinnon Visitor Center Information on Hood Canal, Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest, seafood harvesting and Dosewallips River estuary. 295142 S. Highway 101, Quilcene. 360-765-4999, www.emeraldtowns. com. Summer: Daily 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Winter: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Quileute Tribe Visitor Center Visitor information center, gift shop and information for Oceanside Resort. 196281 Highway 101, Forks. 360-374-2460. Call for hours. Sequim-Dungeness Valley Visitor Information Center Information on Sequim-Dungeness Valley, Lavender Festival and all of the Olympic Peninsula. 1192 E. Washington St., Sequim. 360-683-6197, 800-737-8462. Open May-Sept. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct.-April, Mon.-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.sequimchamber.com.

Festivals MAY May 25-28 Juan de Fuca Festival, check schedule for events, Vern Burton Community Center, Port Angeles. This four-day Memorial Day weekend festival features more than 125 performances of music, dance and theater from around the world. 360-457-5411 or www.jﬀa.org. May 26 Olympic Art Festival, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Olympic

Art Gallery, Washington Street and U.S. Highway 101 in Quilcene. At least a dozen artists from the gallery will exhibit additional artwork and do demonstrations. Twenty artists are featured in the gallery. See www.olympicartgallery.com for listing of artists attending and their artwork. 360-765-0200 or info@ olympicartgallery.com. May-Sept. West End Thunder, Forks Municipal Airport, Forks. Monthly weekend drag races. Gates open at 7 a.m., general admission $10. See www.westend thunder.com for schedule.

JUNE June 30-July 4 Forks Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, various locations in Forks. Contact info@forkswa.com. June 30-Sept. 2 Olympic Music Festival, 2 p.m. at Concert Barn, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene, watch for signs oﬀ U.S. Highway 101. Classical music every Saturday and Sunday, no pets allowed. www.olympicmusicfestival.org, info@olympicmusicfestival.org or call 206-527-8839 for tickets and reserved seating.

JULY July 1-8 Centrum Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend. Traditional American music with a week of workshops, dances, three days of main-stage concerts at McCurdy Pavilion. 360-385-3102, 800-773-3608 or info@ centrum.org. July 4 Fourth of July Community Celebration, 3-11 p.m., City Pier, Port Angeles. Food and craft vendors and live music. Grand parade on Lincoln Street to First Street from 5:30-6:30 p.m., ﬁreworks display at dusk (around 10 p.m.). info@portangeles.org. July 4-7 Hoodsport Fourth of July Celebration, street fair 9 a.m. Thurs-Sat., ﬁreworks at dusk Saturday. www. hoodsport.com. July 13-15 Clallam Bay & Sekiu Fun Days, 10 a.m. in Clallam Bay/Sekiu. Parades, races, games, food, fun, craft vendors, music and entertainment. Fireworks on Saturday night. www.sekiu.com. July 20-22 Sequim Lavender Festival Weekend, 9 a.m., various locations in and around Sequim. Three-day summer celebration of the joys of lavender. Farm tours, street fair, art tours, food, music.

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Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show, 10 a.m. at Sequim Middle School gymnasium. Hundreds of traditional and art quilts under one roof. 360-683-2072, www. sunbonnetsuequiltclub.org/. Quileute Days, 10 a.m. in LaPush. Tribal festival with parade, canoe races, bone games, arts and crafts, softball tourney and fireworks on First Beach. www. forkswa.com. July 22-29 Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend. Centrum’ s Jazz Port Townsend, the West Coast’s finest summer jazz festival, features straight-ahead jazz and internationally acclaimed musicians on the grounds of Fort Worden State Park and Jazz in the Clubs, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday morning in 10 downtown venues. 800-733-3608, 360-385-5320 or visit www.centrum.org. July 27-29 Arts in Action, Friday 2-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., City Pier, Port Angeles. This event hosts professional sand sculptors. Also artists, merchants and vendors. Enjoy live music on the pier and car shows all weekend with a street dance on Saturday night. 360-417-0501. July 27-29 Port Ludlow Festival by the Bay, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Port Ludlow Marina. Live music from local performers, arts and crafts, food, silent auction, golfing, radio-controlled model hydroplane demonstration races on the marina pond. Most events located just off Oak Bay Road near the Port Ludlow Marina and resort. Call 360-437-9798. July 29-Aug. 5 Centrum’s Acoustic Blues and Heritage Festival, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend. Centrum’s Port Townsend Blues and Heritage 15th year with a free downtown street dance, followed by Blues in the Clubs, eight bands, playing simultaneously in eight downtown Port Townsend venues on Friday and Saturday nights. 800-733-3608, 360-385-5320 or www.centrum.org.

AUGUST Aug. 4 Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival, Joyce. The 30th annual event kicks oﬀ at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and lasts until 3:30 p.m. Highlights include homemade pies with the much-heralded local blackberries, a parade, children’s activities, a juried arts and crafts show, salmon bake, vendor’s booths, demonstrations and live entertainment. www.joycewa.com. Aug. 10-12 Port Angeles Heritage Weekend, 10 a.m., downtown Port Angeles. Guided walking tours of historical downtown Port Angeles, including parts of the interesting underground on Saturday and Sunday. Tours of other historical and Civil War-era homes throughout uptown Port Angeles and clock tower tours of the historical county courthouse. Register in the atrium of The Landing Mall to sign up for tours. 360-460-1001 or donperry10@yahoo. com. Aug. 10-12 Jeﬀerson County Fair, 10 a.m. at fairgrounds in Port Townsend. An old-fashioned country fair for the whole family. Free entertainment: 4x4 mud drags, barrel racing, draft horse pulls, magicians, VISITORS GUIDE 2012

Sept. 21-23 Port Townsend Film Festival, 10 a.m. on Taylor Street, Port Townsend. More than 40 art-house, foreign-language, classic, documentary and short films from around the world. Contact 360-379-1333, www.ptfilmfest.com. Sept. 29-30 LaPush Last Chance Salmon Derby, cash prizes are awarded for largest, second largest and third largest coho and chinock and largest bottom fish. www. forkswa.com/events/last-chance-salmon-derby.

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music, 4-H and FFA exhibits. Animals and much more. 360-385-1013, www.jeffcofairgrounds.com. Aug. 16-19 Clallam County Fair, fairgrounds in Port Angeles. Draft horse pull, concerts, rodeo, logging show, crafts, art, 4-H and FFA animals and much more. 360-417-2551 or www.clallamcountyfair.com. Aug. 24-26 Makah Days, 10 a.m. Neah Bay. The 87th annual celebration focused around Makah patriotism for the United States with Makah war veterans taking a high seat. Canoe races and bone games, children’s races, royalty, salmon bake, traditional dancing, talent show and fireworks. Aug. 31-Sept. 3 Green River Mountain Men Rendezvous, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to the public. Slab Camp Road, 0.6 miles past Lost Mountain Road, southwest of Sequim. History comes to life at reenactment of early 1800s fur trappers’ gathering. Features historicalstyle campsites, period-dressed reenactors, historical skills and lore seminars, and hands-on opportunities for the entire family. Free admission to look around. 206-384-9496 or find event flyer on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER Sept. 7-9 34th Wooden Boat Festival, 9 a.m. at Point Hudson in Port Townsend. An internationally acclaimed annual celebration of wooden boats and the people who travel aboard, build, own, sail, row and share a passion for their beauty, craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Authentic activities and demonstrations for all ages. 360-344-3436, www.woodenboat.org. Sept. 14-16 Stephenie Meyer Days/Bella’s Birthday, in honor of the “Twilight” series author. Forks. www. forkswa.com. Sept. 15 Quilcene Community Fair, Parade & Classic Car Show, all day at Quilcene School District on U.S. Highway 101. Vendors, entertainment, food, arts/ crafts and fun! Lisa Hames, Quilcene Fair Board. 360-765-3361.

Oct. 3-7 Hickory Shirt & Heritage Days, various times in Forks. An event that stretches over two weekends with a host of programs and events highlighting the unique heritage of Forks and the surrounding communities. The annual Fish & Brew Contest with samples and great prizes is on Saturday. www. forkswa.com. Oct. 5-7 North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival, 9 a.m., Museum & Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St., Sequim. Interactive fiber arts event with a museum juried art show exhibition, educational demonstrations of fiber processes, hands-on projects with children and adults, sale of local artists’ work and information about local fiber activities, groups, businesses and instructional resources. Juried art exhibit opens with evening reception Sept. 30 and runs through Oct. 29 at the Museum & Arts Center. 360-683-8110, www.fiberartsfestival.org. Oct. 6 Harvest Celebration & Farm Tour, call for times, at various farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, Sequim. Sequim’s annual farm tour. Fun, entertainment, organic products and farm tours. Contact 360-681-0169. Oct. 13-14 Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival, 10 a.m., City Pier, Port Angeles. Crab feed complete with Dungeness crab, crab cakes, wild salmon, oysters, mussels, shrimp, clams, clam chowder, seafood and vegetable bisque, fresh organic salads and desserts. Live music throughout the weekend and crab derby. 360-452-6300 or www.crabfestival.org. Oct. 19-21 Forest Storytelling Festival, Peninsula College Little Theater, Port Angeles. Spend the weekend listening to wonderful storytellers from around the world and join in workshops. Program begins Friday at 7:30 p.m. with a story concert. 360-417-5031. Other annual events between October 2011 and May 2012 that weren’t scheduled at press time are, by month: November: Passport to Autumn Wine Tour, Port Angeles December: Various holiday events, Sequim Christmas Bird Count, Olympic Art Festival, Quilcene February: Discovery Bay Salmon Derby, Sequim, Gardiner and Port Townsend March: Soroptimist Gala Garden Show, Sequim; Annual Victorian Heritage Festival, Port Townsend April: Sekiu Salmon Derby, Sekiu; Jazz in the Olympics Festival, Port Angeles; Olympic BirdFest, Sequim

May: Rhododendron Festival, Port Townsend; Sequim Irrigation Festival, Sequim, ﬁrst two weekends of May

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Learn about the North Olympic Peninsula’s pioneer history, Native American cultures or sea life at the following places: Arthur D. Feiro Marine Life Center Port Angeles City Pier. North Lincoln Street at Railroad Avenue. Touch tanks containing North Olympic Peninsula sea creatures, aquariums and exhibits. Small admission fee is charged to support center. Call for hours. 360-417-6254. Commanding Officer’s Quarters Fort Worden State Park Conference Center, Port Townsend. Victorian furnishings from 1890-1910 provide a glimpse into the life of an officer and his family. Hours: June-Aug., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily; March-May, Sept.-Oct. weekends, noon to 4 p.m. Tours by appointment for groups. Adults, $2; children under 12 free. 360-344-4452. Forks Timber Museum U.S. Highway 101 on the south side of Forks. Logging and the development of the Forks area. Call for hours. 360-374-9663. Jefferson County Historical Society The Jefferson County Historical Society Museum exhibits illustrate the lively history of communities born in waterfront forests more than 150 years ago. Hours daily 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $4, children 3-12 are $1. Passport to museum and Rothschild House $6. 540 Water St., Port Townsend. 360-385-1003. Joyce Depot Museum A railroad and logging history museum housed in a authentic railroad depot built in 1915 at the Joyce site, about 15 miles west of Port Angeles. Area history and memorabilia, photos of the JoyceLake Crescent area and old logging and railroad equipment. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct.-June or by appointment. 360-928-3568. Makah Cultural and Research Center Neah Bay. The largest collection of pre-contact Northwest Coast Indian artifacts with a full-scale replica of a longhouse, dioramas and artifact rep-

licas from one of five traditional villages of the Makah Tribe, buried by a mudslide about 500 years ago. Summer months open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 16-Memorial Day, 10 a.m.-5 pm. Wed.-Sun. 360-645-2711. Museum & Arts Center in the SequimDungeness Valley, Sequim Regional museum, at 175 W. Cedar St., includes natural and cultural history displays and showcases the Manis mastodon discovered in Sequim, including a video from the archaeological digs, and the Jamestown S’Klallam Longhouse exhibit. Exhibits reflecting Sequim-Dungeness Valley pioneer life and community history. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. Closed Mondays and the last Sunday each month. 360-683-8110 for information and tour booking. www.macsequim.org. Museum at the Carnegie In the former Carnegie Library, 207 S. Lincoln St., Port Angeles. Operated by the Clallam County Historical Society. Main gallery features “Strong People: Faces of Clallam County.” Exhibits in the lower gallery rotate. Hours 1-4 p.m. WednesdaySaturday and special tours can be arranged by calling 360-452-2662. Historical Dungeness Schoolhouse Two-story rural schoolhouse placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Operated as a school from 1893-1955, now a Museum & Arts Center facility for community events and programs. 2781 Towne Road, Sequim. Visitors welcome by appointment. Schoolhouse available for event rental. 360-582-0584, www.macsequim.org. Point Wilson Lighthouse Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend. Originally built in 1879 atop the lightkeeper’s house, the light was moved in 1913 to the present tower. Ranging 16 miles, the light marks the entrance to Puget Sound. Tours during summer 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays or by appointment. 360-385-5520. Por t Angeles Fine Ar ts Center and Webster’s Woods Art Park 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. Exhibitions with a Northwest flavor. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sun., March-Oct.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Nov.-Feb. Webster’s Woods open daylight hours, year-round. 360-417-4590 (recorded

information only) or 360-457-3532 (business line); www.pafac.org. Port Townsend Marine Science Center Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend. Touch tanks, aquariums and exhibits, gift shop, boat tours, beach walks, summer camps and educational programs. Natural history exhibit, marine exhibit. Seasonal hours. Adults, $5; children, $3, members free. Call 360-385-5582 or 800-566-3932; www. ptmsc.org. Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum Fort Worden State Park Conference Center, Port Townsend. Dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of coast artillery history with special emphasis on the harbor defenses of Puget Sound. Daily, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., extended hours July-Aug. on Fri.-Sat. $2 adults, $1 children. 360-385-0373. Quilcene Historical Museum 151 E. Columbia St., Quilcene. Exhibits feature Quilcene life, businesses and events, including logging, agriculture, hearth and home, Native Americans and school. Gift shop and research library are available. Hours: April-September, 1-5 p.m. Fri.-Mon. Tours by appointment. 360-765-3192 or 765-0688. Rothschild House State Park Museum Taylor and Jefferson streets, uptown Port Townsend. Intact 1868 Greek Revival architecture with original furnishings. Managed by Jeﬀerson County Historical Society. Open May 1-Sept. 30 daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4 adults, $1 children. $6 passport gains entry to JCHS Museum and Rothschild House. 360-379-8076, 360-385-1003. www. jchsmuseum.org.

Trails/Hikes HIKING OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK Before hiking, you should know: Entry fees apply. Even on short hikes, be prepared for changing weather. Carry food, water, hat, gloves, layers of warm clothing and a raincoat. Use “leave no trace” techniques to help preserve the wilderness. Stay on trails to avoid trampling vegetation and use pit toilets where available or use the cat-hole method and pack out toilet paper.

The Discover Pass is required on vehicles to access all state recreation lands and wateraccess sites managed by Washington State Parks, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington State Department of Natural Resources. These lands include state parks, water-access points, heritage sites, wildlife and natural areas, DNR and WDFW campgrounds, trails and trailheads and all DNR managed uplands (natural areas and trustlands, but not aquatic lands). Registered campers and others with paid overnight stays in state parks do not need to have the Discover Pass. They simply display their camping registration on their dashboard. The Discover Pass can be purchased in person from nearly 600 vendors across the state, by telephone or online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov. In addition, the Discover Pass can be purchased from state parks as staff is available. The Discover Pass costs $30 annually and $10 for a daily pass per vehicle. There is an additional processing fee ($5 and $1.50) when purchasing from a vendor, by phone or online. The current fine for not displaying a Discover Pass on a vehicle while on state recreation land or a water-access site is $99. More information on the Discover Pass may be found at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.

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lot. There are several quarter-mile and half-mile trails. ** Hurricane Hill. 1.6 miles one way, begins at the end of the Hurricane Ridge Road. The rough paved trail gains about 700 feet in elevation, giving panoramic views. Wheelchair accessible ﬁrst half-mile only. Klahhane Ridge. Begins near the Visitor Center. First 2.8 miles brings hiker to a junction with the Switchback Trail. Hikers can continue or return to the Visitor Center. Deer Park Rainshadow Loop. Self-guided 0.5-mile loop to summit of Blue Mountain. Starts at the end of Deer Park Road, a steep, one-lane gravel road not suitable for RVs or trailers.

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Pets are not allowed on park trails or beaches except on leash (up to 6 feet) from Rialto Beach to Ellen Creek (0.5 miles north), all Kalaloch beaches and Peabody Creek Trail. This helps protect you, your pet and wildlife. Leashed pets are allowed in campgrounds, parking areas and on roads. Pet rules diﬀer on neighboring national forest and state lands. Note: Leashed pets are allowed on trails in Olympic National Forest. Entry fees apply. Pack out everything you pack in, including food waste and garbage. Wheelchair accessible trails noted with * Accessible with assistance trails noted with ** Other trails are not recommended for wheelchairs. The term “accessible with assistance” means trails do not meet ADA standards but may be passable by individuals with suﬃcient upper body strength and balance or a friend to help.

TEMPERATE RAIN FORESTS Hoh ** Mini Trail. Paved 0.1-mile loop trail near the Visitor Center. Hall of Mosses Trail. 0.8-mile loop trail beginning near the Visitor Center. Spruce Nature Trail. 1.2-mile loop trail beginning near the Visitor Center. Quinault ** Maple Glade Trail. 0.5-mile loop beginning across the bridge from the Quinault River Ranger Station. Cascading Terraces Trail. 1.0-mile loop trailing beginning at Graves Creek campground. Irely Lake Trail. 1.2-mile trail beginning 0.7 mile before the North Fork campground entrance. Quinault Big Cedar Trail. 0.2-mile trail gaining 80 feet in elevation. The trailhead has minimal parking and is located 2 miles up the North Shore Road across from the Lake Quinault Resort. ** Kestner Homestead Trail. Self-guided 1.3-mile loop trail starting at the Quinault Ranger Station.

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Sol Duc Ancient Groves Nature Trail. 0.6-mile loop beginning 9 miles up Sol Duc Road. Sol Duc Falls. 0.8-mile one way from the end of the Sol Duc Road. Lover’s Lane Loop. 5.8-mile loop connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort. Mink Lake Trail. 2.6 miles one way from Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort.

Lake Crescent ** Moments in Time Nature Trail. Flat 0.6-mile loop trail beginning at Lake Crescent Lodge. ** Marymere Falls. Steep. 0.9-mile one way from Storm King Ranger Station. The ﬁrst 0.5 mile is accessible. Mount Storm King Trail. 2.1 miles one way from turnoﬀ on Marymere Falls Trail. It climbs 2,100 feet. Pyramid Peak Trail. 3.5 miles one way, begins near the North Shore Picnic Area. Climbs 2,350 feet. Spruce Railroad Trail. 4.0 miles one way, begins near the North Shore Picnic Area on the east side of the lake. A designated bike trail. Heart o’ the Hills Heart o’ the Forest Trail. 2.3 miles one way, starts at Loop E in Heart O’ the Hills campground. Park Visitor Center Peabody Creek Trail. 0.5 mile loop trail beginning in the Visitor Center parking area. ** Living Forest Trail. 0.4-mile loop trail behind the Visitor Center. Elwha * Madison Falls Trail. Paved 0.1-mile one-way trail to a waterfall, starts at the Elwha entrance station. Cascade Rock Trail. Steep 2.1-mile one-way forest hike or take the level 0.6-mile loop. Both begin behind the picnic shelter in Elwha campground. Upper Lake Mills Trail. Steep 0.4-mile one-way trail from 4 miles up the Whiskey Bend Road. It descends 400 feet to the Elwha River. West Lake Mills Trail. 1.9-miles one way, begins at the Lake Mills boat launch parking area. West Elwha Trail. 3.0 miles one way in oldgrowth forest near the river; starts at Altaire Campground. Geyser Valley Loop. 6.0-mile loop trail beginning at the end of the Whiskey Bend Road. The trail can be broken down into shorter loops.

Staircase Shady Lane Nature Trail. 0.9 mile one way and begins across the bridge from the ranger station. Staircase Rapids Loop Trail has a bridge out, but two 0.9-mile trails explore both banks of the river from near the ranger station. Dosewallips Terrace Nature Trail is a 1.2-mile loop trail from near ranger station.

COAST Be aware of tides when hiking the coast. Pick up a tide chart at a ranger station or visitor center. Ozette Cape Alava Trail. 3.3 miles one way mostly on boardwalk from near the ranger station to the coast. Sand Point Trail. 2.8 miles one way mostly on boardwalk from near the ranger station to the coast. A 2.9-mile beach walk connects the two trails making a 9-mile loop. Mora-LaPush Rialto Beach: 1.5-mile hike to arch and tide pools at Hole-in-the-Wall. Use caution if continuing north. Second Beach: 0.7-mile hike to tide pools and sea stacks from LaPush Road, 14 miles west of U.S. Highway 101. Third Beach Trail. 1.4-mile hike to a sandy beach from LaPush Road, 12 miles west of U.S. Highway 101. James Pond. 0.3-mile loop to a shallow beaver pond. Kalaloch ** Beach 4. 0.2-mile one-way walk from U.S. Highway 101 to a beach and tide pools, only viewpoint accessible. ** Ruby Beach. 0.2-mile one-way hike from U.S. Highway 101 to the coast and sea stacks, only viewpoint accessible. Kalaloch Nature Trail. 0.8-mile loop through coastal rain forest from near Kalaloch campground. For more information about fees or trails in Olympic National Park, visit www.nps.gov/olym/ planyourvisit/brochures.htm and click on the destination of choice.

Day-Use Parks JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS For more information, call 360-385-9160. H.J. Carroll Park In Chimacum, head north on Highway 19 from the stoplight at Chimacum Road intersection, travel approximately 1.5 miles, turn right on H.J. Carroll Park Road. Picnic area, trails, sports ﬁelds, shelter, sports courts, playground, native plant gardens. Larry Scott Trail Trailhead in the Port of Port Townsend. Traveling east on Sims Way, turn right on Haines Street at the Safeway stoplight, follow road around into port, turn right, park near heavy haul-out area. Trailhead on Mill Road; coming into Port Townsend on Highway 20, turn right at the stoplight at Mill Road, approximately one-quarter mile to where trail crosses road, park on left. Picnic area, trails.

North Beach North on San Juan Avenue, follow road to the left, 49th Street, turn right on Kuhn Street, follow to end in Port Townsend. Picnic area, shelter.

SEQUIM-AREA PARKS For more information, call 360-683-4905. Carrie Blake Park (city) On Blake Avenue at east end of Sequim. Turn north on Blake Avenue, travel about 1.5 blocks to park on right. Picnic, ponds, playground equipment, meeting hall, skateboard park, bandstand. Sequim Dog Park at Carrie Blake Park Located on the east side of the Guy Cole Center on Blake Avenue. Fenced, off-leash park. Separate small and large dog areas; water, on-site pet waste bags and trash receptacles. Restrictions apply. Cline Spit (county) Near Sequim. Take Sequim-Dungeness Way north from Sequim. Follow as it becomes Anderson Road to Marine Drive. About seven miles from town. Boat launch, beach access, windsurfing. Dungeness Landing (county) North on Sequim-Dungeness Way past Old Dungeness Schoolhouse, half a mile off Anderson Road to Oyster House Road. Take the straight road going right and the park is at the bottom of the hill. Boat launch, birding site, picnicking. Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) West of Sequim on U.S. Highway 101, turn right on Kitchen-Dick Road. Continue three miles to Dungeness Recreation Area. Go through the recreation area to the refuge parking lot. Open yearround. Hiking, wildlife watching and photography are popular activities in the refuge. Some portions are closed seasonally or permanently to protect sensitive species. Fee to access refuge and Dungeness Spit. Dungeness River Audubon Center at Railroad Bridge Park 2151 Hendrickson Road, Sequim. Take River Road exit from U.S. Highway 101 west of Sequim, turn north on Priest Road and west on Hendrickson Road to Railroad Bridge Park. 360-683-5847 for information. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. Nature center, restored historical railroad bridge across the river, hiking, picnicking, bicycling, fishing.

Bird walk, 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Natural history exhibits, classes and presentations all year. Marlyn Nelson Park (county) Near Sequim. Turn north on SequimDungeness Way and then take a right east on Port Williams Road. Follow road to the end. Picnic area, boat ramp, beach access. Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim. Demonstrations of grasses, herbs, fruits, native plants, shade plants, wetlands, color garden, water-wise gardening. Pioneer Memorial Park (city) 387 E. Washington St. Picnic area, historical tombstones, re-created Indian canoe and homesteader’s cabin, meeting hall. Hall rented through garden club. Robin Hill Farm (county) Halfway between Sequim and Port Angeles. North on Dryke Road oﬀ U.S. Highway 101, park entrance is a quarter mile on the right. 195-acre park oﬀering pedestrian and equestrian trails among forests, meadows and wetlands.

