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Welcome
TO THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA
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Salt Creek surfers by Robert S. Morris
Visitors Guide editor: Patricia Morrison Coate Contributing photographers and writers: Donna Barr, Patricia Morrison Coate, Chris Cook, Michael Dashiell, Jerry Kraft, Robert S. Morris, Leif Nesheim and Joan Worley Cover Photo of Hurricane Ridge: Melanie Reed Cover Design: Melanie Reed • Editorial: Donna McMillen, news assistant; Cathy Van Ruhan, copy editor • Publisher: Sue Ellen Riesau • General Manager: Steve Perry • Managing editor: Jim Casey • Advertising: Debi Lahmeyer, Visitors Guide sales coordinator, with Vicki Coughlin, Holly Erickson, Stephanie Howell, 6
John Huston, Harmony Liebert Liebert, Julie Speelm Speelman man In Forks: Denise Graham, sales • Design: Mary Field with ad design assistance from Cathy Clark, Jay Cline, Darlene Dale, Holly Erickson, Mandy K. Harris, Robert S. Morris and Melanie Reed. Bert McArthur, proofing • Circulation: Bob Morris, circulation manager, distribution • Administration: Naomi Blodgett Send corrections or suggestions to: Pat Coate, special sections editor, P.O. Box 1750, Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-3311 • patc@sequimgazette.com This guide published by Olympic View Publishing, LLC ©2010
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Hood Canal hideaway Gems along the Hood Canal Olympic Music Festival Port Townsend area map Port Townsend Jefferson County history Port Townsend Marine Science Center Historical Port Townsend Port Townsend Aero Museum Northwest Maritime Center Wooden Boat Festival Fun at the forts Sequim-Dungeness Valley area map Sunny Sequim John Wayne Marina Sequim Lavender Festival Lavender Festival Schedule Jamestown S’Klallam tribal campus Olympic Game Farm Dungeness River Audubon Center Sequim is for kids Lighthouses Olympic Peninsula tribes Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Museum and Arts Center Olympic National Park ONP rules and regulations State park rules and regulations 5-1-1 travel information Sequim berry farms Olympic Discovery Trail Port Angeles map Port Angeles Wineries Olympic National Forest Olympic Hot Springs U.S. entry regulations Victoria, British Columbia Hurricane Ridge Lake Crescent Feiro Marine Life Center Olympic Discovery Center Salt Creek Recreation Area Arts in Action Mileage from Port Angeles Museum at the Carnegie West End area map West End Hoh Rain Forest “Twilight” phenomenon West End Thunder Kayaking and rafting LaPush Surfing the Pacific Clallam Bay/Sekiu Cape Alava, Ozette Loop Makah Nation Services directory VISITORS GUIDE 2010
Moonrise over Hood Canal, Hoodsport Photo by Dave Hampton
For an especially scenic and leisurely drive to the Olympicc Peninsula, take U.S. 101 along the west side of Hood anal. From Bremerton, follow state Highway 3 South Canal. ward Shelton, then Highway 106 to its junction with toward 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 much-beloved 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 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 fabled 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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DISCOVERING THE EMERALD TOWNS of QuilD cene and Brinnon is like finding a gem. These quiet towns Silverdale offer visitors a place to relax and experience life the way it Duckabush Camping 303 shou be lived. should k bec Sea Cove State Park Triton State Park O of the first things visitors and newcomers alike learn One Ranger Station n erto abou about Hood Canal is that the 61-mile-long, 600-foot deep body Brem on ? Informati ca of calm water is not a canal at all; it’s a saltwater fjord carved ard Orch 101 n Port Boat Launch Eldo g by glaciers about 15,000 years ago. Varying from half a mile to four n Junction 3 erto Brem 16 Hamma Hamma d mile miles in its width, Hood Canal abuts Kitsap County on the east, Jefferson County on the d Gorst Nfd 24 R nort northwest and Mason County on the south and west. 3 W Well-known for its clams and oysters, the Hood Canal region also offers seasonal crabLilliwaup Belfair Lake 16 State Park bin shrimping and fishing opportunities. For those who would rather let others do the bing, Dewatto Belfair Cushman H Purdy hun hunting and gathering, there are many area seafood retailers and restaurants. Nearby are Hoodsport Beach set Sun tch pris pristine scuba diving opportunities. There are five public or private boat launch ramps Potla 119 State Park Tahuya 302 from Quilcene to Triton Cove, south of Brinnon, and three marinas. The Hood Canal Twanoh Park State p is perfect for kayak beginners and experts alike. Bring your kayaks or rent them locally 106 Potlach and go exploring. bor Gig Har Grapeview Union ? The Quilcene/Brinnon Chamber of Commerce, www.emerald towns.com, invites yo to enjoy the area’s small-town charm. you Brinnon is host to the very popular Shrimpfest every Memorial Day weekend. Featured 101 are fresh raw shrimp, seafood booths, crafts and entertainment for all ages. The festival Shelton dr draws more than 8,000 visitors to the area to eat local shrimp, buy arts and crafts and om lis listen to music. The season for shrimp harvesting begins in May and is open on selected laco oom ilac Stei Ste Carmill Station da throughout the month. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife days ood
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Web site at wdfw.wa.gov for rules and regulations. For those who prefer the RV life or tent camping, opportunities exist in several federal, state, county or private campgrounds. Some of these 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 it — the Dosewallips, Duckabush and Hamma Hamma. And there are a few fishing lakes near Quilcene. That’s not to say that all the facilities are rustic. Modern accommodations, from well-appointed cabins to lodges to B&Bs, are available. Look under the lodging category for accommodations that will make your stay a memorable one. Yet even those who choose to stay in closer to urban areas on the Olympic Peninsula will find the Emerald Towns to be an easy drive with opportunities for a variety of day trips. Quilcene and Brinnon are nestled among the trees of the Olympic National Forest. While exploring the beaches, riverbanks and forest roads or trails, visitors ca can observe an abundance of w wildlife including a variety oof bird species, seals and pperhaps a glimpse of one of th the several bands of majestic eelk that roam throughout B Brinnon’s Dosewallips and D Duckabush valleys. Three waterfalls, all w within surprisingly easy hhiking distance, can be seen aand enjoyed in the span of a single day. These are Falls V View, Rocky Brook and Murhut. A fourth cascade, Dosewallips Falls, is accessible only by foot due to a large section of the Forest Service road having washed out a few years ago. 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. The Hood Canal area has been deemed the “Gateway to Olympic National Park” and Dosewallips Road is a popular eastern portal to ONP for hikers and equestrians. Quilcene is growing as a mecca for artists and has a number of galleries that feature quality artwork and crafts. The first Saturday of every month several galleries host an art walk. The Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in Quilcene, artists present demonstrations at The Olympic Art Festival. 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 Chamber of Commerce Web site: www. emeraldtowns.com. Don’t forget your camera! The Emerald Towns of Hood Canal welcome you.
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A summer surprise between the Hood Canal bridge and Discovery Bay along Highway 104 is the Olympic Music Festival near Quilcene. Founded in 1984 by professional musicians, the festival is a summer-long 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 front-row 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 it’s best to leave them at home. Now in its 27th year, the festival draws some 10,000 concert visitors throughout the summer and features two dozen guest musicians. The 2010 season runs from July 3-Aug. 22 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.
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. Speeding ticket fines begin at $113 for 1-5 miles over the limit in a 40 mph zone. In a school zone, the ticket for the same jumps to $177. Driving 6-10 miles over the limit is a fine of $124. 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 on a cell phone while driving. The fine is $124. For traffic, travel and weather alerts, go to http://wsdot.wa.gov/ traffic, or call 877-595-4222 or 5-1-1. Have a safe and smooth trip on the Olympic Peninsula.
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PORT TOWNSEND, at the northeast corner of the Olympic Peninsula on Highway 20, takes pride in being the area’s cultural hub. It is the county seat of Jefferson County, which has a population of about 30,000. Artists representing all disciplines seem to gravitate to the town of 9,100 that relishes 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. PortGUIDE Townsend is at the tip of the Quimper Peninsula, which is bordered by VISITORS 2010 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 is home to the Wooden Boat Festival every 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 just opened 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 13 Historical Society Museum and self-guided tours of art studios.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORY
Jefferson County Historical Society Museum 540 Water St., Port Townsend Open Friday-Monday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 360-385-1003 • www.jchsmuseum.org
THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is in the magnificently restored 1892 Port Townsend City Hall building. Housed in the former municipal court room, fire hall and jail spaces, the museum’s exhibits illustrate the lively history of communities born in waterfront forests more than 150 years ago. The exhibit also features historical examples of extravagant Victorian regalia. The Fire Hall Gallery has exhibits on Jefferson County’s maritime history and the Port Townsend Fire Department, as well as a Victorian
hearse and Gurney Cab. 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 Park in Port Townsend, which are open for tours. Visitors to the Rothschild House, built in 1868 for merchant David C.H. Rothschild and his wife, Dorette, can see the family’s period furniture, personal belongings, original carpet and wallpaper that have changed little over 140-plus years. The spare simplicity of the Greek Revival-style house pre-dates the more ornate Victorian architecture common to many old homes in Port Townsend. As the smallest state park in Washington, the Rothschild 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. Nearby is the 1890 Fire Bell Tower on the bluff overlooking 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. Web site: www.jchsmuseum.org.
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PORT TOWNSEND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Fort Worden State Park Hours: April 1-June 15 – Fri.-Sun. noon-4 p.m.; June 15-Sept. 5 – Wed.-Mon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 7-Oct. 31 – Fri.-Sun. noon-4 p.m.; There is a small fee for nonmembers. For more information, contact the center at www.ptmsc.org, 360-385-5582 or 800-566-3932.
MANY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, on their way to the Point Wilson Lighthouse or campgrounds in Fort Worden State Park, take little notice of two buildings that make up the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Those whose curiosity gets the better of them, 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. Among the colorful sea creatures on exhibit are sea anemones, orange-lipped scallops, sea cucumbers, sea squirts and sea urchins, serrated-edge rockfish, pinto abalone, rock scallops and decorator crabs. Have you ever seen the tide have an ebb-and-flow cycle of 14 minutes? You can see it happen with the push of a button in the intertidal tank. The natural history exhibit in a 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 Web site or call the center. ■ PATRICIA MORRISON COATE
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
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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. ■ PATRICIA MORRISON COATE
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IF ANTIQUE AIRPLANE AFICIONADOS are anything like their carworshiping 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 To Port Townsend dozen are being hand-restored by youth Aero Museum apprentices in the building’s shop, menFrom Seattle take the tored by skilled volunteer craftsmen. The ferry to Bainbridge Island. 18,000-square-foot museum is the dreamFollow Highway 305 to Highcome-true of Jerry Thuotte, a former way 3. Follow the signs commercial pilot for three decades, and to the Hood Canal bridge his wife, Peggy, also a licensed pilot. The (Highway 104). Take a right couple founded the museum in 2001 as turn onto Highway 19. Travel a program to teach youths craftsmanship through Chimacum, the airand life skills. The Thuottes, their crew and port is on your left. Turn left volunteers celebrated its grand opening in on Airport Road. August 2008. From Whidbey Island, The museum is open from 9 a.m.take the ferr y to Por t 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and is a “living Townsend. As you exit from museum” as Thuotte believes most of the the ferry, turn left. You will p planes should fly at least once every two be on Highway 20. Outside weeks. k Stay S long long enoughh andd you might miight h weeks. of town the road splits: see some some in in flig ight ht. see ight. Highway 20 is right and For iinformation, nfform format attio ion, n ccall allll 36 al 3360-437-0863 60-4337-08 08663 08 63 oorr For Highway 19 is left/straight. ww w..pt ptaaeeroomuuse seum uum m.com .coom .c m. go ttoo ww www.ptaeromuseum.com. Follow Highway 19 to ■ PATRICIA PATR PA TRICIA TRI CIA A MORRISON MO MORR RRI RIISO R SON ON O N COATE CO C OATTE TE Airport Road on your right.
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ART Galleries PORT TOWNSEND
1. Gallery 9 North Olympic Peninsula Artists’ Cooperative 1012 Water St. 360-379-8881 Daily 10-6 www.gallery-9.com
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7. Ancestral Spirits Gallery Native Art 701 Water St. 360-385-0078 Daily www.ancestralspirits.com “An exquisite gallery” – National Geographic Traveler
8. Northwind Arts Center 2409 Jefferson St. 360-379-1086 Th-M 12-6, Winter 12-5 www.northwindarts.org Juried, invitational shows & poetry
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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER:
A STAR ON THE SEA
The new NWMC & WBF facilities are open with a little bit of festival all year long! The Compass Rose features names and sayings from more than 1,000 people who’ve donated to this community project. The boat shop (in background on first floor and lower left) is open year-round with small boatbuilding projects available for closeup public viewing. Photos by Jan Davis
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PORT TOWNSEND CELEBRATES ITS MARITIME PAST and future with the longanticipated opening of the $12.8 million new Northwest Maritime Center at Point Hudson in the town’s northeast end. The Northwest Maritime Center is a nonprofit organization backed by an impressive crosssection of citizens, nonprofit groups and government agencies. The campaign to raise millions to build the facility is a public/private partnership led by mountaineer and sailor Jim Whittaker and other distinguished regional leaders. 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; ➤ 23
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Point Hudson Hu marina is filled to capacity with more than 200 wooden vessels. Photos by Jan Davis
34TH PORT TOWNSEND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
‘Tools, Tales & Tradewinds’
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INGENUITY AND ART collide at every turn at the annual Wooden Boat Festival, Se 10-12, in Port Townsend. The “Tools, Tales & Tradewinds” theme will feature Sept. cra craftsmanship in boat-building, clever new tools and techniques, genres of creativity for all ages abound. Music, demonstrations, educational talks, children’s and family activities, rac and hundreds of wooden boats to see, climb aboard and even sail! races At the 34th Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend (and frankly all year now) you can see and be a part of this unique and world renowned event. This year’s Wooden Boat Festival will feature special guest British author, sailor and inv inventor Nigel Calder with the latest on hybrid technology for marine applications as we as his ever popular book topics. Expanded “green technology” programs sponsored well by The Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology of Skagit Colleg will showcase environmental and industry research, new techniques, new products lege an tools. and WoodenBoat Magazine editors, lifetime achievement award winner Bent Jespersen, the best boat schools in the nation, international representatives from Australia and De Denmark, experts from “green” bottom paint and engine companies, as well as the VISITORS GUIDE 2010
usual crowd of wooden boat experts from around of the maritime culture. the world will be on hand and presenting information throughout the weekend. “Ask a Shipwright” GO ABOARD BOATS options for boat maintenance, traditional and AND MEET THE OWNERS contemporary boatbuilding, kayak and native At the Port Townsend Wooden canoe building, informative “how to” classes from Boat Festival, all boats in the harbor are cruising experts and authors are available all day available for you to go aboard. Ownevery day. ers, builders and crew are there to tell With the expanded campus now including you about the boat and her adventures. the Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden The flagship of Washington and movie Boat Foundation’s new buildings at the main star, the Lady Washington, will be on gate, the number of presentations and lectures hand for mock battle sails and dockside is more than doubled. All presentations and tours; the 136-foot schooner Adventurdemonstrations during the day are included in ess offers environmental programs and the ticket price. Nearly 250 wooden boats also sailing every few hours; climb aboard are available to go aboard, meet the owners, the the 100-year-old restored tug Sand builders and crew. Man (Olympia), or converted Gillnetter “We’re serious about our commitment to this BeBop, a magnificently restored R class racing place and the people who’ve worked so hard for yacht, Pirate; a restored halibut schooner Merrie decades to keep Port Townsend an active and Ellen and more! authentic seaport,” said Kaci Cronkhite, WBF See small (12-25 feet) boats of all kinds, from director since 2002. “Point Hudson will be packed rowing and sailing dinghies to Redfish or Pygmy to capacity with a nautical mile of wooden boats! kayaks and Adirondack guideboats or a range of Power, sail, paddle, they’re all here and as commit- small trailer sailers and kit boats from Chesapeake ted as we are to passing on this legacy to the next Light Craft to Grapeview or Callisto Craft. See a generation of mariners and to preserving wooden pod of Devlin designed boats, Pocock Classic Ceboats, the skills and the culture they inspire.” dar single rowing shells and a model boat or two. This 3½-day eduCheck out a full list of boats attending this year cational celebration and past on the Web site at www. has grown through woodenboat.org. the years to boats on 34th Annual Wooden L E A R N A B O U T B O AT S , land, all along the Boat Festival Port Townsend waCRUISING, BUILDING Sept. 10-12, 2010 terfront and filling Exhibitors of some of the best the marina at Point hardware, boatbuilding supplies, The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Hudson. Surroundtools, books, art and clothing for Festival is the most talked about ing the marina full of boaters, as well as an increasing wooden boat festival in the world, wooden boats are 80 number of maritime and environ“the Woodstock of wooden boats.” exhibitor tents (an eclecmental educational organizations A beautiful location, 200 boats and tic group of products exhibit and do presentations at the hundreds of experts make this a and services connected festival. one-of-a-kind event in a one-of-ain some way to wooden Educators include North Amerkind town. You don’t have to own a boats) and at least seven ica’s best boatbuilding schools, boat to experience the inspiration demonstration areas: including the Northwest School or meet the people for which this Edensaw Woodworking of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port festival is famous. Stage, Kids’ BoatbuildTownsend, Landings School of ing, Platt & Irwin Music Maine, Skagit Maritime Center Stage, Hasse Sail Loft and for Excellence, Anacortes Maritime Fisheries Supplies Marina Room talks and all-day and IYRS. Also meet representatives from Gaboptions to go sailing or rowing. There’s something riola Island Shipyard School, Center for Wooden for everyone — for youths of all ages — with a love Boats, Wooden Boat School of Maine and smaller
NW MARITIME CENTER from page 19 ➤ Renovated 289-foot-long, deep-water pier with floats and mooring buoys. The new 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 VISITORS GUIDE 2010
People from around the world come to town for this annual event. Last year’s guests included people from Brazil, Denmark, Germany, China, Italy, France and Norway — a total of 13 countries! Here, festival director Kaci Cronkhite shows Luiz Peaze of Brazil aboard her classic Danish spidsgatter.
