Olympic Peninsula Visitor Guide 2009 by Sequim Gazette

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Welcome

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TO THE BEAUTIFUL OLYMPIC PENINSULA

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Hood Canal bridge closure info Dave Woodcock A gem along the Hood Canal Port Townsend Area map Port Townsend Northwest Maritime Center Centrum Whale watching Historical Port Townsend Jefferson County history Port Townsend Marine Science Center 22 Port Townsend Aero Museum 24 Fun at the forts 26 Sequim Area map 27 Sequim 28 Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge 30 John Wayne Marina 32 Sequim Lavender Festival 35 Lavender Festival Schedule 36 Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe campus 37 Olympic Game Farm 38 Dungeness River Audubon Center 43 Museum & Arts Center 45 Sequim is for kids 47 Dungeness delicacy 48 Lighthouses 53 Olympic Discovery Trail 56 Olympic National Park regulations 58 Local products 59 Sequim berry farms 60 5-1-1 64-65 North Olympic Peninsula Recreational map 69 WA state parks rules and regulations 70 Olympic National Park 72 Port Angeles map

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Port Angeles U.S. entry regulations Fiero Marine Life Center Where the continent ends Hurricane Ridge Smell the coffee Arts in Action Museum at the Carnegie Kayaking and rafting Olympic Coast Discovery Center Olympic Hot Springs Lake Crescent West End map West End West End Thunder West End surfing “Twilight” phenomenon Conifers Cape Alava, Lake Ozette Hoh Rain Forest Makah Cultural and Research Center Pacific Northwest Trail Yellow “Banana Slug” Pages Getting around Visitors centers Festivals Arts and cultural centers Golf courses Trails/hikes Day-use parks Campsites Campgrounds/RV parks Marinas/launches Wineries Farmers’ markets Pet boarding Skate parks

VISITORS GUIDE 2009 Visitors Guide editor: Patricia Morrison Coate Contributing photographers and writers: Bob Boekelheide, Patricia Morrison Coate, Chris Cook, Michael Dashiell, Jerry Kraft, Jess McKenzie, Leif Nesheim, Dave Woodcock and Joan Worley Cover Photo: Dave Woodcock Cover Design: Cathy Clark • Editorial: Donna McMillen, news assistant; Cathy Van Ruhan, copy editor • Publisher: Sue Ellen Riesau • Advertising director: Steve Perry • Managing editor: Jim Casey • Advertising: Debi Lahmeyer, Visitors Guide sales coordinator, with Vicki Coughlin, Holly Erickson, Stephanie Howell, John Huston, Harmony Liebert, Andrea McCauley In Forks: Janeen Howell, Traci Kettel. • Design: Mary Field with ad design assistance from Mariah Baer, Cathy Clark, Jay Cline, Darlene Dale, Holly Erickson, Mandy K. Harris, Mamie Morales, Robert Morris and Melanie Reed. Bert McArthur, proofing • Circulation: Bob Morris, circulation manager and distribution, Trish McCarty, circulation assistant • Administration: Hilary Steeby and 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 ©2009

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Hood Canal bridge closure May 1 - June 15

GETTING AROUND UND when h the h Hood H d Canal C l bridge b id closes l from f May 1-June 15 is the top priority for travelers going between the Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas. As a result, the Washington State Department of Transportation is oﬀering a number of transportation options to aid drivers and businesses.

TRAVEL OPTIONS DURING THE CLOSURE INCLUDE: • A fare-free 149-passenger-only water shuttle will cross Hood Canal between temporary docks at Lofall in Kitsap County and South Point in Jefferson County. The water shuttle service will run every 30 minutes starting at 4 a.m. and ending at 11 p.m. seven days a week. Buses will run from Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam transits to nearby park and rides, as well as ferry terminals and throughout the northern Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas. • Car ferry service will be available from Port Townsend to Keystone, Clinton to Mukilteo, both north of Seattle. Early reservations are required to ensure passage. • Nighttime ferry service between Edmonds and Port Townsend, Sunday-Thursday, for commercial trucks, 86 passenger cars and up to 1,200 passengers. Reservations are required. • Visitors arriving from Sea-Tac International Airport can take the Seattle-Bremerton ferry. From Bremerton, take Highway 3 south to Shelton, then scenic U.S. 101 north to the Olympic Peninsula. • Kenmore Air, which flies round-trip between William Fair- child Airport in Port Angeles to Boeing Field in Seattle, is adding more flights during the bridge closure. Pick up the WSDOT palm-size map for specific information. INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE WSDOT

Words to the wise Welcome to the beautiful Olympic Peninsula! To make your stay a pleasant one, please pay attention to these advisories: • Law enforcement agencies strickly enforce speed limits, seat belt use, child restraint and cell phone laws. Drivers are urged to set their cruise control. Speeding ticket fines begin at $113 for 1-5 miles over the limit in a 40 mph zone. 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 phonee while driving. driving The fine is $124. For traffi t ffic, 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. Map courtesy of WSDOT VISITORS GUIDE 2009

COVER PHOTO OF THE NEW DUNGENESS LIGHT STATION BY DAVE WOODCOCK

DAVE DA AVE V WOODCOCK is a dentisst ppracticing ra dentist at the Jamestown Dent ntal al C Dental Clinic in Sequim as well an awa as an award-winning professional ae photographer phot aerial with more than o ﬂying experience. 39 years of h flown and photoHe has f graphed from the canyon lands of Southw to Northern Canada the Southwest remo areas of Alaska. and remote vo He volunteered to take photographs for the book “Totem Poles Jam of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe” p that was published last year. Beside having a variety of Besides sccenic i postcards pos scenic available in many loca lo call stores, store Woodcock is publishst local in a 130-page 13013 ing “coﬀee table” sized b ok “From bo “Fr F book the Air: Olympic Peninsula with text written by Peninsula” auth and naturalist Tim local author McNulty. b This book, the result of six p years of photography over the P Olympic Peninsula, will be availth year. The large color able late this w provide a unique photos will th entire peninsula and view of the Par Olympic National Park. informat For more information, see www.greywolf photography.com.

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The New Dungeness Light Station, near the tip of Dungeness Spit, is a major visitor and resident attraction for the Sequim area. Access the spit by paying a $3 fee at the Dungeness Recreation Area and walking 5.5 miles to the light station. Boats may land only at the designated landing site near the lighthouse. For advance reservations required for boating in, call 360-457-8451. The New Dungeness Lighthouse, continually illuminated since 1857, is publicly prominent as Sequim’s irreplaceable icon thanks to volunteers of the New Dungeness Light Station Association. Under NDLSA management since 1994, volunteer keepers have kept the light station property open to the public while maintaining its buildings and grounds. Keepers also conduct tours to the top of the light tower. Guests and visitors who trod the lighthouse’s 74 steps, including half a dozen ladder rungs, are well rewarded with a million-dollar view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Dungeness Spit, Mount Baker and British Columbia. Also on site is a museum displaying artifacts, articles and photographs documenting the history of the lighthouse and life on the spit. The New Dungeness Light Station was put on the National Register of Historical Places in 1993. The light station and spit are part of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and it is home to more than 250 species of birds, 41 species of land mammals and eight species of marine animals. The refuge, open from sunrise to sunset, is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and covers 631 acres. Be sure you have a tides table, available at grocery and outdoor stores and in the Sequim Gazette weekly, because a rising tide can make a big diﬀerence between an enjoyable stroll along the beach or a slog through the big stones and the logs. The best time to hike out to the station is two or three hours before low tide. Have a picnic out at the station and then hike back. This is a ﬁve-hour trip but it is much easier walking on the hard sand near the water and the wildlife is better, too. For information on being a volunteer lighthouse keeper, call Scheduling Services at 360-683-6638 or e-mail scheduling@newdungenesslighthouse.com.