PORT ANGELES PARKS For more information, call 360-417-4550. City Pier North end of Lincoln Street on the waterfront. Views of the harbor and Port Angeles, Arthur D. Feiro Marine Life Center; beach access, park benches, picnic tables, playground, public restrooms, walking paths, running water, viewing tower. For a complete schedule of events, fee information and hours of center operation, call 360-417-6254. Harborview Park Located at the end of Ediz Hook. Views of Port Angeles, the inner harbor and the Olympic Mountains. Picnic tables, wind shelters, public restrooms, barbecue pits, beach access. Lincoln Park West Lauridsen Boulevard, east of Fairchild International Airport. Fishing available for youths 14 and younger. Playground, public restrooms, picnic tables, tennis courts, open ﬁelds and trail, youth baseball. Waterfront Trail Follows the waterfront of Port Angeles, extending from the Coast Guard station entrance gate on Ediz Hook to just west of the old Rayonier mill site. Five continuous miles of trail, walking path, park benches,

public restrooms, beach access. Webster Park Third and Eunice streets, behind Swain’s General Store. Meeting place for the local Camp Fire organization provides rental space for community gatherings and meeting space, picnic tables, walking paths. William Shore Memorial Park 321 E. Fifth St. Indoor pool oﬀers six lap lanes, a dive tank, several ﬂoating devices. Pool rentals, swimming lessons, exercise classes available throughout the year. 360-417-4595.

WESTERN CLALLAM COUNTY Bogachiel State Park U.S. Highway 101, six miles south of Forks. Six picnic tables in day-use area with restroom nearby, one-mile hiking trails, 36 standard campsites, six sites have power and water, dump station, restrooms with showers, kitchen shelter without electricity. First come, first served. Group camp for 16-20 people reservable at 360-374-6356. East Beach (ONP) About 15 miles west of Port Angeles off U.S. Highway 101 at East Beach Road. Picnic area, swimming. No lifeguard. Hurricane Ridge (ONP) Drive south on Race Street from downtown Port Angeles for 19 miles. Picnic, self-guided nature trails, hiking, winter sports, viewpoint, visitor information. Lake Pleasant (county) Located on U.S. Highway 101 about 10 miles north of Forks. Boat launch, beach, playground (no lifeguards). North Shore (ONP) Located on the north shore of Lake Crescent. Go around Lake Crescent on U.S. Highway 101, turn at Fairholme General Store and resort. Picnic, lake views. Pillar Point Park (county) North of Highway 112 at Pillar Point, about 10 miles east of Clallam Bay. Open year-round. Launch for small boats, beach area, picnic shelter, tables. Quillayute River Park (county) From U.S. Highway 101 just north of Forks, turn west onto LaPush/Mora Road. Follow to Mora Road and turn right. Follow to River Park Road and turn left. River and fishing access.

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Rialto Beach (ONP) Take LaPush Road just north of Forks and drive eight miles. Take right at Three Rivers Resort and continue another three miles to the beach. Picnic, ocean beach, hiking, nature trails.

Campsites The following is information on a variety of campsites on the North Olympic Peninsula. $$/per night charge. 2012 State Park Fees: Standard campsite $22-$25*. A designated campsite served by nearby domestic water, sink waste, garbage disposal and ﬂush comfort station. Utility campsite $31-$36*. A standard campsite with the addition of electricity. May have domestic water and/or sewer. Primitive campsite $12-$14*. Campsite does not include a nearby ﬂush comfort station. Primitive campsites may not have any amenities of a standard campsite. Sites accessible by motorized/nonmotorized vehicles and water trail camping. *Higher prices include an additional fee for popular destination parks and select premium campsites. Maximum eight per site. Extra overnight vehicle fee $10 Camping at Department of Natural Resources campsites is free. To reserve a campsite, visit www. parks.wa.gov or call 888-CAMPOUT.

EAST PENINSULA Chimacum (county), on Rhody Drive in Chimacum. Picnicking, camping, vault toilet, recreational vehicles. Fallsview (ONF), four miles south of Quilcene on U.S. Highway 101 on Quilcene River Trail. Five tent, 30 RV campsites. Picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, hiking, garbage cans. Fort Flagler State Park, eight miles northeast of Port Hadlock, on the northern tip of Marrowstone Island. 101 standard tent sites, 14 utility spaces, one dump station, four restrooms (one ADA) and eight showers (two ADA). Saltwater shoreline, picnic facilities, hiking and bike trails, water activities, military museum. To arrange guided tours of historical buildings, call 360-385-3701. Fort Worden State Park, Highway 19 to Port Townsend, left on Kearney Street, right on Blaine Street, left on Cherry Street, follow brown park signs. Full-service conference center, dormitories and 80 hook-up campsites (50 beach, 30 upper woods area). Dining facility and meeting rooms. A museum, two miles of beach, marine science center. Point Wilson Lighthouse and miles of trails leading to bunker and batteries. 360-902-8844. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Port Townsend. North on San Juan Avenue, follow road as it bends to the left (49th Street), turn left on Jackman Street. 80 campsites, 18 with full hookups, 40 with power and water, 22 tent campsites. Restroom/shower facilities, picnic areas, dump station, sports field, shelter. Leashed pets welcome. 360-385-1013 Lake Leland (county) off U.S. Highway 101 on Leland Valley Road, seven miles north of Quilcene. Campsites: 22 primitive sites. Picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, swimming, fishing, boat launch, VISITORS GUIDE 2012

outhouse; no drinking water. Oak Bay (county), off Oak Bay Road, two miles east of Port Hadlock. Campsites: 24 in upper park and 24 in lower. Picnicking, camping, recreation vehicles, hiking, play area, clamming, boat ramp, beach access. Old Fort Townsend State Park, about four miles south of Port Townsend. 40 campsites first come, first served; one dump station, two restrooms, one shower. Saltwater beach, forest, miles of trails; kitchen shelter may be reserved, large area available for group camping by reservation. 360-385-3595. Quilcene (county), U.S. Highway 101 south of Quilcene. Campsites: 13. Picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, cookhouse, shelter. Rainbow (ONF), U.S. Highway 101 at Mount Walker Pass, five miles south of Quilcene. Campsites: nine, group campground by reservation only. Picnicking, camping, hiking, vault toilets. No drinking water. Seal Rock (ONF), on U.S. Highway 101, two miles north of Brinnon. Campsites: 19 tents, 16 RV. Picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, clamming, oysters, swimming, fishing, boating, wheelchair beach-viewing area, interpretive natural trail, beach access, flush toilets, drinking water.

EAST CLALLAM COUNTY Deer Park (ONP), 18 miles south of U.S. Highway 101 on Deer Park Road, six miles east of Port Angeles. Last 13 miles is dirt, one-lane road. Not suitable for RVs or trailers. Campsites: 14 (tents only). Picnicking, camping, hiking, drinking water, restrooms. Dungeness Forks (ONF), off U.S. Highway 101, 4.5 miles south on Palo Alto Road, three miles southwest of Forest Service Road 2958. Campsites: nine tent sites. Picnicking, camping, hiking, ﬁshing, drinking water and rest areas. Day pass required. Dungeness Recreation Area (county). From U.S. Highway 101, take Kitchen-Dick Road north to the entrance. A 216-acre county park located at the headlands of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge at Dungeness Spit. Camping, hiking, beachcombing and picnicking. 66 campsites, picnic tables. Fee for camping, entrance fee collected at trailhead of Dungeness Spit. Sequim Bay State Park, three miles east of Sequim on U.S. Highway 101. RV and tent camping, beach access, restrooms with showers, boat launch. One overnight group site for 60 people, picnic shelter and campﬁre facilities. Reservations.

CENTRAL PENINSULA CAMPSITES Altaire (ONP), west of Port Angeles, follow U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic Hot Springs Road and south to campground. Campsites: 30. Catch and release fishing. Elwha (ONP), west of Port Angeles, follow U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic Hot Springs Road and south to campground. Campsites: 40. Picnicking, fishing. Catch and release for all species except nonnative Eastern brook trout. Fairholme (ONP), off U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles at west end of Lake Crescent. Campsites: 88. Fishing, boat launch. Catch and release only.

Washington State Parks rules and regulations • Park hours vary depending on weather and season. However, all day-use areas close k C t parks k until til 10 att ddusk. Campers may enter p.m. • Campground check-in begins at 2:30 p.m. Check-out is at 1 p.m. • Quiet hours are from 11 p.m.-6:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted at the park. Enginedriven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m.-9 p.m. • During summer months, the maximum length of stay in any one park is 10 days. From Oct. 1-March 30, the maximum stay is 20 days. • Campers may not “hold” campsites for parties who have not yet arrived. • Use the trash cans and dumpsters to help keep parks clean. Recycling is encouraged in all Washington state parks. In parks with a pack-it-in/pack-it-out program, visitors must carry out everything they have brought in. • Do not harm wild plants or animals. Feeding of wildlife is strictly prohibited. • Do not damage or remove any park facilities, including picnic tables and park signs. • Pets are allowed in most state parks but must be under physical control at all times on a leash no more than eight feet long. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets are not permitted on designated swimming beaches. • Horses are allowed only in designated parks. • Smoking and pets are not allowed inside vacation houses, yurts, cabins or other rustic structures. • Glass bottles or metal cans are not allowed on swimming beaches. Alcoholic beverages are permitted only in designated campground and picnic areas. • All Washington state laws are enforced in Washington state parks. Courtesy of www.parks.wa.gov/regs.asp.

Heart o’ the Hills (ONP), south on Race Street in Port Angeles, 5.9 miles on the way to Hurricane Ridge. Campsites: 105. Picnicking, camping, RVs, hiking, trails, handicap access, restrooms. Sol Duc (ONP), follow U.S. Highway 101 west from Port Angeles around Lake Crescent, turn south at top of Fairholme Hill and follow road to hot springs. Campsites: 82. Hot springs, trails.

WEST PENINSULA CAMPSITES Bear Creek (DNR), on U.S. Highway 101, two miles west of Sappho on Sol Duc River. Picnicking, camping, RV, trailers, fishing, water access to river, restrooms, no drinking water. Bogachiel State Park, six miles south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101. Six picnic tables in day-use area, first come, first served, with restrooms nearby; one-mile hiking trails, 30 standard campsites, five sites have power and water, dump station, restrooms with shower; kitchen shelter without electricity. One site ADA compliant. Group camp for 16-20 people reservable at 360-374-6356. Coppermine Bottom (DNR), take U.S. Highway 101 south of Forks for 14 miles, follow HohClearwater Mainline for 12.6 miles, then turn right on C1010 Road. Picnicking, camping, RVs, fishing, hand boat launch, restrooms. Cottonwood (DNR), 16 miles south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101, 2.5 miles off Oil City Road on Hoh River. Campsites: seven. Picnicking, camping, trailer, boat launch, river access, fishing, restrooms, no drinking water, hiking. Falls Creek (ONF), south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101 and east at Lake Quinault Road past Lake Quinault Lodge. Campsites: 15 tent and 16 trailer sites. Picnicking, camping, kitchen shelter, trailers, water access, hiking, boat launch, fishing (subject to Quinault Tribe regulations), restrooms. Gatton Creek (ONF), south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101 and east at Lake Quinault Road past Lake Quinault Lodge. Campsites: five tent, eight trailers. Picnicking, camping, water access, hiking, fishing, swimming, self-guided tours, restrooms. Hoh (ONP), south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101 to Hoh Rain Forest Road. 19 miles to campground. Campsites: 88. One loop open all year long. Full opening July 1. Picnicking, camping, trailers, hiking, water, fishing, wheelchair access, trails, trailhead for Hoh River Trail, visitor center, restrooms. Hoh Oxbow (DNR), south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101 just south of Hoh Rain Forest Road.

Campsite: seven forested campsites. Picnicking, camping, trailers, fishing, restrooms, RV facilities. Kalaloch (ONP), 35 miles south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101. Campsites: 169. Picnicking, camping, trailer, beach access, hiking, fishing, wheelchair access, summer ranger station, nature trail. To reserve a campsite, call the National Recreation Reservation Service at 877-444-6777 up to six months in advance of the day before your arrival date. Klahowya (ONF), off U.S. Highway 101, eight miles east of Sappho. Campsites: 30 tent sites, 14 RV sites. Picnicking, hiking, water, boat ramp, fishing, restrooms. Lyre River (DNR), on Highway 112, 4.5 miles west of Joyce. Picnicking, camping, hiking, water, fishing, restrooms, group, shelter, drinking water, wheelchair access for bank fishing. Mora (ONP), on the Quillayute River, 12 miles west of U.S. Highway 101 on Rialto Beach Road. Full opening July 1. Picnicking, camping, trailers, self-guided trail, hiking, beach access, water, fishing, wheelchair access, summer ranger station, restrooms. Ozette (ONP), at Lake Ozette southwest of Sekiu. Campsites: 15. Open year-round, may close in winter, ranger station, camping, picnicking, trailers, water, boat launch, beach access (only with six-mile round-trip hike), swimming (no lifeguard), hiking, fishing, wheelchair access. Trailhead for Cape Alava and Sand Point trails. Salt Creek Recreation Area (county), about 12 miles west of Port Angeles on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. From Highway 112 about 12 miles west of Port

Angeles, turn north on Camp Hayden Road. Follow about 3.5 miles and park will be on the right. Has 92 campsites, including 39 utility sites, marine life sanctuary and hiking trails. Beachcombing, camping, fishing and picnicking, park and main gate closed at dark. 360-928-3441 for reservations. South Beach (ONP), on U.S. Highway 101, 2.8 miles south of Kalaloch. Picnicking, beach access, recreational vehicles. South Fork of the Hoh (DNR), north side of U.S. Highway 101, camping, hiking at trailhead two miles from camping area. Tumbling Rapids (Rayonier), 11 miles northeast of Forks on U.S. Highway 101. Park borders Sol Duc River, picnicking, camping, covered kitchen, outdoor fireplaces, water, restrooms. Upper Clearwater (DNR), north side of U.S. Highway 101 at milepost 147, South Fork trail. 360-374-6131. Willoughby Creek (DNR), from U.S. Highway 101 east on Rain Forest Road between mileposts 178-179, right-hand side. Three campsites for tents or trailers up to 16 feet long. Picnic tables, fire grills, tent pads, vault toilets available, no drinking water. Leashed pets are permitted. 360-374-6131.

RV Parks

Cape Motel and RV Park, 1510 Bayview Ave., Neah Bay, 866-744-9944, 53 units, 14 motel units, 50 RV hookups, open space for tenting, restrooms, shower and laundry. Conestoga Quarters RV Park, 40 Sieberts Creek Road, Port Angeles. 800-808-4637, RV park, full hookups, pavilion, walking trails, washer/dryer facilities, volleyball net, shower rooms, Internet hookup, www.conestogaquarters.com. Crescent Beach and RV Park, 2860 Crescent Beach Road, Port Angeles. 360-928-3344, RV full hookups, tent camping, hot showers, clean restrooms, horseshoe pits, 0.5 mile private beach, www. olypen.com/crescent. Elwha Dam RV Park, 47 Lower Dam Road, Port Angeles, 360-452-7054, full service, full hookup, secluded tent sites, RV park sites, restrooms, laundry, www.elwhadamrvpark.com Forks 101 RV Park, 901 S. Forks Ave., Forks, 800-962-9964, free wireless Internet service, full hookups, 50-/30-amp service, large rig pull-throughs, free cable TV, Wi-Fi, showers, restrooms, botanical gardens, natural history displays, Good Sam Park with Quality 4-Star service. Close to Hoh Rain Forest, Rialto Beach, Cape Flattery and Sol Duc Falls, www.forks -101-rv-park.com. Forks Mobile Home Park. 621 Calawah Way, Forks. 360-374-5510. RV parking, full laundry, streetlights, some sidewalks, vending machines. Gilgal Oasis RV Park, 400 S. Brown Road, Sequim. 360-452-1324, 888-445-4251, 28 sites, 19 pull-throughs, some up to 87 feet long, full hookup, 50-30-20 amp, with free high-speed DSL Internet and cable TV, paved pads, clubhouse, laundry, showers and phones, www.gilgaloasisrvpark.com. Hard Rain Café and RV Park, 5763 Upper Hoh Road, Forks. 360-374-9288, six water and electric VISITORS GUIDE 2012

sites, seven full hookups, rafting and kayaking, gift shop, hamburgers, groceries. Harrison Beach, 299 Harrison Beach Road, five miles west of Joyce off West Lyre River Road, Port Angeles, 360-928-3006, camping, tenting, RV sites, rock hunting, seal watching. Hoh River Resort & RV Park, 175543 Highway 101, Forks, 360-374-5566, full hookups, power and water, tents and cabins, showers, full grocery store, propane and gasoline, www.hohriverresorts.com. Lake Pleasant RV Park, 7 miles north of Forks, U.S. Highway 101, 360-327-0714. Open all year, 28 full hookup sites with showers, bathrooms, Laundromat, 30-amp power, pull-throughs, fishing and tent sites. Log Cabin Resort Inc., 3183 E. Beach Road, Port Angeles. 360-928-3325, full hookups, RV and tent sites, boat rental, restaurant and gift shop, grocery store. Located on Lake Crescent, www. logcabinresort.net. The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette, 20860 Hoko-Ozette Road, Clallam Bay, 360-963-2899 or 800-950-2899, primitive camping, cabins, small general store, deli, www.lostresort.net. Mike’s Beach Resort, 38470 N. Highway 101, Lilliwaup, 800-231-5324, cabins, campsites, private beach, kayaking, scuba, pet friendly. Port Angeles KOA Kampground. 80 O’Brien Road, Port Angeles, 360-457-5916, full hookups up to 70-foot pull-through sites, 50-amp service, LP gas, and Wi-Fi available, RV, tent, and Kamping Kabins, full hookups, electric and cable access, pool, hot tub. portangeleskoa.com. Quileute Lonesome Creek RV Park, PO Box 250, LaPush, 360-374-4338, 360-374-4333, full hookups, showers, restrooms, convenience store, groceries, post office, gas/diesel. Quileute Oceanside Resort, PO Box 67, LaPush, 98350, 360-374-5267, 800-487-1267, cabins, motel units, hike trails, marina with moorage, woodcarving/basketry-making classes, seafood in season, sea animals, tribal celebrations, www.ocean-park.org, www.quileuteoceanside.com. Rainbow’s End RV Park, 261831 Highway 101, Sequim, 360-683-3863 or 877-683-3863, 8 pull-throughs, 60-foot long, Wi-Fi, full hookups, laundry, cable, clubhouse, showers, camping, large dog play yard in fenced area, stream, www.rainbowsendrvpark.com.

Salt Creek RV Park & Golf, 53802 Highway 112, Port Angeles, 360-928-2488, full-service park, www.olypen.com/scrv. Sequim Bay Resort Waterfront RV Park & Cabins, 2634 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim, 360-681-3853, cable TV, Wi-Fi, laundry, showers, full hookups, www.sequimbayresort.com. Sequim West Inn & RV Park, 740 W. Washington St., Sequim, 360-683-4144, 800-528-4527. In-room coffee, microwave and refrigerator, fully furnished and equipped cottages available for weekly and monthly stays, www.sequim westinn.com. Shadow Mountain General Store & RV Park, 232951 Highway 101, Port Angeles, 360-928-3043, 40 full hookups, 13 tent sites, laundry, mini-golf, showers, gas, propane, diesel, Wi-Fi, some 50-amp spaces, www.shadowmt.com. Whiskey Creek Beach, PO Box 130, Joyce, 360-928-3489, Campsites, RV sites, cabins.

Wineries

Artisan wineries located on the Olympic Peninsula welcome visitors year-round to enjoy their award-winning wines. Most of the wineries listed are members of Olympic Peninsula Wineries. Information and driving directions for its members are available at 800-785-5495 or at www.

Words to the wise Welcome to the beautiful Olympic Peninsula! To make your stay a pleasant one, please pay attention to these advisories: • Law enforcement agencies strictly enforce speed limits, seat belt use, child restraint and cell phone laws. Drivers are urged to set their cruise control. Speeding ticket fines begin at $113 for 1-5 miles over the limit in a 40 mph zone or higher. Driving 6-10 miles over the limit is a fine of $124. Speeding in a school zone begins at $189 for 1-5 mph over the posted school zone speed limit of 20 mph. The more miles per hour over the posted speed limit, the greater the fine. Not wearing a seat belt will get you a fine of $124 as will not having child restrained properly. It is against the law to talk or text on a cell phone while driving. The fine is $124 for either. • For traffic, travel and weather alerts, go to http://wsdot.wa.gov/traffic or dial 5-1-1. Have a safe and smooth trip on the Olympic Peninsula. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

olympicpeninsulawineries.org. Black Diamond Winery: 2976 Black Diamond Road, Port Angeles. Hours: March-Dec. Open Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Mon. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 360-457-0748, www.blackdiamondwinery. com Camaraderie Cellars: 334 Benson Road, Port Angeles. Open Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May-Sept. 360-417-3564, www.camaraderiecellars.com Eaglemount Wine & Cider: 2350 Eaglemount Road, Port Townsend. Call for hours. 360-732-4048. www.eaglemountwinery.com. FairWinds Winery: 1984 W. Hastings Ave., Port Townsend. Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, noon-5 p.m. daily; Sept.-June Noon-5 p.m. Fri.Mon. 360-385-6899, www.fairwindswinery.com. Finnriver Farm and Cidery: 62 Barn Swallow Road, Chimacum. 360-732-4084, www.ﬁnnriverfarm.com. Harbinger Winery: 2358 W. Highway 101, Port Angeles. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 360-452-4262, www.harbingerwinery.com. Hoodsport Winery: 23501 Highway 101, Hoodsport. Hours: Gift shop and wine tasting. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Located just south of Hoodsport on U.S. Highway 101. 800-580-9894, www.hoodsport.com Olympic Cellars: 255410 Highway 101 East, Port Angeles. Hours: May-Dec. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Jan.-April, Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 360-452-0160, www.olympiccellars.com Wind Rose Cellars: 155-B W. Cedar St., Sequim. Hours: Jan.-April, ﬁrst Fridays 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays 1-4 p.m.; May-Oct. 1-7 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. 360-358-5469.

Farmers Markets

Forks Open Aire Market, Forks: Every Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Late May to mid-October next to Forks Chamber of Commerce Visitors Information Center. 360-374-6789 or contact@forksopenairemarket.com. Gertie’s Farmer’s Market of Clallam County: every Saturday March-December. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1016 E. First St., Port Angeles. Jeﬀerson County Farmers Market: uptown Port Townsend. Every Saturday through midNovember, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; every Wednesday 3:30-6:30 p.m. June 13-Sept. 26. 360-379-9098. www.ptfarmersmarket.org. Port Angeles Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. year-round and during the summer, every Wednesday 3-6 p.m. June-October, at the Gateway Transit Center on Front Street, Port Angeles. Sequim Open Aire Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Cedar Street, Sequim. Market runs from mid-May to mid-October. 360-683-0164. www.sequimopenairemarket.com. Quilcene Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 9-3 p.m. April through September. U.S. Highway 101 and Center Avenue, Quilcene. Locally grown produce, dairy products, honey, sauces, spices, herbs, cut ﬂowers and more. 360-621-3721.

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FOR AN ESPECIALLY SCENIC and leisurely drive to the Olympic Peninsula, take U.S. Highway 101 along the west side of Hood Canal. From Bremerton, follow state Highway 3 South toward Shelton, then Highway 106 west to its junction with Highway 101 North. Settled in the late 1800s, Hoodsport is located in the shadow of the Olympic Mountains on the western shore of Hood Canal, a glacier-carved fjord (the only one in the lower 48 states) known for its world-class scuba diving spots, giant octopi and water depths reaching 700 feet. The Hoodsport area offers incredible scenery, abundant wildlife and just about every kind of water recreation you can imagine. Public beaches north and south of town provide fresh, “off-the-beach” shellfish, including clams, oysters and geoduck (though the last is both rarer and difficult to catch). In May, the Hood Canal shrimp season commences, with limited but highly desired giant shrimp being pulled from the deep waters of the middle canal. Bring the whole family to celebrate the Fourth of July during Celebrate Hoodsport, which has been a tradition since 1986. Vendors selling their merchandise and food provide a fun-filled afternoon, as well

Hood Canal hideaway as live entertainment and an auction. A fantastic fireworks display culminates the weekend’s event on Saturday evening at the Hoodsport dock. In the late summer and fall, Hoodsport becomes the center of salmon fishing, with major runs accessible to anglers who fish the northern shore or sand flats at the head of Finch Creek. Visitors to Hoodsport often travel farther west

on state Highway 119 to Staircase, the southeast entrance to Olympic National Park. Backpacking trails from Staircase fan out into the deepest recesses of the Olympic Mountains, oﬀering hikers days or weeks of wilderness seclusion. No roads or commercial facilities exist anywhere within the interior of Olympic National Park. For the vacationer, Hoodsport offers all the

major amenities. Motels, RV parks, campgrounds, restaurants, a coﬀee shop, boutiques and gift stores, plus fuel, ice and food provisions. Lodging facilities cater especially to scuba divers, who come from as far away as Portland, Ore., to explore Hood Canal’s dramatic depths and clear, cold waters. For more information on other events that may be happening, go to www.hoodsportwa.com.