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DATES, TIMES AND TICKETS The 34th Wooden Boat Festival officially begins at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 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/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 children’s boat-building, fish printing with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, the North Star Stage and a pirate treasure hunt on Sunday. There are rowing and sailing races (26 feet and under sailing, festival rowing race plus the Northwest Schooner Cup) and the spectacular festival sail-by on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. For 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 Wooden Boat Foundation. WBF supports sailing, rowing, boat shop and maritime education programs at the Northwest Maritime Center year-round.
and craft demonstrations featuring sail-making, 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 wrap-around, 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.
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Barracks from the 1890s, now are dormitories at Fort Worden.
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 Fort Flagler State Park on the tip of Marrowstone Island is more out of the way but definitely worth the scenic detour as it is surrounded by powerful Puget Sound. 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 four-way 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
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this area is on a bluff above the water and is canopied with trees, it is not suitable for 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 1Sept. 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. Although the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its
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inland bays had been explored and named by Capt. George Vancouver in the late 1790s, the settlement of Port Townsend (originally Port Townshend) didn’t begin until about 1850. Old Fort Townsend was established in 1856 on Port Townsend Bay to protect the early settlers from surrounding Native American tribes. Over the next century, the fort was on furlough more than it was in service. In 1895, after Port Townsend’s heyday, the barracks burned and the fort, like its namesake, faded into Jefferson County history for decades. None of the original buildings remain but a history loop has descriptive signage on the site of each of the fort’s buildings. Douglas-firs planted by the soldiers more than 150 years ago stand as sentinels along the path. 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 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 nearest boat launch ramps are at Port Townsend, Fort Flagler and Port Hadlock. Compared to its cousins, Old Fort Townsend State Park offers a more serene and solitary experience, all the better to revel in its flora and fauna. The park is open year-round for day use; camping is permitted from March 28-Oct. 15 and is on a firstcome, first-served basis.
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK/CONFERENCE CENTER 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 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. Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center draws visitors from across the nation in large part due to Centrum, the Washington state arts organization, which presents workshops in the arts and seminars in the sciences on-site. But it’s also a day trip and camping destination for Olympic Peninsula residents with its two miles of sandy beaches. 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, along with Fort Flagler on Marrowstone Island and Fort Casey on Whidbey Island, 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 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. ■ PATRICIA MORRISON COATE
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One of several bunkers to explore at Fort Worden Photo by Robert S. Morris
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Sunny Sequim SEQUIM, PRONOUNCED “SKWIM,” is a growing community of about 5,700 in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. The valley is bounded by Jefferson County on the east, the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the north, Port Angeles on the west and the Olympic 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” and draws crowds of 30,000 to its Lavender Festival in July. 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 two ferries, 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 Sequim Museum and Arts Center. Photo by Melanie Reed
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John Wayne Marina
Popular with boaters and landlubbers alike, John Wayne Marina offers a beautiful park-like area, full marine services, moorage, boat launches, kayak rentals and a fine restaurant.
Located Locate tedd on P Pit Pitship itsh ship ip P Poi Point oint n in Sequim Bay (Longitude 123 /Latitude i de 4488 03 03’ 43” N), the John Wayne Marina 02’ 18” W/ W/Latitude is of course Thee Duke,” Duke ” but since opening in is, course, named for “Th 1985, the marina has made a reputation for itself as a fullservice 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 marine store, 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 and his family 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. There is a full bar and great selection of wines. The Bosun’s Locker marine store offers a wide range of boating needs, including hard-to-find nautical charts.
MUSEUM & ARTS EXHIBIT CENTER
175 W. Cedar St, Sequim • (360) 683-8110 Tues - Sat 10am - 4 pm
• Manis Mastodon Exhibit • Local History • New Art Exhibit Monthly • Museum Store
The Dungeness Schoolhouse 2781 Towne Rd., Sequim (360) 683-4270 • Washington State Historical Site • A National Historic Site • Available for event rental, call for availability
Second Chance Consignment Shop • Fine women's clothing at fabulous prices • Special Sales • Casual to Formal 155 W. Cedar St, Sequim • (360) 683-9201 Mon - Sat 10am - 3:30 pm All proceeds benefit the Museum & Arts Center
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A great selection of books, from cruising guides to pirate stories, shares the shelves with John Wayne souvenirs and casual clothing. The Bosun’s Locker also rents fishing, crabbing and shrimping gear, along with bicycles, power boats and kayaks. (It’s smart to phone ahead to reserve kayaks.) The marina and its beautiful park areas are popular walking and picnicking places for nonboaters. Dozens of species of waterfowl make for good birding and the Olympic Discovery Trail runs nearby.
Leashed pets are welcome at the marina.
John Wayne Marina 2577 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim • 360-417-3440 Fuel Dock Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Seven days a week.
Bosun’s Locker Marine Supply Store:
The Dockside Grill:
Phone: 360-683-6521; Fax: 360-582-0832 Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. seven days a week. E-mail: info@bosunslocker.com
Phone 360-683-7510, 888-640-7226 Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m-3 p.m. Dinner: 4-9 p.m. Reservations recommended. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
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® Celebrate Lavender®
July 16, 17, & 18, 2010 6 beautiful Farms on Tour in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Juried Street Fair • Food • Music Demonstrations & more! Culinary Program on Sunday Farm Tour Tickets $15. Children 12 and under free. Military Discounts • Children’s Program!
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Lavender Capital of North America ®
SEQUIM’S SEQ QUI LAVENDER FESTIVAL® has drawn crowds in tenns of thousands to its lavender-bedecked downtown and the tens o blo fields of blooming lavender. The event, now in its 14th year, is 6-18 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. It features a street fair where July 16 16-18 shoppeers ca shoppers can buy all manner of goods containing a little or a t fragrant fr lot of the flower that’s made itself quite at home in the Sequim m-Du Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Co ome ffor the tours of six lavender farms and learn how Come m par Sequim parlayed an agricultural idea into blooming businesses addd va that add value to the raw product. Chat with lavender farm ownerss to llearn how they got started and how they make and markett the their products. Venture out into the fields yourself for U-pick session. se a U-pick Farms on the tour are Cedarbrook Lavender Herrb Fa & Herb Farm, Jardin du Soleil Lavender, Lost Mountain Lavender, Oly Olympic Lavender Farm, Purple Haze Lavender Farm unshi Herb & Lavender Farm. and Su Sunshine Wa ander the several blocks of the animated street fair along Wander Ave Secondd Avenue and Cedar Street to see and purchase lavender produccts oof every kind — from oils and lotions to lavender products lemonaade aand salad dressing. There also will be arts and crafts lemonade usic and food offered by more than 150 vendors. and m music Dr op by informal demonstration sessions at the farms where Drop l you’ll learn tips and techniques on everything from growing wn la your ow own lavender to brewing lavender tea. There will be shuttle aavaila from the street fair to the farms. buses available Ma aster Gardener and local media personality Ciscoe MorMaster ris willl ope open the festival July 16 at 11 a.m. on the street fair stage. Forr lavender lav conference costs and reservations, contact info@llaven info@lavenderfestival.com. Ad dmiss Admission to all six lavender farms, hosted by the m La Sequim Lavender Growers Association, is $15 for adults for a sup festivall support button, with children under 12 admitted free. Buttonns wi Buttons will be sold at information booths at the street fair, entranc of each farm and the Sequim-Dungeness Valley the entrance Chambber oof Commerce Visitors Center at 1192 E. Washington Chamber (36 St. (360-683-6197). All the farms on tour will host culinary demonstrations on Sunday to show how lavender can enliven a variety of dishes. Make reservations for the annual Lavender Festival dinner at John W Wayne Marina on Sunday, July 18. See specific information in the official Sequim Lavender Festival guide, distributed during festival week. Festival organizers ask that festival attendees leave their pets at home because of the throngs of people and because the farms don’t allow pets. VISITORS GUIDE 2010
Lavender Farms
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Farms open to the Public year-round 1. Jardin Du Soleil 3932 Sequim-Dungeness Way www.jardindusoleil.com 360-582-1185 or 877-527-3461 Summer Hours: April thru September, daily 10am-5pm. Winter Hours: October thru March, Friday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
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7. The Lavender Connection
180 Bell Bottom Road www.purplehazelavender.com 888-852-6560 or 360-582-1131 Open daily April thru September 9am to 5pm. Downtown Sequim Store: 127 W. Washington St. Open daily all year long!
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82 Cameron Acres Lane www.oliverslavender.com 360-681-3789 Open daily April thru September 10am-5pm October thru March Open Thursday thru Monday 10am-5pm Closed last 2 weeks of December.
1541 Taylor Cutoff Road www.lostmountainlavender.com 360-681-2782 1-888-507-7481 Open daily June thru August 10am-6pm. Open Thursday thru Monday 10am-5pm September thru May
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U-Pick Lavender (in season) Year-Round Cabin Rental Try our Famous Lemon Lavender Pound Cake 73 Humble Hill Rd (off Hooker Rd), Sequim
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PURPLE HAZE LAVENDER FARM
180 Bell Bottom Rd., Sequim • 1-888-852-6560
Organic Blossoms Natural Products Lavender Products for Gifts, Decorating, Crafts & Cooking
May - Sept. 10-5 daily Bring your summer guests to our farm for lavender ice cream, and U-pick lavender.
PURPLE HAZE DOWNTOWN 127 W. Washington St., Sequim 360-683-1714 • Daily
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Lavender Dog Bandana & Dr. Lavender Featured favorite at the Sequim Lavender Festival,® Port Townsend Farmers Market & Wild Birds Unlimited.
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Friday July 16, 2010 Festival Events 9 a.m. Street Fair opens — all craft/information booths and Fun on the Field 10 a.m. All the Farms on Tour open to the public Street Fair Stage opens with live music, food booths open 11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies at the Street Fair with Cisco Morris 11 a.m. Meet the Farmers at all the Farms on Tour 6 p.m. Farms on Tour close for the day 7 p.m. Street Fair closes for the day (food, craft booths and music) Community Events 10 a.m. Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show and Display, Sequim Middle School gym, ends at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. Wineries on tour open until 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Sequim Arts Studio Tour closes at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. Olympic Driftwood Sculptors Art Show ends at 6 p.m. 4 p.m. Totem Tour — Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center 6 p.m. Salmon and Stories by the Bay — Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center 7 p.m. Audubon Puffin Sunset Marine Cruise begins 7 p.m. Dinner & Concert with Harpist Bronn Journey at Cedarbrook Garden Cafe 7:30 p.m. Olympic Theatre Arts presents “Bullshot Crummond” 7:30 p.m. Peninsula Singers & Readers presents “Gilbert & Sullivan a la Carte: A Merry Musical Revue” at the historical Dungeness Schoolhouse
Saturday July 17, 2010
Over 2100 lavender plants provide fresh cut (in season only), dried lavender bundles and bulk buds.
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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
Festival Events 9 a.m. Street Fair opens — all craft/information booths and Fun on the Field 10 a.m. All the Farms on Tour open to the public Street Fair Stage opens with live music, food booths open 11 a.m. Meet the Farmers at all the Farms on Tour 6 p.m. Farms on Tour close for the day 7 p.m. Street Fair closes for the day (food, craft booths and music) Community Events 8:30 a.m. Dungeness Audubon Bird Walk at Railroad Bridge Park 9 a.m. Golf Tournament begins — shotgun start 10 a.m. Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show and Display, Sequim Middle School gym, ends at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. Wineries on tour open until 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Sequim Arts Studio Tour closes at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. Olympic Driftwood Sculptors Art Show ends at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Unwind by the River — Audubon River Center 7 p.m. Audubon Puffin Sunset Marine Cruise begins 7:30 p.m. Olympic Theatre Arts presents “Bullshot Crummond” 7:30 p.m. Peninsula Singers & Readers presents “Gilbert & Sullivan a la Carte: A Merry Musical Revue” at the historical Dungeness Schoolhouse
Sunday July 18, 2010
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1432 Marine Dr., Sequim (360) 683-4475 www.olympiclavender.com
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Festival Events 9 a.m. Street Fair opens — all craft/information booths and Fun on the Field 10 a.m. All the Farms on Tour open to the public Street Fair Stage opens with live music, food booths open 11 a.m. Meet the Farmers at all the Farms on Tour 6 p.m. Farms on Tour close for the day 6 p.m. Street Fair closes (food, craft booths and music) 7 p.m. Celebrate Lavender Dinner begins Community Events 10 a.m. Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show and Display, Sequim Middle School gym, ends at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. Wineries on tour open until 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Sequim Arts Studio Tour closes at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. Olympic Driftwood Sculptors Art Show ends at 4 p.m. 2 p.m. Olympic Theatre Arts presents “Bullshot Crummond” 2 p.m. Peninsula Singers & Readers presents “Gilbert & Sullivan a la Carte: A Merry Musical Revue” at the historical Dungeness Schoolhouse
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7 Cedars Casino, operated by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, is a local center for entertainment, fine food, art and gifts. A free shuttle bus runs to Sequim and Port Angeles.
7 Cedars Casino Address: 270756 Highway 101 (about five miles east of Sequim) Phone: 360-683-7777 Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 a.m. Web: www.7cedarscasino.com
Totem poles tell tales
of Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe WITH ITS HEADQUARTERS just east of Sequim at Blyn, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe supports 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.
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.
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Club 7 offers live music several nights a week and books various entertainers throughout g the year. y The casino also sponsors all kinds of special events, from kkaraoke k to sports action, i on a regular l bbasis. i 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 in first-rate work by Northwest Native American artists. The gallery also stocks souvenirs, clothing, music and books. The children’s book selection is worth a stop in itself.