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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 can observe an abundance of wildlife including a variety of bird species, seals and perhaps a glimpse of one of the several bands of majestic elk that roam throughout Brinnon’s Dosewallips and Duckabush valleys. Three waterfalls, all within surprisingly easy hiking distance, can be seen and enjoyed in the span of a single day. These are Falls View, Rocky Brook and Murhut. A fourth cascade, Dosewallips Falls, is accessible

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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. VISITORS GUIDE 2009

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Port Townsend County seat, founded 1851, named for Port Townshend Bay, and the Marquis of Townshend, a British general in the 1700s. Estimated city population: 9,070 in 2009 Average high/low temperatures: 70/40 degrees; average annual rainfall: 18 inches Claim to fame: Arts colony, Victorian historical district, one of only three Victorian seaports in the U.S.

Port Townsend: 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 had a population of about 29,550 in 2008. Artists representing all disciplines seem to gravitate to the town of 9,070 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 as a retirement mecca and in 1976 the downtown waterfront and bluff above it were designated as a National Historic District. Port Townsend is one of only three Victorian seaports on the National Register of Historic Places in the U.S. and the only one on the West Coast. Port Townsend is at the tip of the Quimper Peninsula, which is bordered by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet, Port Townsend Bay and VISITORS GUIDE 2009

STROLLABLE SEAPORT 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 maintains a waterfront site for maritime educational programs. Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center is just a few miles outside the city limit — the fort was one of three built in the area in the early 1900s to defend Puget Sound. Its barracks and officers’ quarters have been restored and the site is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Some of the former military buildings are dedicated to Centrum, a statewide center for arts and creativity, that offers workshops, classes, events and performances. Points of interest in or near Port Townsend include the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, the Victorian downtown district and marina, the Port Townsend Aero Museum, the Coastal Artillery Museum, Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and self-guided tours of art studios. Photo by Patricia Morrison Coate

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PORT TOWNSEND CELEBRATES ITS MARITIME MA MARITIME PAST A AND FUTURE with the long-anticipated opening of the $12.8 m new Northwest Maritime Center at Point Hudson in the million t town’s northeast end. The Chandler Maritime Education Building will be dedicated o May 30 and open to the public at the 33rd annual Wooden Boat on F Festival, Sept. 11-13, along with access to the site and the Compass R Rose. The Heritage & Resource Building and the new chandlery w open in early 2010. Until then, the chandlery will be centered will i the Cupola House. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; in o Saturdays beginning May 1 through the Wooden Boat Festival open i September. in The Northwest Maritime Center is a nonprofit organization b backed by an impressive cross-section of citizens, nonprofit groups a government agencies. The campaign to raise millions to build and t facility is a public/private partnership led by mountaineer and the s sailor Jim Whittaker and other distinguished regional leaders. The concept of a public center preserving and celebrating Port T Townsend’s rich maritime history began 15 years ago and quickly e expanded to include the entire Puget Sound region. As one of only three Victorian seaports in the nation and with s some 8,000 vessels sailing by it annually into Puget Sound, Port T Townsend welcomed the opportunity to focus on its maritime hist and culture, provide maritime experiences for novices to experts tory a educate the public on the maritime heritage and economics of and P 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 L 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 handsoon learning, classrooms and a pilothouse tower;

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The Maritime Heritage and Resource Building is left of the dock and the Chandler Maritime Education Building is to its right. The latter will welcome visitors during the Wooden Boat Festival. The Heritage Building will open in early 2010.

• Outdoors public commons ar area — more than 40,000 square feet — with a beach boardwalk, sm small-boat staging platform and ADA-accessible, hand-launch boat ramp; • Renovated 289-foot-long, deep-water pier with floats and mooring buoys. The first floor of the Maritime Heritage and Resource Building will feature museum-quality exhibits of Puget Sound history and culture and information on programs offered by the center’s maritime partners. Visitors will be able to rent kayaks and rowboats or sign up for whale-watching trips, sunset cruises and sailings on wooden vessels. The chandlery or store will stock marine supplies, fine hand tools and an extensive collection of maritime books, artwork, publications and gift items. On the building’s second floor there will be 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 will offer panoramic vistas of downtown, Port Townsend Bay, Admiralty Inlet and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. The space will accommodate up to 185 people and will have a full-service catering kitchen. Programs at the Maritime Education Building highlight maritime artisans and craft demonstrations featuring sail making, leather and rope work and hand-tooled, small-craft boatbuilding 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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SINCE 1973, Centrum’s vision has been to be a gathering place for artists and thinkers from around the world, students of all ages and backgrounds, and audiences seeking extraordinary cultural enrichment. Located at historical Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend, the program is a partnership among the Washing Washington State Arts Commission, Washingt State Parks Commission Washington O ce of the Superintendent of and the Offi Schools. The former military post, built n is a place where artists can in 1902, now learn from the masters in their field, including in Pulitzer Prize-winners, N i lH i ffellows ll National Heritage andd G Grammy winners while in a park-like environment steps away from Puget Sound. Throughout the year, Centrum offers workshops in music — jazz, classical, big band, rock, country and blues — writing, dance, theater, the visual arts, teaching and incorporating the arts and creative communication, plus a variety of classes for students in middle/high school. Workshop participants immerse themselves in their art for a weekend up to 10 days and often share their talents with public performances in McCurdy Pavilion, a former military balloon hanger from the 1920s, now converted into a state-of-the-art theater with 1,200 seats, or the 300-seat Joseph F. Wheeler Theater, both at Fort Worden. Summer is the prime time for Centrum concerts, with music festivals for public enjoyment scheduled from June through August. On the schedule in 2009 are: • Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, concerts July 3-4 • Jazz Port Townsend, concerts July 19-26 • Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival, July 31-Aug. 2 Go to www.centrum.org or call 360-385-3102 or 800-733-2470 for specific times and locations for the concerts.

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ORCA WHALES are on the endangeredd species list, but whale watchers still ld be able to marvel up close at the should water acrobatics of these distinctive black and white predators on charter trips under the expert guidance of companies such as Puget Sound Express. Since 1981, the Port Townsend-based company has offered all-day sightseeing excursions to the San Juan Islands for whale watching and wildlife tours. According to its Web site at www. pugetsound express.com, the company’s San Juan sightseeing trip (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) includes cruising to the islands aboard the Glacier Spirit, with a 2.5-hour layover in Friday Harbor and a one-hour narrated wildlife stop with orca whales. There also is a whale museum in Friday Harbor that most passengers enjoy. The company also oﬀers a four-hour whale watching trip on the Olympus leaving at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., partial or full-boat group charters, a sunset dinner

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cruise to Protection Island and educational trips to the San Juan Islands. Reservations are strongly recommended, but on the departure day, if you don’t have a reservation, put your name on the standby list. On both of its whale watching excursions, P.S. Express tries to spend at least an hour with the whales. Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family and grow to nearly 33 feet, weighing up to six tons. They generally travel in family groups, known as pods, similar to wolf packs. According to Sherri Hanke, who owns and operates P.S. Express with her husband, Pete, said at last count there are nearly 90 resident whales belonging to three diﬀerent pods or families between Port Townsend and the San Juan Islands. For more information on its whalewatching and wildlife tours, contact P.S. Express at 360-385-5288.

Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend • Stroll the center’s pier between downtown and Point Hudson maritime heritage district and enjoy the views. • Look for a tall ship, regatta or sailing class at the center’s floating docks. • Experience what makes Port Townsend famous. Visit the Wooden Boat Chandlery, full of the best boatbuilding supplies, tools and hardware in the world. Learn about its famous marine trades community, with in-store demonstrations and knowledgeable staff. Located on Water Street (new facility at Water and Monroe streets opens September 2009) and in Cupola House, Point Hudson, home of the Wooden Boat Foundation Monday-Saturday year-round. Call 360-385-3628 for information. • Go rowing in longboats, like Shackleton and Vancouver, (room for eight) along the waterfront. • Enjoy the beach and dock for water access for kayaks, rowing shells and sculls, sailing dinghies and diving. • The 33rd annual Wooden Boat Festival, Sept. 11-13: the largest gathering of wooden boat enthusiasts in North America, features more than 200 finely crafted boats, workshops, demonstrations, music, crafts and fun! Information and tickets at www. woodenboat.org. • The NWMC beach is the perfect place from which to watch regattas in spring, summer and fall. Picnic with your family on the longest sandy, southern exposure beach in downtown Port Townsend.

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SETTLED IN 1851, Port Townsend’s heyday as a late-Victorian seaport brought wealth and style to the community as upwardly mobile captains and merchants built ﬁne homes for themselves. A leisurely drive around the “uptown” area overlooking Admiralty Inlet reveals about 30 homes built between 1860 and 1900, restored to their late 19th century glory in a variety of styles, including classic Victorian and Victorian Gothic, Italianate, Italianate Villa and Italianate Renaissance, Queen Anne and Georgian. Most are private residences and are not open to the public. Several have been converted into bed and breakfasts and one, the D.C.H. Rothschild house, built in 1868, is the state’s smallest park. The Jeﬀerson County Historical Society manages it. It is furnished in period pieces from the Rothschild family and is open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. May through

September. The house museum is at the corner of Jefferson and Taylor streets. Port Townsend boomed in the 1880s and 1890s with the promise of a railroad, so many of the homes reflect the style of the waning Victorian Age with massive construction and elaborate ornamentation. Tasteful plaques and signs give a mini-history lesson with the original owners’ names and dates built. The state’s oldest Methodist church, from 1871, has a museum open to the public, and the Episcopal church, built in 1860, remains a place of worship today. But the most magnificent Port Townsend structure overseeing the entire city is the classically Victorian Jefferson County Courthouse built in 1892 of red brick and sandstone. The county’s business still is conducted in the building, a National Historic Landmark and one of the two oldest courthouses in the state. Port Townsend, one of only three remaining Victorian seaports in the country, was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1976. After 15 years with an active Main Street program, Port Townsend was honored in 2000 with the Great American Main Street award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Several blocks of buildings restored to their late-Victorian facades and tree-lined streets make ambling downtown a pleasurable activity. So if you’re walking or driving, there’s plenty of history to absorb in Port Townsend. PATRICIA MORRISON COATE

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Jefferson County history 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 Museum of the Jefferson Department, as well as a Victorian hearse and Gurney Cab. County Historical Society The Jefferson County Historical 540 Water St., Port Townsend Society also manages the Old Bell Open Friday-Monday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tower, the Native Canoe Shelter, There is a small admission fee. Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Telephone: 360-385-1003 Worden and the Rothschild House Web site: www.jchsmuseum.org 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 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. In 1999, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation named the Bell Tower No. 1 on its list of most endangered historical treasures. 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.; Nov. 1-March 31 – Fri.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. Closed in January. There is a small fee for non-members. 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 ri it gets t th tt r off th m hhowever,r are r rrewarded rd d with ith ddynamic n mi di pl curiosity the bbetter them, 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 millionyear-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

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IF ANTIQUE AIRPLANE AFICIONADOS are anything like their car-worshiping counterparts, they’ll hit every museum within a hundred miles. One not to miss on the Olympic Peninsula is the brand new Port Townsend Aero Museum at the Jefferson County International Airport, four miles south of the junction of Highways 19 and 20. About 30 antique airplanes have been donated to the nonprofit and, after meticulous restoration, are displayed on three levels. At any given time, half a dozen are being hand-restored by youth apprentices in the building’s shop, mentored by skilled volunteer craftsmen. The 18,000-square-foot museum is the dream-come-true of Jerry Thuotte, a former commercial pilot for three decades, and his wife, Peggy, also a licensed pilot. The couple founded the museum in 2001 as a program to teach youths craftsmanship and life skills. The Thuottes, their crew and volunteers celebrated its grand opening in August 2008. The youth apprentices are working to restore a 1922 Irwin “Meteor” plane, which is the oldest in the collection. The newest is a 1947 Cessna 140. The museum is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and is a “living museum” as Thuotte believes most of the planes should fly at least once every two weeks. Stay long enough and you might seen some in flight. For more information, call 360-437-0863 or go to www.ptaeromuseum.com. PATRICIA MORRISON COATE

To Port Townsend Aero Museum From Seattle take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Follow Highway 305 to Highway 3. Follow the signs after the Hood Canal bridge opens (Highway104). Take a right turn onto Highway 19. Travel through Chimacum, the airport is on your left. Turn left on Airport Road. From Whidbey Island, take the ferry to Port Townsend. As you exit from the ferry, turn left. You will be on Highway 20. Outside of town the road splits: Highway 20 is right and Highway 19 is left/straight. Follow Highway 19 to Airport Road on your right.

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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.

Alexander’s Castle circa 1886, Fort Worden State Park.

IFF YOU WANT TO UNCOVER the best places to romp with your dog on the beach, hike to your heart’s content, be lullabied waaves slapping on the shore and ﬂing open your tent ﬂap to the by waves kli over the h mountains, i jjust askk some Ol i P i l sun sparkling 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 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 state Highway 104 to the well-marked 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 state Highway 116 for about 10 miles to the park’s entrance. Fort Flagler State Park has about 785 acres on a high bluff with vistas of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. It has 12.5 miles of roads, five miles of hiking/biking trails and more than 3.5 miles of generous, sandy shoreline. For the intrepid, there are swimming and water skiing as well as saltwater fishing in the brisk water or from the shore. Mammals, birds, fish and sea life enjoy all the island has to offer, too, and it’s a photographer’s paradise. The park has 101 standard tent sites, 14 utility spaces, one dump station, four restrooms (one ADA) and eight showers (two ADA). Forty-seven standard tent sites are in the upper camping area. Since this area is on a bluff above the water and is canopied with trees, it is not suitable for large RVs. Fifty-four sites are in the lower park area

OLD FORT TOWNSEND STATE PARK Getting there: From the Hood Canal bridge, head west for five miles on Highway 104 to the well-marked 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 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 fa and the fort, like its namesake, faded into decad None Jefferson County history for decades. of the original buildings remain but a history si of each loop has descriptive signage on the site p of the fort’s buildings. Douglas-firs planted by the soldiers more than 150 years ago stand as sentinels along the path. 1953 the site Owned by the state since 1953, a 3,960 has about 370 heavily wooded acres and shooreline offering views of Admiralty Inlet, I feet of saltwater shoreline Port t Cascade Mountains. The park covers cov about Townsend Bay and the origginal fort. There are 6.5 miles of forested forest hiking one-third of the original il including i l di a self-guided lf id d nature trailil andd one highlighting hi hli trails, 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.