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ALTHOUGH IT ONLY HAS a population of about 1,500, Quilcene offers great food, especially for seafood lovers, and great art. In addition to its art festival on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the Olympic Art Gallery is host to works by about 20 artists from the Pacific Northwest. Half a dozen years ago owners Sally and Charlie Brown refurbished an old building and turned it into a 2,100-square-foot nonprofit gallery to showcase the talent and many styles of Pacific Northwest artists. “We don’t duplicate anything here,” Sally Brown said. “The art has to be nature- and wildlife-related, high quality and local.” Visitors can view, examine and purchase artwork in a multitude of media categories: • Painting/drawing — acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolors, pencil, scratchboard, block printing • Glass/ceramics — Paul Kaiser of Quilcene hand-turned a maple burl shell pottery, Raku and into a one-of-a-kind bowl.

decorative pottery, jewelry • Fiber — basketry, weaving • Metal — Forged and/or hand-hammered bronze, copper, iron, steel • Woodworking — scroll saw, turned and carved bowls, chain saw carving, • Photography — ﬁne art prints Charlie Brown is an artist in his own right — he makes his living through his company Brown Custom Iron, crafting decorative metal benches, gates, garden furniture, railings, arbors, pot racks and light ﬁxtures. In the gallery are his forged and hand-hammered grapevine wine racks and pine cone wall decorations. Visit the gallery by appointment only and on special weekends by calling 360-531-2015, and discover, as Charlie Brown noted, “Our artists are as unique as their artwork.”

Metal artist Charlie Brown of Quilcene fashions grapevine wine racks out of iron.

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A gem along the Hood Canal DISCOVERING DIS SCOVERING THE EMERALD TOWNS of Quilcene and Brinnon is like ngg a gem gem. These These quiet towns off offer finding er visitors a place to relax and experience he way it should be lived. life the Well known for its clams and oysters, oysters this Hood Canal region also off offers Well-known ers seasonal crabbing, shrimping and fishing opportunities. For those who would rather let others do the hunting and gathering, there are many seafood retailers

and restaurants. Nearby are pristine scuba diving opportunities. There are five public or private boat launch ramps from Quilcene to Triton Cove, south of Brinnon, and three marinas. Consider Homeport Marina and Pleasant Harbor Marina, both located in Brinnon. For those who prefer the RV life or tent camping, opportunities exist in several federal, state, county or private campgrounds. Quilcene and Brinnon are nestled among the trees of the Olympic National Forest. Some campgrounds are in the seclusion of quiet forests, while others are adjacent to or within easy walking distance of the Hood Canal and the three main rivers that flow out of the Olympic Mountains to the Hood Canal — the Dosewallips, Duckabush and Hamma Hamma. And there are a few fishing lakes near Quilcene. Modern accommodations, from well-appointed cabins to lodges to B&Bs, are available. While exploring the beaches, riverbanks and forest roads or trails, visitors ➤ 22

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in Quilcene The 4th Annual Quilcene Antler Show will be held in the Quilcene School Gymnasium, 294715 Highway 101. The Antler Show is open the general public from 12–5pm on Saturday, September 15th, and from 10am–2pm on Sunday, September 16th, in conjunction with the Quilcene Fair.

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can observe an abundance of wildlife, including a variety of bird species, seals and perhaps a glimpse of one of the several bands of majestic elk that roam throughout Brinnon’s Dosewallips and Duckabush valleys. Three waterfalls, all within surprisingly easy hiking distance, can be seen and enjoyed in the span of a single day. These are Falls View, Rocky Brook and Murhut. A fourth cascade, Dosewallips Falls, is accessible only by foot. On a day of enjoying the waterfalls, don’t forget to take a drive to the top of Mount Walker for incredible views of Seattle and the Puget Sound to the east or magniﬁcent views of the mountains within Olympic National Park to the west. The road to the top of Mount Walker is open seasonally and may be closed due to weather. A year-round option is to park at the base for a two-mile hike. Learn about salmon at the Quilcene National Fish Hatchery, which is two miles south of Quilcene where the river crosses under U.S. Highway 101. Several other hiking and equestrian trails, from easy to challenging, allow the visitor to experience nature and serene vistas. Dosewallips Road is a popular eastern portal to Olympic National Park for hikers and equestrians. Quilcene has a number of galleries that feature quality artwork and crafts. The Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in Quilcene artists present demonstrations at the Olympic Art Gallery. Each autumn features the one-day Quilcene Fair, Parade & Classic Car show. The visitor information center at the Forest Service Ranger Station, 295142 Highway 101, on the south end of Quilcene, is open daily. Additional details and information are available at the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce at www.emeraldtowns.com. Don’t forget your camera! The Emerald Towns of Hood Canal welcome you. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

A SUMMER SURPRISE along Highway 104 between the Hood Canal bridge and Discovery Bay is the Olympic Music Festival near Quilcene. Founded in 1984 by professional musicians, the festival is a summerlong celebration of classical chamber music performed in a 100-year-old dairy barn by some of the best and brightest classical musicians in the country. Make your reservations early and you can claim a pew or hay bale to have a frontrow seat. Pick a comfortable spot outside the barn in open seating or stroll around the farmstead as sweet sounds of violins and cellos waft in the air. Please note that no pets are allowed on the farm and that it is dangerous to leave them in a vehicle, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to leave them at home. Now in its 29th year, the festival draws some 10,000 concert visitors throughout the summer and features two dozen guest musicians. The 2012 season runs from June 30-Sept. 2 every Saturday and Sunday with concerts at 2 p.m. Concerts typically last several hours. To learn more about the Olympic Music Festival, go to www.olympicmusicfestival.org or call 360-732-4800. Tickets are available online, over the phone or at the festival gate.

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Strollable Seaport

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Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND, at the northeast corner of the Olympic Peninsula on Highway 20, takes pridee in being the area’s cultural hub. It is the county seat of Jefferson County, which has a population of about 30,000. Artists i h town off 9,100 9 100 that h relishes li h representing all disciplines seem to gravitate to the its eclectic personality. You can find venues for dance, drama/theater, film/ movies, literary and visual arts and music in Port Townsend. Established in 1851, Port Townsend’s character today comes from its boom in the 1880s and 1890s as a major seaport, fishing and lumber area. Town leaders and merchants built ornate and spacious Victorian homes and fine brick or stone buildings for their businesses downtown based on the promise of a railroad line — but the railroad never came. Port Townsend quietly folded back into itself for decades, never losing its Victorian character. It was rediscovered a hundred years later and in 1976 the downtown waterfront and bluff above it were designated as a National Historic District. Port Townsend is one of only three Victorian seaports on the National Register of Historic Places in the U.S. and the only one on the West Coast. Port Townsend is at the tip of the Quimper Peninsula, which is bordered by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet, Port Townsend Bay and Discovery

Bay. It is blessed with a temperate marine climate with winter highs in the 40s and summer highs in the 70s and sits in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, so annual precipitation is about 18 inches. Port Townsend To nsend is home to the Wooden Boat Festival Festi al every e er September and some of the best boat craftsmen in the world. The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is just south of the city and the Wooden Boat Foundation and the Northwest Maritime Center has waterfront sites for maritime educational programs. Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center is just a few blocks outside the city limit — the fort was one of three built in the area in the early 1900s to defend Puget Sound. Its barracks and officers’ quarters have been restored and the site is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Some of the former military buildings are dedicated to Centrum, a statewide center for arts and creativity that offers workshops, classes, events and performances. Points of interest in or near Port Townsend include the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, the Victorian downtown district and marina, the Port Townsend Aero Museum, the Coastal Artillery Museum, Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and self-guided tours of art studios. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

Historical Port Townsend SETTLED IN 1851, Port Townsend’s heyday as a late-Victorian seaport brought wealth and style to the community as upwardly mobile captains and merchants built fine homes for themselves. A leisurely drive around the “uptown” area overlooking Admiralty Inlet reveals about 30 homes built between 1860 and 1900, restored to their late 19th-century glory in a variety of styles, including classic Victorian and Victorian Gothic, Italianate, Italianate Villa and Italianate Renaissance, Queen Anne and Georgian. Most are private residences and are not open to the public. Several have been converted into bed and breakfasts and one, the D.C.H. Rothschild house, built in 1868, is the state’s smallest park. The Jefferson County Historical Society manages it. It is furnished in period pieces from the Rothschild family and is open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. May through September. The house museum is at the corner of Jefferson and Taylor streets. Port Townsend boomed in the 1880s and 1890s with the promise of a railroad, so many of the homes reflect the style of the waning Victorian Age with massive construction and elaborate ornamentation. Tasteful plaques and signs give a mini-history lesson with the original owners’ names and dates built. The state’s oldest Methodist church, from 1871, has a museum open to the public, and the Episcopal church, built in 1860, remains a place of worship today. But the most magnificent Port Townsend structure overseeing the entire city is the classically Victorian Jefferson County Courthouse built in 1892 of red brick and sandstone. The county’s business still is conducted in the building, a National Historic Landmark and one of the two oldest courthouses in the state. Port Townsend, one of only three remaining Victorian seaports in the country, was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1976. After 15 years with an active Main Street program, Port Townsend was honored in 2000 with the Great American Main Street award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Several blocks of buildings restored to their late-Victorian facades and tree-lined streets make ambling downtown a pleasurable activity. So if you’re walking or driving, there’s plenty of history to absorb in Port Townsend.

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Sailing Supplies • Navigational Instruments • Ship’s Bells, Clocks & Binoculars Jackets, Vests, Hats & Scarves • Le Cadeaux “unbreakable” Dinnerware NOAA Charts & Cruising Guides • Maritime Books & Sea Shanty CDs • Shipmate Stoves Prisms, Port Holes, Lighting • Blocks, Cleats, Oarlocks • Nautical Instruments & Gifts Galleyware & Cookbooks • Pirate Gear & Sailor toys for Li’l Scuppers A chandlery is the name for a store that carried supplies for ships when they came into port, supplying everything a captain and his crew needed before setting sail across the seas. In the same tradition, we are the wooden boaters’ source for hardware, copper nails, oakum, tools, and supplies.

Open 7 days 10-5 | Located inside the Northwest Maritime Center 431 Water Street, next to Point Hudson | Port Townsend, WA 98368 360.385.3628 x101 • website: woodenboatchandlery.org All sales support the youth & adult maritime educational programs of the Northwest Maritime Center. Visit the Cafe inside the Chandlery serving beer, wine, espresso, light lunch and snacks.

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER:

A Star on the Sea

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PORT TOWNSEND CELEBRATES ITS MARITIME PAST and future with the Northwest Maritime Center at Point Hudson in the town’s northeast end. The Northwest Maritime Center is a nonprofit organization backed by an impressive cross-section of citizens, nonprofit groups and government agencies. The concept of a public center preserving and celebrating Port Townsend’s rich maritime history began 15 years ago and quickly expanded to include the entire Puget Sound region. As one of only three Victorian seaports in the nation and with some 8,000 vessels sailing by it annually into Puget Sound, Port Townsend welcomed the opportunity to focus on its maritime history and culture, provide maritime experiences for novices to experts and educate the public on the maritime heritage and economics of Puget Sound and the importance of marine trades to the region. The Northwest Maritime Center collaborated with The Wooden Boat Foundation, the Alliance for Northwest Maritime Education, marine trades and marine recreational businesses and the city of Port Townsend on the project. The complex, located in the core of Port Townsend’s National Landmark Historic District, includes the: ➤ Maritime Heritage and Resources Building — 15,840 square feet — with a boat livery, chandlery, information desk, exhibition space, resource library, meeting rooms and offices; ➤ Maritime Education Building — 9,520 square

feet — with a craft demonstration area, wood shop, the Learning Lab for hands-on learning, classrooms and a pilothouse tower; ➤ Outdoors public commons area — more than 40,000 square feet — with a beach boardwalk, small-boat staging platform and ADA-accessible, hand-launch boat ramp; ➤ Renovated 289-foot-long, deep-water pier with floats and mooring buoys. The chandlery or store stocks marine supplies, fine hand tools and an extensive collection of maritime books, artwork, publications and gift items. Facing the water, the large livery stores dozens of kayaks and rowing shells with easy access to Port Townsend Bay. On the building’s second floor there are offices for the center’s maritime partners, plus a library of hard-to-find maritime reference materials. A meeting and conference area above the livery offers panoramic vistas of downtown, Port Townsend Bay, Admiralty Inlet and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. The space accommodates up to 185 people with a full-service catering kitchen. Programs at the Maritime Education Building highlight maritime artisans and craft demonstrations featuring sailmaking, leather and rope work and hand-tooled, small-craft boat-building and maintenance.

The Wooden Boat Foundation operates a hands-on learning laboratory for students, with a wide array of courses and activities related to nautical science and maritime history. A mezzanine, running the full length of the building, provides a great vantage point to observe the Learning Lab activities and a hoist system anchored there raises small boats and materials to second-ﬂoor classrooms. In the building’s east-end tower, there’s a glass-encased pilothouse where students will be able to employ traditional and modern navigational tools and techniques to track vessels in Admiralty Inlet. Both buildings have wraparound, interconnecting upper level decks. The public commons area is bound to be a popular site for concerts and craft shows. A boardwalk links a city park, the center’s dock and the Point Hudson jetty. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. See www.nwmaritime.org.

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Above, a 19th-century hearse and safe in the museum’s exhibit. At left, Commander’s Office Quarters at Fort Worden State Park. Below is the kitchen of the Rothschild House.

Jefferson County History THE JEFFERS JEFFERSON SON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY thhe magnificently restored 1892 Port Townsend MUSEUM is in the buildiing. Housed in the former municipal court- room, City Hall building. fire hall and jail spaces, the museum’s exhibits illustrate the lively comm history of communities born in waterfront forests more than 150 years ago. The exhibit also features historical examples of exVicto travagant Victorian regalia. The Fire Hall Gallery has exhibits on Jefferson Coun County’s maritime history and the Port Townsend Fire a well as a Victorian hearse and Gurney cab. Department, as er The Jefferson County Historical Society also manages the Old Bell Tower, the Native Canoe Shelter, Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden and the Rothschild House State Por Townsend, which are open for tours. Park in Port Visitor to the Rothschild House, built in 1868 for Visitors merchant David C.H. Rothschild and his wife, Dorette, th family’s period furniture, personal belongings, can see the c original carpet and wallpaper that have changed little over 140-plus years. The spare simplicity of the Greek Revivalho predates the more ornate Victorian architecstyle house com ture common to many old homes in Port Townsend. As sm the smallest state park in Washington, the Rothschild Hist Historic Home Museum can be visited at Taylor and

Jefferson streets in the uptown district. The house is open for tours May-September from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children under 12. b is the h 1890 Fire Bellll Tower on the h bluff bl ff overlooking l k Nearby downtown Port Townsend. Constructed in a pyramid shape to withstand winter’s strong southwest winds, the tower alerted volunteers of fires and housed a fire engine. There is a small admission fee. Museum hours daily are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: Adults $4, children 3-12 are $1. Passport to museum and Rothschild House $6. 540 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. 360-385-1003. Website: www.jchsmuseum.org.

JJefferson County Historical Society Museum 54 Water St., Port Townsend 540 Open Friday-Monday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. O 3360-385-1003 • www.jchsmuseum.org VISITORS GUIDE 2012

36th Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

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All that f loats your boat!

The 36th annual Wooden Boat Festival, Sept. 7-9, is the largest gathering of wooden boat enthusiasts on the West Coast and features more than 200 finely crafted boats, plus workshops, demonstrations, live music, crafts and fun!

Witness ﬁrsthand the skills and artistry evident in boatbuilding, see clever new tools and learn new techniques techniques, take in live music music, watch demonstrations, attend educational talks, enjoy children’s and family activities and visit, climb aboard and even sail hundreds of wooden boats of all shapes and sizes at the annual Wooden Boat Festival, Sept. 7-9, in Port Townsend. With the expanded campus now including the Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Foundation’s new buildings at the main gate, the number of presentations and lectures has more than doubled in the past two years. All presentations and demonstrations during the day are included in the modest ticket donation. Nearly 250 wooden boats also are available to go aboard and meet the owners, the builders and crew. This 3½-day educational celebration has grown through the years to include boats on land, all along the Port Townsend waterfront and ﬁlling the marina at Point Hudson. Surrounding the marina full of wooden boats are 80 exhibitor tents (an eclectic group of products and services connected in some way to wooden boats) and at least seven demonstration areas: a Woodworking Stage, Kids’ Boatbuilding, Music Stage, Marina Room talks and all-day options to go sailing or rowing. There’s something for everyone — for youth of all ages — with a love of the maritime culture.

GO ABOARD BOATS AND MEET THE OWNERS At th the P Port rt T Townsend n nd W Wooden dnB Boatt F Festival, ti l allll bboats t in th the harbor are available for you to go aboard. Owners, builders and crew are there to tell you about the boat and its adventures. See small (12-25 feet) boats of all kinds, from rowing and sailing dinghies to Redﬁsh or Pygmy kayaks and Adirondack guideboats or a range of small “trailer sailers” and kit boats from Chesapeake Light Craft to Grapeview or Callisto Craft. Check out a full list of boats attending this year and in the past on the website at www.woodenboat.org.

LEARN ABOUT BOATS, CRUISING, BUILDING Exhibitors of some of the best hardware, boatbuilding supplies, tools, books, art and clothing for boaters, as well as an increasing number of maritime and environmental educational organizations exhibit and do presentations at the festival. Educators include North America’s best boatbuilding schools, including the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Townsend, Landings School of Maine, Skagit Maritime Center for Excellence, Anacortes Maritime and the International Yacht Restoration School. Also meet representatives from Gabriola Island Shipyard School, Center for Wooden Boats, Wooden Boat School of Maine and smaller programs internationally. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

DATES, TIMES AND TICKETS The 36th Wooden Boat Festival oﬃcially begins at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, and ends at 5 p.m. Sunday. However, “locals” start early on Thursday evening as the festival boats and exhibitors are settling in. Music and beer are available that evening from 5-10 p.m. Day tickets are required for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $15 per day and $10 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are free. Evening entertainment is free. Three-day weekend passes are $30 ($20 for seniors). There are plenty of activities for youngsters, including kids’ boatbuilding, craft activities with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, the North Star Stage with children’s programs and a pirate treasure hunt on Sunday. There are rowing and sailing races (26 feet and under sailing, festival rowing race plus the NW Schooner Cup) and the spectacular festival sail-by on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. For the latest schedule and ticket information, go to www.woodenboat.org or call 360-385-3628, ext. 106. The Wooden Boat Festival is sponsored by and raises funds for the Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat Foundation, which

together provide sailing, rowing, boat shop and maritime education programs for people of all ages at the Northwest Maritime Center year-round. The Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat Foundation is at 431 Water St.

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Shopping is always the answer! 834 Water Street, Port Townsend • 360-385-5887

Unique, old-fashioned thrift store with something for everyone Books • Clothes • Jewelry Kitchen & Hardware Antiques • Collectibles • Housewares Fabric, sewing & craft items• Furniture New Reading & Sunglasses

360-379-4179 811 Nesses Corner Rd., Port Hadlock, WA 98325

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MANY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, on their way to the Point Wilson thouse or campgrounds in Fort Worden State Park, take little notice of two Lighthouse ings that make up the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Those whose buildings sity gets the better of them curiosity them, however however, are rewarded with dynamic displays of intertidal plants and animals indigenous to Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and an exhibit called “The Land Meets the Sea.” Built on a pier in the 1940s as a supply warehouse, the 50-foot marine science building now gives the illusion of being in an underwater world, thanks to a $1.1 million renovation. The center was founded in 1982 as an educational and scientific organization devoted to understanding and conserving the area’s marine and shoreline environment. The center’s exhibits are in collaboration with the Burke Museum-Seattle and Washington State Parks. Several closed tanks, touch pools and hands-on exhibits allow visitors to observe marine life in its live-seaweed habitat, which must be replaced every few weeks. Port Townsend Marine Among the colorful sea creatures on Science Center exhibit are sea anemones, orange-lipped Fort Worden State Park scallops, sea cucumbers, sea squirts and Hours: April 6-June 3 – Fri.-Sun. sea urchins, serrated-edge rockfish, pinto noon-4 p.m.; June 10-Sept. 5 – abalone, rock scallops and decorator Wed.-Mon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. crabs. Have you ever seen the tide have 9-Oct. 30 – Fri.-Sun. noon-4 p.m.; an ebb-and-flow cycle of 14 minutes? There is a small fee for nonmemYou can see it happen with the push of a bers. For more information, contact button in the intertidal tank. the center at www.ptmsc.org, The natural history exhibit in a 360-385-5582 or 800-566-3932. separate building focuses on the area’s geology — beach rocks, an interactive Washington geo-puzzle, fossils of mammals and invertebrates millions of years old, including a million-year-old sockeye salmon, and the 12-foot model of a bluff with its distinct layers of sedimentary materials. Every day that the buildings are open, there are interpretive programs at 2:30 p.m. During the summer, marine science programs are Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays; natural history programs are Wednesdays and Sundays. Guided beach walks along Admiralty Inlet are offered Fridays at the same time. The Port Townsend Marine Science Center also embraces the “marine” in its name with wildlife cruises on the yacht Glacier Spirit and sailing trips on the schooner Adventuress around Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge at the mouth of Discovery Bay. For dates and prices, see the website or call the center.

Church Directory Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. 925 N. Sequim Ave. / 681-0946 dvlcoffice@gmail.com Sunday Worship Services 8:30 and 11 a.m. dvelca.org Pastor Jack Anderson Parish Assistant, Mary Griffith, RN

Faith Lutheran Church LCMS www.flcsequim.org 382 West Cedar, Sequim (360) 683-4803 Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes: 9:45 a.m. (Cryroom & nursery available) Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays (both services) Youth Groups • Christian Pre-School Pastor Steve Eaton & Pastor Roger Stites

Peninsula Evangelical Friends Church Old Olympic Hwy. at North Barr Rd. 1291 N. Barr Rd., Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 452-9105 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Meeting for Worship 10:45 a.m. jfodge@olypen.com/www.pefcpa.com Listen to sermons online at www.sermonaudio.com/pefc

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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 100 South Blake Ave. Celebration Service: 9:30 a.m. Traditional Service: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Nursery: 9:30 a.m. Bill Gordon, Pastor

683-5367 Email: church@sequimtumc.org Web site: www.sequimtumc.org

Sunday Worship 10:45 AM Rev. David L. Westman 640 N. Sequim Avenue • 360-683-7981 Everyone is welcome at the new home of

Olympic Bible Fellowship

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Sequim Worship Center

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SUNDAY 10:45 am Worship Service, Nursery & Sunday School 5:45 pm Awana 3 years through High School

MONDAY 7 pm Young Adult & College Group TUESDAY 10 am Precept Bible Study

Highway 101 #261913 – just west of Sequim 683-6731 Mailing address: 394 Kirner Road Sequim Meetings throughout the week • For current info go to: www.obfchurch.org

Baha’i Faith

A Baha’i is a follower of Baha’u’llah (Glory of God) Bahai’s are re dedicated to: Adoration of One God,, Appreciation for the Diversity of the Human uman Family, Establishment of World Peace, ace, Equality of Women and Men, Cooperation on between Science and Religion in the individual’s vidual’s search for truth, Fostering of Joy and Radiance, and the Promotion of Human Dignity.

www.us.bahai.org or call 1-800-22-UNITE Local information, call: 683-5520

WEDNESDAY 6 pm Prayer Meeting THURSDAY 7 pm Couples Study FRIDAY 7 pm Youth Group Rich Hay, Pastor Jed Cary, Outreach Pastor

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IF YOU WANT TO UNCOVER the best places to romp with your dog on the beach, hike to your heart’s content, be lullabied by waves slapping on the shore and ﬂing open your tent ﬂap to the sun sparkling over the mountains, just ask some Olympic Peninsula residents for their favorite parks. More than likely, they’ll direct you to a trio of former forts, now state parks, that are destinations unto themselves. Fort Flagler State Park, Old Fort Townsend State Park and Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center all are within a short drive from the Hood Canal bridge and Port Townsend on the eastern side of the Olympic Peninsula.

FORT FLAGLER STATE PARK Getting there: From the Hood Canal bridge, head west for five miles on Highway 104 to the junction with Highway 19 (Beaver Valley Road) and turn right. Travel 10 miles to the Chimacum fourway stop. Continue straight through Chimacum and turn right at the sign for Indian Island and Highway 116. Go straight at the four-way stop in Hadlock and follow Highway 116 for about 10 miles to the park’s entrance. Fort Flagler State Park has about 785 acres on a high bluff with vistas of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. It has 12.5 miles of roads, five miles of hiking/ biking trails and more than 3.5 miles of generous, sandy shoreline. For the intrepid, there are swimming and water skiing as well as saltwater fishing in the brisk water or from the shore. Mammals, birds, fish and sea life enjoy all the island has to offer, too, and it’s a photographer’s paradise. The park has 101 standard tent sites, 14 utility spaces, one dump station, four restrooms (one ADA) and eight showers (two ADA). Forty-seven standard tent sites are in the upper camping area. Since this area is on a bluff above the water and is canopied with trees, it is not suitable for VISITORS GUIDE 2012

large RVs. Fifty-four sites are in the lower park area and have easy access to the water. Maximum site length is 50 feet (may have limited availability). To reserve a campsite, call 888-CAMPOUT or 888-226-7688. The park is peppered with 19 sheltered and 40 unsheltered picnic tables, most of which are beachside. There are two boat ramps and 256 feet of moorage. Fort Flagler was a working fort from 1897-1953 and became a state park in 1955. A number of its Victorian buildings remain and can be toured by calling the park oﬃce at 360-385-3701. Visitors also can explore the military museum with its interactive, interpretative display. It’s open daily from June 1-Sept. 1 and maintains weekend hours from October through May.