LONGHOUSE MARKET & DELI The Longhouse Market & Deli sits halfway halfw between 7 Cedars Casino and the main Jamestown S’ l ll T b campus. In addition dd l andd S’Klallam Tribe to gasoline 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.
THE HOUSE OF MYTH CARVING SHED 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 of the poles and photographs are encouraged. (Usually open to visitors weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) The carving shed is a great place to start a walking tour of the tribe’s totem poles.
Northwest Native Expressions Art Gallery 033 Old Blyn Highway 360-681-4640 Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. VISITORS GUIDE 2010
Olympic Game Farm A FAMILY FAMI FA FAMI MILLY Y RUN RUN N BUSINESS, BUS USIN NES ESS, Olympic Olym Ol ympi ym mppiic ic Game Game Ga me Farm Far arm at at 1423 144223 Ward Ward Wa rd Road, Roaadd,, Sequ Sequ q im, iim m, is is hhome om ome me to m anyy an an aanimal imall sspe imal im peci cies ci es,, bo es bboth othh eendangered ndan nd dan a ge g re redd an aand ndd no none neend nend ndan dan ange g re ge redd. Sequim, many species, nonendangered. M off its it animals i l are veterans t off television t l i i andd movies. i Many The Olympic Game Farm has been entertaining families for four decades. For more than 28 years, the Olympic Game Farm worked with Walt Disney Studios and many others on features for theater and television including “The Grizzly Adams Series,” “The Incredible Journey” and many more. Today, the farm is home to more than 20 exotic and nonexotic 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 farm also has walking tours for groups of 10 or more. Reservations are required between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Also visit its historical studio barn and freshwater aquarium. The driving tour leaves visitors with vivid memories of these amazing creatures. There are friendly llamas that eat bread from your hand, performing bears, grazing elk and buffalo. You also will see many animals that are on the endangered species list, such as timber wolves, Bengal tigers and African lions. In addition to the endangered species, the farm is home to coyotes, bobcats, cougars and many more. Driving tours are open year-round from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. There is an admission fee for the tours. Go online to www.olygamefarm. com or call 360-683-4295 or 800-778-4295 for rates. Local chambers of commerce have brochures on the farm and directions to it.
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Over 3 miles of Drive-Thru Adventure Petting Farm Observation Tower & Picnic Area Gift Shop
414 N Sequim Ave Sequim, WA 98382
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JOHN WAYNE MARINA 2577 W. SEQUIM BAY RD. SEQUIM, WA 98382 ph 360-683-6521 • fax 360-582-0832 info@bosunslocker.net www.bosunslocker.net
Hands-on learning KEY TO THE DUNGENESS RIVER AUDUBON CENTER
WHY Y DOES A STELLAR R JAY’S FEATHER LLOOK OOK whhen there is no blue pigment in it? Whyy does BLUE when the murre’s egg have that odd shape? How do you tell a lynx from a bobcat? All kinds of answers — and a wonderful place to ramble — are found at Railroad Bridge Park. With its stunning displays, hands-on exhibits and knowledgeable staff, the Dungeness River Audubon Center is a must-see, a focal point for study and education concerning the Dungeness River watershed and its environs. Families, as well as natural science enthusiasts, will find a warm welcome and plenty to intrigue in the collections at the center. The main room is lined with cases housing hundreds of examples of birds of the area, along with lynx, black bear, raccoons and cougar. Hands-on exhibits include drawers full of the fascinating and the curious: bones, feathers, eggs and teeth of species 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 objects. Other displays profile the “Life Story of a River” and the reference library includes a complete herbarium of local plants. The Audubon Center’s staff and docents — including director Bob Boekelheide and education coordinator Powell Jones — are eager to show visitors the collection and 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 along the riverside trails through the forest or over the stony shore of the Dungeness River. ➤ 38 VISITORS VIS SITO ORS G GUIDE UID DE 20 2010 010
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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 global warming, volcanoes/earthquakes and the Conservation Service snow-pack monitor system. 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).
Dungeness River Audubon Center 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim (At Railroad Bridge Park) 360-681-4076 • www.dungenessrivercenter.org Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. To east side parking: Take the River Road exit off U.S. Highway 101, north into Sequim, go right at the roundabout, 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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Sequim is for kids! 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 drivethrough or walking tours. Animals represent a great variety of species and many are retired
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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. In summer, concerts and family films are offered free at the city band shell here. Concerts are at 3 p.m. the third Sunday of the month through the summer. (These public parks are open during daylight hours only.) Along with vibrant local history exhibits, the main attractions for children at the Museum and Arts 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. They are invited to stroke the pelts of local fur-bearing animals and locate the animals themselves in a mural of Olympic Peninsula wildlife. 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. (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. It’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. VISITORS GUIDE 2010
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PRESERVING AND CHERISHING the North Olympic Peninsula’s maritime heritage also extends to its lighthouses. In 1850, Congress authorized 16 lighthouses along the Pacific coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca as shipping and passenger traffic surged with settlement of the Northwest. Clallam County, established in 1854, has a lighthouse heritage going back to 1857 when Congress appropriated about $40,000 to build the Cape Flattery (Tatoosh Island) and New Dungeness lighthouses, both of which are functional as automated navigational aids today. Others, such as Slip Point Lighthouse at Clallam Bay and Ediz Hook, exist only in historical records. The lighthouses of Jefferson County (1852) — Point Wilson (1879), Destruction Island (1891) and Marrrowstone Point (1912) — came considerably later and all three remain active, but with automated equipment. The Point Wilson Lighthouse and tower are open to visitors from May-September on Saturdays between 1-4 p.m. For information, call 360-385-5520 or 360-582-3890. The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard and managed by Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center. Marrowstone Point Lighthouse at Fort Flagler is closed to the public. Destruction Island Lighthouse, three miles off the coast in western Jefferson County, is visible from U.S. Highway 101 at Ruby Beach, LaPush, and is closed to the public. The Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island is the northwesternmost spot in the continental United States. The island is part of the Makah Nation. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, that wide and deep passage from the open Pacific Ocean to Puget Sound. Tatoosh Island is not open to the public but it and the lighthouse can be seen from high cliffs at the end of Cape Flattery Trail. ■ PATRICIA MORRISON COATE
Top: Point Wilson Lighthouse, Port Townsend. Right: Marrowstone Point Lighthouse, Marrowstone Island Photos by Patricia Morrison Coate
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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 hike back along the spit. For more information, go to www.newdungenesslighthouse.com/. Call 360-683-6638.
Cape Flattery Lighthouse, Tatoosh Island. Photo by Dave Woodcock
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Tribes welcome visitors Native Americans have lived on the Olympic Peninsula for 4,000 to 12,000 years and continue b a strong part off the h Northh Olympic l to be 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
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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 driftwood 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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Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge 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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EVERY HIKE on the Dungeness Spit is dierent. i the h same. Weather, W h tide id andd time i off Every hik hike is 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 VISITORS GUIDE 2010
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• Farm-Direct • Organics • Sequim & Eastern Washington 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 one of 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 Recreation Area, pay the $3 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 four-mile loop in the Dungeness Recreation Area for a bird’seye view of the spit. Picnic tables and 67 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. 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 Light Station 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 Web site at newdungenesslighthouse.com indicates the New Dungeness Light Station is 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). VISITORS GUIDE 2010
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FARM STORE • Animal Feeds • Hay & Straw • Pet Supplies • Birdseed
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Gifts for Guys, Gals & Lil’ Shavers! Old Fashioned, Old West ... Modern and trendy Nice selection of gifts, decor, toys, balloons & Old Tyme candy. NOW SERVING HAND-SCOOPED ICE CREAM!
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• Carvings C i • Beads d • Massage Tools l • Naturall &P Polished li h d Crystals C l •T Tumbled bl d Stones S • Jewelry Findings & Wire • Books • Rock Tumblers and Grit • Mineral Specimens
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Phillips’ Hallmark
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Everything for knitters, crocheters, weavers & spinners Twilight Fans - stop and see us on your way to Forks! We have have kits for you! 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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Sequim’s finest wine bar and bistro Presenting a world of Wine by b ottle an d gl a s s
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NOT YOUR USUAL GIFT SHOP! A nostalgic flavor of yesteryear blended with the décor of today.
• Local lavender products • Jewelry • Local arts & crafts • Rock Art • Collectibles • Home & garden décor • much more
Always Excellent Quality at Affordable Price 243 W. Washington St. Sequim WA, 98382 email: lavenderandlace@olypen.com
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Museum and Arts Center exhibit building Quality hand-carved granite statuary, including birdbaths, water features, Japanese lanterns, benches, bridges and bamboo panels, poles and much more. Roji also carries granite elements for the home, including ornamental iron, granite, marble sinks and pottery.
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THE MUSEUM AND ARTS CENTER, 175 W. Cedar St., in Sequim, features exhibits placing the Sequim-Dungeness Valley into the cultural context of the Olympic Peninsula. Here you will find the famous Manis mastodon bones and a life-size hi former f i species. i See S the h video id narratedd by b its i discoverer, di murall off this native Emanuel Manis, and see images from the original dig. Read why this mastodon was such an important find and still draws attention from the anthropological community. Curious as to how the Sequim-Dungeness Valley has changed over the past century? Peruse historical photographs, discover some early residents and see how they continue to influence life in the valley today. Featured exhibits change quarterly. While the focus is on local arts and history, highlights from the collection also are presented. The Cowan Theater features rotating specimens from a local family’s longtime collections. Before leaving, take a stroll through the museum’s store, where you can find art prints and cards by local artists, jewelry from local designers, postcards, children’s gifts, apparel and a fine selection of local history books for all ages. Hours are 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is by donation. ■ INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM AND ARTS CENTER
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Junior paleontologists will not want to miss the Manis mastodon, a major local find displayed at the Museum and Arts Center.
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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK
Ruby Beach is one of the most beautiful sites on the Washington coast and a frequent destination for Olympic National Photo by Jerry Kraft Park visitors.
Photos by Leif Nesheim
VISITORS TO OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK K often come to experience the beauty of a true wilderness. With 95 percent of its 1,400 square miles undeveloped undeveloped, the majority of this magnificent 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 etherial 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, ➤ 60
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PET SERVICES
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DOG GROOMING DOGGIE DAY CARE PREMIUM DOG FOOD, TREATS & TOYS 53 Valley Center Pl. (Across from PUD warehouse) • Sequim Nancy Tinker & Sharon Johnson • 360-681-5055
COZY CARE Pet Boarding
Dog & Cat Boarding with a Professional & Compassionate Touch. Rural Sequim Facility Easily Accessible from Hwy 101 By Appointment Only
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Custom care at our cats-only facility in a quiet country setting. Daily one-on-one love, play, and conversation. Short and long-term boarding in large, multi-level private suites. Cats are our passion, not just our business!
We are a full service companion small animal, avian and exotic pet hospital. Mike C. Tyler, D.V.M. Maya Bewig, D.V.M. Jennifer Tavares, V.M.D.
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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. ■ JERRY KRAFT
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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 VISIT TORS GUIDE 2010
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WASHINGTON STATE PARKS RULES AND REGULATIONS • Park hours vary depending on weather and season. However, all day-use areas close at dusk. Campers may enter parks until 10 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 8 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. Sequim Bay State Park
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Olympic Peninsula residents and visitors alike are invited to use the state’s free 5-1-1 travel information number. 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.
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“Connect with Boy Scouts of America, now celebrating 100 years of helping to form character in our future leaders.” Derek Ballinger Mt. Olympus District Executive (360) 460-7030 dballinger@seattlebsa.org
CLALLAM COUNTY GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY General Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month
Lapidary Shop
Sequim 143 Port Lodge BPOE Williams Rd. #2642 683-2763
Drop by for a tour and newsletter 921 E. Hammond St. (Across from QFC)
(360) 683-6806
• Make new friends • Keep fit in mind, body and spirit • Become involved • Plan travel in the area or world-wide
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ROTARY CLUBS OF SEQUIM EQUIM SEQUIM SUNRISE CLUB 7 am Friday • SunLand 109 Hilltop Dr. sequimsunriserotary.org SEQUIM NOON CLUB Noon Thursday • Sequim Elks Lodge (143 Pt. Williams Rd.) sequimnoonrotary.org
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Ongoing classes in jewelry making, casting, silversmithing, wire wrapping, faceting and others...
Rock and Gem Show - October 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Call for more information: 681-2323 or 681-7981 www.olympicrocks.com
Sequim Valley Lions Club Meet 6:15 pm on 2nd & 4th Wed. Me (dinner meeting) Call for location Non-smoking facility Con Contact: Betty Wilkerson 457-5600 or Arndt Lorenzen 683-7550
Sequim Masonic Lodge #213 F & AM 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
Come enjoy musical theater with PALOA this summer by attending "Oklahoma" July 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. All shows begin at 7:30 PM except the Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be ordered at www.PALOA.org or by calling 360-457-5630.
Clallam County Republican Party 360-417-3035 “Come Join Us for Less Intrusive Govt.” 509 S. Lincoln St., Port Angeles, WA
www.clallamrepublicans.org
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CHURCH DIRECTORY Peninsula Evangelical Friends Church Old Olympic Hwy. at North Barr Rd. 1291 N. Barr Rd., Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 452-9105 Service Times Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Meeting for Worship 10:45 a.m. jfodge@olypen.com/www.pefcpa.com
Applying the Scriptures to our Daily Lives
F IRST UNITED METHODIST & Congregational Church 110 E. 7th St. (7th & Laurel) 360-452-8971 Rev. Jo Ann “Joey” Olson
SUNDAY
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Breakfast during Summer 4:00 p.m. Youth Group ~ Nursery provided for all services ~ FRIDAY 5:30 p.m. Friendship Dinner for all - free email: portangelesumc@tfon.com www.gbgm-umc.org/portangelesfumc
Nursery, Children, Youth & Adult Sunday School Scott Culver
Wayne Yamamoto
Sunday morning Worship 10:00 am Mon. - Fri. 8-4
www.dcchurch.org E-mail: info@dcchurch.org
683-7333 45 Eberle Lane, P.O. Box 2920, Sequim 3.9 miles north on Sequim Ave. from Hwy. 101
First Baptist Church Spanish Worship 9:00 AM Sunday Small Group Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Evening Bible Study 6:00 PM Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:00 PM Monday Youth Group 5:30 PM 1323 Sequim-Dungeness Way P.O. Box 1557 360-683-2114
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church A CHURCH WITH A DIFFERENCE 525 N. 5th Avenue 683-4862 Fr. Robert Rhoads Worship Times: Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Child Care Provided www.stlukesparish.net
Port Angeles Campus Pastor David Rich 1018 W. 16th, Port Angeles Sunday Worship 10am Cell: 360-460-4146
Sequim Campus Pastor Michael VanProyen 1023 Kitchen-Dick Road Sunday Worship 9am & 11am 360-683-8020
Administrative Office Mon. thru Wed. 9am-12pm 360-683-8020 1023 Kitchen-Dick Road, Sequim
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CHURCH DIRECTORY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 100 South Blake Ave.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Wed. – 7pm Prayer Meeting Sat. – 9:30 Interactive Bible Classes for all ages 10:45 Praise & Worship 11:30 Morning Message (360) 683-7373 • 30 Sanford Lane Pastor Dale Kongorski sequimadventist@qwestoffice.net Promoting a joyful mind, healthy body, Christ-centered Spirit!