Above, the Cascades loom large from the beach at Fort Flagler State Park on Marrowstone Island. VISITORS GUIDE 2009

Jefferson County Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson Estimated county population: 29,900 Communities are Brinnon, Chimacum, Clearwater, Irondale, Nordland, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Port Townsend and Quilcene. County area: 1,814 square miles land/369 square miles water

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 first-come, first-served basis.

FORT WORDEN STATE PARK AND CONFERENCE CENTER Getting there: From the Hood Canal Bridge, head west for five miles on Highway 104 to the well-marked 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 VISITORS GUIDE 2009

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.

Above, Fort Worden State Park and Convention Center offers beachside camping. Photos by Patricia Morrison Coate

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Other Jefferson County historical treasures 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 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. In 1999, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation named the Bell Tower No. 1 on its list of most endangered historical treasures. There is a small admission fee.

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Sunny Sequim Photo by Patricia Morrison Coate

SEQUIM, PRONOUNCED RO ONOUNCED ED “SKWIM,” is a nity of about 55,700 ,700 in the SequimSequim imgrowing community y. The valleyy is is bounded by Jeﬀerson erson Dungeness Valley. st, the St trait of Juan de Fu uca on County on the eas east, Strait Fuca nggeles ge es on tthe hee west and a d the t eO ly p c lympic the north, Port Angeles 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 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 26,0 ,000 residents, many ny of whom retired to 26,000 the area fro rom across the count ntry. Sequim is situated ed from country. just off sscenic cenic U.S. Highway Highw way 101, which connects connnects with sta tate highways to Por rt Townsend to the ea east and state Port Wash hington’s g coastline ttoo the west. Washington’s 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 llimits, imits, a R im oosevelt elk herd grazes much Roosevelt of the yyear. earr. Sever ea ral of the herd’s leaders are tag agge gedd Several tagged with rradio adio col ad lla lars and occasionally elk-crossing elk-cros ossi sing warncollars ingg signs ﬂaash sh yellow on Highwayy 10 101. It’s wise to hheed eed the hem — bull elk can weigh g upp to 1,100 gh , pounds. p them 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.

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Photos by Patricia Morrison Coate

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge EVERY HIKE on the Dungeness Spit is different. Every hike is the same. eather, tide and time of year make each visit unique, but there’s something Weather, miliar on every trip familiar trip. The spit is part of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to more than 250 species of birds, 41 species of land mammals and eight species of marine animals. The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and covers 631 acres. Hikers are restricted to the north shore of Dungeness Spit to reach the New Dungeness Light Station and must arrive and depart between sunrise and sunset, avoiding high tides. For a tide schedule, go to www.newdungenesslighthouse.com. Camping and beachcombing are not permitted in the refuge. Stretching 5.5 miles to the New Dungeness Light Station and several hundred yards beyond, Dungeness Spit is 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’s-eye 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 beCliffs west of the spit along the for reaching a pair of overfore Strait of Juan de Fuca at the loo that give a spectacular looks Dungeness Recreation Area. vie of the narrow ribbon of view san spit. The lighthouse is a sand tin beacon that appears to be tiny far, far away. The inner shore of the spit is a wildlife refuge for nesting bird and lucky hikers will be birds favo 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 Spit from the black, gray, rust red — are Dungeness ss Lighthouse ene strewn upon the dark sand. New Dung The pebbles are larger the infinite closer one gets to the crest. Water-worn logs and root wads provide an infi nite 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-year-old 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 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 2009

Map courtesy the New Dungeness Light Station Association.

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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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 ON PITSHIP PO POINT OIIN O NTT iin n 233 002 2’ 18” 188” Sequim Bay (Longitude 123 02’ ), tth he JJo ohn hn W aayyn nee W/Latitude 48 03’ 43” N), the John Wayne nameed ffo or “Th The D uk u kee,,” Marina is of course named for Duke,” b t since i i in i 1985, 19885 tthe h marina i h but opening has made a reputation for itself as a full-service facility in a superb location. The marina offers both permanent and guest moorage, on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis, parking and a launch for smaller craft and boat rentals. Ashore, the John Wayne Marina includes a 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,

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❖ Large & Small Pools ❖ Hydrotherapy Pool ❖ Dry Sauna ❖ Water Slide ❖ Cardiovascular & Weight Training Room ❖ Basketball ❖ Volleyball ❖ Racquetball Courts ❖ Wallyball Courts ❖ Private Swim Lessons ❖ Independent Certified Personal Trainers ❖ Independent Massage Therapist ❖ Steam Sauna ❖ Public Swim Lessons ❖ Parent-Tot Classes ❖ Water and Land Fitness Classes (drop-ins welcome) ❖ Tai Chi

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• Manis Mastodon Exhibit • Art Exhibits • Museum Store

The Dungeness Schoolhouse 2781 Towne Rd., Sequim (360) 683-4270 • Washington State Historical Site • A National Historic Place • Available for event rental

Second Chance Consignment Shop • Fine women's clothing at fabulous prices • Special Sales • Gowns, resort wear & casual 155 W. Cedar Street, Sequim • (360) 683-9201 Tues. - Sat. 10 – 3:30 pm All proceeds benefit the Museum & Arts Center

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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 cedarplanked 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 hardto-find nautical charts. 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.

John Wayne Marina Address: 2577 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim WA 98382 Phone: 360-417-3440 • Fax: 360-417-3442 Fuel Dock Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Seven days a week. (Closed Thanksgiving Day and the day after; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.)

Bosun’s Locker Marine Supply Store:

The Dockside Grill:

Phone: 360-683-6521; Fax: 360-582-0832 Hours: 8 am.-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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July 17, 18, & 19, 2009 7 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 • New Children’s Program!

Presented by the Sequim Lavender Growers Association

Sequim, Washington Lavender Capital of North America ® Voted one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association!

For more information, call toll free

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Celebrate Lavender®

SEQUIM’S SEQ QUIM LAVENDER FESTIVAL® has drawn crowds in t the tenss of thousands to its lavender-bedecked downtown and fields off blo blooming lavender. The event, now in its 13th year, is -19 ffrom 10 a.m.-6 p.m. It features a street fair where July 17 17-19 shopperrs ca shoppers can buy all manner of goods containing a little or a thhe fragrant fra lot of the flower that’s made itself quite at home in the Sequim m-Du Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Com me fo Come for the tours of seven lavender farms and learn how m parl Sequim parlayed an agricultural idea into blooming businesses that addd va value to the raw product. Chat with lavender farm owners to le learn how they got started and how they make and market their products. Venture out into the fields yourself for a U-pick sessi session. Farms on the tour are Cedarbrook Lavender & Faarm, Jardin du Soleil Lavender, Lost Mountain Lavender, Herb Farm, Olympiic Lavender La Olympic Farm, Port Williams Lavender, Purple Haze L vender Fa La Lavender Farm and Sunshine Herb & Lavender Farm. Wan nder the several blocks of the animated street fair along Wander Second Aven Avenue and Cedar Street to see and purchase lavender productts of every kind — from oils and lotions to lavender products lemonaade an lemonade and salad dressing. There also will be arts and crafts muusic aand food offered by more than 125 vendors. and music Dro op by informal demonstration sessions at the farms where Drop earn tips and techniques on everything from growing you’ll le learn wn lav your ow own lavender to brewing lavender tea. There will be shuttle avvaila from the street fair to the farms. buses available Mas ster G Master Gardener and local media personality Ciscoe Morris en th will ope open the festival July 17 at 11 a.m. on the street fair stage, followed by an herb and garden workshop he will lead. followed For lavender lave conference costs and reservations, contact info@laavend info@lavenderfestival.com. Adm missi to all seven lavender farms, hosted by the Admission m Lav Sequim Lavender Growers Association, is $15 for adults for a festival supp support button, with children under 12 admitted free. Buttonss wil will be sold at information booths at the street fair, rance of each farm and the Sequim-Dungeness Valley the entr entrance Chambber of Commerce Visitors Center at 1192 E. Washington Chamber (360 St. (360-683-6197). All tthe farms on tour will host culinary demonstrations on Sunday to show how lavender can enliven a variety of dishes. Make rreservations for the second annual Lavender Festival dinner aat John Wayne Marina on Sunday, July 19. See specific informa information in the official Sequim Lavender Festival guide, distribu during festival week. distributed 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 2009