OLD FORT TOWNSEND STATE PARK Getting there: From the Hood Canal bridge, head west for five miles on Highway 104 to the junction with Highway 19 (Beaver Valley Road) and turn right. Stay on Highway 19 to its junction with Highway 20 and take Highway 20 north toward Port Townsend. Turn right at the sign for the park. Owned by the state since 1953, the site has about 370 heavily wooded acres and 3,960 feet of saltwater shoreline offering views of Admiralty Inlet, Port Townsend Bay and the Cascade Mountains. The park covers about one-third of the original 1856 fort. There are 6.5 miles of forested hiking trails, including a self-guided nature trail and one highlighting the park’s fort history. The amenities include 40 campsites, a dump station, two restrooms, a shower, 43 picnic tables and three picnic shelters, ball fields and a children’s play area. The park is open yearround for day use; camping is permitted from March 28-Oct. 15 and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

FORT WORDEN STATE PARK/ CONFERENCE CENTER Getting there: From the Hood Canal bridge, head west for ﬁve miles on High-

way 104 to the junction with Highway 19 (Beaver Valley Road) and turn right. Stay on Highway 19 to its junction with Highway 20 and take Highway 20 north into Port Townsend. Take Sims Way (Highway 20) to Walker Street and turn left. Keep going straight for about 1.5 miles until you reach the park entrance: The street changes names several times. There is a Visitors Center on Fort Worden Way within the park. Upon entering the park, visitors will be swept back a century by three dozen Victorian houses that were used as barracks in the fort’s early years. The houses, ranging from one-bedroom to six-bedroom units with living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens, may be reserved by calling 360-344-4434 or going online to www.parks.wa.gov/fortworden/ accommodations. Fort Worden was established in the late 1890s to protect Puget Sound and remained an active military base until 1953. Its 433 acres were opened to the public as a state park in 1973. The park has two miles of beaches, 12 miles of hiking/biking trails and five miles of trails that are ADA compliant. The park also features a baseball/softball field, kayak, rowboat and bike rentals, tennis courts, two boat ramps and 235 feet of dock/ moorage. Camp near the beach at one of 50 full-service sites with views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet and Mount Baker or go up the hill to 30 more private and primitive camping sites. Reservations are highly recommended — call 360-344-4431 for individual campsite reservations. Along the beachside road are the Port Townsend Marine Science Center with its marine touch tanks, the Natural History Museum, a concession stand with restrooms and the Point Wilson Lighthouse. One of the park’s crown jewels is the Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum housed in Building 201, which chronicles the fort’s 55-year military history and offers tours of the fort’s gun batteries on Artillery Hill. Housing is available for rent year-round and camping is permitted all year at the park.

RV/ Campgrounds Jefferson County Fairgrounds Campground Year-round campground RV Group camping with building available 80 Campsites • 18 Full Hookups • 40 Power/Water Campsites • 22 Dry Campsites Full Hookups, $20 • Partial $17 • Dry Camping $15 (per night)

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Port Townsend Aero Museum IF ANTIQUE AIRPLANE AFICIONADOS are anything like their car-worshiping counterparts, they’ll hit every museum within a hundred miles. One not to miss on the Olympic Peninsula is the Port Townsend Aero Museum at the Jeﬀerson County International Airport, four miles south of the junction of Highways 19 and 20. About 30 antique airplanes have been donated to the nonproﬁt and, after meticulous restoration, are displayed on three levels. At any given time, half a dozen are being hand-restored by youth apprentices in the building’s shop, mentored by skilled volunteer craftsmen. The 18,000-square-foot museum is the dream-come-true of Jerry Thuotte, a former commercial pilot for three decades, and his wife, Peggy, also a licensed pilot. The couple founded the museum in 2001 as a program to teach youths craftsmanship and life skills. The Thuottes, their crew and volunteers celebrated its grand opening in August 2008.

Photos by Barney Burke, Port Townsend Leader

The museum is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and is a “living museum” as Thuotte believes most of the planes should ﬂy at least once every two weeks. Stay long enough and you might see some in ﬂight. For information, call 360-437-0863 or go to www.ptaeromuseum.com.

Clubs and Organizations Clallam County Republican Party 360-417-3035 “Come Join Us for Less Intrusive Govt.” 509 S. Lincoln St., Port Angeles, WA

CLALLAM COUNTY GEM General Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month

Lapidary Shop

Ongoing classes in wire chain making, casting, silversmithing, wire wrapping, faceting and others...

Rock and Gem Show - September 8th & 9th

www.clallamrepublicans.org

Call for more information: 681-0372 or 681-3994 www.SequimRocks.com

Sequim Masonic Lodge #213 F & AM

Sequim Valley Lions Club

Meets 2nd Thursday of each month 6:15 Dinner • 7:30 Lodge Thursday Morning Coffee 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

(360) 504-1180 (Voice Mail) Sojourners Welcome

South 5th Ave. & Pine, Sequim 98382

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Meets at 6:30 pm on 2nd & 4th Thurs. at Islander Pizza & Pasta Shack 380 E. Washington Street, Sequim, WA 98382 www.sequimvalleylions.com Co Contact: Betty Wilkerson 461-6090 or Ken Cram 683-9999

To Port Townsend Aero Museum From Seattle take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Follow Highway 305 to Highway 3. Follow the signs to the Hood Canal bridge (Highway 104). Take a right turn onto Highway 19. Travel through Chimacum, the airport is on your left. Turn left on Airport Road. From Whidbey Island, take the ferry to Port Townsend. As you exit from the ferry, turn left. You will be on Highway 20. Outside of town the road splits: Highway 20 is right and Highway 19 is left/straight. Follow Highway 19 to Airport Road on your right.

Symphony & Chamber Orchestra Concerts and Special Events

Performances in Port Angeles and Sequim

(360) 457-5579

pasymphony@olypen.com www.portangelessymphony.org

A place for people to gather for social, educational, and recreational pursuits, and fun! Stop by for a tour and a newsletter or call for more information! 921 E. Hammond St. (across from QFC) 360.683.6806

Website: www.sequimseniorcenter.org

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• Tractor Days on Memorial Day Sunday – a celebration of Marrowstone’s rural heritage. • Strawberry Festival, June 18 – sponsored by the Marrowstone Island Community Association. • Harvest Festival, October – good old fashioned country fun at the Nordland General store. • Annual Polar Bear Dip – Jan. 1.

PORT HADLOCK comes in two parts, upper and lower. Lower Port Hadlock is home to the Ajax Café and the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building. Upper Hadlock is the commercial center, with grocery stores, restaurants, hardware and the iconic Valley Tavern.

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• July 14-15: Hadlock Days – the area’s premiere summer festival, features a parade, booths, local music and souped up lawnmowers racing at breakneck speeds around the oval.

PORT LUDLOW is home to waterfront dining and a boutique Inn at the Resort at Port Ludlow. The well-protected bay is a welcome anchorage and includes a full service marina. Championship golf, miles of hiking trails and a thriving arts community complete the scene.

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• Port Ludlow Farmer’s Market – Fridays, May through September, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Village Center at Oak Bay & Paradise Bay Roads. Features fresh produce and crafts. • Festival by the Bay, July 27, 28, 29 – A three day event with craft booths, art gallery, car show, food court, tennis event, golf tournament, fun on the water, live music and fireworks.

CHIMACUM is the agricultural heart of Jefferson County. The rich valley farm land supports wineries, cideries, blueberries, and a wide range of produce. Check out the offerings at the Chimacum Corner Farm stand, which is stocked to the gills with local treats.

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• Chimacum Farmer’sMarket – Sundays, May to October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at the crossroads of Highway 19 and Chimacum Road. Features fresh produce, crafts and live music.

• Farm Tour – Sunday, Sept. 16. Visit our local growers.

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JUST A FEW PACES off bustling Water Street in Port Townsend is an eclectic neighborhood of businesses known as the Fountain District, so named for the standout 100-year-old bronze fountain of “Galatea,” the sea nymph from Greek mythology. A baker’s dozen of small independent shops and restaurants in two blocks along Washington Street caters to visitors who want to shop and dine where the locals do for handcrafted goods and personal attention. In its heyday of the 1890s, Washington Street was where middle class merchants constructed their buildings and the fact that many of today’s Fountain District’s stores are still in them adds to its charm. Not as busy, well-worn and touristed as Water Street, visitors can happily meander among the shops where often the proprietors not only are ready to sell their wares, but encourage customers to linger and learn about their products. These Fountain District businesses welcome you: • Port Townsend Antique Mall, 802 W. Washington St. A large building brimming with antiques from tiny pieces of estate jewelry to massive pieces of furniture and everything in between. Specializes in old nautical/fishing items, railroad antiques, Native American items, glassware and china, antique lighting fixtures and chandelier crystals. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. • Forest Gems Gallery, 807 W. Washington St. If it can be configured from wood, this gallery offers it. From palm-sized pieces to slab tables, the store supports the expert craftsmanship of local and Northwest wood artisans from regional woods. • Bergstrom’s Antique Autos, 809 W. Washington St. In the antique auto business for three decades, owner Robin Bergstrom offers a wide array of original, hard-to-find parts to complete many a restoration project and the background to enrich collectors’ knowledge. At any given time, he has a dozen classic cars on display, plus period literature and all matter of automobilia from bygone eras in his building that’s been a garage since 1917. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays; closed Tuesdays-Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. • Insatiables Books, 821 W. Washington St. A gem of an antique book store — there are treasures to be found. Rare and uncommon books and ephemera, antiques and collectibles. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Monday. • Cheri Raab’s Body Shop, 823 W. Washington St. Major name-brand fitness and dance apparel and swimwear. Wide selection of legwear and fine hand-knits. And as a surprise, antique dolls! Hours: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. • Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar, 824

W. Washington St. A fine-dining restaurant with an upscale flair for Mediterranean fare. Hours: 11 a.m. lunch; 4 p.m. daily, 5 p.m. dinner. • Bazaar Girls, 919 W. Washington St. Tucked into one of the district’s heritage buildings, this shop caters to the fiber arts. Monthly calendar of classes and events, custom-spun and hand-dyed yarns, roving, buttons, original patterns, supplies and tools for knitting, felting and much more. Hours: 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. daily. • Fountain Cafe, 920 W. Washington St. An award-winning restaurant featuring Northwest and international cuisine from appetizers to entrees for lunch and dinner, housed in a turn-of-the-century clapboard building. A favorite of locals for creative sandwiches, salads and pasta. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Sunday. • The Candle Store, 921 Washington St. A cacophony of colors and scents greets visitors to this candle and incense shop ensconced in Victorian building constructed in 1890. Specializes in “handmade indulgences” including incense, incense burners and ritual supplies, perfumes and essential oils, candles in a wide array of scents and designs, candle holders and accessories, fragrant soaps, lotions and lip balms. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. • Wild Sage, 924 W. Washington St. “Transforming the world, one sip at a time,” the shop is a unique boutique of teas and herbs, many handcrafted by owner Solenne Walker, for everyday wellness, pure enjoyment, ritual and celebration. Features more than 100 world-class specialty teas, organically grown and harvested in tea gardens, by the cup and in bulk, plus healing herbalist tonics, flower essences, colorful teapots and artisan chocolates. • PT Pearl, 926 W. Washington St. An uniquely Port Townsend shop featuring eco-apparel and accessories, fair trade gifts and repurposed, locally produced accessories and home decor. Hours: 11 a.m-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, closed Tuesdays, www.ptpearl.com. • The Wholistic Skin Therapy Center, 930 Washington St. Provides many skin therapy services, including facials, body treatments, waxing, brow and lash tinting and more. Hours: Call 360-821-1718. • The Wandering Wardrobe, 936 W. Washington St. The store is a consignment clothing shop full of whimsical wear with an eclectic bent toward costumery. Inventory ranges from leather coats to elegant evening attire for men and women, classic favorites and the perfect black dress. Whether your preferences are vintage or contemporary, the Wandering Wardobe has treasures waiting for you. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

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Rainbow’s End Rainbow’s End RV RV Park Park Prettiest Park on the Peninsula • Easy to find find on Hwy Hwy. 101 101, 1 mi. west of Sequim • Full RV hookups, 30 & 50 amp service • Fast WiFi and HD cable TV • Propane, Laundry & Showers • Dedicated large fenced dog park

360-683-3863

400 S. Brown Rd., Sequim (behind Econo Lodge, across from QFC)

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Elwha Dam RV Park

Olympic Peninsula RV Parks

Memories made in a moment last a lifetime... Come and enjoy all that the Olympic Peninsula has to offer. Winery Tours, Divine Dining, Wild ONP Trails Kayaking.

On beautiful Scenic By-way Highway 112

1-877-435-9421

www.ElwhaDamRVpark.com

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Dungeness & Salt Creek Recreation Areas Both parks offer camping, hiking, playgrounds, picnicking, wildlife viewing, full-service accessible restrooms, and easy access to beaches on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 360-417-2291

parks@co.clallam.wa.us

www.gilgaloasisrvpark.com 360-452-1324 • 1-888-445-4251

Invite you to come for a visit and spend time among Tall Trees, Crashing Waves, Quiet Forests’, Thundering Waterfalls, Awesome Glaciers and Wonderful Wildflowers.

Port Angeles, WA

• Conveniently located for exploring the Olympic National Park • 10 minutes to quaint downtown shoppes • 10 minutes to Victoria ferry • Quiet wooded setting

• 28 sites, 19 pull-thru • Full hookup • Paved pads & roads • Clubhouse, laundry, showers

Campsite reservations are being accepted

www.clallam.net/countyparks

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Sunny Sequim SEQUIM, SEQU SE QUIM IM, PPRONOUNCED RON ONOU OUNC CED “SKWIM, “SKWIM,” M ” iiss a g ow gr o ingg comm munitty of aabout boout 66,600 ,600 00 inn th he Se SSequimequ quiim imgrowing community the Duunggen e ess Vall lley. The valley vall va alllley ey is is bounded boun bo boun unddeed by by Jeff Jeff fferson eers rsson on Dungeness Valley. Coun Co u ty on on the thhe east, east ea st,, the st thhe Strait S raait St it of of Juan Juan Ju an de de Fuca Fuca Fu ca on on the thhe County noort no rthh, rt h, Port Por ort rt Angeles Ange Ang An gele gele l s on on the the he west wes e t and annd the the Olympic th Ollym Ol ymp ym mpi pic north, National Forest on the south. In the rain shadow of the 7,000-foot Olympic Mountains, Sequim is one of the driest locales in Western Washington, receiving an average of 16 inches of precipitation annually. The town and valley gladly have adopted the moniker of “Sunny Sequim” as they are blessed by an average of 300 days of sunshine. Sequim also is known as the “Lavender Capital of North America”TM and draws crowds of 30,000 to its Sequim Lavender Weekend in July which includes the Sequim Lavender Festival® and the Sequim Lavender Farm Faire. Approximately two hours from Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley is home to some 26,000 residents, many of whom retired to the area from across the country. Sequim is situated just off scenic U.S. Highway 101, which connects with state highways to Port Townsend to the east and Washington’s coastline to the west. The area is served by one airline from Fairchild International Airport, connecting to Seattle, and a ferry to Victoria, British Columbia, all in Port Angeles, 15 miles west, and a countywide transit system. Sequim Valley Airfield, four miles north of town, offers charter flights, courier service and general aviation. John Wayne Marina at Sequim Bay is popular with small boat traffic. The Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park cover the majority of the Olympic Peninsula, making Sequim and its environs a prime viewing area for birds and wildlife. Just outside the eastern city limits, a Roosevelt elk herd grazes much of the year. Several of the herd’s leaders are tagged with radio collars and occasionally elk-crossing warning signs flash yellow on Highway 101. It’s wise to heed them — bull elk can weigh up to 1,100 pounds. In addition to the federally managed park and forest, several state parks and campgrounds are within a 25-mile radius of Sequim. Points of interest in or near Sequim include Olympic Game Farm, the New Dungeness Lighthouse on Dungeness Spit, the Olympic Discovery Trail, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center, 7 Cedars Casino, the Dungeness River Audubon Center, area lavender farms, the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and the Museum & Arts Center of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. VISITORS V ISI IS SITOR RS SG GUIDE UIIDE U DE 2 2012 012

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DOWNTOWN SEQUIM definitely is a destination for tourists and locals to eat, shop, catch a little culture and enjoy conversation over cups of coffee or glasses of wine. The downtown is a walkable community of locally owned and operated specialty shops anchored by Sequim Avenue and Washington Street. Within its six-square-block area, there are nearly 60 small businesses which are conveniently located, offer plenty of variety and take pride in personalized customer service. The atmosphere is friendly, inviting and relaxing. Just park your car on any of the non-metered streets and stroll to one of downtown’s 11 restaurants for home-style cooking to gourmet fare. Once fortified, meander through downtown’s distinctive shops featuring surprising goods such as lavender products, scrapbooking supplies, scented candles,

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hand-crafted chocolates, ﬁne wines and cheeses, new and used books, and classic, vintage and exotic clothing and linens. Take a break at one of half a dozen coﬀeehouses/bistros downtown or sample Washington and/or international wines at a trio of wine sellers. An organic grocery downtown stocks and sells

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locally produced meat, dairy and produce. Another shop offers custom culinary blends of spices plus a rainbow of flavored teas. Several stores carry Northwest arts and crafts, hand-crafted personal care products, gift items, jewelry and home decor. Two hardware stores and three thrift shops round out the shopping district. Lastly, what makes downtown Sequim unique is its focus on the arts. How many small towns have not one — but multiple art galleries? The city attracts new residents from all over the country and that’s reflected in its celebration of all manner of art. In addition to a private gallery, featuring an array of works by its 35 member artists, Sequim’s nonprofit museum and arts center holds exhibits open to amateurs and professionals. Downtown businesses and artists joined forces several years ago to make art

• Gifts & Greeting Cards • Kitchen Supply

FARM STORE • Animal Feeds • Hay & Straw • Pet Supplies • Birdseed

NURSERY • Fruit & Veggie Starts • Ornamentals • Flowers • Natural Fertilizers & Soils • Potted & Bare-Root Trees

Come see our store in the Sequim Village Center • Vitamins • Herbal Remedies • Homeopathy • Skin & Nail Care • Natural Cosmetics • Largest Selection of Domestic & Imported Organic Wines

Monday-Saturday 9am - 5:30pm • (360) 683-6056

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Olympic Theatre Arts

Over 3 miles of Drive-Thru Adventure

Sequim has a strong community theater in Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave. “Bullshot Crummond” is the summer production, running July 6-22. For performance and ticket information, visit www.olympictheatrearts. org/ or call the box office at 360-683-7326 between 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Petting Farm available to all with the 5-8 p.m. First Friday Art Walk. The free self-guided walking tour begins with a 5:30 p.m. artists’ reception, with snacks and wine, at the art co-operative and includes more than a dozen venues highlighting more area artists. Maps are available at participating businesses. It’s a great time to mingle, nosh and appreciate all the art downtown Sequim has to offer. Another downtown draw is the Sequim Open Aire Market, every Saturday from May-October. This twoblock, pet-friendly market on Cedar Street is abuzz with vendors selling locally caught fish and homegrown meats, fruits, vegetables and honey as musicians play lively tunes. Something special to note about market artisans is that everything for sale is made by the person selling it and they welcome questions about their goods. Each artisan is juried in by a market committee to assure that every item is a quality hand-made piece. The market is like street fair with booths featuring woodworking pieces, jewelry, lavender products, paintings and photographs, fiber arts, bakery items, pottery, clothing, garden goodies and much more. There’s lots to explore in downtown Sequim! Make it a day trip destination!

OObservation Tower & Picnic Area Gift Shop Snack Bar in Summer

Open Daily 9:00 am

1423 Ward Road • Sequim

800-778-4295 360-683-4295 www.olygamefarm.com

Bed & Breakfast at The Lodge

Enjoy a night at The Lodge located in the Sequim Dungeness Valley offers you quiet Luxury Accommodations with beautifully decorated rooms, full kitchens and patio or balconies.

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Enjoy gourmet breakfast and visit The Lodge Espresso 414 N Sequim Ave Sequim, WA 98382

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Luxury Retirement Living

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1. A-1 Auto 2. A Dropped Stitch 3. Alder Wood Bistro 4. Anne’s Antiques 5. Blue Whole Gallery 6. The Buzz & Bedazzled 7. Cedarbrook Lavender 8. Cole’s Jewelry 9. Co-Op Farm & Garden 10. D&L Convenience Store 11. Damiana’s Best Cellars 12. Doodlebugs 13. Dungeness Bay Wine & Cheese 14. Ely’s Cafe 15. Fortune Star Chinese Dining 16. Fred’s Hobbies & Guns 17. Fresh Mix Grill & Mart 18. Full Moon Candle 19. Galare Thai

20. Garden Bistro 21. The Good Book 22. Heather Creek 23. Highway 101 Diner 24. Hospital Guild Thrift Store 25. Hurricane Coffee Company 26. Imagine Boutique 27. Islander Pizza & Pasta Shack 28. Joyful Noise 29. Kettle’s Car Wash & Deli 30. Lavender & Lace 31. Lippert’s Restaurant 32. Mad Maggi Boutique 33. Moon Palace 34. Museum & Arts Center 35. Oak Table 36. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill 37. Olympic Theatre Arts 38. Over The Fence 39. Pacific Mist Books

40. Pondicherri 41. Purple Haze Lavender 42. R&T Crystals 43. Rainshadow Roasting Coffee Company 44. Red Dog Espresso 45. Red Rooster Grocery 46. Second Chance 47. Sequim Spice & Tea Co. 48. Serenity Shop 49. Sofie’s Florist 50. Sunshine Cafe 51. Suzon’s Coffee Lounge 52. Tesa Boutique/Solar City 53. That Takes the Cake 54. The Dove’s Nest 55. Thomas Building Center 56. Twice Loved Books 57. White Cup Espresso 58. Wind Rose Cellars

Connect the number on the list below with the corresponding number on the map.

Sequim Lavender Farm Faire

July 20-21-22, 2012

Sequim Lavender Farm Faire ... 8 festivals in one!

SEQUIM IM O ONCE NCE AGAIN WELCOMES the world to see the stunNC nder farms at the annual Sequim Lavender Farm Faire, July 20-22, ning lavender ogether 16 years of lavender traditions. These heritage farms are the bringing together tination farms of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley — family owned classic destination and operated farms with more than 125 years of lavender-growing experience. Our farmers live on the land and are full-time farmers. We are the Farms You Know: Angel Farm, Cedarbrook Lavender & Herb Farm, Jardin Du Soleil Lavender, Lost Mountain Lavender Farm, Moosedreams Lavender Farm, Olympic Lavender Farm, Port Williams Lavender, Purple Haze Lavender Farm, Sunshine Herb & Lavender Farm, Victor’s Lavender & Nursery, Washington Lavender Farm and Willow Farm/The Weary Gardener. The Lavender Farm Tour features seven unique and iconic lavender farms, including two of the founding farms of the lavender movement. Each farm is distinctive and reflects the vision of its owners. Each farm is a festival all its own with fields of lavender, lavender products, workshops, demonstrations, U-cut lavender, crafts, food, beverages, music and more. Visit the farms at your own pace, relax and take in the aroma of lavender that fills the air. Seven farm festivals for the price of one! Advance weekend tickets are only $10 ($15 during the Faire). Admission for active duty military and their dependents is $10. Children 12 and under are free. Lavender in the Park at Carrie Blake Park/Reuse Demonstration Park is your free family friendly central source for all things lavender. This beautiful park provides a relaxing and spacious setting. Spend a day at the park, picnic and enjoy the crafts, music, food and wine and beer garden. More than 100 booths feature lavender, hand-made crafts and community organizations and family activities. This is the hub for the Farm Tour Buses and the In City Shuttle Bus. There is no admission charge for Lavender in the Park! Transportation — The free In City Shuttle Bus connects the lavender events and parking lots — all part of Sequim Lavender Weekend sponsored by the City of Sequim. From Lavender in the Park, ticket holders can ride the buses to all of the farms on the Lavender Farm Tour or drive to any of the farms at their own leisure. Information: www.sequimlavenderfarms.org. The Faire is produced by the Sequim Lavender Farmers Association, a Washington state nonprofit corporation. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

Eight Festivals In One Faire!

Celebrating the Heritage Lavender Farms That Have Made Sequim Famous For 16 Years! Angel Farm – Cedarbrook Lavender & Herb Farm *Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm – *Lost Mountain Lavender Farm Moosedreams Lavender Farm – *Olympic Lavender Farm *Port Williams Lavender – *Purple Haze Lavender Farm *Sunshine Herb & Lavender Farm – Victor’s Lavender *Washington Lavender Farm – Willow Farm/The Weary Gardener

*Heritage Lavender Farm Tour Each farm is a festival all its own with fields of lavender, lavender products, workshops, demonstrations, u-cut, crafts, food, beverages, music & more! Advance weekend tickets: $10 ($15 during the Faire) Active duty military and their dependents: $10 Children 12 & under: FREE Hours: Fri. - Sun. 10am-6pm

Lavender in the Park Carrie Blake Park/Reuse Demonstration Park Your FREE family-friendly central source for all things lavender. Spend a day at the park, picnic, and enjoy the crafts, community organizations, family activities, music, food, and wine and beer garden. No admission charge! Hours: Fri. - Sat. 9am-7pm; Sun. 9am-6pm

Plus a free in-city Shuttle Bus connecting the lavender events and parking lots, part of Sequim Lavender Weekend.