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
Dennis J. Ackley, Pastor
Sequim Community Church
503 N. Brown Rd., Sequim, WA (Corner of Fir & Brown)
360-683-7897
Email: pastord@olypen.com
Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. 925 N. Sequim Ave. / 681-0946
dvelca.org Check out our website for summer service times and other activities Nursery Service Available Pastor Jack Anderson Parish Assistant, Mary Griffith, RN
Sunday Worship Contemporary @ 9 & 11 a.m. Traditional @ 10 a.m. Sunday School for all Loving infant care Dr. Scott E. Koenigsaecker, Senior Pastor Rev. Rick Dietzman, Minister to Adults Rev. Tony Toth, Pastor to Youth Joel Rosenauer, Director of Worship Arts Peggy McKellar, Director of Children’s Ministries
950 N. Fifth Avenue - (360) 683-4194
www.sequimcommunitychurch.org
Sequim Center for Spiritual Living “Teaching the Principles of Science of Mind”
Holds Sunday Service 10:00 Pioneer Park Rev. Lynn Osborne INFORMATION CALL
681-0177
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
Everyone is welcome at the new home of
Olympic Bible Fellowship Highway 101 #261913 – just west of Sequim • 683-6731 Mailing address: 394 Kirner Road Sequim
SUNDAY
MONDAY
THURSDAY
10:45 am - Worship Service, 7 pm - Youth & College Group 7 pm - Couples Study nursery & Sunday School TUESDAY Meetings throughout Rich Hay, Pastor 5:45 pm - Awana 3 years 10 am - Precept Bible Study the Week Jed Cary, Outreach Pastor through high school WEDNESDAY 6 pm - Evening Bible Study 7 pm - Prayer Meeting For current info go to: www.obfchurch.org
Hendrickson St.
Sunday Services 10:45 AM & 6 PM
Fir St.
Rev. David L. Westman 640 N. Sequim Avenue • 360-683-7981
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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 preweigh 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.
For good frozen berries, both Nelson’s Blueberries and Rainbow Farms recommend placing unwashed berries on a tray lined with wax paper, then freezing them until firm (an hour or so). Once firmly frozen, the berries can go into freezer bags for storage. They will come out of the freezer separate, whole and unmushed. Graysmarsh Farm recommends a similar process, except with a rinse and drain before freezing. However, this kind of care need not be taken with berries destined for syrups or preserves. These berries can be rinsed and put immediately into bags, preferably in quantities that match the recipes to be followed later. Strawberries freeze well, according to Dave Cameron of the Cameron Berry Farm, if dipped in water and quickly frozen on a tray, then put into plastic freezer bags.
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CAMERON BERRY FARM (Strawberries) U-pick open mid-June to mid-July. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of Woodcock and Wheeler roads. 360-683-5483 or 683-6765
DUNGENESS MEADOW FARM (Blueberries) U-pick open second week of July-second week of August. Hours: Phone ahead (after 7 a.m.) Prepicked berries also available. Certified organically grown Reka, Blue Crop, Spartan and Duke blueberries. 135 Meadowmeer Lane. 360-582-1128
GRAYSMARSH FARM (Five varieties) U-pick open June through September. Strawberries, raspberries, loganberries, blueberries, blackberries. Also available: lavender and Graysmarsh Preserves. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 6187 Woodcock Road. 360-683-5563
NELSON’S BLUEBERRIES U-pick blueberries mid-July to September. Hours: Please phone ahead. If possible, bring pre-weighed basket or plastic containers. 1556 Atterberry Road. 360-683-8055
RAINBOW FARM (Blackberries) June to October. Specializing in certified organic blackberries. Also Olally blackberries, Black Douglas blackberries, Triple Crown blackberries. Hours: Daily dawn to dusk. 142 Towne Road. 360-461-3043
SUNSET BERRY FARM Rick Eason, 683-7651. Call for information and directions. Organic blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
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Mission Beach
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Maxwelton
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Fairmount
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Sooke
Allen
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Gardiner Blyn
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Fort Flagler State Park
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Fort Greenbank Flagler
Port Hadlock 20 Irondale 19 Fairmont Chimacum
Olympic National Forest
Center
Mabana Tyee Beach
Beverly Beach
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Discovery Bay
Langley
Mission Beach
Freeland Austin Clinton
Port Ludlow
CLINTON-MUKILTEO FERRY
Maxwelton
Mukilteo 526
Shine Tidelands State Park
Fairmount
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Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitors Center
Port Gamble
Hood Canal Bridge
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Poulsbo
Kalaloch Clearwater South Beach
eets River
Queets
National Wildlife Refuges City Area
Quinault Indian Reservation
?
Ranger Station
Drive-on ferries
Hospital
Shelter
Boat Ramp
Golf
Public Camp
Marina
Airport
Information Winery Visitors Center Highway 101 (2-lane highway with pullouts) apprx. 10 miles
Seabeck
BAINBRIDGE TO SEATTLE FERRY
303
Port Blakely
State Park
Mountains
Accessible to disabled
Holly
16
Bremerton Junction
Belfair State Park
Elliott Bay
Seattle
West Seattle
Port Orchard
5
Tahuya
? Union
Wauna 106
Twanoh State Park
Tukwilla
Burien Seatac
To Gig Harbor & Tacoma
405
Klahanie
Burley Purdy
Minter
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518
Olalla
Sunset Beach
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Banner Bethel Park
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Lake Cushman
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Viewpoint
Meturn Sunset Hill
Bainbridge Island
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Protection Island Diamond Pt.
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Lake Pleasant
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San Juan Island
Squally Reach
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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. 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 Web site, www.olympic discoverytrail.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 ďŹ elds 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 famous 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
TRAIL SYSTEM GROWS ON THE OLYMPIC PENINISULA Adventure Route Whiskey Creek Bridge: 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.
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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.
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 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.
PORT TOWNSEND SEGMENT This 6-mile segment can be accessed from the Boat Haven just south of the cross-sound ferry dock on the downtown waterfront. The trail runs along the water side of the Boat Haven and follows the bay south on the old railroad grade. It turns inland at the Port Townsend Pulp and Paper Mill, goes under Highway 20 on the railroad underpass, passes under Discovery Road, then turns south again at the Cape ➤ 72 VISITORS GUIDE 2010
The Elwha River Trail crossing is suspended below the new Lower Elwha bridge providing a spectacular view of the river valley and salmon hatchery. It can be reached from Elwha Bridge Road off Highway 112 or by a 1-mile trail off Lower Elwha Road at Kaycee Way.
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The Johnson Creek trestle is a popular entryway east of Sequim to the Olympic Discovery Trail. Photo by Patricia Morrison Coate
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Photo by Robert S. Morris
Portions of the Olympic Discovery Trail are wheelchair accessible. For more information, see the Accessible Trails Web site.
NURSERIES
George trailhead. It now ends at the Discovery Bay Golf Course but work is under way to extend it 2 miles to the 4 Corners intersection.
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 Web site has details on the route and points of interest along the way.
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The 30-mile bicycle ride from Ediz Hook to east of Sequim can provide a perfect weekend trip for Canadian visitors who want to leave their autos at home. After debarking (The Victoria Express and the M.V. Coho permit bicycles on board) cyclists can enter the trail near the Red Lion Hotel on the waterfront, then bike to Sequim, see the sights, ride on to Sequim Bay State Park and camp for a night or two. Alternatively, visitors can return to Sequim to stay at one of the hotels in town. It’s also fun to ride around bike-friendly downtown Sequim and shop for a while. For those who don’t wish to bike all the way back to Port Angeles, Clallam Transit is ready to help. It has six bus stops in Sequim and the buses are equipped with bike racks — available on a first-come, first-served basis. Too crowded? Look for another bus in 30 minutes. In all cases, it’s best to plan ahead. Remember: Buses don’t run on Sundays. Call Clallam Transit for updates or consult the olympicdiscoverytrail.com Peninsula Trail Coalition Web site for bus and other trail-related information, e.g., lodging, bike rentals/repairs and bus transportation. For the adventurous cyclist, there are mountain bike trails nearby, such as the Burnt Mountain and Gold Creek trails. Bike shops in the area can help locate those trails. See the bike shop listing at the olympicdiscoverytrail.com Peninsula Trail Coalition Web site.
Neah Bay
The trail crosses Bagley Creek about 4 miles east of Port Angeles.
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
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Five SeaSuns Bed & Breakfast Ambiance and romance of the 1920s 1006 S. Lincoln St. Port Angeles, WA
www.seasuns.com This trail bridge crossing the Devil’s Punchbowl on the Spruce Railroad Trail provides a unique view of Lake Crescent and the surrounding mountains. Olympic Discovery Trail uses the historical Spruce Railroad Trail in Olympic National Park and will be paving the surface and reopening the railroad tunnels soon.
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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.
Web sites and phone numbers Official Olympic Discovery Trail Web site: www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com Parks, City of Sequim: www.ci.sequim.wa.us/pubworks/parks.cfm or call 360-683-4139 Clallam County Parks: www.clallam.net/CountyParks/index.asp or Clallam County Public Works at 360-417-2291 Olympic Discovery Bike Adventure: www.olympicdiscoverybike.com/index.html or call Dan at 360-417-4557
Eden by the Sea Bed and Breakfast Lush Grounds, Panoramic Views Wildlife • Peaceful Rooms in a French Country Setting Afternoon “English Style” Tea upon request
452-6021 1027 Finn Hall Road, Port Angeles Reservations@edenbythesea.net
Peninsula Trails Coalition: www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com Accessible Trails (ADA): www.accessibletrails.com/Olympictrails/sequim.htm Clallam Transit: www.clallamtransit.com/ or call 360-452-1316 ODT Adventure Route: www.washburnemarine.com/ODT/ODTAdvAll.htm Dungeness River Center: www.dungenessrivercenter.org/index.html or call 360-681-4076 Equestrian Contacts: Ask at local feed stores. Also, contact e-mail addresses listed at: www.rideandtie.org/contact.html Mount Muller Loop Equestrian Adventure Trail: www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/recreation-nu/trails/ MtMuller.pdf
➢ Waterfront B&B ➢ Peaceful and Elegant ➢ Majestic Mountain Views
Groveland Cottage Find home away from home in one of our many vacation rentals www.sequimvalley.com B&B guests enjoy Simone’s Breakfast featuring local farm-fresh ingredients www.grovelandcottage.com
4861 Sequim-Dungeness Way
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Port Angeles PORT ANGELES PORT AN NG GEL ELES E IS ES IS THE THE COUNTY CO OUN UNTY T SEAT TY SEA EATT of Clallam Cla lallllam am m Couunnty Coun ty,, tu tuck cked ck edd bbetween eettwe ween en tthe he SStrait trai tr aitt off JJuan ai uaan dee F uan Fuc u a an uc aandd th tthee County, tucked Fuca Olym Ol ympi picc Mo pi Moun unta tain inns IInn 20 0100 aapproximately ppro pp roxi ro xima xi mate teely 119,000 9 00 0 0 off the he Olympic Mountains. 2010 county’s 70,400 residents live within the city that markets itself as “Port Angeles — the Center of It All.” 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, car/passenger ferry, and the Victoria Express, a passenger ferry, shuttle 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 5,230 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 and Hurricane Ridge.
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UNWIND THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA is many things to many people — from Port Townsend’s Victorian seafaring flavor, to Sequim’s lavender fields, from the gateway to Olympic National Park at Port Angeles, to the wild beaches of the West End. Whether tourists are from Seattle or Sweden, there’s no doubt the Olympic Peninsula is a vacation destination for hiking, biking, angling and dozens of other activities. In the past few years, the region has cultivated its culinary attributes — and that includes wine. “Visitors are looking for more than one experience and wineries, great restaurants and farmers markets translate to the trendy words ‘lifestyle tourism,’” said Vicki Corson, coowner of Camaraderie Cellars and president of the Olympic Peninsula Wineries Association, which has seven members from Port Townsend to Port Angeles. They are Finnriver Wines and Cider, Chimacum; Fairwinds Winery (#6) and Sorensen
We specialize in Fruit & Grape Wines Come and taste our wine! Winery Hours Sunday-Thursday 11am-4pm or call for an appointment
360-457-0748
Visit us at 334 Benson Rd. Port Angeles www.cameraderiecellars.com
www.blackdiamondwinery.com
360-417-3564
2976 Black Diamond Rd. Port Angeles
...invite you to visit. 7 World Class Wineries 1 Spectacular Region! Visit our website at:
www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org
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Crafted wine excellence in a beautiful garden setting.
Wine Tasting 360-452-4262 Conveniently located on Hwy. 101 W. 3 miles west of Port Angeles
www.harbingerwinery.com
Open to the Public Open daily Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. 5 p.m.
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Cellars (#5), Port Townsend; and Black Diamond Winery (#3), Camaraderie Cellars (#2), Harbinger Winery (#1) and Olympic Cellars (#4), Port Angeles. “Peninsula wineries offer that facet of tourism,” Corson said. “Our wineries are small and family owned and often visitors to the winery get to talk to the winemaker. Also, most of the hand-crafted wines produced on the Olympic Peninsula only are marketed on the peninsula, so tourists get wines not available elsewhere.” Corson said visitors on a self-paced tour of local artisan wineries will find a broad range of types for the discerning palate — from fruit wines fermented from local berries to highly awarded, medal-winning wines of a more classical type made with Eastern Washington grapes.
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“Each winery has its own charms and the tasting rooms are small but cozy,” Corson said. “People tell us we’re all different and I think visitors will find specialty wines at each. All of us are very keen on promoting local excellence — we’re not satisfied with ‘good enough’ — we’ve got to be great.” When tourists find a favorite blend at one of the wineries, owners will be glad to recommend local restaurants that serve it — and vice versa. Corson said the atmosphere of the tasting rooms is casual — hikers and bikers are welcome off the trail or highway to sample wines. The association hosts wine-focused events such as Red Wine & Chocolate in February; the Northwest Wine & Cheese Tour in April; the Celebrate Lavender Tour (July 10-18); the Dungeness Crab Festival Wine Tour (Oct. 9-10); and the Passport Wine Tour (Nov. 13-14). The wineries of the Olympic Peninsula welcome you to stop and sip awhile! See Page 130 in the directory for contact information on the wineries. ■ PATRICIA MORRISON COATE
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OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST
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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Hot Springs THERE ARE THREE CREEK crossings on the way to Olympic Hot Springs. The first is relatively easy. The second crossing has a secure log bridge with a hand railing to cross a waterfall gully where frequent washouts have carved a rather deep crevasse in the creek. Trees, water and debris roaring down the mini-canyon dislodged the bridge in the past but it has since been rebuilt. A full-scale footbridge just downstream of a small, picturesque waterfall bridges the third crossing over Boulder Creek. Once across, hikers soon spy the first of 10 mud-bottomed hot springs. A slight whiff of sulfur permeates the air but sometimes the scent can be rather pungent, like a ripe outhouse. Some of the pools are little warmer than tepid dishwater and little better to sit in. Others, however, are as warm as hot baths and the best are hot as hot tubs. Some folks bathe au natural at the hot springs so be prepared possibly to see more of human nature than you typically see at the beach. Pay attention to notices about fecal coliform levels. A brief side trip to Madison Falls on the way out, by the park’s entrance gate, makes a nice detour. Whitewater races over the edge some 60 feet up and cascades into the misty green grotto below.
Visit us at the Quality Inn Uptown
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Olympic Hot Springs How long: 2.4 miles How hard: Easy, except for several creek crossings How to get there: Take U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic Hot Springs Road, west of Port Angeles at the Elwha River. Follow the road into Olympic National Park and drive to the end of the road. The trail begins where the road ends.
Madison Falls How long: 0.2 mile How hard: Way easy; one of the only handicap access trails in the park. How to get there: Take U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic Hot Springs Road, west of Port Angeles at the Elwha River. Follow the road to the National Park entrance booth. Park in the lot on the left; hike. VISITORS GUIDE 2010
Below the mountains, above the harbor....