Lavender Farms www.lavendergrowers.org

Farms open to the Public year round 1. Cedarbrook Lavender & Herb Farm 1345 S. Sequim Avenue www.cedarbrooklavender.com 360-683-7733 or 1-800-470-8423 Garden Cafe 360-683-4541 Farm & Cafe June, July & August 9am-8pm. Open September thru May, call for hours. Closed in January.

2. 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

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 Tw inv Dr. 10am-5pm iew Marine Dr. 11 September Anderson Rd. . Rd Olympic ll thru May e s tzge

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.

1442 Port Williams Road www.portwilliamslavender.com 360-582-9196 April-May, Thurs.-Mon. 10am-5pm. June-August, daily 10am-5pm. September, Mon.-Thurs. 10am-5pm.

7. Purple Haze Lavender

Cays Rd.

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5 Oliver’s Lavender Farm

Old Olympic Hwy.

10. Martha Lane Lavender 371 Martha Lane marthalanelavender@olypen.com www.marthalanelavender.com 360-582-9355 Open weekends mid-June through Labor Day 10am-6pm

11. Olympic Lavender Farm 1432 Marine Drive www.olympiclavender.com 360-683-4475 or 360-681-3388 Open Daily mid-June thru mid-August 11am-5pm

Farm hours subject to change. Please contact farms directly for current information. Open by Appointment.

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9. The Lavender Connection 1141 Cays Road www.lavenderconnection.com 888-881-6055 & 360-681-6055 E-mail: susan@lavenderconnection.com Open weekends July-August 10am-5pm or by appointment.

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274154 Hwy 101 www.sunshinelavender.com 360-683-6453 Open daily April - January 10am-6pm Winter, February thru March 10am-4pm

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73 Humble Hill Road www.nelsonsduckpond.com 360-681-7727 Gift Shop May thru September Open daily 10am-5pm October thru April 10am-5pm Thursday thru Monday

180 Bell Bottom Road www.purplehazelavender.com 888-852-6560 or 360-582-1131 Th ree Open daily April thru Cr ab sR September 9am to 5pm. 3 Crabs Rd. d. Downtown Sequim Store: Lavender 127 W. Washington St. Farm 2 Open daily all Jardin du Soleil year long!

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(360) 681-3388 Farm

Organic Blossoms~Natural Products PURPLE HAZE LAVENDER FARM Lavender Products for Gifts, Decorating, Crafts & Cooking

180 Bell Bottom Rd., Sequim May - Sept. 10-5 daily 1-888-852-6560 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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Sequim Lavender Festival Schedule

* Community programs, not staﬀed by festival

FRIDAY, JULY 17 9 a.m. Street Fair opens — all booths 9:30 a.m. Farm Tours Buses begin service to the Farms on Tour from the Street Fair Bus Stop 10 a.m. All seven Farms on Tour open to the public Street Fair Stage opens with live music: food booths open * Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show and Display— Sequim Middle School gym (ends at 5 p.m.) * Wineries on Tour open until 7:30 p.m. * Sequim Arts Studio Tour closes at 5 p.m. * Paint the Valley Lavender — Blue Whole Gallery ends at 8:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies at the Street Fair with Ciscoe Morris 6:30 p.m. * Jazz in the Alleys begins 6 p.m. Farms on Tour close for the day 6 p.m. *Salmon and Stories by the Bay 7 p.m. Street Fair Closes 7 p.m. *Audubon Puﬃn Sunset Cruise begins 7:30 p.m. *Olympic Theater Arts presentation 7:30 p.m. * Dungeness School House presentation SATURDAY, JULY 18 8:30 a.m. * Dungeness Audubon Board Walk at Railroad Bridge Park 9 a.m. Street Fair opens — All booths 9:30 a.m. Farm Tours Buses begin service to the Farms on Tour from the Street Fair Bus Stop 10 a.m. All seven Farms on Tour open to the public Street Fair Stage opens with live music, food booths open * Wineries on tour open until 7:30 p.m. * Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show and Display Sequim Middle School gym (ends at 5 p.m.) * Golf Tournament begins * Wineries on Tour open until 7:30 p.m. * Sequim Arts Studio Tour closes at 5 p.m. * Paint the Valley Lavender — Blue Whole Gallery ends at 8:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. * Jazz in the Alleys begins 6 p.m. Farms on Tour close for the day 7 p.m. Street Fair closes 7 p.m. *Audubon Puﬃn Sunset Cruise begins 7:30 p.m. *Olympic Theater Arts presentation 7:30 p.m. * Dungeness School House presentation SUNDAY, JULY 19 9 a.m. Street Fair opens with all booths, live music, food booths 9:30 a.m. Farm Tours Buses begin service to the Farms on Tour from the Street Fair Bus Stop 10 a.m. All seven Farms on Tour open to the public * Wineries on tour * Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show and Display — Sequim Middle School gym (ends at 5 p.m.) * Sequim Arts Studio Tour closes at 5 p.m. * Paint the Valley Lavender — Blue Whole Gallery ends at 5 p.m. 2 p.m. * Dungeness School House presents 6 p.m. Farms on Tour close for the day Street Fair closes 7 p.m. Celebrate Lavender Dinner begins

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Totem poles tell tales of Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe 7 Cedars Casino

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. Photos by Joan Worley

ITH ITS HEADQUARTERS just east of Sequim at Blyn, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe supports peninsula residents through business enterprises, health care centers and leadership in natural resources 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.

Northwest Native Expressions Art Gallery Address: 1033 Old Blyn Highway Phone: 360-681-4640 Hours: Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

7 CEDARS CASINO Perhaps the first place to draw the visitor’s eye, 7 Cedars Casino offers fine dining

and entertainment, along with casino table games, slots, keno and off-track betting. Full-service dining at the Salish Room or the Totem Grill is supplemented by snacks at the Bingo Bay Deli. Club 7 offers live music several nights a week and books various entertainers throughout the year. The casino also sponsors all kinds of special events, from karaoke to sports action, on a regular basis. The casino gift shop offers souvenirs, local products and Native American art. Across the lobby, the Smoke Shop provides fine tobaccos, cigars and accessories. 7 Cedars Casino runs a free shuttle to Sequim and Port Angeles. Phone the casino for the schedule.