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A new nonprofit organization with the purpose of growing, marketing and educating people about lavender, as well as preserving agricultural lands in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley.

www.sequimlavenderfarms.org info@sequimlavederfarms.org

troll acres of fragrant lavender ﬁelds...Pick your own bouquet, choose a plant for your garden and ﬁnd the perfect gift in our distinctive shop. Summer hours (April-Sept.) Open Daily 10am-5pm.

Not open to the public

PURPLE HAZE LAVENDER FARM

180 Bell Bottom Rd., Sequim • 1-888-852-6560 May - Sept. 10-5 daily Bring your summer guests to our farm for lavender ice cream, and U-pick lavender.

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Lavender Products for Gifts, Decorating, Crafts & Cooking

We create hand-harvested and hand-crafted products from the finest organic lavender grown. No pesticides or artificial fertilizers are used on our lavender fields!

127 W. Washington St., Sequim 360-683-1714 • Open daily

www.purplehazelavender.com

Located at George Washington Inn & Estate 939 Finn Hall Road • Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 452-5207 • www.walavender.com

Sequim Washington’s Premier Wholesale... Offering consulting all over the world for those who wish to be in the lavender industry. Assignments from Lebanon to Morocco, Africa. 60 varieties of lavender plants

We ship all over the U.S. & Canada

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U-Pick Lavender Live Plants

Lavender Products Lavender Still

Open June 28th through August Daily 10 am to 5 pm

1432 Marine Dr., Sequim (360) 683-4475 www.olympiclavender.com VISITORS GUIDE 2012

Heritage Lavender Farm Tour - Each Farm is its Own Festival! July 20, 21 & 22, 2012 Jardin du Soleil*

3932 Sequim-Dungeness Way 360-582-1185 1-877-527-3461 www.jardindusoleil.com

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Lavender in the Park

Purple Haze Lavender*

Carrie Blake/ Reuse Demonstration Park

180 Bell Bottom Lane 1-888-852-6560 1-360-683-1714 www.purplehazelavender.com

Lavender, food, crafts, family activities NO ADMISSION, NO CHARGE. For more information

Sunshine Herb & Lavender Farm*

Olympic Lavender Farm E

1432 Marine Drive 360-683-4475 www.olympiclavender.com

Washington Lavender Farm

Lost Mountain Lavender G

1541 Taylor Cutoff Road 360-681-2782 www.lostmountainlavender.com

274154 Highway 101 360-683-6453 www.sunshinelavender.com

939 Finn Hall Road 360-452-5207 www.walavender.com

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1442 Port Williams Road 360-582-9196 www.portwilliamslavender.com

Advance weekend tickets: $10 ($15 during the Faire) Active duty military and their dependents: $10 Children 12 & under: FREE Hours: Fri. - Sun. 10am-6pm

www.sequimlavenderfarms.org or email info@sequimlavederfarms.org

*These farms are open year-round. The other member farms are open during the summer lavender season; always check for days and hours of operation. Sequim Lavender Weekend In city shuttle bus - For the convenience of our visitors, you can park once in town and take a free shuttle to all of the in-city event locations.

For the most current information about Sequim Lavender Weekend visit www.visitsunnysequim.com.

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Olympic Game Farm

BEARS AND TIGERS, OH MY!

OLYMPIC GAME FARM worked exclusively for Walt Disney Studios for 28 years, filming on site at the farm and on the Olympic Peninsula, as well as on many different set locations. A few popular titles produced with the past animal actors are “Charlie the Lonesome Cougar,” “The Incredible Journey,” “White Wilderness” and “Grizzly Adams” television and movie series. After the death of Walt and Roy Disney, Disney Studios began to move away from the nature films that had been so dear to Walt’s heart. In 1972, with the approval of the Disney Studios for using the Disney name, Olympic Game Farm, Inc. was opened to the public. Founders Lloyd and Catherine Beebe, retired from the filming industry and focused solely for caring for their animal actors, concentrating on offering “in need” captive bred animals a new and loving home. Today, the farm, at 1423 Ward Road near Sequim, is home to more than 20 different exotic and non-exotic species, with hundreds of animals on site for families to “get face to face with wildlife” from the comfort of their vehicles on the farm’s driving tour. The driving tour leaves visitors with vivid memories of these amazing creatures. In addition to the famous waving bears, there are friendly llamas, yaks, deer, zebras and bison that visitors can feed from their vehicles. You also will see many animals which are on the endangered species list, such as timber wolves, Bengal and Siberian tigers, as well as African lions. In addition to the endangered species, the farm is home to lynx, raccoons, bobcats, cougars and many more species. Olympic Game Farm is open daily at 9 a.m. and offers both driving and walking tours for an admission fee. Walking tours include a visit to the petting farm, freshwater aquarium and a guided tour through the farm’s historical studio barn and education area. For more information, go online to www.olygamefarm.com or call 360-683-4295 or 800-778-4295. Local chambers of commerce have brochures on the farm and directions to it.

Steve Holloway, CFS 23 years industry experience

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John Wayne Marina LOCATED ON PITSHIP POINT in Sequim Bay (Longitude 123 02’ 18” W/Latitude 48 03’ 43” N), the John Wayne Marina is of course named for “The Duke,” but since opening in 1985 the marina has made a reputation for itself 1985, as a full-service facility in a superb location. The marina offers both permanent and guest moorage, on a first-come, first-served basis, parking and a launch for smaller craft and boat rentals. Ashore, the John Wayne Marina includes a restaurant, restrooms, showers, laundry and even a public meeting room with kitchen. Film actor John Wayne loved sailing his Wild Goose in the area of Sequim Bay, which he considered a prime place for a marina. Wayne himself donated the land in 1975. Owned and operated by the Port of Port Angeles, the marina is a popular stop, included as “Best of the West” by Sea Magazine. Boaters can take advantage of a fuel dock open seven days a week and the marina offers electric and water hookups. Trash disposal, a sewage pump-out and waste oil disposal also are available. Award-winning chefs prepare lunch and dinner at the marina’s restaurant, The Dockside Grill. Along with fresh seafood and cedar-planked salmon, the restaurant serves steaks and poultry, salads, sandwiches and appetizers. It has a full bar and great selection of wines. The marina and its beautiful park areas are popular walking and picnicking places for non-boaters. Dozens of species of waterfowl make for good birding and the Olympic Discovery Trail runs nearby. Pets on leashes are welcome.

❤ Activities 7 days a week ❤ Physical Fitness Program ❤ 24-Hour professional licensed nursing ❤ Overnight respite care offered ❤ Musical events ❤ Delicious, nutritious planned meals ❤ Interior courtyard and large secured backyard with fruit orchard ❤ Conveniently located in the heart of the medical community ❤ Adult daycare program offered 7 days a week

Popular with boaters and landlubbers alike, John Wayne Marina offers a beautiful parklike area, a fuel dock, moorage, boat launches and a fine restaurant. Photo by Cathy Clark

• John Wayne Marina 2577 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim 360-417-3440

• The Dockside Grill Reservations recommended. Phone 360-683-7510/888-640-7226 Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m-3 p.m. Dinner: 4-9 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

A place place w where here a pe person erson w with ith memory loss never forgets they are Loved! When you walk into Dungeness Courte Alzheimer’s Community, you walk into a “HOME” that is made up of compassion, understanding and the special warmth that will keep the feeling of “Love” embedded in your heart for many years to come. Our residents and their families truly experience a “Better Way of Life” for even the most challenging times in the disease process; the experienced and caring staff at Dungeness Courte Alzheimer’s Community has made a commitment to love and honor the lives of our residents, their families and their friends.

360-582-9309

w w w. d u n g e n e s s c o u r t e . c o m Specialized Expert Care For All Forms Of Dementia

651 Garr y Oak Drive • Sequim, WA VISITORS GUIDE 2012

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Growers Celebrate Lavender®

Smell the FREE! The Sequim Lavender Festival® celebrates its 16th year in the heart of Sequim and in the surrounding Dungeness Valley during the July 20-22 weekend. Solely produced and managed by the member-growers of the Sequim Lavender Growers Association, the Sequim Lavender Festival will expand its production to include activities and regional attractions for the modern family and multi-aged visitors. The growers who are most responsible for the success and heritage of the festival will be showcased and made available all weekend when you take the self-guided and free “U-Tour.” Five farms and a commercial nursery make up the free farm tour. With a map, camera and picnic lunch in hand, singles, couples, families and the young-at-heart can leisurely drive at their own pace and visit the smallest and largest lavender farms located in the Lavender Capital of North America®. Lavender-themed gifts and fresh-cut bouquets will be available for purchase. As always, admission, advice and fragrance at the farms and nursery are free. Don’t be camera shy. Lavender is the most distinctive backdrop for any personal or family photograph. Additional regional attractions will be highlighted on the map. The most community-spirited Lavender Festival Street Fair in this part of the world occurs on Fir Street and admission is free. Visitors will be surrounded by three days of continuous musical entertainment and greeted with the fragrance of the Sequim lavender brought to you by the local growers. The best-ever food court and beer and wine garden will feature a Northwest menu consisting of barbecue, Thai, Greek and hot dog selections, crab and salmon cakes, coffee, lavender ice cream, pizza and desserts along with regional wine and beer. A talented group of artists will complement the growers’ lavender-themed gifts and products with works produced on film, paper and canvas and with jewels, precious metals and stones, fiber, wood, leather, metal and more — all available for viewing, inspiration or purchase. A custom car show and quilters conference will round out your visit. Free parking and free shuttle service for the street fair will be offered at convenient locations to accommodate every need. Visit www. lavenderfestival.com and www.sequimlavenderfestivalweekend.com for more information.

6th Annual Art Studio Tour

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Sequim Lavender Growers AssociationTM

Sequim Lavender Festival

Welcome We elco to the Lavender Capital of North America®

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Breathe in the Lavender!! “Come see, smellll a and nd d pick our vibrant purple, urple urple, early blooming Folgate Lavender!” U-Pick • Gift Shop 371 Martha Lane, Sequim

360.582.9355

Martha Lane Lavender

Elaine & Stewart Mary & Dr. Lavender’s grandchildren, to its “Celebrate Lavender” sales team.

Directions: Hwy 101 to Kitchen-Dick Rd., Turn right & proceed to Martha Lane. Turn right again and proceed to our farm.

73 Humble Hill Rd., Sequim (From Hwy 101, go 1.25 miles south on Hooker Rd. to Humble Hill Rd.) • www.nelsonsduckpond.com

Over 2100 lavender plants provide fresh cut (in season only), dried lavender bundles and bulk buds.

Visit our

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND

Don & Welc Claudin ome Y e ou!

Country Cou untryy Gift Store

• Handmade Gifts • Embroidered Linens • Lavender Body Products • Live Plants

er’s Lavender F m 82 Cameron Acres Lane • Sequim O www.oliverslavender.com • 681-3789 Off Old Olympic Hwy, 1/2 mile west of Kitchen-Dick Road Open 10am - 5pm daily

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Photo by Tanya Nozawa

Sequim Lavender Company welcomes its newest members

marthalanelavender.com Weekends 10am-5pm

Thurs - Mon 10-5

360-681-7727

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www.sequimlavenderco.com • www.dogdotcalm.com • 360-582-1907 VISITORS GUIDE 2012

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Museum and Arts Center exhibit building

participates in the First Friday Art Walk, hosting an artists’ reception on the first Friday each month for its new featured artist(s). The MAC Exhibit Center’s summer hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday except for the last Sunday of the month. For more information, call the MAC Exhibit Center at 360-683-8110 or visit the MAC website at www.macsequim.org, which also contains a link to its Facebook page. Built in 1892, the historical Dungeness Schoolhouse remains a vibrant community resource. Located amid farmland a few miles north of Sequim in the community of Dungeness, the two-story landmark operated as a school until 1955 and became a division of the Museum & Arts Center in 1997. The classrooms and upstairs auditorium are regularly used for MAC and community programs, including the MAC’s annual Christmas Tea fundraiser, and are IN 2011, THE MUSEUM & ARTS CENTER in the Sequim- available for rent by calling 360-582-0584. The facility, located at Dungeness Valley (MAC) celebrated 35 years as the steward of 2781 Towne Road, was listed on the National Register of Historic Sequim’s cultural heritage. What originally began as the Sequim- Places in 1988. Dungeness Museum in 1976 has grown to a proactive organization Those seeking to do local history and/or genealogy research are Photos courtesy the Museum & Arts Center the Sequim-Dungeness Valleyto visit the Whatton Resource Room, located inside the encompassing four facilities, all ofof which are open to theinpublic. welcome The MAC Exhibit Center, 175 W. Cedar St. in Sequim, is the DeWitt Administration Center, 544 N. Sequim Ave. in Sequim. informational hub of Museum & Arts Center exhibits, events and The facility, which contains a local history library, obituary and programs. Exhibits include the world-famous Manis mastodon, unpublished local history files, and other resources, is open to the which was discovered by area resident Emanuel Manis on his Happy public 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. For more information, call Valley property in 1977. the DeWitt Administration Center at 360-681-2257. This must-see exhibit for archaeology buffs and schoolchildren The MAC also operates the Second Chance Consignment Shop, alike is coupled with history exhibits ranging in topics from local 155 W. Cedar St. in Sequim. Located just two doors down from agriculture and daily pioneer life on the Sequim Prairie to the Jame- the MAC Exhibit Center, the shop specializes in quality women’s stown S’Klallam Longhouse. The longhouse exhibit, which opened clothing and accessories, offering affordable apparel options ranging in 2010, features regularly updated artifacts loaned by members of in size from 6 to 3X. Proceeds benefit the Museum & Arts Center. the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. Second Chance is open 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and The MAC Exhibit Center also showcases the works of talented 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the shop at local and national artists in monthly changing art exhibits. The MAC 360-683-9201.

Nurseries and Farms Blueberries Bl b i WSDA Certified Organic 582-1128 82 28 www.DungenessMeadowFarm.com D ngenessMeado Farm com

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Compost & mulch Seasonally organic apples • potatoes garlic • cider • mixed vegetables 457-5950 or 461-4157 225 Gehrke Road • Port Angeles

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Hands-on learning KEY TO THE DUNGENESS DUNG GENESS RIVER AUDUBON AUD DUBON CENTER WHY DOES A STELLAR JAY’S FEA FEATHER ATHER LOOK hy does the BLUE whenn there is no blue pigment in it? W Why ou tell a murre’s eggg have that odd shape? How do yyou lynx from a bobcat? ds of answers — and a wonderful place to All kinds ramble — are found at Railroad Bridge Park. With its splays, hands-on exhibits and knowledgeable know wledgeable stunning displays, ungeness River Audubon Center is a muststaff, the Dungeness ncerning see, a focal point for study and education con concerning ness River watershed and its enviro ons. the Dungeness environs. s, as well as natural science enthusiasts, enthusiaasts, will find Families, come and plenty to intrigue in thee collections a warm welcome er. The main room is lined with cases housing at the center. long with hundreds of examples of birds of the area, al along lynx, black bear, raccoons and cougar. -on exhibits include drawers ful Hands-on fullll of the featheers, eggs fascinatingg and the curious: bones, feathers, and teeth of species bird from songbird to mammoth. Stroke-able pelts of local fur-bearing animals are arranged in front of a “can-you-spot-it” mural of Olympic Peninsula wildlife. A binocular microscope invites visitors to view the intricate mysteries of natural r” objects. Other displays profile the “Life Story of a River” m and the reference library includes a complete herbarium of local plants. tor The Audubon Center’s staff and docents and director Powell Jones are eager to show visitors the collection andd answer questions. Children will enjoy going on a scavenger hunt through the park and the Audubon Center is a great place to begin a ramble ny shore of the Dungeness River. along the riverside trails through the forest or over the stony In any given week, the center is sure to offer a special program. Birders, of course, will want to attend the Wednesday morning bird walks through the park. In certain seasons, songbird walks and “owl prowls” are popular. Guides on these walks bring spotting scopes; the center also has “loaner” binoculars. The annual Olympic Peninsula BirdFest is the first week of April. In alternate Septembers, the center sponsors a River Festival. Both events feature unusual field trips, expert presentations and a great deal of fun. History buffs will enjoy the park’s namesake railroad bridge. The Howe through-truss bridge served the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway line from 1915 until the mid-1980s. Now transformed by board planking, the bridge is accessible by ramp as well as by stairs. It’s a popular place for leashed dogs and their owners. During vacation season, summer river talks cover specific subjects, from bats to birds to bugs, with a butterfly walk scheduled to coincide with July’s Lavender Festival. Throughout the year, the Dungeness River Audubon Center sponsors workshops and presentations. Among the topics are native plants, art in the park and salmon restoration. The wealth of programs offered by the center is a collaborative effort built over the years by several groups. The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has taken a lead in monitoring and restoring habitat in the area and is a key sponsor of the River Center Foundation, along with former members of the Sequim Natural History Museum. The other two sponsors are the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society and the National Audubon Society (through Audubon Washington).

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River Center facts Dungeness River Audubon Center at Railroad Bridge Park 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim 360-681-4076 www.dungenessrivercenter.org To east side parking: Take the River Road exit off U.S. Highway 101, north into Sequim, then left onto Priest Road, and left onto Hendrickson Road, all the way to the end. To west side parking: Turn north on Carlsborg Road off U.S. Highway 101, then right onto Runnion Road to parking area. Walk over the bridge to the center. The center is open Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. • 8:30-10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, bird walks with volunteers from the Dungeness River Audubon Center. Meet at the center in Railroad Bridge park. • Other one-day and ongoing classes, as well as field trips, occur throughout the year. Drop into the center for a complete schedule.

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Shopping in Sequim B O O K S • Fine new books • Puzzles and Gifts • Unique greeting cards • Selected used fiction • Local authors and area publications

“The finest little book store in Sequim”

360-683-1396 • 121 W. Washington • Sequim pacmist@olypen.com

BLUE WHOLE

GALLERY

Original Art by Local Artists. Join us every 1st Friday 5-8 p.m. bluewholegallery.com Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-3 129 W. Washington, Sequim • 360-681-6033

Best Northwest and Worldwide Wines

Bedding Nightwear Tablecloths Kimonos Enjoy the beauty of ~ ~ Napkins Jackets Runners ...and so FINE LINENS & UNIQUE GIFTS FROM INDIA much Mon. - Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 11-5 • Sundays 11-5 July & Aug. 119 E. Washington St. • Downtown Sequim more! 360-681-4431 • www.pondicherrionline.com

Lavender & Lace Gift Boutique

NOT YOUR USUAL GIFT SHOP! A nostalgic ﬂavor of yesteryear blended with the décor of today. • Cal’s Rock Art • Local Lavender Products • Cards & Candles • Local Arts & Crafts • Collectibles • Jewelry & Accessories • Home & Garden Décor • Lavender Sachets & Pillows

• Twice-loved apparel and so much more

Celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary 243 W. Washington St. Hours: Sequim WA, 98382 Mon.-Sat. 10-5 email: lavenderandlace@olypen.com

(360) 582-0931

are discovered at “The Nest”

by the glass, bottle or case Also ... cheeses, sauces chocolates & more

Dungeness Bay Wine & Cheese

123 E. Washington • Sequim (360) 681-2778 • Mon.-Sat. Noon-5 p.m.

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Jewelry • Antiques Fine Chocolates A Marketplace Ministry Stationery • Artwork

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Take Home a Little Piece of Sequim

PLAZA JEWELERS 511 E. Washington Street, Sequim (Next to Sequim Sunnyside Mini-Storage) Open Tues. - Fri. 10 - 5; Sat. 10 - 4

A-1 offers the best auto parts at the lowest prices.

Your destination for one-of-a-kind custom designs, remounts, repairs & restoration

(360) 683-1418

Your shopping haven for

Women’s & Men’s Apparel & Accessories • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Dancing Winds Jewelry • Clarks Sandals and Dress Shoes for Men • Pendleton, Enro Shirts and Jeans for Men • Attitude Eyewear, Sierra’s Footwear & more!

Your One Stop Auto Parts Store

360-681-2883

FRENCH DRESSING JEANS Petite and Missy Sizes

144 W. Washington St., Sequim • Mon.-Fri. 7-7 • Sat. 7-6, Sun. 8-6 609 W. Washington Sequim Village Center Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30

We’re keeping you on the road.

Homemade Goodies

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Gift Certificates

Yummy Soups & Chili

Daily Specials, Pies & Cheesecake, cake, Ice Cream & So Much More!

751 Carlsborg Road • Sequim • 360-681-8014

Come have fun and relax with us! Everything for knitters, crocheters, weavers & spinners Check out our assortment of

Local Yarns & Roving KNITTING MACHINES LOOMS 170 West Bell St. • Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-1410 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. www.adroppedstitch.net

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Shopping in Sequim building supplies, home Used furnis hings and lots more! Recycle — Re-Use — Re-Purpose We pick up for FREE!

Welcome!

...to a premium shopping experience at the Peninsula’s locally-owned rural lifestyle retailer. A Shopping Experience Designed for Country Living 216 East Washington, Sequim (360) 683-4111 • (800) 300-3885 www.theco-opfarmandgarden.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 am to 6 pm and Sun. 9 am to 5 pm

Karen’s Sequim Sewing Center • Sewing machines • Sewing Tables • Quilters’ Fabrics • Scissors, Notions • Embroidery • Gift Certificates Designs

On the web: www.aroundagainstore.org

683-7862 501c3 Non Profit

22 Gilbert Road • Sequim (Just west of the Dungeness River on Highway 101)

Repairs • Parts • New & Used • All Makes 609 W. Washington #12 • 681-0820 • sequimsew@yahoo.com www.sequimsewingcenter.com

Art Gallery & Gift Shop

Located at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center

• Prints • Masks • Blankets • Baskets • Plaques

• T-shirts • Jackets • Jewelry • Books • Cards

• Spirit Boxes • Handcrafts • DVDs/Music • Moccasins

Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (360) 681-4640

Offering Unique Forms of Northwest Native American Art

gallery@jamestowntribe.org

Gift Cards Available

Shop Online

www.NorthwestNativeExpressions.com

&T R CRYSTALS

Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Checkk out our “Lavender Ch “L d B Beadd R Room””

Gemstone Carvings • Tumbled Stones Natural and Polished Crystals Mineral Specimens • Books • Beads Jewelry Findings/Wire • Toho Seed Beads Jewelry Classes

681-5087

www.rtcrystals.com

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Phillips’ Hallmark 680 W. Washington Sequim • 360-683-9786

Sequim’s m Helping the Homeless of Clallam County

Where locals shop for bargains! LOW PRICES - DAILY SPECIALS HALF-PRICE SALES Mon. - Fri. 9:30–5:30, Sat. 9:30-4:30, Sun. 11-4 Clothing • Furniture • Appliances • Household Items & More 215 North Sequim Ave. • Sequim • 683-8269

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In love with

Lighthouses Top: New Dungeness Lighthouse and keeper’s house. Photo by Patricia Morrison Coate Cape Flattery Lighthouse, Tatoosh Island. Photo by Dave Woodcock

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PRESERVING AND CHERISHING the North Olympic Peninsul maritime heritage also extends to its lighthouses. In 1850, Congress la’s a 16 lighthouses along the Pacific coast and Strait of Juan de authorized F as shipping and passenger traffic surged with settlement of the Fuca N Northwest. Clallam County, y established in 1854, has a lighthouse g heritage g going g g b to 1857 when Congress appropriated about $40,000 to build the back C Flattery (Tatoosh Island) and New Dungeness lighthouses, both of Cape w which are functional as automated navigational aids today. Others, such a Slip Point Lighthouse at Clallam Bay and Ediz Hook, exist only in as h historical records. The lighthouses of Jefferson County (1852) — Point W Wilson (1879), Destruction Island (1891) and Marrrowstone Point ( (1912) — came considerably later and all three remain active, but with a automated equipment. The Point Wilson Lighthouse and tower are open to visitors from M May-September on Saturdays between 1-4 p.m. For information, call 3 360-385-5520 or 360-582-3890. The lighthouse is owned by the Coast G Guard and managed by Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center. Marrowstone Point Lighthouse at Fort Flagler is closed to the publ Destruction Island Lighthouse, three miles off the coast in western lic. J erson County, is visible from U.S. Highway 101 at Ruby Beach, Jeff L LaPush, and is closed to the public. The Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island is the northweste ernmost spot in the continental United States. The island is part of the M Makah Nation. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the Strait of Juan d Fuca, that wide and deep passage from the open Pacific Ocean to de P Puget Sound. Tatoosh Island is not open to the public but it and the l lighthouse can be seen from high cliffs at the end of Cape Flattery Trail.

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Lopez Island

San Juan Island

Squally Reach

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Cape Flattery Lighthouse Tatoosh Island

Slmilk Beach Dewey

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Slip Point Lighthouse

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New Dungeness Lighthouse at the Dungeness Spit.