Located just minutes away from the ferries to Victoria, British Columbia and the San Juan Islands. Welcoming both business and leisure travelers, the Quality Inn Uptown is conveniently located in the heart of beautiful Port Angeles. Situated high on the bluff overlooking the Port Angeles Harbor, Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island, Canada. Guests will enjoy magnificent views of the Olympic Mountain range and/or the harbor. Imagine a view with a room! • Conveniently located near shipping, art galleries, • Complimentary Q Corner Cafe Breakfast excellent restaurants and exciting adventures • Free wireless high-speed internet access • 100% non-smoking • USA Today provided weekdays • 2009 Choice Hotels International APEX award for Service Excellence • Freshly baked cookies every evening
• Commitment to your satisfaction
101 East 2nd Street, Port Angeles, WA, US, 98362 • www.qualityinnportangeles.com Phone: (360) 457-9434• Reservations: 1-800-858-3812 • Fax: (360) 457-5915
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U.S. Entry Regulations Since June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens returning from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, are required to present one of the travel documents listed below.
must be paid. Contact the Canadian Em Embassy or a Canadian consulate in the U S for more information U.S. information.
U.S. PASSPORT
If you are a naturalized citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driver’s license or Social Security card is not valid proof of citizenship. All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport.
This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person’s identity and nationality. It is accepted for travel by air, land and sea.
U.S. PASSPORT CARD
NATURALIZED CITIZENS
PERMANENT RESIDENTS
This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.
Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card, commonly called the “Green Card.”
ENHANCED DRIVER’S LICENSE
DUAL CITIZENS
Several states and Canadian provinces/territories are issuing this driver’s license or identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea.
TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAM CARDS NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards can speed your entry into the U.S. and are issued only to pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The cards are valid for use at land or sea; the NEXUS card can be used in airports with a NEXUS kiosk.
CHILDREN U.S. and Canadian citizens under the age of 16 or under the age of 19 traveling with a school, religious or other youth group, may present a birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad, naturalization certificate or Certificate of Canadian Citizenship. Birth certificate can be an original, photocopy or certified copy.
If you are a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen you always should present yourself as a Canadian citizen when entering Canada and as a U.S. citizen when entering the United States.
TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN • Due to international concern over child abduction, children traveling with one parent, grandparents or other guardians must carry proof of custody or letters from the non-accompanying parent/s authorizing travel. This is in addition to proof of the child’s citizenship. • Any person under the age of 18 and traveling alone must carry a letter from his/her parent or guardian authorizing the trip.
CANADA ENTRY REGULATIONS REQUIRED DOCUMENTS When entering Canada from the United States, U.S. citizens must show either a U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship, such as an original or certified birth certificate together with photo identification. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for a stay up to 180 days. A driver’s license is not valid identification alone.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES DRUNKEN DRIVING OR OTHER CRIMINAL RECORD Anyone with a criminal record (including a drunken driving conviction) may be excluded from Canada. A waiver of exclusion may be issued but several weeks are required and a processing fee
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A neighbor with an international flavor NO MATTER WHERE YOU’VE COME FROM in the U.S. to vacation on the Olympic Peninsula, be sure to pencil in a trip to nearby V B l b Victoria, Britishh C Columbia. The city is a 90-minute ferry ride across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Angeles and a must-see for visiting family and friends for its lingering British colonial flavor. The province’s capital of 80,000 — more than 300,000 in Greater Victoria — pulses with an urban beat but its downtown district and harbor area retain the affable ambiance of a small 19th-century city. Laid out in an easy-to-navigate grid from the Inner Harbour and Upper Harbour, downtown Victoria, with its shops featuring British Isle imports and First Nations art plus international restaurants, deserves a slow stroll, so stay several days if you can. An architectural treasure trove greets visitors as they round a point into Victoria Harbour — the imposing 500-foot facade of the Romanesque Revival Parliament Building with its verdigris dome (1898) and the Edwardian-style grand Empress Hotel (1908), an overwhelmingly popular place for the English ritual of afternoon tea. Nearby is the Royal British Columbia Museum, an amazing facility with hundreds of thousands of Northwest artifacts and many dynamic dioramas. Its permanent galleries are dedicated to the First Peoples, modern history and natural history. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m.5 p.m. Plan to dedicate at least three or four hours at the museum to absorb the tremendous amount of history it has to offer. For more information, see www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. ➤ 84 VISITORS VI V ISI S TO ORS R G GUIDE UIIDE D 2 2010 010 01
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If you want to go slightly farther afield, drive or ride 10 minutes east of downtown to the Oak Bay Village district for high-end shopping and authentic afternoon tea. Of if vintage Victoriana is your quest, walk south from downtown for a mere five minutes to the James Bay neighborhood where Victoria’s founding families built lavish homes in the latter half of the 19th century. The Rockland/ Fairfield region is a showcase for arts and crafts mansions with stunning views of the ocean and mountains. For a significant part of Victoria’s past and present, visit Chinatown, the second oldest Chinese enclave in North America, after San Francisco. It has unusual architectural features and attractions such as the narrowest street in Canada and the ornate and vibrant Gate of Harmonies Interest, Chinatown’s symbolic entrance. ■ JERRY KRAFT
HINT
Remember to apply to receive a portion oof your sales tax back in a rebate. In British Columbia, all shoppers pay a provincial and a federal sales tax. Visitors can have the provincial sales tax refunded to them by filling out a form that takes just a few moments. The forms can be found at the ferry terminals in Port Angeles and Victoria and in most downtown-area hotels.
HOW TO GET THERE
Year-round: MV Coho Ferry — takes passengers and vehicles between Port Angeles and Victoria every day of the year, once per day during slow times and up to four times a day during peak vacation times.
VICTORIA EXPRESS
It leaves from Port Angeles to Victoria during the peak travel months of May-September. There is plenty to do within a short walk of the Belleville Street ferry terminal in Victoria and there always are taxis waiting to take tourists off in any direction. Motorized scooters can be rented just a few hundred yards away from the ferry docks, too.
FUNNY MONEY?
Remember, there is an exchange rate difference from U.S. to Canadian dollars. Confused about how to figure and account for the exchange rate? Just charge your purchases and your bank/credit card company takes care of the exchange rate for you. Some of them, however, do tag on a fee for handling the exchange for you. Currency exchanges are available at both the Coho and Victoria Express ferry areas, and at a variety of locations in Victoria. Many downtown Victoria businesses take U.S. currency, but the farther you venture in to Victoria, the less likely you are to find a business owner who accepts U.S. funds. Although Victoria-area banks accept U.S. funds and do exchanges for their clients, very few U.S. banks offer the same courtesy, so if you are carrying Canadian money, make sure to convert it before you leave or at the ferry terminals in Port Angeles. There is one other thing to remember about using U.S. money. You are in a foreign country so don’t expect every business to accept your dollars just because you are American. There are far too many Victoria stories of the “ugly American” who pitched quite the verbal fit because his or her dollars weren’t accepted at the business they were in. Don’t add to the stereotype.
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DINING
Fairchild Airport
IN PORT ANGELES
Port Angeles
Serving Breakfast & Lunch All Day ...made to order, and fresh for you!
360-457-1190
at Fairchild International Airport • Port Angeles Open Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3pm
Always free parking for our customers!
Hearty Breakfasts! Filling Lunches! Delicious Dinners! Steaks • Soups • Salads • Senior Specials Stop in for a homestyle meal and dine “where the locals eat.”
welcomes you to come enjoy authentic Mexican and German dishes.
CORNERHOUSE Restaurant & Lounge
Family Owned
101 E. Front St. Downtown Port Angeles
408 S Lincoln St Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: (360) 457-5269
452-9692
Restaurant opens daily at 6 a.m. Come on in!
Wonderful Steaks Outstanding Seafood
C’EST SI BON
French Restaurant
On Hwy 101-Across from Deer Park Cinema www.cestsibon-frenchcuisine.com
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Call Ahead Orders Welcomed
360 452.4955
S. Lincoln - Port Angeles, WA
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Fiesta Jalisco M E X I C A N R E S TA U R A N T
(360) 457-1656
Enjoy Delicious Mexican Food!
612 S. Lincoln Port Angeles
6:30am to 2:30pm 7 Days a Week
MEMORABILIA MUSEUM
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Shirley’s
DRAKE’S PIZZA & SUBS
Servingg Beer, Wine & Mixed Drinks Sun-Thurs: 11am to 9:30pm
Fri-Sat: 11am to 10pm
(360) 452-3928 636 E. Front St.• Port Angeles www.fiestajalisco.net
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IN PORT ANGELES
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Drinks in the Lounge 102 W. Front St., P.A. • 360-452-8683
Home of
Edward & Bella’s first date!
Fresh Olympic Coast Cuisine Award-Winning Italian Cuisine www.bellaitaliapa.com
Ready for a Cool Treat? Featuring Ice Cream, Shakes,
Coffee Drinks & More!
360.457.5442 118 E. First St. Port Angeles, WA Open 4pm Daily
360-452-7777
1611 E. Front St. Port Angeles
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Hours: Mon.-Sun. 10:30am-8pm
Southwest Food for your Steaks, Hickory-Smoked Ribs Pasta, Seafood & Salads Northwest Mood Re Southwest Real Hand-Crafted Food Han We Can Accommodate Special Dietary Needs
360.457.6040 203 E. Front Street Port Angeles
Visit our new Kokopelli Underground – Live Music! WE DELIVER!
FREE fountain drink and chips
with purchase of any regular or large sub.* Subs • Torpedoes • Sammies • Soup • Salad Kid's Menu • Catering • Order on-line
112 Del Guzzi Dr. #6 • Port Angeles (360) 452-9208 • Next to Super 8 *Excluding everyday value subs, bullets, torpedoes, sammies. Not to be combined with any other offer. One coupon per person. Expires May 19, 2011.
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RESTAURANT 205 E. 8th St., Suite B Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-8434
Open: 11-9:30 weekdays 11-10 Sat.-Sun. Banquet Room Visit our NEW LOUNGE Sergio’s Cantina
Food made the old-fashioned way: with love. Angela Roszatycki Owner 235471 Hwy 101 Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 928-3266 grannyscafe@me.com
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Great food you can afford to enjoy! BREAKFAST: From traditional to creative favorites. LUNCH: Large salads, pastas as well as deli, gourmet sandwiches, and sautees. DINNER: Available for private dinner parties. DESSERTS: From our in-house baker PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM (Capacity 25 to 35)
1506 E. First St., Port Angeles, 360-457-4611, www.cafegardenpa.com
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105 East Front Street, Port Angeles • 360-477-8144 A full menu offering Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner A well-stocked bar with all of your favorite drinks A waterfront location with a view of the harbor Make It A Date Night!
Great Seafood and friendly service is our daily special Set a course for adventure!
Smugglers’ Landing 115 East Railroad (in the Landing Mall) Downtown Port Angeles
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HURRICANE RIDGE HAS A MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE for everybody. Seventeen miles south of Port Angeles at an elevation of 5,225 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 ➤ 88
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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.
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➤ 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.
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➤ 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.
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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.
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THOSE WHO SEEK a relaxing, serene weekend getaway need venture no further than the gateway to Olympic National Park. ONP’s Lake Crescent, with its pristinely clear, teal-tinted 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
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trail offers great views of Lake Crescent from above. ➤ Pyramid Peak Trail — 3.5 miles one-way. 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 one-way. From Port Angeles, go west on U.S. Highway 101 for about 15 miles. At milepost 232, take a right onto the 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 on 0.3 mile to the trailhead parking area on the left side of the road. The trail begins just 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.
Lake Crescent Photo by Chris Cook
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exhibit and interpretive display. As a public aquarium, the center is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. During the October-April offseason, 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 volunteers donate 1,300-1,500 hours per year to the center. “All you really have to do is call us if the grandkids are visiting and if I’m around, I’ll let you in,” Campbell said. “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.
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. Photos by Patricia Morrison Coate
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OLYMPIC COAST NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY has an area of more than 3,300 square miles — it’s kind of hard to miss. But your first stop should be the Olympic Coast Discovery Center at 115 E. Railroad St., on the waterfront in Port Angeles. It’s a great place to begin your learning adventures on the Olympic coast. At the center you can plan your trip to Neah Bay, LaPush, Kalaloch or other coastal destinations. Trained staff will provide detailed information on where to hike, where to see whales, the best views or secluded beaches. You’ll get road distances and driving times and tips for getting the most out of your visit. Find out what makes national marine sanctuaries so important in the efforts to protect the oceans, marine ecosystems and marine wildlife. Because each national marine sanctuary is unique, you’ll discover why the Olympic coast is so important. You’ll meet its marine mammals, sea birds and habitats, including tide pools and deep sea canyons. At the center, learn about the history of the Olympic coast and the many tools that researchers use to understand the underwater landscapes, living communities and ocean processes that make Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary the treasure it is. Hop into the center’s “deepwater theater” to see actual underwater videos. Before there was written history, Native Americans thrived on the ocean’s bounty. Today, fishing, transportation and recreation are the keystones to the region’s wealth. Discover what it means to have an Olympic coast way of life. Visit the Olympic Coast Discovery Center — then launch your own journey of discovery to the wild Olympic coast. ■ INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AND OLYMPIC COAST NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
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Salt Creek Recreation Area
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SALT CREEK RECREATION 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, a 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 picnic shelters with fireplaces, 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 13 miles west of Port Angeles. After three miles on Highway 112, turn right on Camp Hayden Road and follow it directly to the recreation area. Camping info: 39 utility sites ($22 for county residents, $24 for non-county) and 51 standard sites ($16 for county residents, $18 otherwise) are open on firstcome, first-served basis; three bathrooms are available, two with showers; limit six people per campsite; pets allowed on leashes; firewood available for fee; no water or electricity hookups, but water available at several park locations. Because Salt Creek is very popular with locals, campsites need to be reserved by mail well in advance. However, one-third of the campsites remain available on a first-come. first-served basis. All utility sites may be reserved. For more information, see clallam.net/CountyParks/html/parks_saltcreek; or call 360-928-3441.
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Arts in Action . . . TRANSFORMS THE P.A. WATERFRONT A SANDY BEACH is an invitation to build a sandcastle. It brings out the child in everyone. For some, it also is an invitation to create something much more, an actual sculpture. A few international artists are dedicated to creating these unique works of art that are intended to last for a very brief time. The hope is that many will see them, appreciate their beauty and invention and remember them when the shapes have tumbled back into sand. The Arts In Action program, sponsored by the Nor’Wester Rotary Club in Port Angeles, brings this distinctive art to Hollywood Beach in downtown Port Angeles every summer for a celebration of creativity, whimsy, community involvement and fun on the waterfront. Since 1965, Arts in Action has grown more popular, partly due to the inclusion of sand sculptures that began in 2000 and the North American Masters Invitational that started in 2003. Now the Windermere Masters Sand Sculpture Classic, it is the only North American master sand sculpture invitational. In this much sought-after competition, the sculptors are selected from around the United States and other parts of the world and within the small fraternity of “master” sand sculptors. This year’s competition from July 23-25 will include sculptors from Washington, Ohio, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as British Columbia and Turkey. Each year a theme is selected from public submissions solicited through a newspaper. The winner is given a cash prize and has his or her name published. In past years, the themes have been: 2009 — Wonders of the World 2008 — Great Inventions 2007 — The Circus Comes to Town 2006 — Fun on the Farm 2005 — Legends, Fantasies and Myths 2004 — Under the Sea 2003 — Fairytale Characters 2002 — World’s Tallest Sand Castle (29 feet 3.5 inches) 2001 — King Kong vs. Godzilla 2000 — Sand Castles Arts in Action features a juried arts and crafts show with live demonstrations, live music, a food court, car shows, an affiliated wine tasting, and this year a 3-D chalk art display by Ian Morris, a sidewalk artist from Victoria, British Columbia. Arts in Action is free; however, there is a $1 admission for those over 12 for a day pass to the sand sculpture gallery. An adult must accompany children under 12. ■ JERRY KRAFT
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“Chicken Itza” sculpted by DeLayne Corbett of British Columbia at the 2009 Arts in Action.