NORTHWEST NATIVE EXPRESSIONS ART GALLERY L o c a t e d a c ro s s 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. THE HOUSE OF MYTH CARVING SHED Just down a flight of steps from Northwest Native Expressions is the center of operations for

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

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.

LONGHOUSE MARKET & DELI The Longhouse Market & Deli sits halfway between 7 Cedars Casino and the main Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe campus. In addition to gasoline and groceries, the store oﬀers fresh seasonal produce and seafood. A walk-in tobacco humidor and a wine shop also are part of the Longhouse Market. Open 24 hours, seven days. 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. VISITORS GUIDE 2009

Olympic Game Farm A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS, Olympic Game Farm at 1423 Ward Road, Sequim, is home to many animal species, both endangered and nonendangered. M off it its animals i l are veterans t off ttelevision 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 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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Dungeness River Audubon Center 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim (At Railroad Bridge Park) Phone: 681-4076 www.dungenessrivercenter.org Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays To east side parking: Take the River Road exit off U.S. Highway 101, north into Sequim, then left onto Priest Road, and left onto Hendrickson Road, all the way to the end. To west side parking: Turn north on Carlsborg Road off U.S. Highway 101, then right onto Runnion Road to parking area. Walk over the bridge to the center. The center is open Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. • 8:30-10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, bird walks with volunteers from the Dungeness River Audubon Center. Meet at the center in Railroad Bridge park. • Other one-day and ongoing classes, as well as field trips, occur throughout the year. Drop into the center for a complete schedule.

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Hands-on learning WHY DOES A STELLAR JAY’S FEATHER LOOK BLUE when there is no blue pigment in it? Why does 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 painted by Sequim artist Tim Quinn. 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, education coordinator Powell Jones and office manager Laura Hall — 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. 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 or the monthly Audubon Society meetings. 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 pre-

KEY TO THE DUNGENESS RIVER AUDUBON CENTER sentations 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).

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Museum and Arts Center exhibit building THE MUSEUM AND ARTS CENTER, 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 lifesize mural of this former native species. See the video narrated by its discoverer, 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 Victorian Room Exhibit was closed in 2009 after 10 years on display. The newly-created Cowan Theater now features rotating specimens from the Cowan natural history and geological collections. Items currently on display include exotic shells, geological specimens and the Cowan Insects. Stop in for some breathtaking natural history in the Cowan Theater. 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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NOTED AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES in the country to retire, Sequim also provides much for visitors with children: playgrounds, animals, old bones, music and enough activities to settle even the most tireless in bed peacefully come nightfall. The Olympic Game Farm offers a chance to meet animals up close on drive-through or walking tours. Animals represent a great variety of species and many are retired film “actors.” Olympic Game Farm: (1423 Ward Road; 360-683-4295 or 800-778-4205; www.olygamefarm.com. Open nearly every day; fee for tours.) Fishing is available on Ward Road at Jubilee Farm’s trout pond. On the other side of town, Carrie Blake Park (on Blake Avenue near the QFC shopping center) is a family playground with woodsy groves, trails, an off-leash dog park and duck ponds. Colorful playground equipment appeals to the younger set. Next door to the south, the Sequim Skateboard Park offers challenges and thrills for older children and two ball fields offer space for a game. Just north of Carrie Blake Park, the Water Reuse Demonstration 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 Continued page 46

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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.

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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. (Bicycles available for rental at Mike’s Bikes, near the trail at 150 West Sequim Bay Road; 360-681-3868; or at The Bosun’s Locker at John Wayne Marina. Sequim is home to protected waters perfect for boating and kayaking. A great family day-trip is a kayak tour of the Dungeness Spit, with a stop at the New Dungeness Lighthouse. Tours and rentals can be booked through Dungeness Kayaking (360-681-4190) or Adventures Through Kayaking (360-417-3015). At John Wayne Marina, boats and kayaks can be rented by the hour or the day at the Bosun’s Locker (360-683-6521.) The Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center at 610 N. Fifth Ave. oﬀers swimming (including a children’s pool, rope jump and a water slide), basketball, volleyball and racquetball. Call ahead to check best pool times. (360-683-3344.) As family energy winds down, quieter fun is available at the area’s many U-pick berry farms (JuneOctober) and at the weekly Open Aire Market held on Saturdays (May-October) in downtown Sequim. The market oﬀers local crafts, produce, snacks galore and music. Throughout the spring and summer, watch the Sequim Gazette for other festivals and events, as well as pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and spaghetti or salmon dinners.

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PRESERVING NG 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

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.

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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 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.

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The Johnson Creek trestle is a popular entryway east of Sequim to the Olympic Discovery Trail.

ADVENTURE WITHOUT A MOTOR MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE FORBIDDEN today, but the Olympic Discovery Trail often is thought of as a rail trail. That’s because of its history. Most of it was built over the rights of way for defunct railroads such as the Port Townsend and Southern; the Seattle, Port Angeles and Western; and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific. Those were abandoned and their rails lifted by 1988 when the Peninsula Trails Coalition organized for the purpose of incorporating the old rail beds into a hiking/biking/equestrian trail. The ODT between Port Angeles and Sequim now is open. Bikers and hikers are able to travel more than 30 miles of the ODT from Ediz Hook to Blyn and points east of Sequim Bay State Park, negotiating public roads for only a few short distances. Eventually, the ODT will extend about 125 miles from Port Townsend in the east to LaPush on the Pacific Ocean. The trail will be hard-surfaced, mostly flat and suitable for hiking, bicycling and — in many places — horseback riding. Travelers can enjoy the ODT in small bites also. In the Sequim-to-Port Angeles segment, distances between trail nodes — places where the ODT crosses VISITORS GUIDE 2009

public roads — often are short. Look for map handouts at these points.

ROBIN HILL FARM COUNTY PARK Part of the county’s park system, Robin Hill Farm, approximately halfway between Sequim and Port Angeles, is a recreational park and demonstration area of about 195 acres. The park contains 2.5 miles of equestrian trails and about 3.5 miles of foot trails. The terrain includes forest, meadow and wetland. Picnic areas and toilet facilities are available. (Pets must be leashed everywhere on the ODT). Trails within the farm usually are too soft for wheels; it’s best to lock up the bikes and walk. There are two road routes to the farm and they lead to parking lots: South side: Follow Old Olympic Highway west of its intersection with Kitchen-Dick Road and turn left (south) on Vautier Road. Take the next right turn onto Pinnell Road and follow the signs to the Pinnell Road parking lot at Robin Hill Farm. North side: From U.S. Highway 101 just west of its union with Kitchen-Dick Continued page 54

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.