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(Demolished) Neah Bay

Ozette Indian Reservation

Sedro Woolley

Bay Town

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Quimper Peninsula Discovery Bay

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Fort Flagler

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Mabana Beverly Beach

Tyee Beach

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New Dungeness Lighthouse Early settlers in the Dungeness area lit bonfires along the beach on stormy nights to warn ships of the spit. It was called Shipwreck Spit in those days and volunteers provided lifesaving service to imperiled mariners. Commissioned on Dec. 14, 1857, the New Dungeness Lighthouse was the first navigational light on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Its light is visible for 17 miles. Until March 1994, the lighthouse was manned and maintained by the U.S. government, for 82 years by the Lighthouse Service, then for 55 years by the Coast Guard. A small group of local residents formed the New Dungeness Light Station Association and in September 1994, the Coast Guard leased the facility to them. If you want memorable vacation accomodations, membership in the group will put you on a list to spend a week or more as a lighthouse keeper. Association members have kept the light station property open to the public while maintaining the buildings and grounds. They also conduct tours to the top of the light tower. On site also is a fascinating museum displaying artifacts, articles and photographs documenting the history of the lighthouse and life on the spit. The New Dungeness Light Station is a gem of history and a perfect place for a picnic before the 5.5-mile hike back along the spit. For more information, go to www.newdungenesslighthouse.com/. Call 360-683-6638.

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• Carrie Blake Park, at 202 N. Blake Ave., is a Sequim gem for all ages that’s used yearround, no matter what the weather. You’ll find walkers and joggers on the blacktopped trail looping through the north side of the park, many with their canine pals who are welcome to romp in the fenced off-leash dog park — it’s set up with small and large dog areas. Have a family reunion or get-together with friends under the large shelter and fire up the grills nearby. There are two playground areas with swings and climbing things. Older youth will enjoy the BMX track and skateboard park. The softball fields are first-come, first-served.

Stroll around the ponds or sit a spell and watch several breeds of ducks feed and preen. At 3 p.m. on the third Sundays from May-September, the Sequim City Band plays rousing music in free outdoor concerts at the James Center for the Performing Arts, also on the north side of the park. For parking, enter from Rhodefer Road off East Washington Street, a few blocks east of Blake Avenue. The park is open from dawn to dusk. • Railroad Bridge Park, on the opposite end of town, is a bit of forest in the city. At 2151 Hendrickson Road, north and west of Walmart oﬀ Priest Road, the park has toe-dipping

access to the Dungeness River, which can be calm or churning, but is relentlessly cold. The refurbished 1900s railroad bridge is part of the Olympic Discovery Trail that runs through the park. It It’ss wheelchair an and bicycle friendly with wide access ramps and a favorite of leashed pets and their people. O On the bridge there are benches and lookout nnooks to watch the river. The park has several pi picnic tables, an outdoor stage and numerous side s trails through the foliage. Big leaf maples and several varieties of evergreens provide a fore forest feel. The park is open from dawn to dusk and no pass is required. The Dungeness River Audubon Center within the park features many examples of birds and other native animals and serves as an educational center. Even if you’re just visiting, you’re invited to join the bird walks at 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday, rain or shine, led by a center birding expert. • The Sequim area offers a variety of prime kayaking locations in the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the bonus of seeing birds and wildlife closer to their habitat. Kayak launch sites are as follows: • Cline Spit on Marine Drive • Diamond Point on the northeast Miller Peninsula • Dungeness Landing on Marine Drive near Oyster House Road • Gardiner off U.S. Highway 101 to Gardiner Beach Road • John Wayne Marina on West Sequim Bay Road • Marlyn Nelson County Park on Port Williams Road • Sequim Bay State Park between Gardiner and Sequim From Cline Spit you can kayak to the New Dungeness Light Station. However, advance notification is required for boating in as a safety precaution; call 360-457-8451. Bring your own kayaks or rent them from these area businesses: Adventures Through Kayaking, 360-417-3015; Dungeness Kayaking, 360-681-4190; or Olympic Raft and Kayaking, 360-452-1443. Tours are available, too. • For the ultimate outdoor activity, hike the 11-mile round trip on the Dungeness Spit — the longest natural sand spit in the U.S. — to the New Dungeness Lighthouse, first illuminated in 1857. The property has a small museum, picnic tables, restrooms and a million-dollar view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the lighthouse’s catwalk. Lighthouse keepers are on hand to answer questions. To access the spit, park at the Dungeness Recreation Area and follow the signs. Pets are not allowed on the spit. • A 25-mile section of the popular Olympic Discovery Trail runs from Blyn to Port Angeles, passing through Sequim. The wide trail, either paved or with packed composite, is suitable for walkers, hikers and bicyclists; leashed pets are allowed. The scenery ranges from canopied forest to wide-open prairie with benches to rest on along the way. Just off Whitefeather Way at U.S. Highway 101 is Johnson Trestle, a magnificent 410-foot-long bridge 100 feet above Johnson Creek. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

After a long trip to the Olympic Peninsula, owners a their canine companions will yearn to stretch their and l and the Sequim Dog Park is a perfect place to enjoy legs t fresh air in a safe environment. the The Sequim Dog Park is a community park that is over o acre in size on the east side of Carrie Blake Park, two one b blocks north on Blake Avenue from Washington Street. The park encourages people to bring their dogs f exercise and off-leash doggie play. There is a for f fenced area for large dogs and one for small dogs.

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Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge EVERY HIKE on the Dungeness Spit is difdif ferent. Every hike is the same. Weather, tide and time of year make each visit unique, but there’s something familiar on every trip. The spit is part of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to more than 250 species of birds, 41 species of land mammals and eight species of marine animals. The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and covers 631 acres. Hikers are restricted to the north shore of Dungeness Spit to reach the New Dungeness Light Station and must arrive and depart between sunrise and sunset, avoiding high tides. For a tide schedule, go to www.newdungenesslighthouse.com. Camping and beachcombing are not permitted in the refuge. Stretching 5.5 miles to the New Dungeness Light Station and several hundred yards beyond, Dungeness Spit is the world’s longest natural sand spits, growing at a rate of about 20 feet per year. At the head of the trail in the Dungeness Rec-

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reation Area Area, pay the $3 per group fee and leave your pet in your car — pets are not allowed on the trail or the spit. Some 6,000 visitors annually make the trek. If you’re not up for a strenuous hike, take your pet and stroll along the straitside bluﬀs of a fourmile loop in the Dungeness Recreation Area for a bird’s-eye view of the spit. Picnic tables and 66 camping sites are available. The ﬁrst half-mile of the refuge is a picturesque trail through the upland conifer forest before reaching a pair of overlooks that give a spectacular view of the narrow ribbon of the sand spit. The lighthouse is a tiny beacon that appears to be far, far away. The inner shore of the spit is a wildlife refuge for nesting birds and lucky hikers will be favored with seeing a variety of feathered critters. At its highest point, the spit is about 15 feet above sea level and parts of it are under water during winter storms. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

Stones of all sizes and colors — black, whitestriped, amber, green and black, gray, rust red — are strewn upon the dark sand. The pebbles are larger the closer one gets to the crest. Water-worn logs and root wads provide an inﬁnite variety of shapes and angles to interest the eye. Upon reaching the lighthouse, the lush green lawn — well-tended and manicured — and the bright, white cheeriness of the buildings make the grounds seem almost otherworldly amid the wild, near-desolate natural surroundings. The 150-yearold New Dungeness Lighthouse is a gem of history and a perfect place for a picnic before the hike back along the spit. Tour the museum in the former keeper’s quarters to learn about the history of the spit, the lighthouse and local Native American tribes — then climb the 74 spiraling steps to a million-dollar view. Volunteer keepers are on hand to answer questions. The website at www.newdungenesslighthouse. com indicates the New Dungeness Light Station has one of the oldest lighthouses in the Northwest with several of the buildings intact. The lighthouse has been in continuous operation, providing navigational aids since its completion in 1857. The light station is maintained and operated by the New Dungeness Light Station Association. The New Dungeness Light Station is open to the public and tours of the lighthouse are available daily from 9 a.m. to two hours before sunset. Boat access is permitted by reservation only through the refuge oﬃce, 715 Holgerson Road, Sequim (360-457-8451).

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To get to Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge: Take U.S. Highway 101 west of Sequim about four miles and turn north on Kitchen-Dick Road and continue three miles to the entrance on Voice of America Road. Go through the recreation area to the refuge parking lot to access Dungeness Spit. There is a small entrance fee per individual or family. No pets or mountain bikes are allowed on the spit and fires are prohibited.

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Dungeness Recreation Area Dungeness Recreation Area is another of Clallam County’s favorite recretional destinations and the gateway to Dungenes ss Spit. The 216-acre county ational Dungeness park has upland forest, wetlands, sandy bluffs, campsites and spectacular vistas of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Vancouver Island and Mount Baker. Park amenities include a group camp with picnic shelter, play equipment and miles of trails for pedestrians and equestrians. How to get there: From U.S. Highway 101, between Sequim and Port Angeles, turn north onto Kitchen-Dick Road (near milepost 260). Travel approximately 3.5 miles; the road takes a 90-degree turn becoming Lotzgesell Road and the park entrance will be on your left. Camping info: 66 standard campsites are located within the park ($17 for county residents, $20 for non-county). Half of the sites may be reserved in advance (sites 34-66), the remaining are open on a first-come, first-served basis (1-33). In addition, two restrooms are available with showers, there’s a limit of six people per campsite, pets are allowed on leashes and firewood is available for a fee. Campsite reservations are done only by mail. Reservations begin to be accepted in January for that year. The sooner campers get in the completed forms, the reservation fee and the first night’s camping fee, the better their chance of getting their reservation confirmed. All reservations must be received at the park a minimum of two weeks prior to their desired camping date. Adjacent to the county park is the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. A trail wanders through the trees and eventually drops down to the Dungeness Spit. An entrance fee must be paid before entering the refuge. The spit is approximately 6 miles long. Drive through the county park to reach the refuge parking area. No pets are allowed on the trail or the spit. For more information on the Dungeness Recreation Area, see www. clallam.net/Parks/Dungeness.html or call 360-683-5847.

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Sweet treats on hand AT SEQUIM BERRY FARMS THE U-PICK BERRY FARMS of Sequim are travelers’ treasures, opportunities to stop, stretch and snack in the fresh air. A low-cost, low-tech activity for hosts and their visitors, especially children, berry picking creates memories of shared work and sweet rewards. For year-round residents, berry farms promise the midwinter riches of preserves, syrups and frozen whole berries. This summer the pickings are good around Sequim, with farms opening their U-pick stands throughout the season to oﬀer a variety of berries. Most farms will provide containers or pre-weigh customers’ containers, but it’s always wise to bring light, ﬂat containers that keep berries from stacking up and squishing. A sun hat, a long-sleeved shirt and a handy water bottle make picking in summer sun much more comfortable. The berry farms invite the public to phone ahead for further information or to request special

picking times. Following are some of the local farms and their oﬀerings: Cameron Berry Farm (Strawberries) Corner of Woodcock and Wheeler roads U-pick open mid-June to mid-July Hours: Open daily Phone: 360-683-5483 Dungeness Meadow Farm (Blueberries) 135 Meadowmeer Lane U-pick open second week of July-second week of August. Hours: Phone ahead (after 7 a.m.) or see ad in newspapers. Phone: 360-582-1128 Pre-picked berries also available. Noncertiﬁed organically grown Reka, Blue Crop, Spartan and Duke blueberries.

Graysmarsh Farm (Five varieties) 6187 Woodcock Road U-pick open June through September Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 360-683-5563 Graysmarsh picking calendar: Strawberries — June Raspberries — early July through early August Loganberries — early July through early August Blueberries — early July through mid-August Blackberries — early August through Sept. Also available: Lavender — July through August and Graysmarsh Preserves Nelson’s Blueberries 1556 Atterbury Road U-pick blueberries mid-July to September Hours: Please phone ahead, 360-683-8055 Bring pre-weighed basket or plastic containers. Robert and Laurel Ann’s Rainbow Farm (Blackberries) 142 Towne Road U-pick open June to October Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appt. Manager: Ronald McDonald Phone: 360-461-3043 Specializing in Certiﬁed Organic Blackberries Picking Calendar: Marionberries — June-July Olally blackberries — June-July Black Douglas blackberries — July Triple Crown blackberries — July-October Also available: Lavender, organic vegetables, ﬂowers.

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Sequim is for kids! BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SEQUIM’S FAMOUS ROOSEVELT ELK HERD as you enter town from the east. Elk crossing signal lights on U.S. Highway 101 are triggered by herd members wearing transmitting radio collars and from time to time, they do cross the road en masse, halting traﬃc. Roosevelt elk are native to the Olympic Peninsula, with bulls weighing up to 1,100 pounds and cows in the 600-pound range. One herd, comprised of about 100 animals, considers the Sequim area part of its range. When not in the forest, they graze in farm ﬁelds and on lawns. Although the Sequim elk appear to be tame, they are not. Normally, they avoid close contact with people and move away when approached. However, they may show signs of agitation if people get too close, throw things or when people or cars block what the elk consider to be an escape route. Caution should be used at all times when viewing the herd. Favorite spots for elk viewing seem to be along Happy Valley Road, West Sequim Bay Road and Port Williams Road. Courtesy of the Sequim Elk Habitat Committee

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NOTED AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES in the country to retire, Sequim also provides much for visitors with children: playgrounds, animals, old bones, music and enough activities to settle even the most tireless in bed peacefully come nightfall. The Olympic Game Farm offers a chance to meet animals up close on drive-through or walking tours. Animals represent a great variety of species and many are retired film “actors.” Olympic Game Farm: (1423 Ward Road; 360-683-4295 or 800-778-4205; www. olygamefarm.com. Open nearly every day; fee for tours.) Fishing is available on Ward Road at Jubilee Farm’s trout pond. On the other side of town, Carrie Blake Park (on Blake Avenue near the QFC shopping center) is a family playground with woodsy groves, trails, an off-leash dog park, soccer field and duck ponds. Colorful playground equipment appeals to the younger set. Next door to the south, the Sequim Skateboard Park offers challenges and thrills for older children and two ball fields offer space for a game. Just north of Carrie Blake Park, the Water Reuse Park has walking and biking trails, exercise stations and a pond for radio-controlled boats where children under 14 can fish. Along with vibrant local history exhibits, the main attractions for children at the Museum & Arts Exhibit Center are the bones of a mastodon found at the Manis site near Sequim in 1977. The bones are displayed in their proper positions on a large artist’s rendering of the mastodon, with the tusks displayed separately. A short video covers the archaeological excavation of the site. Admission by donation; museum store. (175 W. Cedar St.; 360-683-8110; open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) The Dungeness River Audubon Center at Railroad Bridge Park offers indoor and outdoor adventure. Outdoors, the old railroad bridge, a wooded segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail, and the Dungeness River are open to explore. Indoors, the Dungeness River Audubon Center overflows with family-friendly exhibits. Children can look through a microscope to discover what gives the blue color to a jay’s feather or they can explore drawers full of bones, feathers, eggs and teeth of species from songbird to mammoth. Hundreds of mounted examples of area birds line the shelves, along with black bear, lynx and cougar. Knowledgeable staff and docents are happy to answer questions and assist visitors. Railroad Bridge Park is open every day during daylight hours. The Audubon Center is open Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays noon-4 p.m. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

Golfing THE CEDARS AT DUNGENESS 1965 Woodcock Road, Sequim. 800-447-6826, 360-683-6344. www.dungenessgolf.com Length: 6,035-5,350 yards. Public golf course

(360-681-4076; www.dungenessrivercenter.org.) On Wednesdays, a free guided bird walk in the park starts at 8:30 a.m. Active family adventures go forward on land and sea in Sequim. The walk along Dungeness Spit to the lighthouse is a favorite. Rest, snack and take a volunteer-guided tour of the lighthouse before beginning the walk back. (Best walking is at low tide. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wise to pack water, snacks and jackets and allow half a day for this 11-mile round-trip hike.) The Olympic Discovery Trail features great hiking, jogging and bicycling through scenic areas. (Bicycles available for rental at Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bikes, near the trail at 150 West Sequim Bay Road; 360-681-3868.) Sequim is home to protected waters perfect for boating and kayaking. A great family day-trip is a kayak tour of the Dungeness Spit, with a stop at the New Dungeness Lighthouse. Tours and rentals can be booked through Dungeness Kayaking (360-681-4190) or Adventures Through Kayaking (360-417-3015). The Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center at 610 N. Fifth Ave. oďŹ&#x20AC;ers swimming (including a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pool, rope jump and a water slide), basketball, volleyball and racquetball. Call ahead to check best pool times. (360-683-3344.) As family energy winds down, quieter fun is available at the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many U-pick berry farms (JuneOctober) and at the weekly Open Aire Market held on Saturdays (May-October) in downtown Sequim. The market oďŹ&#x20AC;ers local crafts, produce, snacks galore and music. Throughout the spring and summer, watch the Sequim Gazette for other festivals and events, as well as pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and spaghetti or salmon dinners. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe WITH ITS HEADQUARTERS just east of Sequim Blyn the Jamestown S’Klallam S Klallam Tribe supports at Blyn, peninsula residents through business enterprises, h l h care centers andd lleadership d hi iin naturall resources health conservation. The campus of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe also is one of the area’s most rewarding stops for visitors, with entertainment, great food and a glimpse into Northwest Native American culture.

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THE JAMESTOWN S’KLALLAM TRIBE Resisting pressure to move from their traditional lands to a reservation at Skokomish, several S’Klallam communities under the leadership of Lord James Balch pooled their resources and in 1874 purchased 210 acres of land north of Sequim at a place they named Jamestown Beach. This group, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, remained organized and involved in the local economy. In 1981, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe achieved federal recognition. Purchasing more land in a central location on U.S. Highway 101, the tribe established its governing oﬃces. Services at the Blyn campuses include health and dental care, a tribal library, social services and an elder center.

7 CEDARS CASINO Perhaps the first place to draw the visitor’s eye, 7 Cedars Casino offers fine dining and entertainment, along with casino table games, slots, keno and off-track betting. Full-service dining at the Salish Room or the Totem Grill is supplemented by snacks at the Bingo Bay Deli. Club 7 offers live music several nights a week and books various entertainers throughout the year. The casino also sponsors all kinds of special events, from

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karaoke to sports action, on a regular basis. The casino gift shop offers souvenirs, local products and Native American art. Across the lobby, the Smoke Shop provides ﬁne tobaccos, cigars and accessories. 7 Cedars Casino runs a free shuttle to Sequim and Port Angeles. Phone the casino for the schedule.

NORTHWEST NATIVE EXPRESSIONS ART GALLERY Located across Highway 101 about a quarter-mile east of 7 Cedars Casino, Northwest Native Expressions specializes

Just down a flight of steps from Northwest Native Expressions is the center of operations for the artisans, headed by lead carver Dale Faulstich, who create totem poles and other artwork for the tribe. Visitors always are made to feel welcome at the carving shed. The carvers will answer questions and tell some of the history Northwest Native of the poles and pho- Expressions Art Gallery tographs are encour- 033 Old Blyn Highway aged. (Usually open 360-681-4640 to visitors weekdays Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) The carving shed is a great place to start a walking tour of the tribe’s totem poles.

LONGHOUSE MARKET & DELI The Longhouse Market & Deli sits halfway between 7 Cedars Casino and the main Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe campus. In addition to gasoline and groceries, the store oﬀers fresh seasonal produce and seafood. A walk-in tobacco humidor and a wine shop also are part of the Longhouse Market. Open 24 hours daily. The Cedars at Dungeness, also owned by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, is a championship 18-hole golf course located just west of Sequim on Woodcock Road. Open to the public, The Cedars at Dungeness oﬀers a pro shop as well as food at the Double Eagle Steak and Seafood Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Tribes welcome visitors Native Americans have lived on the Olympic Peninsula for 4,000 to 12,000 years and continue to be a strong part of the North Olympic Peninsula’s fabric, culturally and economically. Today, the tribes are active in providing social services for their members by building health clinics, enterprises and entertainment venues such as casinos. You are welcome on all Olympic Peninsula Indian reservations.

JAMESTOWN S’KLALLAM TRIBE On the southern end of Sequim Bay, between Port Townsend and Sequim at Blyn, are tribal headquarters for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. The public art here is spectacular with authentic totems in front of the tribal center and artwork on most of the public buildings, at the visitors’ center and on highway signs. Northwest Native Expressions Art Gallery has two locations, one inside the casino and one showcasing ﬁne art near the tribal center.

LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, who have become internationally known since the ancient village of Tse Whit Zen was uncovered in 2004 at the base of Ediz Hook in Port Angeles, have worked tirelessly for ﬁsh restoration and the removal of the Elwha River dams. You are welcome to visit their ﬁsh hatchery in the beautiful Elwha Valley on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The tribe’s small reservation is just west of Port Angeles — its Elwha River Casino is on Stratton Road.

QUILEUTE NATION Visitors can spend hours sitting on the end of a jetty at LaPush watching eagles, osprey, brown pelicans, seals and whales (that

spout and breach just offshore in March and April). Surrounded by Olympic National Park, with nearby trails to Second Beach and Third Beach, the Quileute Tribe has hosted visitors quietly here for years, allowing campfires and camping on their beautiful crescent beach facing the Pacific Ocean. They now offer luxury cabins with whirlpool spas and gas fireplaces at the Quileute Oceanside Resort.

HOH TRIBE This small tribe lives at the mouth of the Hoh River that runs untouched by dikes or diversion into the Pacific Ocean. The Hoh, famous for its king salmon run, is jammed at its mouth with a maze of massive spruce, hemlock and cedar old-growth driftwood. The meandering river today, however, threatens to overtake the reservation. The Hoh Visitor Center has exhibits on the temperate rain forest and offers a flat, 0.25-mile trail that gives users a taste of the rain forest.

MAKAH NATION The Makah Nation at Neah Bay occupies the northwesternmost area in the contiguous U.S. The nationally renowned Makah Cultural and Resource Center museum displays about 5,500 artifacts recovered from a village buried in a mudslide 500-700 years ago. Nearly 15,000 visitors ﬁnd their way to the museum’s exhibits annually, 70 miles west of Port Angeles at the end of Highway 112 at Neah Bay. Also on the reservation, from the Cape Flattery Trail, are sweeping views of the Paciﬁc Ocean and Tatoosh Island.

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The Adventure Route is an exciting adjunct to Olympic Discovery Trail that provides a 25-mile unpaved shortcut from the Elwha River through the foothills to Lake Crescent. Here construction crew members are admiring the just-completed trail bridge over Whiskey Creek. Photos courtesy Peninsula Trails Coalition

In the 1980s, the citizens of the North Olympic Peninsula developed a shared vision of a trail system that would connect their population centers across the 125-mile wide peninsula with the natural splendors of the area. Today the Olympic Discovery Trail is taking shape as a paved, multi-user (hike, bike and ride) trail connecting Port Townsend on Puget Sound, through Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks, to the Pacific Ocean beaches.

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It follows the old Milwaukee Road railroad much of the way. Major sections now are complete and ready for use with more being added each year (see map for trail route and status). There is a 28-mile segment of continuous trail connecting Port Angeles, Sequim and Blyn. A 6-mile segment leads south from Port Townsend. Another 6-mile segment connects the west end of Lake Crescent with the Sol Duc River Road and hot springs. And a 25-mile segment of excellent dirt trail connects the Elwha River to Lake Crescent. More detailed maps and route and service information can be found on the trail website www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com.

PORT ANGELES TO BLYN SEGMENT This 28-mile segment can be accessed from the downtown Port Angeles waterfront on the waterside of the Red Lion Inn. It continues east 4 miles along the harbor and Strait of Juan de Fuca, then turns south along Morse Creek. It crosses the creek on a 400-foot railroad trestle converted to trail bridge and then climbs to the Deer Park overlook with views of the

Olympic Mountains. It continues east through second-growth forest with many bridges over the streams coming down from the Olympics. It breaks out of the trees onto the Agnew and Sequim prairies with many farms and ﬁelds and passes through Robin Hill Farm Park with picnic facilities. At the Kitchen-Dick Road crossing, a 2-mile side trip north takes trail users to the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge for a 5.5-mile each way hike to the New Dungeness Light Station near the end of the spit and camping facilities at the Dungeness Recreation Area. Farther east it passes through the old mill town of Carlsborg then crosses the Dungeness River on a restored railroad trestle and timber bridge. Just across the bridge is Railroad Bridge Park and the Dungeness River Audubon Center with outstanding displays of local wildlife. At about 18 miles, the trail passes through Sequim, following the famed irrigation ditch that made farming possible in the Olympic rain shadow (“blue hole”). Leaving town, the trail passes through Carrie Blake Park, then crosses Johnson VISITORS GUIDE 2012

The start of Olympic Discovery Trail in Port Townsend follows the old railroad grade south along the shore past the paper mill, with striking views across the bay. This section is referred to as Larry Scott Memorial Trail in honor of one of the founders of the Peninsula Trails Coalition and the ODT concept.

Creek on an 85-foot high, 400-foot long converted railroad trestle. Continuing through mature forest, the trail crosses Discovery Creek on a 150-foot trestle and comes to Sequim Bay State Park with full camping facilities and beachfront on Sequim Bay. At mile 27, it continues on Old Blyn Highway for three or four blocks, then resumes and passes through the Jamestown S’Klallam’s tribal campus. The tribe’s 7 Cedars Casino and Longhouse Market and Deli are accessible through an underpass of U.S. Highway 101. The current trail end is three-quarters of a mile past the tribal headquarters.