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MILEAGE CHART FROM PORT ANGELES All miles are approximate. Driving times may vary depending on weather, traffic and road construction. East: Sequim — 15 miles/22 minutea • Port Townsend — 50 miles/1 hour Hood Canal bridge — 50 miles/1 hour Edmonds/Kingston ferry — 59 miles/1 hour 15 minutes Bainbridge Island ferry — 70 miles/1hour 30 minutes Silverdale — 63 miles/1 hour 15 minutes • Bremerton — 72 miles/1 hour 30 minutes Olympia — 100 miles/2 hours Sea-Tac International Airport — 125 miles/ 2 hours 30 minutes West: Lake Crescent — 21 miles/25 minutes Sol Duc Hot Springs — 44 miles/1 hour 5 minutes Forks — 57 miles/1 hour 20 minutes • Hoh Rain Forest — 88 miles/2 hours Clallam Bay — 60 miles/1 hour 35 minutes • Neah Bay — 80 miles/2 hours 30 minutes
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THE CLALLAM COUNTY Historical Society’s building at 207 S. Lincoln St. in Port Angeles is a piece of history its Built as one of 2,500 libraries funded by philanthroitself. pi Andrew Carnegie between 1883 and 1929, the library pist wa completed in 1918 for $13,000 in the Arts & Crafts was sty of classic brick with large arched windows, golden oak style be beams and tandem fireplaces. After a $1 million restoration to undo modern renovations, the Museum at the Carnegie op opened in 2004. The Historical Society decided early on that the main floor of the Museum at the Carnegie would house its permanent ex exhibits while a large room in the basement would be home to temporary ones rotated on an annual basis. The professionalism in the library’s restoration and historica cal exhibits is readily apparent — the museum has the look an and feel of a well-funded state project. Visitors are greeted in th the main gallery by the museum’s theme — Strong People: Fa Faces of Clallam County — and are directed in a logical fas fashion through the seven, carefully designed and informative ex exhibit areas. They are: • Our Ancestral Heritage — Early explorers and Clallam Co County’s four Native American tribes; • Body, Mind, Spirit — Education, performing and vis visual arts; • This Land Is Your Land — The history of Olympic N National Park; • Homegrown — The history of local industries; • Our Strategic Coastline — The county’s naval and sh shipbuilding legacy; • Creating Communities — Tidbits about former villages an and an ongoing slide show of photos from the early 1900s; • Charting the Last Frontier — Explorations and settlem ments. The Historical Society’s current exhibit in the lower galler lery is titled “Home Sweet Home” that features many items fro from the society’s collection that never have been exhibited an and memorabilia from several pioneer Port Angeles families. This exhibit explores domestic life in the early 1900s. The Museum at the Carnegie is open 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sat day-Saturday and special tours can be arranged by calling 45 452-2662. The Historical Society also maintains exhibit exhibits at the Federal Building, First and Oak streets (8 a.m. a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday) in Port Angeles. Beh Behind Lincoln School at 933 W. Ninth St., is the society’s research library and the Clallam County Genealogy Society Library Library. Visitors are welcome.
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• Conveniently located for exploring the Olympic National Park • 10 minutes to quaint downtown shoppes • 10 minutes to Victoria ferry • Quiet wooded setting
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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
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The West End: 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 nor 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 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 mosscovered 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 best-selling “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 nd RV camps. Local seafood and game highlight West End te te menus and a wide variety of dining options cover every taste ng ng and pocketbook. For information and advice on planning ce a West End visit, call the Forks Chamber of Commerce de 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 OK OK
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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 moss-covered roof near the visitor center adds up to a complete visit that takes about a half day to complete. A wheelchair-accessible one-tenth-mile trail provides an up-close look at the old-growth forest and its ethereal, moss-covered bigleaf maple and vine maple trees. For veteran hikers ready for a challenge, a sum-
Hoh Rain Forest General Store • Gas • LP The only RV Park with Full Hook-ups on the Hoh River. Showers Boat Ramp Centrally located between the Hoh Rain Forest and Ruby Beach.
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mertime trek 18 miles up the Hoh River Trail to the Blue Glacier in the upper reaches of the Olympic Mountains begins at the visitor center here. Campers will find 88 year-round campsites decked out with everything but a grocery store or gas station. The park provides fire pits, picnic tables, restrooms, clean drinking water, animal-proof food lockers and even an RV dump station. In all, camping in the Hoh Rain Forest campground is an amazing convenience considering a walk of 100 yards in any direction takes you into a primitive wilderness of first-growth forest of giant Sitka spruce and western hemlock trees. There is a park fee for permits needed for both the campsites and for wilderness camping. The road out to the park’s visitor center runs along a section of the 50-mile-long Hoh River. Hard-fighting steelhead live in the misty, opaque
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bluish-green glacial waters of the river and bald eagles often are seen soaring over the fast-moving river. On the way into the park you’ll find an outfitting shop, a gas station with a drink and food shop, a casual restaurant plus cabins and vacation home accommodations. You also pass homesteads cleared more than 100 years ago, some with period frontier homes and barns still standing. Herds of stately Roosevelt elk are commonly seen in the Hoh Valley, with about 400 of the animals said to be dwelling in this area. There is a fee of $15 per vehicle to enter Olympic National Park, with an annual pass costing $30. Make sure you bring wet weather gear along, as the rain forest usually lives up to its name. ■ CHRIS COOK
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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 the brick-faced Forks High School, at LaPush’s First Beach and in front of the rural town’s welcome signs. Merchants in Forks and local residents have rolled out the welcome mat. All over downtown Forks, which has become the epicenter of Twilight shopping, Forks Outfitters has its own Twilight store. Dazzled by Twilight on North Forks Avenue, and in Port Angeles, probably stocks the most extensive collection of things Twilight in the world and Leppell’s Flowers & Gifts on Spartan Avenue offers Twilight products infused with West End rural charm and style. “Twilight” is the title of the first book in the series. The film brought in about $400 million following its release in November 2008, and a second film, “New Moon” is now on DVD. A third installment, 108 10 08 “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” is scheduled for release early this summer. The four-book series has been ➤ 1
Two Forks residents painted red this early 1950s Chevy pickup. The pickup is parked in front of the Forks Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center on U.S. Highway 101 south of Forks and is a must photo stop for visiting fans.
Twilight fans trace the footsteps of Bella Swan at First Beach at LaPush. The Twilighters often use pieces of campfire charcoal to leave messages on huge drift logs.
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“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. At left: Hundred of Twilight fams toured Forks High School during the Bella’s Birthday-Stephanie Meyer Day celebration in September 2008. Below: More than 1,000 Twilight fans flocked to Forks in September 2008 for the Bella’s Birthday-Stephenie Meyer Day celebration, which was based at Tillicum Park. These visitors belong to the TwilightMoms.com organization.
on Amazon.com’s top 10 overall best-sellers book list for more than a year with no downturn in sight. National news broadcasts claim Meyer’s saga of the life, loves and adventures of Forks High School student Bella Swan are eclipsing the wildly-popular Harry Potter books among teenage female readers. 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 packets to interested visitors who stop in. Chamber greeters know their Twilight trivia inside and out. The Forks Chamber is scheduling its annual Stephenie Meyer Day celebration for midSeptember 2010. Check the Forks Chamber Web site at www.forkswa.com for updates on the growing number of Twilight events staged in Forks and LaPush. ■ CHRIS COOK
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West End Thunder drag r a c in g THE WEST END THUNDER drag racing club is staging races on four weekends during the 2010 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 oneeighth-mile track. 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. The summer 2010 season kicks off on Saturday-Sunday June 26-27, with additional race weekends on July 24-25 and Aug. 21-22. The season finale is set for Sept. 25-26 with Northwest
... DRAWS RACERS, SPECTATORS Nostalgia Top Eliminator Association competition added to the card. 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. ■ CHRIS COOK
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Kayaking and rafting the North Olympic Peninsula KAYAKING IS MUCH MORE than a river running experience for kayakers paddling the North Olympic Peninsula. Incredible backdrops of snow-capped mountains, the misty Strait of Juan de Fuca coastline, the alpine lake environment of Lake Crescent and the sea stack-lined Pacific Coast provide a majestic setting for kayakers. Paddling experiences range from a novice ride paddling along with an experienced guide, to taking a solo run down a Class III river and the challenge to experts who head out into the Pacific in ocean-going kayaks, which requires strong paddling strength, a knowledge of the sweeping tides and currents found on the coast, and skill in handling a kayak in varying wind and wave conditions. Kayaking the smooth waters of pristine Freshwater Bay near Port Angeles and Dungeness Spit and Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge near Sequim offers up-close looks at the wondrous natural environment found along the strait. Ocean kayaks are designed long and sleek for stowing gear and providing glide. Paddles are longer, too. River kayaks and paddles are stubbier, enabling a paddler to make quick moves to avoid ➤ 112 VISITORS GUIDE 2010
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Kayak Outfitters • Adventures Through Kayaking 4821 S. Dry Creek Road, Port Angeles, 888-900-3015 • Dungeness Kayaking 5021 Sequim-Dungeness Way, Sequim, 360-681-4190 • Olympic Raft and Kayak 123 Lake Aldwell Road, Port Angeles, 800-452-1443 • Kayak Center at Port Townsend Outdoors 1017-B Water St., Port Townsend, 360-379-3608 or 888-754-8598 • Sound Bikes and Kayaks 120 E. Front St., Port Angeles, 360-457-1240 • Sport Townsend 1044 Water St., Port Townsend, 360-379-9711 • Azimuth Expeditions 901 S. Jefferson St. #103, Tacoma, 253-474-8155 • Rainforest Paddlers 4883 Upper Hoh Road, Forks, 360-374-5254 • Olympic Outdoor Center 18971 Front St., Poulsbo, 360-697-6095
rocks and steer through narrow gorges and down rapids. Kayak camping trips are easily outfitted. With the proper camping permits, kayakers can explore out of the way sites such as Lake Ozette, which is tucked away just off the Pacific Coast between LaPush and Neah Bay. Kayak guides, rentals, accessories and sales are offered in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and along the Hoh River on the road to Olympic National Park. Kayaking in summer provides a quiet getaway from the often-crowded nature trails for which the North Olympic Peninsula is well known. ■ CHRIS COOK
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The homeland of the Quileute Tribe is a coastal area of one squ square mile commonly known as LaPush (the plac place name LaPush comes from the tr onc traveled the coast and derives traders who once om the French llanguage-inspired Chinook trade from onn word “la bbouche” or river mouth). jargon Auth thor th ho Steph Author Stephenie Meyer discovered the Quilehe ute’s rich heritage when she chose the West End of C allam County Cl Counnty as the setting for her mega-selling Clallam “T Twi wililght” saga books. Fictionalizing their wolf “Twilight” hheritage, erit er itage, M it clann herit Meyer pictured the Quileute as wer werewol ereewol o ve and made Jacob Black, a fictiheroic werewolves tiou ti o s Quileute ou tee yyouth, yo tious a love interest and savior of “Twilight’s ililigh ght’ts” leadi gh “Twilight’s” leading lady Bella Swan. The series’ i ’ ppopularity among teens 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 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. The Quileute Marina serves as home for a commercial fishing fleet and recreational boats. Watch catches being moved to a fresh seafood processing plant 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.
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SUMMERTIME IS THE SEASON for most surfers traveling out to First Beach at LaPush. Huge winter waves and especially frigid ocean water temperatures deter wintertime paddles out, while warm weather brings more inviting small waves breaking over near-shore sandbars and water temperatures above 50 degrees F. Surfers and other beachgoers will find parking at several areas along the coast at LaPush, however vehicle access is limited at the Quileute Tribe’s Lonesome Creek RV campground located on the south, and more popular for surfing, side of the beach. Comfortable, modern beach cottages located just a short walk from the beach are available for vacation rental at the LaPush Ocean Park Resort (www.oceanpark.org). Surfboard and wet suit rentals for those wanting to try out surfing are available at the Three Rivers Resort located about half way between the beach and U.S. Highway 101 on LaPush Road. Custom surfboards and a full range of pro surfing gear are found at West End Surf shop on Division Street in downtown Forks and at North By Northwest Surf Company on Highway 101 in Port Angeles. North By Northwest provides surfing rentals and a mini-surf shop out of a trailer parked in the Lonesome Creek RV area. The annual Surfing & Traditions surfing competition and gathering is scheduled to be held at First Beach in July on a weekend after the Fourth of July. There are no lifeguards at First Beach nor anywhere else along the West End’s Pacific Coast.
Surfing the Pacific
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Olson’s Resort brims with boats during a fishing tournament at Clallam Bay. Photo by Donna Barr
Visiting Clallam Bay and Sekiu CLALLAM BAY AN CL AND SEKIU’S fishing resorts, ccamps, ca amps, s motels and res restaurants are traditional North O Olym l mpic Peninsula destinations. Located along Olympic sstate tatee Highway 112 where it follows the Strait of JJuan of uan de Fuca com coming from Port Angeles, the adjo ad djo j in iniing ing to town wnss pr prov oviide visitors with a look at an authentic Northadjoining towns provide west waterfront. Weekends when a fishing derby is staged at the resorts’ wharves or when halibut and sa salmon runs are on, the towns are hubs of activity.
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Olson’s Resort and the Straitside Resort are located right on the waterfront 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. ➤ 116
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The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette is located off state 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. 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 comb honey and organic farm products such as beef and eggs from the Triple Nickel Ranch and lamb from the historical Cowan Family Ranch. No matter how far from metropolitan Seattle one gets on the North Olympic Peninsula, cell phone and Wi-Fi connections still are available. Visitors wanting to check their e-mail will finds Wi-Fi hot spots in Clallam Bay. 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 Web site at www.sekiu.com. The sign into Sekiu displays a whimsical touch.
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Cape Alava, Ozette Loop Cape ape Alava, Ozette Loop How ow long: 3.3 miles to Cape Alava; 9.33 mi mile le lloop. oopp oo How hard: Moderate. How to get there: Take U.S. Highway 101 west to Sappho, turn north on Highway 113 to state Route 112 and take it past Clallam Bay and Sekiu. Turn left on Hoko-Ozette Road. Road ends at the Ozette Ranger Station. Trailhead is at the station. Other information: Camping reservations and a backcountry permit are needed to camp at Sand Point or Camp Alava. Make reservations by calling the Olympic National Park Wilderness Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles behind the Visitor Center, at 360-565-3100.
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TTHERE THER TH HER ERE IS SS SOMETHING O MAGICAL about watchinng the thhe sun’s sun’ su n’ss golden n’ gold go l ld ing orb melt into the endless vista of the Pacificc Ocean Pacifi Ocean. Sl Slowly the horizon fills with honey orange acro the glowing sea. The warm afterglow that spreads across afte the sun has hidden below the world’s lingers long after rim and one by one the stars’ white pinpricks flicker to life in the deepe deepening dark as twilight’s blue is replaced by velvety black black. Backpackers to the westernmost point in the lower tate ta tess wi willll w a to build a 48 sstates want driftwood fire on the beach to warm the evening as the sun rests its weary head beyond the ocean waves. 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. Continuing south, 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. ■ LEIF NESHEIM
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Makah Nation hosting
Tribal Journey 2010
Photo by Chris Cook
THE M MAKAH NATION is the host this summer for the annual Trib Tribal Journey canoe paddle. Northwest tribes and Nation peoples from Canada, including many youths, First Nations will journey to Neah Bay from the PaciďŹ c Coast, the Strait of Juan de F Fuca, Puget Sound, British Columbia and other tribal region regions with sea access to Neah Bay. Hundre Hundreds of tribal canoes and thousands of spectators
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are expected to attend. The Makah Tribal Council and the Makah Canoe Society has been planning the event since 2005 when they announced their decision at the Tribal Journey Paddle to Elwha. The canoe journey is a youth-oriented drug- and alcohol-free event held to encourage positive living plus
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perpetuate canoe making, canoe paddling, dancing and drumming and other ancient tribal cultural practices. The setting for Tribal Journeys is nearly perfect: Makah territory includes an ideal beach located in the center of scenic Neah Bay where the canoes will land and ask permission of the Makah Nation to come ashore. Go to www.paddletomakah.org for more information.