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Road, go north on Dryke Road one-quarter mile; turn right at the Robin Hill Farm gate. In addition to beautiful trails in dense forests, visitors will see farm animals and farming practices (e.g., ﬁne pastures, agricultural research plots/gardens) managed by Washington State University’s Cooperative Extension personnel. This is a ﬁne place to take children. It’s only a few miles, via the paved (chip-sealed or asphalt) ODT from here to the Dungeness River and to …

RAILROAD BRIDGE PARK There are restrooms every 2-3 miles along the way. Aircraft traffic may be visible at Sequim Valley Airport to the north. About one mile farther east, the ODT crosses Carlsborg Road. A few parking places are available here. Railroad Bridge, once part of the rail line, is now part of the trail. It is a magnificent structure, a challenge for photographers and a wonderful vantage point from which to view the river and, at times, scores of migrating salmon. There are several informative exhibits on the grounds, such as those on geology, the rain shadow effect and river management. At the east end of the bridge, travelers will find an unforgettable place to spend time — the Dungeness River Audubon Center with its many specimens of area birds

Portions of the Olympic Discovery Trail are wheelchair accessible. For more information, see the Accessible Trails Web site.

and mammals. Ornithologists of every level will want to investigate the center’s special activities, As the Audubon Center Web site notes, “Knowing the sounds of birds opens up a new world of bird identiﬁcation. This is a chance to tune your observational skills.” See the Dungeness River Center Web site for more information on this and other programs. The last stop to be considered in detail is …

CARRIE BLAKE PARK Turn north on Blake Avenue oﬀ Washington Street. Here, visitors will find picnic tables, a meeting hall, playground equipment, paved paths, ponds and lovely gardens. There’s also a very popular oﬀ-leash dog park — just follow your nose. ON TO PORT TOWNSEND? Well, not quite yet. But someday the entire 125-mile trip will be possible, via bicycle or by shoe leather. For the summer of 2009, however, visitors are asked to content themselves with the 30-mile portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail that lies between Ediz Hook on the Port Angeles waterfront and Blyn, east of Sequim. JESS MCKENZIE

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Equestrians take note: Horses are not permitted within city limits or on bridges. There is a bridge at Morse Creek, but the stream can be forded. The best part of the trail for horses between Sequim and Port Angeles begins west of the Dungeness River, through Robin Hill Farm to Siebert Creek. Other fine equestrian areas lie in the western part of the county, especially the Adventure Route, a 26-mile side trail portion of the ODT extending from west of the bridge at Highway 112 to Lake Crescent. See the map at an olympicdiscoverytrail. com ODT Adventure Web site. The Mount Muller Loop (13 miles,) just west of Lake Crescent) also is highly recommended by local equestrians. See the Web site.

Volunteers recently completed the Discovery Creek bridge west of Blyn. Photos by Patricia Morrison Coate

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 Peninsula Trails Coalition: www.peninsulatrailcoalition.com/index.htm 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 VISITORS GUIDE 2009

Olympic National Park RULES & REGULATIONS 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

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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. ▲ 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. ▲ 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. See Yellow “Banana Slug” Pages in this guide for detailed information.

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ONE GREAT JOY of travel lies in finding produce locally grown or items locally produced. A number of small businesses on the Olympic Peninsula are finding success in a combination of the two. For travelers with children, the Happy Valley Alpaca Farm (on Happy Valley Road southeast of Sequim) combines the thrill of great shopping with the fun of a petting zoo. The farm collects alpaca fiber and sells it to local artists who make products for their store. Local beekeepers blend flavored honeys and create rich creams and balms using beeswax. During the summer months, their products are on sale at Sequim’s Open Aire Market (featuring The Lavender Skep and Sequim Valley Apiary) and the Port Angeles Farmers Market. Throughout the year, bee-based products can be found at Sunny Farms Country Store, Nash’s Organic Produce and The Purple Haze Store in Sequim. Purple Haze, Lost Mountain Lavender and other lavender farms offer local lavender honey at their farm gift shops. “Dungeness Gold” is a local brand name for a baker’s dozen of flavors based on the lavender, garlic and herbs grown in the area. These products are available at Sunny Farms on U.S. Highway 101, Sandy’s Kitchen Shop, Sequim; the 7 Cedars Casino and Longhouse Market & Deli in Blyn; the Airport Cafe and Franni’s Gift Expressions in Port Angeles, Lake Crescent Lodge, and in Port Townsend at Lehani’s Deli and The Food Co-op. If pure berry flavor is key, Graysmarsh Farm preserves come from a variety of berries grown right at the farm, picked fresh and processed on-site. Featured by local restaurants (The Oak Table, The Chestnut Cottage, The Sunshine Café) Graysmarsh products are delicious. Some are flavored with lavender, also from the farm, and all are certified kosher. (Graysmarsh, on Woodcock Road four miles north of Sequim, also is a perfect stop for picking fresh berries from June to October; lavender is at its best in July.) Local lavender is Sequim’s pride and joy, of course. Several Sequim-area farms distill their own lavender oils to produce an array of products for home, bath and kitchen. Find these homegrown luxuries at Olympic Lavender Farm, Jardin du Soleil, Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm, Lost Mountain Lavender, Purple Haze Lavender Farm and Port Williams Lavender Farm, among others.

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

CAMERON BERRY FARM (STRAWBERRIES) Corner of Woodcock and Wheeler roads U-pick open mid-June to mid-July Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Phone: 360-683-5483 or 683-6765 VISITORS GUIDE 2009

DUNGENESS MEADOW FARM ES) (BLUEBERRIES) 135 Meadowmeer L Lane U-pick open second week of July-second week of August. Hours: Phone ahead (after 7 a.m.) or see ad in newspapers. Phone: 360-582-1128 Pre-picked berries also available. Noncertiﬁed organically grown Reka, Blue Crop, Spartan and Duke blueberries. GRAYSMARSH FARM (FIVE VARIETIES) 6187 Woodcock Road U-pick open June through September Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 360-683-5563 Picking Calendar: Strawberries — June Raspberries — early July through early August Loganberries — early July through early August Blueberries — early July through mid-August Blackberries — early August through September Also available: lavender — July through August and Graysmarsh Preserves HEINTZ BERRY FARM (LOGANBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES) 152 Windy Way U-pick open mid-July through October. Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: 360-461-3570

Picking calendar: Loganberries — mid-July through late August Blackberries — mid-August through October

NELSON’S BLUEBERRIES 1556 Atterberry Road U-pick blueberries mid-July to September Hours: Please phone ahead. Phone: 360-683-8055 If possible, bring pre-weighed basket or plastic containers. ROBERT AND LAUREL ANN’S RAINBOW FARM (BLACKBERRIES) 142 Towne Road U-pick open June to October Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment Phone: 360-461-3043 Specializing in certiﬁed organic blackberries Picking calendar: Marionberries — June-July Olally blackberries — June-July Black Douglas blackberries — July Triple Crown blackberries — July-October Also available: lavender, organic vegetables, ﬂowers. SUNSET BERRY FARM Rick Eason, 683-7651. Call for information and directions. Organic blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. JOAN WORLEY

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Rider Rate $5 Twilight-18 holes $20 (begins @3pm) Twilight-9 holes $15 (begins @3pm) Super Twilight-9 holes $13 (After 6pm)

65 & Older Senior Rates Two for Tuesday

And golf learning center

Olympic Peninsula residents and visitors alike are invited to use the state’s free 5-1-1 travel information number. The Hood Canal bridge will be closed from May 1-June 15. By calling 5-1-1, travelers can receive up-to-date information on the bridge project and alternative routes, including ferries. 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.

The ONLY Links Style Golf Course on the Olympic Peninsula! An exciting challenge for every level of golfer!

SKYRIDGE GOLF COURSE IS A CHAMPIONSHIP-LENGTH COURSE WITH FOUR SETS OF TEES.