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ELWHA RIVER TO LAKE CRESCENT SEGMENT This 25-mile segment, called the Adventure Route, is a beautifully constructed 5-foot-wide dirt trail that passes through rolling forested hills to Olympic National Park on the north side of Lake Crescent. The Adventure Route is not recommended for touring bikes and the regular Olympic Discovery Trail paved route is being planned on level ground along the old railroad grade from the Elwha to Joyce, then up the Lyre River valley to the lake. However, the scenic Adventure Route is a great hiking, mountain bike and horse trail experience and has two crossing roads so that shorter trips can be planned. Going west, the trail access and parking area is on the west side of Highway 112 just past the Elwha River bridge. On the other end, use the Olympic National Park parking area at the end of East Beach Road on the southeast side of Lake Crescent. The website has details on the route and points of interest along the way.

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LAKE CRESCENT TO SOL DUC ROAD SEGMENT This 12-mile segment runs along the north shore of Lake Crescent and up Fairholm Hill as far as the access road to the Sol Duc falls and hot springs. It is not yet open as the Olympic Discovery Trail and does not have trail signs but is owned by and accessible to the public. Only the westernmost 6 miles is paved at this writing. East end access is from the same ONP trailhead as the end of the Adventure Route. The trail along the north shore is known as the Spruce Railroad Trail and starts from the parking area. The trail is on the railroad grade except for two steep but short detours around the closed railroad tunnels. When the trail is paved, the tunnels will be repaired and the detours will be eliminated. Otherwise the trail is very usable for the first 3 miles and then becomes an access road to the end of the lake. Fantastic lake and mountain views occur all along this section. The paved trail splits off to the right before the end of the lake and climbs gradually through mature forest for 6 miles until it ends at Highway 101, just across from the Sol Duc Road. If you cross the highway here, use caution as the sight lines are poor and the traffic fast. For more information on the Olympic Discovery Trail, see www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com or call 683-4549.

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Sequim Lodging Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

Lavender Inn Phone: 800-397-2256 www.sequimrentals.com

Bond Ranch Retreat Phone: 360-681-2157 www.bondranchretreat.com

Lodge Bed and Breakfast Phone: 360-681-3100 www.thelodgeatsherwood.com

Clarks Chambers Bed & Breakfast Inn Phone: 360-683-4431 www.olypen.com/clacha

Lost Mountain Lodge Phone: 360-683-2431 www.lostmountainlodge.com

Colette’s Bed & Breakfast Phone: 360-457-9197 877-457-9777 www.colettes.com Diamond Point Inn Phone: 360-797-7720 800-310-6322 www.diamondpointinn.com Domaine Madeleine Bed and Breakfast Phone: 360-457-4174 888-811-8376 www.domainemadeleine.com Dungeness Barnhouse B & B Phone: 360-582-1663 www.dungenessbarnhouse.com Eden by the Sea Phone: 360-452-6021 www.edenbythesea.net George Washington Inn Phone: 360-452-5207 www.georgewashingtoninn.com Greywolf Inn Phone: 360-683-5889 800-914-WOLF www.greywolﬁnn.com Groveland Cottage B&B and Vacation Rentals Phone: 360-683-3565 800-879-8859 www.sequimvalley.com

Meadows Inn Phone: 360-417-8074 866-417-8074 www.themeadowsinn.com Oh Susanna’s Bed & Breakfast Phone: 360-681-4495 www.ohsusannasbb.com Red Caboose Getaway Phone: 360-683-7350 www.redcaboosegetaway.com Riverside House Phone: (360 582-0339 Sea Cliﬀ Gardens Bed & Breakfast Phone: 360-452-2322 800-880-1332 www.seacliﬀgardens.com

Hotels & Motels Dungeness Bay Cottages Phone: 360-683-3013 888-683-3013 www.dungenessbay.com Econo Lodge Phone: 360-683-7113 800-488-7113 www.sequimeconolodge.com

Sequim West Inn Phone: 360-683-4144 800-528-4527 www.sequimwestinn.com

Cedarbrook Seaview Vacation Rental Phone: 360-683-7733 www.cedarbrooklavender.com

Sundowner Motel Phone: 360-683-5532 800-325-6966 www.sequimsundowner.com

Discovery View Cottage Phone: 360-808-8005 www.home.earthlink.net~lucybailey/

RVs & Camping

Hillside Haven Phone: 360-683-1580 www.hillside-haven.com

Diamond Point RV Resort Phone: 360-681-0590 www.kmresorts.com

Karen’s Guest Cottages Phone: 360-681-5080 karensguestcottages.com

Dungeness Recreation Area Phone: 360-683-5847

Kinder Farm Vacation Rentals Phone: 360-683-7397 www.kinderfarm.com

Gilgal Oasis RV Park Phone: 360-452-1324 www.gilgaloasisrvpark.com Home Away Home Phone: 360-681-5291 KOA Kampground Phone: 360-457-5916 www.koa.com Olympic Paradise Phone: 360-683-1264 www.olympicparadise.com Sequim Bay Resort Phone: 360-681-3853 www.sequimbayresort.com Sequim Bay State Park Phone: 360-683-4235 www.parks.wa.govparks/?selected parks=Sequim%20Bay

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Great House Motel Phone: 360-683-7272 www.sequimmotel.com

1920 Farm House Phone: 360-683-3564 www.realestatesequi.com

Helga’s Edelweiss Bed & Breakfast Phone: 360-681-2873 www.helgasedelweissbnb.com/

Holiday Inn Express Suites & Conference Center Phone: 360-681-8756 www.hiesequim.com

Action Property Management Phone: 360-681-4737 www.sunnysequim.com

Juan de Fuca Cottages Phone: 360-683-4433 www.juandefuca.com

Quality Inn & Suites – Sequim Phone: 360-683-2800 www.sqis.net

Kathleen Mountain View Lodge Phone: (888) 596-0924

Sequim Bay Lodge Phone: 360-683-0691 www.sequimbaylodge.com

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Lightkeeper’s Cottage Phone: 360-681-2055 www.thelightkeeperscottage.com Nelson’s Duck Pond and Lavender Farm Phone: 360-681-7727 www.nelsonsduckpond.com Purple Haze Farm House Phone: 360-683-1714 888-852-6560 www.purplehazelavender.com Rancho Lamro Phone: 360-683-8133 Sequim Bay Resort Phone: 360-681-3853 www.sequimbayresorts.com Sequim Valley Properties Phone: 360-683-3565 www.sequimvalley.com/rentals.mv Sunset Marine Resort Phone: 360-591-4303 www.sunsetmarineresort.com Three Crabs Beach House Phone: 800-879-8859 www.sequimvalley.com

Beach Garden Cottage Phone: 360-683-2585 www.beachgardencottage.com Brigadoon Vacation Rentals Phone: (360 683-2255 www.sequimrentals.com

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Port Angeles: Authentic Northwest

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PORT PO RT ANGELES ANG N ELLES IS IS TH THE E CO COUN COUNTY UNTY T S SEAT EATT EA lallam C ouuntty, y, tucke ed be bbetween twee tw eeen th the he St SStrait tra raitt rait of C Clallam County, tucked uann de d F ucaa an uc andd th he Ol O ympi ym p c Moun pic M Mo ounta tain ta inns.. of JJua Juan Fuca the Olympic Mountains. In 2010 201 0100 ap ppr prox o im mat a el elyy 19 119,000 9 000 0 ooff th thee co coun unnty ty’’s’s In approximately county’s 70,400 residents live within the city that markets itself as “Port Angeles — Authentic Northwest.” The S’Klallam Tribe lived along the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s shoreline for centuries before the Spanish discovered the deep harbor in 1791. President Abraham Lincoln designated Port Angeles as a town site for a customs house in 1862, but there was little settlement by newcomers until the 1890s. U.S. Highway 101 is the only major highway serving the Olympic Peninsula with state Highway 112 (Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway) taking travelers to Washington’s coast, known as the West End to locals. A commercial air carrier serves Port Angeles from Fairchild International Airport, landing at Boeing Field with shuttle service to Sea-Tac International Airport. The MV Coho, a car/passenger ferry, shuttles between downtown Port Angeles and Victoria, British Columbia. The Clallam Transit System, a countywide bus system, serves Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim. Because of the rain shadow eﬀect of the Olympic Mountains, Port Angeles has a temperate coastal climate with winter lows in the 40s and summer highs in the 70s. Average rainfall in Port Angeles is 25 inches annually. At the city’s back door are the Olympic Mountains, cresting to some 8,000 feet, and the gateway to Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park. Hurricane Ridge, which oﬀers stunning views of the mountains and strait, is a 35-minute and 17-mile drive up switchbacks to an elevation of 5,240 feet. The Port Angeles area is outdoor-friendly with scores of campgrounds, hiking and biking trails. The Olympic Discovery Trail spreads out more than 30 miles from Ediz Hook near downtown Port Angeles to east of Sequim and is suitable for walkers, leashed dogs and road bikes. Port Angeles is served by Olympic Medical Center (360-417-7000) with 126 inpatient beds, a Level III trauma center, a state-of-the-art surgery suite, 22 private short-stay rooms, laboratory, imaging and rehabilitative departments. Points of interest in or near Port Angeles include the Arthur Feiro Marine Life Center at Hollywood Beach downtown, the Clallam County Historical Society’s Museum at the Carnegie, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Olympic Coast Discovery Center, Ediz Hook 79 and Hurricane Ridge.

Magical marine life FFEIRO EIRO MARINE LIFE CENTER THE TANKS AT THE FEIRO MARINE LIFE CENTER are gurgling and sweating, the 45-degree water siphoned from Port Angeles Harbor at odds with a warm summer morning. The marine life within them seems static until center coordinator Bob Campbell points out a scallop ﬁltering plankton and several starry ﬂounders and great sculpins blanketed in sand. “If you stand in front of the tanks long enough, you’ll be amazed at what comes out — not because it’s become more active, but because you’re more aware,” Campbell said. This and other lessons are what Arthur Feiro, a Port Angeles biology teacher with a passion for marine life, wanted his legacy to be in establishing the center a stone’s throw from Hollywood Beach. The aquarium was dedicated in

A great Pacific octopus presses against the glass in its own aquarium. When mature, each of its eight arms can reach up to 6 feet long. As with all other creatures in the center, the octopus was captured from the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Photo by Patricia Morrison Coate

November 1981, but Feiro died in early 1982 before it opened to visitors. In January 2008 it achieved nonproﬁt status and has 16,000 visitors annually. Nearby, in The Landing Mall, is the Olympic Coast Discovery Center for information on the 3,330-square-mile Olympic Coast National Marine

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Sanctuary, including its biodiversity, the importance of conservation and man-made challenges the sanctuary faces. Visitors can observe local marine life in the Feiro’s three touch tanks, two view tanks and bank of 16 aquariums, including one with a young giant Pacific octopus captured in the strait. Among the marine life visitors can see and/or touch are starfish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, several types of small crabs and shrimp, scallops, tubeworms, sculpins, eel-like gunnels, sponges, mussels and starry flounders. A new addition to the center is a hands-on interactive display of the Elwha River Restoration project and the removal of two dams on the Elwha River. The dam removal began in September 2011 is the largest dam removal in the United States. As a public aquarium, the center is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. During the October-April off-season, it’s open from noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or by special arrangement. There is a small admittance fee. About a dozen docents are attuned to whether or not visitors want to interact or just browse the marine life. Campbell said they donate between 1,300 and 1,500 hours per year to the center. “All you really have to do is call us if the grandkids are visiting and if we’re around, we’ll let you in,” Campbell advised. “It’s a great place to get insight into the beauty of the area we live in, the magical biodiversity. It’s a great place to come to do tidepool watching, something I consider a contemplative experience,” Campbell said.

The Feiro Marine Life Center 315 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles (City Pier) 360-417-6254 Visit www.feiromarinelifecenter.org.

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AN ANTIQUES LOVER is an antiques lover no matter where he or she travels — the quest for that perfect piece is much of the fun of antiquing — and Port Angeles has antiques in spades spread across eight downtown shops. Visitors easily can spend a full afternoon browsing through the stores’ large inventory, from primitives to Victoriana, ephemera to furniture and thousands of great finds in between. There is a free parking lot off Front Street between Laurel and Oak streets — First Street is one block south. The following offer excellent antique shopping: Unique Treasures Mall, 105 W. First St.; Port Angeles Antique Mall, 109 W. First St.; E-Z Pawn Inc., 113-B W. First St.; The Trading Post, 114 W. First St.; Cottage Queen, 119 W. First St.; Zeller’s Antiques, 129 W. First St.; Elliott’s Antique Emporium, 135 E. First St. and The Stuff Brokers, 315 E. First St. If you’re a visitor with the antique bug, you just might find what you’ve been looking for in downtown Port Angeles.

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From July 27-29, Nor’Wester Rotary will present Arts in Action and the Windermere Sand Sculpture Classic on the City Pier in Port Angeles. Festival goers will delight in this family fun event that has become a community summertime tradition with its live music, juried arts and crafts show, food court and a sand sculpture event that will amaze young and old alike. Master sand sculptors and up to five corporate teams will vie for the public’s approval with their works. The master sculptors are some of the finest sculptors in the world and you’ll be able to watch as each transforms a semi-load of sand into a museumquality work of art that reflects the year’s theme. Visitors can watch the process on Friday and Saturday with the finished works on display in the gallery on Sunday. The corporate teams are not required to adhere to the theme as most of the team members are townsfolk there to create and have fun with what has been called the most temporary of all media. The street fair is open to the general public at no charge. There is a nominal adult admission fee for the sand sculpture gallery. Children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. The first-place winner from 2011’s Windermere Sand Sculpture Classic (The Wonderful World of Sports) was Sandis Kondrats of Riga, Latvia, with his “Ice Hockey, Energy on Ice” sculpture. Submitted photos

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK VISITORS TO OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK often come to experience the beauty of a true wilderness. With 95 percent of its 1,400 square miles undeveloped, the majority of this magnificent landscape is accessible only by trail, although there are many extraordinary sites that can be visited by car and many other locations fully accommodating to those with disabilities and physical limitations. Whether the goal is to see snow-capped mountains, rugged Pacific coasts or ethereal old-growth rain forest, the park is a treasure trove of natural beauty. Tourists can drive up to Hurricane Ridge from Port Angeles in about 35 minutes. Once at the lookout, the view is awe-inspiring. Snowcapped mountains and deep, forested valleys, often swathed in low-hanging clouds, present a vast landscape. On summer nights star-gazers often come to the ridge to watch the heavens from a viewpoint above the reach of the city’s ambient light. It also is the taking-off point for many backcountry hikes and snowshoe trails. Part of what makes Olympic National Park so unique is that it contains three distinct ecological systems: glacier-capped mountains, Pacific coastline and temperate rain forest. Each contains varied plant and animal life and each offers unforgettable sights and experiences. The high mountain areas topped by mighty Mount Olympus are best explored on foot, along the miles of high country trails. Glaciers are one of the favorite destinations. There are about 266 glaciers crowning the Olympics peaks, most quite small. The prominent glaciers are those on Mount Olympus, covering approximately 10 square miles. Beyond the Olympic complex are the glaciers of

Mount Carrie, the Bailey Range, Mount Christie and Mount Anderson. The most-visited glaciers in the park are the Blue and Anderson. From the Hoh Rain Forest southeast of Forks, the upriver hiking trail leads 18 miles up to the snout of Blue Glacier. Anderson Glacier can be reached by hiking the Dosewallips River Trail, on the west side of the Hood Canal, for 11 miles or from the west side by the East Fork of the Quinault River for 16 miles. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Olympics retain the distinctive character that developed from their isolation. The temperate rain forest provides one of the most lush and vibrant environments in the park. This ecosystem stretches along the coast from Oregon to Alaska and it is home to astonishingly dense and prolific flora and fauna, including some of the largest trees in the world. Several specimens reach record sizes. In some locations, the forest canopy is so thick that falling snow is caught in the trees and never reaches the ground. Sixty miles of good highway along the coast make this one of the most accessible and most popular areas of the park. For visitors, the beautiful beaches, dramatic arches and rock towers on the many beaches and the constantly changing moods and conditions of the Pacific and Strait of Juan de Fuca coasts make these shorelines a constantly evolving and thrilling place. Whether visiting one or all of these unique ecosystems, Olympic National Park is a place of discovery and natural wonder. Hiking, camping, beachcombing or just driving through, the variety and breathtaking natural beauty will provide an unforgettable experience. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

AS ONE OF A MERE FEW temperate rain forests in the Western Hemisphere, Olympic National Park definitely is a national and international destination. There are entry points to it and Olympic National Forest off U.S. Highway 101 from the Hood Canal, Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks. ▲ There are 17 campgrounds in Olympic National Park. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with the exception of Kalaloch Campground, which takes reservations for a limited time (see information below for details). ▲ Summers are most popular and more crowded as weather is warmer and drier. Plan to arrive early to obtain space, especially on weekends. Entrance fees (good for seven days) are collected at Elwha, Heart O’ the Hills/Hurricane Ridge, Hoh, Sol Duc and Staircase entrance stations from May-September or later. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days. ▲ Camping fees are subject to change. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Most campgrounds provide water, toilets and garbage containers. Individual campsites offer a picnic table and fire pit or grill. No hook-ups, showers, or laundry facilities are available in park campgrounds. Sites best accommodate trailers 21 feet or less. Major campgrounds have a few sites that will accommodate larger RVs. ▲ Higher elevations are snow-covered from early November to late June. Some campgrounds and comfort stations are closed and water systems drained during off seasons. The number of sites also may be limited at that time. Inquire about open facilities upon arrival during the off season. ▲ Water repellent clothing is advisable. Include warm clothing and a windbreaker for higher elevations and cool evenings. ▲ Group reservations are available at Kalaloch and Mora by contacting the respective ranger station directly. ▲ Firewood — In campgrounds where wood is not available for sale by concession services, visitors may collect dead wood on the ground within one mile of the campgrounds. Wood gathering is permitted along road corridors within 100 feet of the road. In the Deer Park area, firewood may be collected only in designated areas. ▲ Hunting and Firearms — Hunting or disturbance of wildlife in any manner is prohibited in national parks. Firearms may be transported on park roads in vehicles, provided they are adequately sealed, cased or otherwise packed to prevent use, and out of sight. Firearms are not necessary for protection from wildlife. ▲ Laundry Facilities — Available in Port Angeles, Sequim, LaPush, Forks and some smaller towns along U.S. Highway 101. ▲ Feeding wildlife is prohibited for the health of the animals and your safety. ▲ Showers — Available at Sequim Bay, Bogachiel, Dosewallips and Lake Cushman state parks. Contact local chambers of commerce for privately-owned facilities. ▲ Pets — Pets are permitted on a leash (up to 6 feet in length) in park campgrounds and parking areas. Pets are prohibited in all park buildings, in the backcountry and generally all park trails. Leashed pets are permitted on trails in Olympic National Forest. See the directory in this guide for detailed information. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST is a distinct area, its 633,000 acres in two sections bordering the much larger Olympic National Park (922,000 acres) west of Hood Canal and south of Sequim and at the northwest corner of the park. It was established in 1897 as a reserve and was designated as a national forest in 1907, some 30 years before the park was established. The forest’s topography includes a temperate rain forest where annual precipitation often exceeds 120 inches, yielding ferns the size of dining room tables and skyscraping Sitka spruce and Douglasﬁr; the Olympic Mountains with Mount Olympus looming to about 8,000 feet; large lowland lakes with Lake Crescent, a turquoise gem 12 miles long and 625 feet at its maximum depth; cascading rivers and waterfalls. A green cathedral, the forest has 2,178 miles of canopied roads, 200 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and horses, several providing access to Olympic National Park, and 19 developed campgrounds. It also has ﬁve boating sites, four nature trails and one viewpoint. Five wildernesses in the forest, totaling 88,480 acres, provide solitude and scenic beauty where the only access is by foot or horseback. Leashed pets are permitted in the forest but not in the park. The forest receives more than 1.2 million visitor days annually. See www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic.

FOREST, PARK ENTRANCE FEES Olympic National Forest Day pass $5: Admits driver and passengers; multiple days require multiple daily passes or: Annual pass $30: Admits driver, passengers Olympic National Park Single visit: (good for up to seven consecutive days at any Olympic National Park entrance.) Vehicle: $15 Individual: (on foot, bicycle, motorcycle) $5. Children 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge. Annual pass: Vehicle: $30 — any Olympic National Park entrance station for one year from the month of purchase. Purchase passes at forest and park entrances, ranger stations, visitors centers and select retailers.

CAMPGROUND FEES The nightly fee for camping in one of Olympic’s established campgrounds ranges from $12-$24, depending on location and season. For a complete listing of campground fees, check the campground pages at www.nps.gov.

WILDERNESS OVERNIGHT USE FEES Permits are required for all overnight trips into the Olympic wilderness backcountry. Permits (good for the entire hiking group) cost $5, plus $2 per person per night. For more information about backpacking in Olympic, check the overnight hiking pages at www.nps.gov.

OTHER USE FEES RV dump station fee: $5 per use (dump stations available at Fairholme, Hoh, Kalaloch, Mora and Sol Duc campgrounds)

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THOSE WHO SEEK a relaxing, serene weekend getaway need venture no farther than the gateway to Olympic National Park. ONP’s Lake Crescent, with its pristinely clear, tealtinted water and majestic mountain views, is just a 20-minute drive from Port Angeles. Lake Crescent is one of the deepest in Washington at nearly 650 feet. The bottom of the lake is 100 feet below sea level. Visitors to Lake Crescent get to experience the uniqueness of the lake in several ways. Though personal watercraft have been banned on the lake since 1997, the lake offers an easily accessible boat ramp for motorboats for water skiers, fishermen and sailors. Kayakers, row boaters and canoeists are welcome on the lake as environmentally friendly alternatives that match the peace and serenity of Lake Crescent’s setting. Olympic National Park offers five hiking trails along the shores of Lake Crescent, with different degrees of difficulty and length. Source: www.nps. gov/archive/olym/dayhike.htm. ➤ Moments in Time Nature Trail — 0.5-mile loop trail winding through old-growth forest and former homestead sites. Exit off U.S. Highway 101 at the Storm King Ranger Station exit, follow signs. ➤ Marymere Falls — approximately 2-mile round trip. Follow U.S. 101 west of Port Angeles to turnoff for Marymere Falls. Trail leads through old-growth forest to a 90-foot waterfall. ➤ Mount Storm King Trail — 1.7-mile extension from Marymere Falls trail. A steep climb, the trail offers great views of Lake Crescent from above. ➤ Pyramid Peak Trail — 3.5 miles oneway. Climbs 2,600 feet with a World War II aircraft spotter station at the summit and amazing views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the lake. Follow U.S. Highway 101 to the western tip of Lake Crescent. Turn north at Camp David Jr. Road and watch for signs. ➤ Spruce Railroad Trail — 4 miles oneway. From Port Angeles, go west on U.S. Highway 101 for about 15 miles. At milepost 232, take a right onto East Beach Road. Continue on this narrow two-lane road for three miles. Just past the signs for Log Cabin Resort, take a left at the sign for the Spruce Railroad Trail. Cross the one-lane bridge over the Lyre River. Stay left and continue 0.3 mile to the trailhead parking area on the left side of the road. The trail begins on the other side of the road. A relatively flat hike, it runs along a former World War II railway bed. The trail is a designated bike trail and leads the way to Devil’s Punchbowl, a popular swimming spot on Lake Crescent.

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Hurricane Ridge Rising a mile high, Hurricane Ridge offers winter recreation and activities and features winter vistas unmatched anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. It is a small, family oriented ski area, offering to residents and visitors alike a quality winter sports experience, without the high cost or congestion of most ski areas. The ridge boasts some groomed areas, but for the accomplished skier or snowboarder the steeps, bowls and glades are well worth the effort it takes to get there. With a summit elevation of 5,240 feet, the average annual snowfall is 400-plus inches. Photo by Jerry Kraft

HURRICANE RIDGE has a mountain experience for everybody. Seventeen miles south of Port Angeles at an elevation of 5,240 feet, the ridge is Olympic National Park’s most easily reached mountain destination. Paved meadow loop trails traverse the ridge top near the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. Blacktailed deer often are seen browsing among the meadow flowers. The trails are handicapped accessible with some assistance and provide magnificent views. Stretching from the east to the south, the snowcapped peaks of the Olympics have an awe-inspiring alpine majesty, especially Mount Olympus at 7,965 feet. The fresh scent of hemlock and fir wafts on the breezes that sweep Hurricane Ridge. Delicate mountain flowers, from early-blooming alpine lilies that poke their drooping white heads from melting snow patches to the bright red Indian paintbrushes and tiny pink phlox blossoms, there is a panoply of pretty. The Big Meadow Loop leads to the Cirque Rim Trail, with scenic overlooks past the Elwha Valley to the west. The deep blue water of the Strait of Juan de Fuca is visible past fire-scorched Griff Peak. Because there is so much to see so easily, summer crowds can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, there are two easy ways to get beyond the crowds. In the summer, the sun rises early, providing light to even the earliest risers. Beat it — and you beat the crowds. The longer you sleep in, the more elbows there are to bump. If early rising isn’t for you but you’re willing to foray a little farther, there are two eye-popping trails that head out from Hurricane Ridge. The first

is the 3.8-mile trail leading from Sunrise Point to Klahhane Ridge. The steep High Ridge Trail climbs to a stunning view before dropping to a four-way juncture. To the left, the trail loops back to the meadow trails, ahead is a short climb to Sunrise Point (worth the detour) and to the right is the Mount Angeles Trail. This trail parallels Sunrise Ridge to Mount Angeles. It offers gorgeous mountain views as it traverses flowered meadows and stands of sub-alpine forest. It also offers relative solitude as few venture far from the meadow loops. After about 2.8 miles, the trail encounters the Switchback Trail for a steep 1-mile climb up Klahhane Ridge and a perfect picnic point. The trail continues down the shale slope past Lake Angeles to the park entrance but it’s a long trek and might be best to turn back here. The second option involves a drive beyond the Visitor Center to Hurricane Hill. The road is narrow and winding and deters many would-be hikers. The 1.6-mile trail is paved for much of the way and is accessible, with assistance, though there are no guardrails. For a relatively easy hike with beautiful views, scenery and a modicum of isolation, Hurricane Hill is a pleasant option. There is an entrance fee of $15 per car. Stay on designated trails and do not feed wildlife. Pets and bicycles are not permitted on paved or dirt trails.