Whaling has been central to Makah culture for centuries. Above, the skeleton of a gray whale floats above two hand-carved cedar canoes in the Makah Cultural and Research Center museum. Photo by Joan Worley
MAKAH DAYS The 87th annual Makah Days celebration is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, Aug. 27-29 at Neah Bay on the northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula. Enjoy watching canoe races and bone games and youth races, the pagentry of the Makah royal court and traditional dancing, a talent show, fireworks and feast at a salmon bake. The event is free, however there is a $10 recreational use permit fee for recreational activities, such as hiking, camping at Hobuck Beach, fishing from the Neah Bay shore or taking the short hike to picturesque lookouts at Cape Flattery. ■ CHRIS COOK
STEP BACK 500 YEARS... NEAH BAY also is the site of the Makah Cultural & Research Center and its museum has a national reputation for its arrangement of 5,500 tribal artifacts. In the 1970s, a 500-year-old Makah village partially buried by a mudslide was unearthed by a storm, eventually yielding some 60,000 artifacts. On display from the Ozette site at Cape Alava are whaling, sealing and fishing gear, basketry and many other items the Makah used in their daily lives. Within the museum is a full-size replica of a longhouse where families lived communally. Four hand-carved cedar dugout canoes and the skeleton of a gray whale show how these ancient peoples used forest and ocean resources for their livelihoods. Dioramas show villagers going about their daily lives in this top-scale museum. The gift shop sells traditional carvings, basketry and jewelry made by Makah artists. On Highway 112 and B View Avenue, the Bay m museum is open daily 1 a.m.-5 p.m. from 10 M Memorial Day-Sept. 15 a Wednesday-Sunday and f from Sept. 16-Memorial D Admission is $5 for Day. a adults, $4 for children a seniors and free to and c children age 5 and und For more informader. t tion, call 360-645-2711, g to www.makah. go c com or e-mail makah m museum@centurytel. n net.
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NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA SERVICES DIRECTORY FERRIES Black Ball Ferry Line MV Coho: passenger and vehicle ferry, 101 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles. 98362, 360-457-4491. Proof of citizenship required for entry into Canada and the United States. See Page 82 for new requirements. Victoria Express: passenger ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria (55-minute crossing time) and Victoria and Friday Harbor (2.5-3 hours crossing time). Port Angeles, 360-452-8088; Canada, 250-361-9144; www.victoriaexpress.com, online reservations available. Washington State Ferries to/from Olympic Peninsula: daily runs between Port Townsend and Keystone on Whidbey Island; Bainbridge Island to/ from Seattle; Kingston to/from Edmonds. www. wsdot.wa.gov/ferries. Call 888-808-7977 or 5-1-1 for Port Townsend- Keystone ebb-tide cancellations, Bainbridge-Seattle schedules, Washington and Vancouver Island callers. 206-464-6400. Schedules for all ferries available on the ferries and at visitors centers.
CAR RENTAL Budget Rent-a-Car of Port Angeles: 111 E. Front St., Port Angeles, 360-452-4774. Dan Wilder Auto Center: 95 Deer Park Road, Port Angeles, 360-452-9268.
AIRPORTS/CHARTERS Forks Municipal Airport: 500 E. Division St., Forks. 360-374-5412. www.forkswashington.org/ edo/forksairport.htm. Jefferson County International Airport: General aviation airport. Airport Cutoff Road, Port Townsend, 360-385-2323. www.portofpt.com. Kenmore Air Express: Land-based airline, offering scheduled flights and charter service from Seattle and William Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles. 866-i.fly.kah, 866-435-9524, kenmoreair.com.
Quillayute State Airport: A former Naval Auxiliary air station approximately 10 miles west of Forks. Location of the Quillayute weather station. 360-374-5412. www.forkswashington.org/ edo/quillair.htm. Rite Bros. Aviation Inc.: Scenic flights, air charters, plane rentals, aerial photography, flight instruction, aircraft fueling facility, maintenance. 1406 Fairchild International Airport, Port Angeles. 360-452-6226 or 800-430-7483, www.ritebros. com. Sekiu Airport: 2,100-foot lighted runway with a visual approach indicator. Facility is about a mile from Sekiu. 360-457-1138. www.portofpa.com/ airports/sekiu-airport.html. Sequim Valley Airport: Privately owned but designated as a public-use airport, Mountain High Aviation’s charter operation based out of the airport, aircraft maintenance and repair facility. 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane, Sequim. 360-683-4444. www.sequim valleyairport.com, sva@olypen.com.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Clallam Paratransit: provides specialized, Americans with Disabilities Act door-to-door transportation for persons who are unable, due to disability, age or access, to get to Clallam Transit System’s fixed-route buses. For ADA transportation needs, call 360-452-1397 or toll-free 800-436-3950. For Medicaid transportation needs, call toll-free 800-756-5438, ext. 711. Clallam Transit System: Serves all of Clallam County with Jefferson Transit connections in Sequim and Forks; 360-452-4511 or 800-858-3747 for schedules and information. www.clallamtransit. com. Jefferson Transit Authority: Serves Jefferson County and offers connections to transit systems in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Kitsap, Island and Mason counties. Online schedules and fares available at www.jeffersontransit.com. 360-385-4777 or TTY at 800-833-6388 for schedules and information. Olympic Bus Lines/Dungeness Line: Daily bus service to/from Seattle, Sea-Tac International Airport, Seattle hospitals and Seattle Amtrak. Greyhound bus tickets sold. 111 E. Front St., Port Angeles. 360-417-0700. www.olympicbuslines.com. Reggie’s Limousine/Airport service to Sea-Tac International Airport for parties up to 10. Olympic Peninsula winery tours. Town car sedan service available. 360-457-3706. Rocket Transportation: Door-to-door shuttle service by reservation to Sea-Tac International Airport serving Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and other locations on the Olympic Peninsula. Call 877-697-6258, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday or go to www. GoRocketMan.com for reservations.
SPECIAL TOURS & SERVICES Advantage Charters of Westport & Neah Bay: P.O. Box 1991 Westport, WA. 800-689-5595. Fishing trips. advantagecharters.com.
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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. Bosun’s Locker: Boat rentals and kayaks. 2577 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim. 360-683-6521. www.bosunslocker.com. Fishing Northwest: Fly-fishing, conventional fishing, steelhead, cutthroat, salmon. Year-round, fishing depends on the season. 360-374-6300. www. fishingnorthwest.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. Kingfisher Enterprises: U.S. halibut trips, Canadian halibut trips, salmon, bottom fish, marine tours, bed and breakfast, quilting and scrapbooking retreats. 888-622-8216. 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. Port Angeles Underground Heritage Tours: Twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the summer. 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 VISITORS GUIDE 2010
packages. 360-374-5300. www.northolympic.com/ threerivers. Tommycod Charters: Fishes out of Neah Bay; halibut, May and June; kingfishing, June and July, bottom fishing, year-round, no salmon fishing. 800-283-8900, 360-963-0759. 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. North Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau Offers North Olympic Peninsula travel VISITORS GUIDE 2010
planner. 338 W. First St. Suite 104, Port Angeles. 800-942-4042, 360-452-8552, www.olympic peninsula.org. 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.heartoftheolympics.org. 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. 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. 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.sequim chamber.com.
FESTIVALS MAY May 28-31 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 29-30 Olympic Art Festival, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Olympic Art Gallery, Washington Street and U.S. Highway 101 in Quilcene. A dozen artists from the gallery will exhibit additional artwork and do demonstrations. Thirty 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 29-30 Shrimpfest, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Brinnon. Celebrates Hood Canal spot shrimp and other local seafood. Crafts, food, music, children’s activities. East side of U.S. Highway 101, north side of Dosewallips River. 360-796-4809 or www.emeraldtowns.org/ shrimpfest.htm.
JUNE June 26-Sept. 25 West End Thunder, Forks Municipal Airport, Forks. Monthly drag races. Gates open at 7 a.m.,
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JULY July 3-4 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-Aug. 22 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.olympicmusic festival.org, info@olympicmusicfestival.org or call 206-527-8839 for tickets and reserved seating. July 4 Forks Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, various locations in Forks. Contact info@forkswa.com. 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.). vanessa@portangeles.org. Fourth of July Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sequim Prairie Grange, Macleay Road, Sequim. Museum’s annual event; entertainment, old cars, children’s games. No admission, food for modest fee. 360-681-2257 or www.museumandartscenter.org. July 1-4 Hoodsport Fourth of July Celebration, street fair 9 a.m. Thurs-Sat., fireworks at dusk Sunday. www. hoodsport.com. July 9-11 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 16-18 Sequim Lavender Festival, 9 a.m., various locations in and around Sequim. Three-day summer celebration of the joys of lavender. This 14th annual festival includes six farms on tour. The street fair features more than 140 craft artists of hand-made items and vendors of lavender and other Olympic Peninsula specialties. 800-681-3035, www. lavenderfestival.com. 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/. July 16-18 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 25-August 1 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
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downtown venues. 800-733-3608, 360-385-5320 or visit www.centrum.org. July 23-25 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 30-August 1 Port Ludlow Funfest, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Port Ludlow Marina. Live music from local performers, arts and crafts, food, silent auction, golfing, radiocontrolled 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.
AUGUST August 1-8 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 7 Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival, Joyce. The 28th annual event kicks off at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and lasts until 3:30 p.m., when raffle winners take home prizes. Highlights of the festival include homemade pies with the much-heralded local blackberries, a parade, children’s activities, a juried arts and crafts show, salmon bake, vendors’ booths, demonstrations and live entertainment. www.joycewa.com. August 14-15 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, clock tower tours of the historical county courthouse and tours of Elwha Dam. Register in the atrium of The Landing mall to sign up for tours. 360-460-1001 or donperry10@yahoo. com. August 13-15 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, music, 4-H and FFA exhibits. Animals and much more. 360-385-1013, www.jeffcofairgrounds.com. August 19-22 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. August 27-29 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, tal-
ent show and fireworks. August 29 North Olympic Land Trust’s StreamFest, noon at Ennis Arbor Farm, Port Angeles. Fun activities for all ages, focusing on enjoying and caring for the area’s natural assets. Free admission. Salmon cookout fundraiser. Shuttles provide transportation from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. from parking area at north end of Ennis Street to event entry on Lindberg Road, opposite Peninsula Golf Club. Contact 360-457-5415, 360-417-1815, www.north olympiclandtrust.org.
SEPTEMBER September 4 Olympic Art Festival, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Olympic Art Gallery, Washington Street and U.S. Highway 101 in Quilcene. September 10-12 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. September 11-12 Stephanie Meyer Days, in honor of the “Twilight” series author. Forks. www.forkswa.com. September 18 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. September 24-26 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. September 25 Incredible Edible Festival, 10 a.m. At Boys & Girls Club, Sequim.Variety of activities, including vendor exhibits and sales, samples, classes, demonstrations, contests and much more. The focus of the event is on food, including meals, goodies, gifts, decorating, packaging/shipping food gifts and many other foodrelated items and activities. 360-683-6197.
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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. October 1-3 North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival, 9 a.m., Museum and Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St., Sequim. Interactive fiber arts event with a museum 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. 360-861-2257, www.fiberartsfestival.org. Fort Worden Wildlife and Nature Art Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fort Worden Conference Center Commons, Port Townsend. Original works of wildlife artists from around the country and Canada. 360-344-4401 or www.wildartexpo.org. October 2 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. October 9-10 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. October 15-17 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 2010 and May 2011 that weren’t scheduled at press time are, by month: November: Passport to Autumn Wine Tour, Port Angeles
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December: Various holiday events, Sequim Christmas Bird Count, Olympic Art Festival, Quilcene January: None noted February: Discovery Bay Salmon Derby, Sequim, Gardiner and Port Townsend March: • Soroptimist Gala Garden Show, Sequim. • Annual Victorian 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
ARTS/CULTURAL CENTERS 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 Joyce-Lake 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 replicas 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 and Arts Center in 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 excavation. Rotating exhibits feature
local artists, historical photographs, Irrigation Festival history, historical Sequim schools display and museum store. Free admission. 8 a.m.4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, closed Sunday-Monday. 360-683-8110 for information and tour bookings. www.sequimmuseum.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 452-2662. Old Dungeness Schoolhouse Listed as a Washington state historical site in 1972 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Used from 1893-1955. 2781 Towne Road, Sequim. Visitors welcome by appointment. Schoolhouse available for event rental. 360-683-4270. 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. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center and Webster’s Woods Art Park 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.Exhibitions with a Northwest flavor displayed in the semi-circular hilltop gallery. 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. Built in 1868 by a prominent Port Townsend merchant and occupied by the Rothschild family for almost a century. Intact Greek Revival architecture and original furnishings. Managed by Jefferson County Historical Society. Open May 1-Sept. 30 daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4
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adults, $1 children. $6 passport gains entry to JCHS Museum and Rothschild House. 360-379-8076, 360-385-1003. www.jchsmuseum.org. Waterfront Art Gallery 115 Railroad Ave., Port Angeles. Local artists cooperative, selling painting, pottery, jewelry, glass, wood, cards, prints and magnets. 360-452-8165.
GOLF COURSES The following is a listing of North Olympic Peninsula golf opportunities. THE CEDARS AT DUNGENESS 1965 Woodcock Road, Sequim 800-447-6826, 360-683-6344 www.dungenessgolf.com PORT LUDLOW GOLF COURSE 751 Highland Drive, Port Ludlow 360-437-0272, 800-455-0272 www.portludlowresort.com PORT TOWNSEND GOLF CLUB 1948 Blaine St., Port Townsend 360-385-4547 SALT CREEK RV AND GOLF 53802 Highway 112 West, Port Angeles 360-928-2488 • olypen.com/scrv SKYRIDGE GOLF COURSE 7015 Old Olympic Highway, Sequim 360-683-3673
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. 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.
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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.
MOUNTAINS Hurricane Ridge ** Meadow Loop Trails. Begin from the parking 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.
LOWLAND FORESTS 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. 0.9-miles 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-La Push 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.
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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 SequimDungeness Way 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) VISITORS GUIDE 2010
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. (A partnership of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, River Center Foundation, Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society and Audubon Washington.) 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. Water Reuse Park (city) North of Carrie Blake Park at 202 N. Blake Ave. Walking path connects to the Olympic Discovery Trail. Band shell with open air amphitheater for musical/cultural performances. Interpretive center serves as a focal point for educating the public about reuse of water. 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
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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. 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. 2010 State Park Fees: Standard campsite $19-$24*. A designated campsite served by nearby domestic water, sink waste, garbage disposal and flush comfort station. Utility campsite $25-$33*. 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.
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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, 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. $10. 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. 67 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. 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. VISITORS GUIDE 2010
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 RV hookup 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. VISITORS GUIDE 2010
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 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 HokoOzette 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, 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.
MARINAS/LAUNCHES JEFFERSON COUNTY Anderson Lake State Park: 8 miles south of Port Townsend on Anderson Lake Road. No motors. Call 360-385-9444 for current information. Bogachiel River: 8 miles south of Forks, Dowans Creek Road.
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CLALLAM COUNTY Bogachiel Rearing Pond: From Forks, take Bogachiel Road west 3 miles, northeast side of river. Bogachiel River: Access #1: From Forks, 2 miles north on U.S. Highway 101, 3 miles west on Quillayute Road, 2.5 miles southwest on LaPush Road. Access #2: From Forks, 6 miles south via U.S. Highway 101, site east of highway on west bank of river. Bogachiel River/Sol Duc River - Leyendecker Park: 7 miles west of Forks off U.S. Highway 101 and LaPush Road Calawah River: Access #1: From Forks, 0.7 mile north via U.S. Highway 101, west of highway on south bank of river. Access #2: From Forks, 1.5 miles on U.S. Highway 101, 3.5 miles east on county road, site on east bank between north and south fork. Dungeness Bay: U.S. Highway 101 to KitchenDick Road. Follow Kitchen-Dick to Lotzgesell Road. Take it to Cays Road, turn left, follow Cays to Marine Drive, turn right and the boat launch area is 0.5 mile on the left. Freshwater Bay: 10 miles west of Port Angeles off U.S. Highway 112, 2 miles north on Freshwater Bay Road. Hoh River: Access #1: 12 miles south of Forks, U.S. Highway 101. Access #2: 15 miles south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101.
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Lake Aldwell: West on U.S. Highway 101, right on Lake Aldwell Road just past Elwha River. Lake Crescent: Fairholm Campground: 28.4 miles west of Port Angeles on U.S. Highway 101. Lake Pleasant: West on U.S. Highway 101 to Beaver, turn north on Lake Pleasant Road. LaPush Marina: North on U.S. Highway 101, past Forks, turn left onto LaPush Road, left at Quileute Airport. Sol Duc River - Soleduck Hatchery: U.S. Highway 101 to 3 miles southwest of Sappho, then 10 miles north of Forks. Iverson Access: From Forks, 6 miles north U.S. Highway 101, 0.25 miles east on county road. Access #1: From Forks, 1.5 miles north on U.S. Highway 101, 3 miles west on Quillayute Prairie Road. Access #2: From Forks, 2.5 miles north on U.S. Highway 101, 1 miles east on county road on southeast bank of river. Sequim Bay - John Wayne Marina: U.S. Highway 101, turn at Whitefeather Way, turn left onto West Sequim Bay Road. Sequim Bay State Park: 4 miles east of Sequim off U.S. Highway 101.
WINERIES Artisan wineries located on the Olympic Peninsula welcome visitors year-round to enjoy their award-winning wines. Most of the wineries listed below are members of Olympic Peninsula Wineries. Information and driving directions for its members are available at 800-785-5495 or at www.olympic peninsulawineries.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 Harbinger Winery: 2358 W. Highway 101, Port Angeles. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 360-452-4262, www.harbingerwinery.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 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 Sorensen Cellars: 274 S. Otto St., Port Townsend. Hours: March-Nov., noon-5 p.m. Fri.-Mon.; JuneAug., noon-5 p.m. daily. 360-379-6416, www. sorensencellars.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 Finnriver Wines and Cider: 62 Barn Swallow Road, Chimacum. 360-732-4084, www.finnriver farm.com.
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@forksopenaire market.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 mid-November, 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: 9 a.m. on Cedar Street, Sequim. Every Saturday from mid-May to mid-October. 360-683-0164. www.sequimopenaire market.com.
PET BOARDING
Aardvarks to Zebras Pet Care, Port Angeles, 360-452-1099. All Animal Boarding, Por t Angeles, 360-452-4551. Angeles Clinic for Animals, Port Angeles, 360-452-7686. Aunt Harriet’s Bed N’ Biscuit, Sequim, 360-683-5683. Country Paws Resort, Sequim, 360-582-9686. C o z y C a re Pe t B o a rd i n g , S e q u i m , 360-681-0113. D o g To w n s e n d , P o r t To w n s e n d , 360-379-3388 Dragonfire, Port Townsend, 360-385-1365 Dungeness Ranch Pet Resort, Sequim, 360-681-0939, www.dungenessranch.com. Family Veterinary Clinic, Port Angeles, 360-452-9682. Frog Mountain Pet Care, Port Townsend, 360-385-2957 Greywolf Veterinary Hospital, Sequim, 360-683-2106. Pampurred Pet Care, Forks, 360-374-7710. Paw Prince, call for appointment, Port Angeles, 360-452-9555 Rompin’ Room, Forks, 360-374-9329 Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim, 360-683-7286 T h e C a t ’s Pa j a m a s , Po r t A n g e l e s , 360-565-1077. The Dog & I, Port Hadlock, 360-385-4116. Westside Grooming and Pet Sitting, by appointment only, 360-457-6997
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ADVERTISER INDEX HOOD CANAL CORRIDOR Green Mountain Lavender ...........11 Hadlock Building Supply .............10 Harrison Medical Center ............133 Hood Canal Lodging Charters .......9 Hoodsport Winery .......................10 McKay Shrimp .............................11 Mike’s Beach Resort .......................9 Olympic Art Gallery ....................11 Olympic Music Festival ..................9 Pedro’s Fiesta Jalisco .....................11 Port Gamble Visitors Center ........10 Wildwood Antiques .....................11
PORT TOWNSEND & EAST SIDE Artisans on Taylor ........................15 Candle Store, The .........................15 Cheri Raab’s Body Shop ...............15 Clam Cannery Hotel ......................4 Cobalt Mortgage ..........................21 Connie Segal Natural Skin Care ...15 Diva Yarn .....................................21 Eaglemount Wine & Cider ..........21 Earthenworks Gallery ...................21 Elevated Ice Cream.......................21 Far Reaches Farm .........................21 Fountain Café ..............................15 Gallery 9 ......................................14 Gardens at Four Corners ..............21 Green Eyeshade, The ....................21 Madrona Hill Urgent Care ...........17 Northwind Arts Center ................18 Perfect Endings ............................15 Port Townsend Aero Museum ......20 Port Townsend Art Walk ..............18 Port Townsend Food Co-Op ........20 Renaissance Rags ..........................15 Sea Hag, The ................................15 Silverwater Café ...........................15 Slather ..........................................20 T’s Restaurant ..............................20 Vagabond Arts ..............................15 Wandering Angus .........................20 Wandering Wardrobe ...................15 Wild Sage .....................................15 William’s Gallery ..........................20 Wine Seller, The ...........................20 Wooden Boat Festival ..................20 Wynwoods Gallery & Bead Studio ...........................21
SEQUIM & DUNGENESS VALLEY A Dropped Stitch .........................56 A-1 Auto Parts..............................55 Alder Wood Bistro........................39 Banana Belt Kelly .........................57 Blue Sky Real Estate .....................61 Blue Whole Art Gallery ................55 Bosun’s Locker..............................37 Brigadoon Vacation Rentals..........48 BrokersGroup Real Estate.............35 Colette’s Bed & Breakfast .............48 Cottage Company ........................56 Damiana’s Best Cellars..................56 Discovery Memory Care...............53 Dockside Grill ..............................41 Doodlebugs ..................................50 VISITORS VI V IIS SITO SI TORS SG GUIDE UIDE UI D 2 201 2010 010 01
Dove’s Nest, The...........................56 Dungeness Bay Wine & Cheese ...54 Dungeness Courte ........................42 Dungeness Valley Creamery .........43 Dupuis Restaurant .......................39 El Cazador Mexican Restaurant....41 Estes Builders ...............................38 Fifth Avenue Retirement Center .135 Fortune Star Restaurant................40 Frick Drugs ..................................54 Galare Thai...................................39 Graysmarsh Farm .........................67 Great House Motel.......................48 Heritage Homes ...........................46 HiLine Homes .............................36 Hiway 101 Diner .........................41 Holiday Inn Express .....................49 Holiday Inn Plaza.........................49 Imagine Gifts & Boutique ............57 Islander Pizza & Pasta Shack ........39 Jardin du Soleil ...............................2 Jeremiah’s BBQ ............................41 John L. Scott Real Estate – Rita Adragna .............................43 Kim Jensen ................................44 Local Offices .............................29 Tanya Kerr.................................44 Lavender & Lace ..........................56 Lavender Connection, The ...........32 Lavender Farms Map ....................31 Les Schwab Tires ..........................66 Lipperts’ Restaurant .....................40 Lodge at Sherwood, The .............135 Lost Mountain Lavender ..............32 Lost Mountain Lodge ...................49 Mariner Café ................................40 McComb Gardens........................43 McHugh Realtors .........................44 Moon Palace Chinese Restaurant..41 Museum & Arts Center................28 Nelson’s Duckpond & Lavender ...32 Northwest Native Expressions ......54 Oak Table Café ...........................41 Old Mill Café...............................40 Oliver’s Lavender Farm .................33 Olympic Bus Lines .........................5 Olympic Game Farm....................35 Olympic Lavender Farm...............33 Olympic Peninsula Homes~Land .38 Olympic Restaurant Equipment .....3 Olympic Theatre Arts ...................35 Paradise Restaurant ......................39 Past Tyme Present Tyme ...............54 Peninsula Heat .............................47 Peter Black Real Estate .................44 Phillips’ Hallmark ........................55 Pondicherri...................................54 Primary Care Sequim ...................60 Professional Real Estate ................44 Purple Haze Lavender ..................32 QFC ............................................55 Quality Inn & Suites ....................48 Quiznos Sub Shop........................41 R&T Crystals ...............................55 Re/Max Real Estate – Liz Parks ....42 Red Rooster Grocery, The.............61 Remote Control Hobbies .............54
Riverside House ...........................49 Roji Home & Garden ..................57 Sawadee Thai Cuisine .................135 Sean Clift Mortgage .....................44 Sequim Arts .................................42 Sequim Gazette ............................38 Sequim Lavender Company .........32 Sequim Lavender Festival .............30 Sequim Retreats ...........................49 Sequim Vehicle Licensing .............43 Sequim West Inn ..........................48 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce .............28 Serenity Thrift Shop .....................57 Sergio’s Mexican Restaurant .........40 Sherry Grimes Designs…………..29 Sherwood Assisted Living………135 Sunny Farms Country Store .........53 Sunshine Café ..............................40 Sunshine Herb & Lavender Farm .33 Taco Time ....................................39 Tarcisio’s Italian Restaurant ..........41 Torres Real Estate .........................44 Treasures & Thrift ........................56 UPS Store.....................................55 Wasabi Japanese Restaurant ..........40 Windermere Real Estate – Local Offices ...............................3 Sheryl Payseno...........................44 Cathy Reed ...............................44
PORT ANGELES Adventures Thru Kayaking ...........99 Aiport Café ..................................85 Alley Cat Boutique .......................96 Art Supplies Unlimited.................95 Baskin Robbins ............................86 Bella Italia ....................................86 Blue Flame BBQ ..........................87 Brown’s Outdoor ..........................79 Café Garden .................................87 Captain T’s...................................97 C’est Si Bon .................................85 Charming Consignments .............96 Clallam County Fairgrounds ........91 CliniCare .....................................89 Cock-a-doodle Doughnuts ...........87 Cornerhouse Restaurant ...............85 Days Inn ......................................93 Drake’s Pizza & Subs ....................85 Elwha River Casino ....................134 Family Farm, The .........................96 Feiro Marine Life Center ..............92 Fiesta Jalisco Mexican Restaurant .85 Granny’s Café ..............................86 Kenmore Air ................................79 Kokopelli Grill .............................86 Landing Art Gallery, The ..............88 Maria’s Mexican Restaurant ..........85 Mobuilt RV ..................................96 Movie House, The ........................95 Northwest Fudge ..........................97 Odyssey Books .............................97 Olympic Bus Lines .........................5 Olympic Stationers.......................95 P&K Deli .....................................96 Pacific Rim Hobby .......................80
Papa Murphy’s Pizza .....................94 Peninsula College .......................132 Pettit Oil ......................................90 Port Angeles Senior Center………94 Port of Port Angeles......................99 Quality Inn ..................................81 Quiznos Sub Shop........................86 Rick’s Place ...................................86 Royal Victorian Motel ..................89 Sergio’s Hacienda Restaurant ........86 Shirley’s Restaurant.......................85 Smuggler’s Landing ......................87 Sound Bikes & Kayaks .................97 Sportsmen Motel ..........................89 Sunrise Meats ...............................88 Super 8 Motel ..............................89 Thai Peppers .................................99 Trading Post Antiques ..................95 Twice Upon A Child ....................95 Twisted.........................................96 Udjat Beads ..................................96 Unique Treasures Mall ..................95 Victoria Express............................84 Waters West .................................96 What’s In Store.............................95 Windermere Real Estate .................3 Woolly Mammoth Rock Shop ......95
FORKS & WEST END City of Forks ..............................107 Dew Drop Inn ...........................116 Don’t Tell Me What To Do.........104 Fisherman’s Widow ....................104 Forks Chamber of Commerce ....114 Forks Coffee Shop ......................116 Forks Outfitters ..........................109 Hoh River Resort .......................104 Leppell’s Flowers ........................111 Makah Museum .........................110 Northwest Coast Attractions ......119 Olympic Suites Inn ....................105 Pacific Inn Motel ........................111 Pacific Pizza ................................110 Quileute Enterprises ...................117 Quileute Oceanside Resort……..136 Rayonier.....................................115 Ron’s Food Mart.........................105 South North Gardens .................116 Sully’s Drive-In ...........................105 Washburn’s General Store ...........118 West End B&Bs .........................112 West End Thunder .....................110 Whitehead’s Auto Parts ..............120
PENINSULA-WIDE Artists...........................................62 Bed & Breakfasts ..........................75 Business Services ..........................72 Churches ................................64, 65 Clubs & Organizations ................63 Java Joints ....................................51 Nurseries ......................................73 Pet Services...................................59 RV/Campgrounds ......................101 Wineries .......................................78
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ELWHA RIVER CASINO . . . HOME OF THE HOTTEST SLOTS IN TOWN!
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WEEKLY EVENTS
631 STRATTON RD. PORT ANGELES, WA 360-452-3005
SUNDAYS, 12/NOON – 4:00PM: ELDERS AFTERNOON To honor all Elders, we have special events, prizes, and activities every Sunday, from 12pm-4pm. Elders earn DOUBLE POINTS every Sunday from 12pm-4pm MONDAYS, 7:00PM – 10:00PM: GUY’S NIGHT OUT Monday nights at the Elwha River Casino are all about the guys! From 7:00 – 10:00pm every Monday, we’ll be catering to the men… round up the boys and come on down to the hottest slots in town! Guys earn DOUBLE POINTS every Monday night, 7:00 – 10:00pm TUESDAYS, 7:00PM – 10:00PM: LADIES NIGHT Oh yes, it’s Ladies Night…every Tuesday night from 7:00-10:00pm at the Elwha River Casino. Bring the girls and have some fun with us! Ladies earn DOUBLE POINTS every Tuesday night, 7:00 – 10:00pm WEDNESDAYS, 9:00AM – 9:00PM: SENIOR DAY It’s on Wednesdays at the Elwha River Casino. 9am to 9pm every WEDNESDAY! Bring your friends and head to the Elwha River Casino for double points, senior deli specials and prizes for the 55 and older crowd… or hop on the shuttle bus and leave the driving to us! For shuttle bus information, give us a call at 452-3005! It’s SENIOR DAY every WEDNESDAY, 9am to 9pm at the Elwha River Casino…HOME OF THE HOTTEST SLOTS IN TOWN!
WWW.ELWHARIVERCASINO.COM Directions to the ELWHA RIVER CASINO… COMING FROM THE EAST: From Port Angeles, take Front Street to truck route, turn right onto Lauridsen Boulevard. Follow Lauridsen Boulevard, which turns into Edgewood Drive, for 3.5 miles and turn right onto the Lower Elwha Road. Continue on Lower Elwha Road for 3.5 miles and turn left onto Stratton Road. Travel to the end of Stratton Road, the Elwha River Casino will be on your left – located at 631 Stratton Road, P.A.
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COMING FROM THE WEST: From Highway 101 West, turn left onto Dry Creek Road. At the end of Dry Creek Road, turn left onto Edgewood Drive. Continue on Edgewood Drive for 1 mile and turn right onto Lower Elwha Road. Continue on Lower Elwha Road for 3.5 miles and turn left onto Stratton Road. Travel to the end of Stratton Road, the Elwha River Casino will be on your left – located at 631 Stratton Road, P.A.
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