TRAILS AT HURRICANE RIDGE

➤ Cirque Rim: Easy paved trail with views of Port Angeles and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; wheelchair accessible with assistance; one-way 0.5 mile.

➤ Big Meadow: Easy paved trail crosses open meadows with views of the Olympic Mountains; wheelchair accessible with assistance; one-way 0.25 mile. ➤ High Ridge: Partially paved loop climbs to 360-degree views and a 0.1-mile dead end spur trail to Sunrise Point; 0.5-mile loop. ➤ Klahhane Ridge: The ﬁrst 2.8 miles of this trail are on a ridge to a junction with the Klahhane Switchback Trail. An additional mile climbs 800 feet on the Switchback Trail to Klahhane Ridge; one-way 3.8 miles. ➤ Hurricane Hill: Paved trail climbs to a panoramic view of mountains and saltwater. The ﬁrst 0.25 mile is wheelchair accessible with assistance; one-way 1.6 miles. ➤ Wolf Creek: Dirt trail descends 8 miles to Whiskey Bend in the Elwha Valley; one-way 8 miles; elevation change 3,772 feet. ➤ Little River: Dirt trail descends 8 miles to Little River Road; one-way 8 miles; elevation change 4,073 feet. ➤ Hurricane Hill/Elwha: Dirt trail descends from Hurricane Hill through meadows and steep forested switchbacks to the start of Whiskey Bend Road; one-way 6 miles; elevation change 5,250 feet.

HURRICANE RIDGE CAMPING The closest vehicle campground is at Heart o’ the Hills, 12 miles downhill on Hurricane Ridge Road. Get wilderness camping permits at the Wilderness Information Center inside the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles. 360-565-3100. VISITORS GUIDE 2012

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Salt Creek Recreation Area

SALT CREEK RECREATIONAL AREA is one of Clallam County’s most popular camping sites for families. The 196-acre county park has upland forests, rocky bluffs, rocky tide pools, sand beach, Salt Creek access, campsites and panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Crescent Bay and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Park amenities include one picnic shelter with a fireplace, play equipment, basketball, volleyball and horseshoe courts and a softball field, plus several trails. How to get there: U.S. Highway 101 west to state Highway 112, about 3 miles west of Port Angeles. After 12 miles on Highway 112, turn right on Camp Hayden Road and follow it for 3 miles directly to the recreation area. Camping info: 39 utility sites ($22 for county residents, $25 for non-county) and 53 standard sites ($17 for county residents, $20 otherwise). Half of the sites may be reserved in advance; the rest are open on a first-come, first-served basis; two bathrooms are available with showers; limit six people per campsite; pets allowed on leashes; firewood available for fee. Campsite reservations are done only by mail. Reservations begin to be accepted in January for that year. The sooner campers get in the completed forms, the reservation fee and the first night’s camping fee, the better their chance of getting their reservation confirmed. All reservations must be received at the park a minimum of two weeks prior to their desired camping date. Utility sites 1-15 are available on a first-come. first-served basis; utility sites 16-39 may be reserved in advance. Standard sites 40-92 don’t have utility hook-ups and sites 50-68 and 71-72 may be reserved in advance. For more information, see www.clallam.net/Parks/SaltCreek.html or call 360-928-3441.

Marymere Falls

IF YOUR PLANS have you heading west from Port Angeles, be sure to stop and hike to breathtaking Marymere Falls, which cascades 90 feet into a small plunge pool. The 1.5-mile hike to the falls is a mixture of ﬂat bottomland (handicapped accessible) and steep stair climbs through old growth Douglas-ﬁrs. After a half mile, the trail turns right toward a log footbridge over Barnes Creek. From this point it begins a gentle ascent through a red cedar woodland. You will come to a steep staircase that leads up to the viewing platform for the falls. An alternative route has natural steps up the slope. This is a popular, accessible hike so expect to share the trail and the view with others. There are lower and upper viewing areas of the falls. From Port Angeles follow U.S. Highway 101 west for 20 miles to Barnes Point at milepost 228 and turn right (signed Lake Crescent Lodge and Marymere Falls). In 0.2 mile, at a stop sign, turn right and proceed to a large parking area. The trail begins on the Marymere Falls Nature Trail near the rustic Storm King Ranger Station. Picnic site and restrooms available.

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Beachgoers on First Beach at LaPush. Photo by Chris Cook

THE WEST END OF THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA is rugged and rural as its logging heritage; spectacularly scenic from towering Mount Olympus to the Quillayute Prairie on down to the sea stack-lined Pacific Coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca. The West End is home to descendants of Old West pioneers who homesteaded the West End in the late 1800s and to indigenous Pacific Coast tribes. Neah Bay is the home of the Makah and oceanfront LaPush to the Quileute, with the Hoh and Quinault tribal lands all south of Forks along U.S. Highway 101. Friendliness is a common trait in the community-minded towns. Extremes of geography highlight the wilderness environment: the northwest tip of the lower 48 states is found at Cape Flattery near Neah Bay; Forks has the highest annual rainfall of any town in the continental United States; towering spruces here are among the tallest trees in the world. No shopping malls or multiplexes are found in the rural communities of the West End. That’s a distinctive plus for those seeking an outdoors experience as an escape from the complex world of the 21st century buzzing in Seattle and cities beyond. Clallam Bay, Sekiu and Neah Bay dot the north coast along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. West of Lake Crescent a string of former logging towns and villages line Highway 101 on the way to Forks (pop. 3,500), the West End’s largest town, and also run south of town into western Jefferson County. Forks is proud to be the self-proclaimed “Logging Capital of the World.” The town provides a great base for exploring the region, with a variety of VISITORS GUIDE 2012

restaurants, a large grocery store with a deli, camping supplies, clothing and shoe departments. Forks Community Hospital, a pharmacy and banks, ﬁshing supply shops, an Olympic National Park information center plus a wide range of visitor accommodations are in Forks, too. Hikers, surfers, ocean and river anglers, bird watchers, outdoor photographers, campers, beach explorers and other outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the West End wilderness experience. The peaks and forests of Olympic National Park are accessible at the Hoh Rain Forest with its towering moss-covered trees, along trails leading to incredibly scenic Second and Third beaches, and by car at Rialto Beach, and through the emerald forest leading to the hot springs at Sol Duc. The United Nations has named the park a World Heritage site and its temperate climate rain forest is one of a few in the continental U.S. The “Twilight” series of books is set in Forks and “Twilight” fans from across the globe become ecstatic when they ﬁnd their way to the West End. Stop by the Forks Chamber of Commerce for a “Twilight” visitors’ packet. Accommodations range from oceanfront cabins and bed and breakfast operations with a local touch, to motels and RV camps. Local seafood and game highlight West End menus and a wide variety of dining options cover every taste and pocketbook. For information and advice on planning a West End visit, call the Forks Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-6757 (www.forkswa.com). For the north side of the West End, call the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Chamber of Commerce at 877-694-9433 (www.sekiu.com). ■ CHRIS COOK

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phenomenon still strong on west end THOUSANDS OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS are heading to Forks and LaPush this year. They are coming from across Washington, the nation and the globe with moms, dads and siblings tagging along. The rural “Logging Capital of the World” and the scenic Quileute village are now international travel destinations thanks to the phenomenon known as “Twilight.” Local residents sometimes feel they are living in two worlds, their own everyday community and what some jokingly call the Twilight Zone. Author Stephenie Meyer’s mega-best-selling “Twilight” book series lit this fire and the release of Summit Entertainment’s film version of “Twilight” in 2008 spread the blaze. The Twilight followers often are spotted taking snapshots of each other all over town, following a guide map produced and handed out by the Forks Chamber of Commerce. You’ll see them (or join them) in front of “Bella’s house”, at LaPush’s First Beach and in front of the rural town’s welcome signs. “Twilight” is the title of the book series and the first book. Movies have

been made of “Twilight,” “New Dawn,” “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” “Breaking Dawn – Part 2” is scheduled for a fall 2012 release. In the books, 17-year-old Bella, the daughter of the Forks Chief of Police, moves to Forks from Arizona to live with her father. At Forks High School she is attracted to Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who turns out to be an ageless member of a vampire clan that has settled on the West End. Adding to the mystery is werewolf Jacob Black, a Quileute Tribe youth who lives at LaPush and is attracted to Bella when Edward mysteriously leaves town. About a 20-minute drive down Highway 110 to the coast takes Twilighters to the Quileute coastal village of LaPush, the domain of Jacob Black and his werewolf clan. A walk along First Beach takes fans past a huge drift log that serves as Jacob’s learning tree. Jacob is Bella’s leading man in the ﬁlm “New Moon.” Quileute-styled Twilight souvenirs and gifts are available in the lobby of the Oceanside Resort. The Forks Chamber of Commerce, located just south of Forks, across U.S. Highway 101 from the Forks Municipal Airport, is providing Twilight

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packets to interested visitors who stop in. Chamber greeters know their Twilight trivia inside and out. The Forks-based Stephenie Meyer Day/Bella’s Birthday Committee is scheduling its annual celebration for Sept. 14-16 in downtown Forks. Check the Forks Chamber website at www.forkswa.com for updates on Twilight events and other West End celebrations.

“Twilight Territory – A Fan’s Guide to Forks and LaPush” is the Forks Forum newspaper’s insider guide to the Twilight phenomenon on the West End. Featured are more than 150 local Twilight-related photos and a detailed look at all things Twilight in Forks and LaPush. The book is available at www.forksforum.com/ Twilight and at stores on the West End.

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Ecstatic Twilight fans leap for joy at Bella’s Chevy pickup trucks in the Forks Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Photo by Jay Cline

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ONE OF NORTH AMERICA’S temperate rain forests can be explored easily at the Olympic National Park’s Hoh Rain Forest campground and hiking trail terminus located at the end of the Upper Hoh Road. The park’s Hoh Rain Forest center is set in a pocket of deep forest easily accessible to visitors. Drive south of Forks for about 12 miles along U.S. Highway 101 and watch for the Upper Hoh Road. Take a left turn there and head another 12 miles up the scenic road. For casual hikers, a look at the interpretive exhibits mounted inside the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, a walk through the Hall of Mosses (just under a mile with little change in elevation) and a snapshot of yourself answering the pay phone with the nea the visitor center adds moss-covered roof near up to a complete vvisi visit that takes about a half day to complete. A wheelchair-accessible wheelchair-ac 0.1-mile trail ose look at the old-growth provides an up-clo up-close etheerea moss-covered bigleaf forest and its ethereal, mapl maple and vine m maple trees. For veteran hi ker ready for a challenge, hikers rek 18 miles up the Hoh a summertime tr trek River Trail to the Blu Blue Glacier in the upper ymp Mountains begins at reaches of the Oly Olympic the visitor center hher here. Campers will ﬁnd 88 year-round campith eeverything but a grocery sites decked out wi with statioon. The park provides ﬁre store or gas station.

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... and ‘werewolves’ THE HOMELAND OF THE QUILEUTE TRIBE is a coastal area of one square mile commonly known as LaPush (the place name LaPush comes from the traders who once traveled the coast and derives from the French language-inspired Chinook trade jargon word “la bouche” or river mouth). Author Stephenie Meyer discovered the Quileute’s rich heritage when she chose the West End of Clallam County as the setting for her mega-selling “Twilight” saga books. Fictionalizing their wolf clan heritage, Meyer pictured the Quileute as heroic werewolves and made Jacob Black, a fictitious Quileute youth, a love interest and savior of “Twilight’s” leading lady Bella Swan. This phenomenon is drawing thousands of visitors to LaPush leading to year-round activities and building upon the busy summer tourism season. Visitors also can spend hours sitting on the end of the jetty at LaPush watching eagles, osprey, brown pelicans, seals and whales (who spout and breach just offshore in March and April). Surrounded by Olympic National Park, with nearby trails to Second Beach and Third Beach, the Quileute Tribe has hosted visitors quietly here for years, allowing campfires and camping on their beautiful crescent beach facing the Pacific Ocean. They now offer

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luxury cabins with whirlpool spas and gas fireplaces at the Quileute Oceanside Resort. The Quileute Marina serves as home for a commercial fishing fleet and recreational boats. Watch catches being moved to a fresh seafood processing plant located adjacent to the River’s Edge restaurant, which is open seasonally. The Quileute Tribe continues to support economic development at LaPush and

is promoting the 26-room Thunderbird Hotel and 24 new RV spaces in response to a signiﬁcant number of people choosing to vacation at LaPush. The Quileute Days celebration is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, July 20-22, in LaPush, with a parade Saturday morning. Enjoy a street party, traditional salmon bake, street dances, ﬁreworks, native arts and crafts displays and much more.

THE 3.3-MILE HIKE to the campground at Cape Alava sounds easy: a short jaunt on a boardwalk to the ocean shore. The stroll along the beach to the pictograms at Wedding Rocks to the south sounds equally dreamy. Don’t be fooled. The boardwalk can be treacherous in spots. It is quite slick when wet and the beach is an ankle-bending jumble of rock and gravel. The trail starts at the Ozette Ranger Station with a bridge crossing the tranquil, tannin-stained water of the Ozette River. The path soon splits in the woods, one branch heading west toward Cape Alava, the other southwest to Sand Point. Each trail forms a leg of a triangle loop hike, with a 2.9-mile stretch of beach forming the third leg. The path traverses an up-and-down path through a young spruce and hemlock forest, packed tight with ferns and other greenery. Part way through the hike, the trail enters a clearing, once the site of a 1920s homestead. After the prairie, the boardwalk plunges into the dark heart of a lovely forest of Sitka spruce and fern. The sound of ocean surf and the fresh whiﬀ of ocean air soon spur weary legs to a scenic overview of the rocky coast: the many weather-beaten rock formations and the several tree-capped islands near the shore draw the eye’s attention. Rather than carry heavy backpacks any farther, hikers can pick a campsite among the twisted spruce and shoulder-tall grass just north of the trail. Then unburdened, they can head oﬀ with light daypacks for the one-mile trek of hopping tide pools and avoiding shifting rocks south to Wedding Rocks — named after a pictogram depicting a man and a woman with a sexual symbol of a bisected circle. The carvings are estimated to be 300-500 years old. On the return trip, the going makes its laborious way across wave-tossed stone past a headland to Sand Point, where stately spires jut out of the sea. A circular sign just past the point marks the trailhead back to the ranger station.

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A short h d drive i west ffrom F Forks k will ill l ttake k you tto pristine i ti wilderness ild b beaches; h a short drive south will take you to the world famous Olympic National Park with a million acres of forest and mountains with access to some magnificent hikes and camping experiences; at the south end of Forks’ city limits, Bella’s truck sits at the Forks Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center which dispenses much literature and lore on the Twilight saga and other information on the magnificent Olympic Peninsula. Downtown Forks offers visitors amenities such as food and lodging, tourist sites and maps, and suggestions for a memorable visitor experience. Also available from the Chamber office is information on real life in rural Forks where neighbors know one another and chat at the grocery store or a gas station. Forks offers a different quality of life to those weary of heavy traffic and crowded neighborhoods.

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The Quileute Tribe proudly presents Quileute Days A gathering in celebration of family, food and traditional Native American games and events in the Quileute Spirit! • Traditional Salmon Bake • Native American Art • Games • Traditional Foods • Moonwalk • Family Fun • Dunk Tank • Prizes • Arts & Crafts • Dancing Planning to stay the weekend? Call early to reserve accommodations at

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THE WEST END THUNDER drag racing club is staging races on ﬁve weekends during the 2012 summer season. The races are held at the Forks Municipal Airport on the south side of Forks. A runway at the airport is used as a one-eighth-mile track. This year’s season kicks oﬀ on Saturday-Sunday, May 19-20, with additional racing weekends on June 9-10, July 14-15, Aug. 11-12 and Sept. 15-16. The drag races are colorful, well-attended events with racers trailering and driving their cars and motorcycles in from West End towns and across the Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound region. Adding to the fun at the West End Thunder drags are “Show and Shine” vintage car shows with vehicles on display ranging from restored 1920s logging trucks to 1960s-style rail dragsters and contemporary hot rods. Racing starts at 10 a.m. and runs throughout the day. Parking is located at the south end of the airport. Camping and RV facilities are available nearby. Enjoy a “Burnout Burger” at the concession stands which are run as fundraisers by community and school organizations. There is an admission to attend. For more information and a look at race photos go to www. westendthunder.com.

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AT CAPE FLATTERY on the northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula, the town of Neah Bay is the center of Makah Nation land and the site of a world-class museum. The Makah Cultural and Research Center houses artifacts, 300-500 years old, from local archaeological digs, most notably the Ozette Village site at Cape Alava. In 1970, fierce storms at this site clawed out the bank of beach at Cape Alava and exposed a paddle, an inlaid box and some house planks. Seeing the importance of these early finds, the Makah Tribal Council invited archaeologist Richard Daugherty to study the site and created a research laboratory/storage facility at Neah Bay. The dig uncovered a village — complete with longhouses — which had been buried by a landslide 500 years before. The results of the next 11 years of study — more than 55,000 artifacts and 40,000 structural fragments — are the core of the collection at the Makah Cultural and Research Center in 18 showcases and three dioramas. The displays in the center’s museum fascinate residents, scholars and visitors alike because the Ozette site yielded so many examples of tools and implements in various stages of construction. It’s possible to see how bone points, cedar boxes and mussel-shell blades were created as well as how they were used. The Makah Cultural and Research Center’s mission includes education, with programs in Makah history, culture, crafts and language. A destination for scholars, the center also conducts joint studies with archaeological staff from Olympic National Park. In addition to the displays of artifacts, the museum houses full-size replicas of a Makah longhouse and of seagoing cedar canoes. Makah paddlers take to the water in similar hand-hewn canoes for an annual summer Paddle Journey joined by other Northwest tribes. The museum gift shop offers works by talented local weavers, carvers and other artisans, along with prints, clothing, souvenirs and a terrific collection of books. Neah Bay is a commercial fishing town with an excellent marina; lodgings, campgrounds, galleries, shops and restaurants welcome visitors. From Neah Bay, a road leads to the Cape Flattery Trail, a three-quartersmile hike via boardwalk and gravel steps to the most northwesterly point of the lower 48 United States. At trail’s end, walkers are rewarded with a view cliffs of the Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary and of Tatoosh Island with its picturesque lighthouse. Also near Neah Bay, the 3.3- mile Shi Shi Trail leads to some of the coast’s loveliest beach and a great surfing area. ■ JOAN WORLEY

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terfront f terfront in Sekiu. The comfortable, strait-front fishing resorts are run by local families. Here salmon and bottom fishermen, as well as visitors, gather, staying at the motel and cabin accommodations. Vacation cabin rentals and bed and breakfast accommodations such as the Winter Summer Inn in Clallam Bay offer a stay along the strait along with lots of local hospitality. The cozy Chito Beach Resort is a great getaway spot located between Sekiu and Neah Bay.

The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette is located off Highway 112 on the Hoko-Ozette Road, across the north tip of the Olympic Peninsula from Clallam Bay and Sekiu, near the Pacific Coast. The area offers great beach hiking, a nature wonderland of sea birds and native plants and more. Restaurants in Clallam Bay and Sekiu serve 1950s-style diner and comfort food, with fresh fish and chips and other local seafoods listed on menus. Bars like the Spring Tavern offer great views of sea birds, passing ships and the south coast of Vancouver Island on the horizon to the north. Local art is on display at The Three Sisters of Clallam Art Gallery in Clallam Bay with local paintings, cards and jewelry, as well a warm spot around the ornate antique wood stove and espresso bar. Call 360- 963-2854 for more information. Clallam Bay’s Sunset West Co-op is a place to pick up staples and delicacies including local raw ho and organic farm products such as beef comb honey and eggs from the Triple Nickel Ranch and lamb from the historical Cowan Family Ranch. No m matter how far from metropolitan Seattle one th North Olympic Peninsula, cell phone and gets on the Wi-Fi co connections still are available. Visitors wanting to check their e-mail will find Wi-Fi hot spots at the an gallery. library and B Be sure to stop at the Clallam Bay/Sekiu Visitors Center at 16795 Highway 112 for more to see and do — the center is open daily from May-September — or call 877-694-9433 or visit the website at www. sekiu.com. ■ DONNA BARR

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Now Serving Beer & Wine! Take-out available, most items. Sack lunches available. Catering available. Twilight Specials: Jacob’s Blackberry Cobbler Bella’s Biscuits & Gravy

On the Banks of the Sol Duc River! When it comes to Olympic Peninsula lodging, the Fisherman’s Widow B&B near Forks, WA is worth checking out. Our lodging is decorated with the outdoorsman in mind, accented with a touch of lace and elegance. We can provide information about the Olympic Peninsula, Pacific beaches, or the temperate Hoh Rainforest. Among the favorite activities on the Olympic Peninsula are hiking and bicycling. The Sol Duc River is excellent fishing and we are located just one block from a boat launch. Or you can relax in the dining area while watching wildlife such as the salmon migration, ducks diving for fish, or eagles soaring above or just relax in the hot tub.

Free WiFi • Children welcome (360) 374-5693 • 62 Steelhead Ave., Forks

The BEST food & service in town! Open 7 days a week 5 a.m.-9 p.m.

(360) 374-6769 241 S. Forks Ave., Forks www.forkscoffeeshop.com

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MAKAH DAYS 2012 NEAH BAY Home of the Makah People People of the Cape

FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 25, 26, 2012 Talent Show...................................... 7:00 p.m. Friday Fireworks immediately following talent show

Parade........................................ 10:00 a.m. Saturday Raising of the flag immediately following parade

‘‘11 11 - ’’12 12 MAKAH DAYS ROYALTY Queen Elizabeth Smith Junior Miss Holly Greene Princess Faye Martinez Baby Queen Destiny Jean Lawrence

Traditional Dances .............................. Sat. a.m. & p.m.

Salmon Bake ......................Sat. & Sun. Canoe Races ...................... Sat. & Sun. Arts & Crafts Fair ....... Fri., Sat. & Sun. Bones Games (Indian Gambling) Fri., Sat. & Sun.

Warrior Everett Green-Maddalena

Field & Sport Races............... Sat. & Sun.

Junior Warrior Julian Carrick

Modern Dances ...... Fri. & Sat.

Baby King Cylar Penn-Markishtum Contact Rose Jimmicum, Makah Days Chairperson at 645-3101

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Twilight Headquarters

EVERYTHING YOU NEED UNDER ONE ROOF! • Thriftway Groceries • Deli & Bakery • Beer, Wine, Liquor, Ice • Expanded Video • Western Union • Money Orders

• Film, Cameras, Developing • Clothing & Shoes for the Entire Family • Expanded Ace Hardware • Sporting Goods and Fishing Tackle

• Hunting & Fishing Licenses • Ammo/Camping Gear • Espresso Bar • Sit down & enjoy something from the bakery with your Espresso

The farthest west shopping center in the United States! Plenty of parking for your RV or trailer. ~ Public Restrooms ~ Summer Hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. - Sun. Winter Hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Sun.

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“Cooking is Mama’s Passion” Recommended by National Geographic Traveler March 2003

Recommended by the San Francisco Chronicle 2006

Dine where the locals know best! Open 6 Days a Week 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Closed Wednesdays) Special Lunch Menu 11-3 • Dinner 4:30-9

(360) 683-8188 271 S. 7th Ave., Suite #31 (Behind McDonald’s)

Sequim, Washington

Where family ownership. . . makes the difference Active Retirement Living.

Assisted Living With A Difference.

Luxury Retirement Living.

Fun at the Fifth!

There never a shortage of things to enjoy!

More than independent senior living – a lifestyle of luxury.

500 Hendrickson Rd Sequim, WA 98382

360.683.3345

www.thefifthavenue.com

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550 Hendrickson Rd. Sequim, WA 98382

360.683.3348

www.sherwoodassistedliving.com

660 Evergreen Farm Way Sequim, WA 98382

360.681.3100

www.thelodgeatsherwood.com

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