Real Estate

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Call for summer service times and other activities Nursery Service Available Pastor Jack Anderson Parish Assistant, Mary Griffith, RN

Nursery, Children, Youth & Adult Sunday School Scott Culver

Wayne Yamamoto

Sunday morning Worship 9:30 am

www.dcchurch.org E-mail: dcc@tfon.com

Mon. - Fri. 8-4

683-7333 45 Eberle Lane, P.O. Box 2920, Sequim 3.9 miles north on Sequim Ave. from Hwy. 101

F IRST UNITED METHODIST & Congregational Church 110 E. 7th St. (7th & Laurel) 360-452-8971 fax 360-452-8972

Rev. Jo Ann “Joey” Olson 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

SUNDAY

Christian Science Reading Room 121 North Sequim Ave • 683-9174 Tuesday through Saturday 12 noon until 3:00 pm

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Peninsula Evangelical Friends Church Old Olympic Hwy. at North Barr Rd. 1291 N. Barr Rd., Port Angeles, WA 98362 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

Everyone is welcome at

Olympic Bible Fellowship

640 N. Sequim Avenue • 683-6731 SUNDAY MONDAY 9 am - Worship Service 10:45 am - Financial Peace University 7 pm - Youth Group TUESDAY 6 pm - The Truth Project 10 am - Precept Bible Study 6 pm - AWANA thru 8th Grade 7 pm - Precept Bible Study

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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

Sunday Service: 337 W. Spruce at 10:00 am Wednesday Evening Meeting at 7:00 pm Sunday School at 8:45 am (at Reading Room)

First Baptist Church

MONDAY

LCMS 382 West Cedar, Sequim 683-4803

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

Spanish Worship 9:00 AM Sunday Small Group Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:45 AM Evening Bible Study 6:00 PM Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:00 PM 1323 Sequim-Dungeness Way P.O. Box 1557 360-683-2114

Faith Lutheran Church

WEDNESDAY 7 pm - Prayer Meeting

Rich Hay, Pastor Jed Cary, Outreach Director

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

kingsway@olympus.net

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Sequim Named for the Klallam term for “quiet waters” Estimated city population: 5,700 in 2009 Average high/low temperatures: 75/40 degrees; average annual rainfall: 16 inches Claim to fame: “Lavender Capital of North America” — annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July attracts about 30,000 visitors to the area’s lavender farms and at 114 years old in 2009, the Sequim Irrigation Festival every May is the longest-running festival in the state.

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 am – 6 pm Fri. 9 am - 8 pm Sat. 9 am - 6 pm Sun. 11 am - 4 pm

138 W. Washington • Downtown Sequim doodlebugsscrapbooking.com • 360-683-3154

Serving the North Olympic Peninsula

Clubs &

ORGANIZATIONS

CLALLAM COUNTY GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY General Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month

Lapidary Shop

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

Rock and Gem Show - October 2nd, 3rd & 4th

Call for more information: 681-2323 or 681-7981 www.olympicrocks.com

“Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership” Meeting: 3rd Wednesday 7 p.m.

(360) 477-4658 www.hrkc.org

Meets 11:30 first Tuesday of the month

Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club

Con Contact: Betty Wilkerson 457-5600 or Arndt Lorenzen 683-7550

For meeting and club information call: For membership call:

683-2030 808-1808

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

Sequim Valley Lions Club Meet 6:15 pm on 2nd & 4th Wed. Me (dinner meeting) Call for location Non-smoking facility

NEWCOMERS’ CLUB Serving the North Olympic Peninsula

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

www.sequimseniorcenter.org

Come enjoy musical theater with PALOA this summer

by attending "Peter Pan" July 24, 25, 26, 28, 31 & August 1 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.

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.

681-7424

Sojourners Welcome South 5th Ave. & Pine, Sequim 98382 VISITORS GUIDE 2009

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457-5950 or 461-4157 225 Gehrke Road • Port Angeles

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WASHINGTON W ASHINGTON STATE S TATE PARKS PARKS RULES RULES AND A ND REGULATIONS 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. Engine-driven 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. COURTESY OF WWW.PARKS.WA.GOV/REGS.ASP.

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Olympic national park

VARIETY IN NATURE

VISITORS TO OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK often come to experience the beauty of a true wilderness. With 95 percent of its 1,400 square miles undeveloped, the majority of this magniďŹ cent 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 PaciďŹ c 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.

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Once at the lookout, however, the view is aweinspiring. Snowcapped mountains and deep, forested valleys, often swathed in low-hanging clouds, present a vast landscape. On summer nights star-gazers often come to the ridge to watch the heavens from a viewpoint above the reach of the city’s ambient light. It also is the taking off point for many backcountry hikes and snowshoe trails. Part of what makes Olympic National Park so unique is that it contains three distinct ecological systems: glacier capped mountains, Pacific coastline and temperate rain forest. Each contains varied plant and animal life and each offers unforgettable sights and experiences. The high mountain areas topped by mighty Mount Olympus are best explored on foot, along the miles of high country trails. Glaciers are one of the favorite destinations. There are about 266 glaciers crowning the Olympics peaks, most quite small. The prominent glaciers are those on Mount Olympus, covering approximately 10 square miles. Beyond the Olympic complex are the glaciers of Mount Carrie, the Bailey Range, Mount Christie and Mount Anderson. The most visited glaciers in the park are the Blue and Anderson. From the Hoh Rain Forest southeast of Forks, the upriver hiking trail leads 18 miles up to the snout of Blue Glacier. Anderson Glacier can be reached by hiking the Dosewallips River Trail, on the west side of the Hood Canal, for 11 miles or from the west side by the East Fork of the Quinault River for 16 miles. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Olympics retain the distinctive character that developed from their isolation. The temperate rain forest provides one of the most lush and vibrant environments in the park. This ecosystem stretches along the coast from Oregon to Alaska and it is home to astonishingly dense and prolific flora and fauna, including some of the largest trees in the world. Several specimens reach record sizes. In some locations, the forest canopy is so thick that falling snow is caught in the trees and never reaches the ground. Sixty miles of good highway along the coast make this one of the most accessible and most popular areas of the park. For visitors, the beautiful beaches, dramatic arches and rock towers on the many beaches and the constantly changing moods and conditions of the Pacific and Strait of Juan de Fuca coasts make these shorelines a constantly evolving and thrilling place. Whether visiting one or all of these unique ecosystems, Olympic National Park is a place of discovery and natural wonder. Hiking, camping, beachcombing or just driving through, the variety and breathtaking natural beauty will provide an unforgettable experience.

Top, at left: Ruby Beach is one of the most beautiful sites on the Washington coast and a frequent destination for Olympic National Park visitors. Left: Snow-capped mountains and deep valleys often rise above the cloud level on the drive up to Hurricane Ridge. Top right: Wildlife grazing in the open fields and meadows of Olympic National Park accent the living grandeur of this magnificent alpine environment. At left: The scale of the forests of Olympic National Park allows visitors to feel fully engulfed by nature. In every season, the natural life and variety make it a place of discovery. Photos by Jerry Kraft

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PORT ANGELES IS THE COUNTY SEAT of Clallam County, tucked between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. In 2008 approximately 19,000 of the 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 Highway 112 (Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway) taking travelers to Washington’s coast, known as the West End to locals. A commercial 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. The Dungeness Line makes two round-trips daily from Sea-Tac. 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 Port Angeles’ 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 a stunning views of the mountains and strait, is a 35-minute and 17-mile drive up switchbacks to an altitude 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 Johnson Creek east of Sequim and is suitable for walkers 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-theart surgery suite, 22 private short-stay rooms, laboratory, imaging and rehabilitative departments. The medical center also has its own cancer center in Sequim and home health agency. 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.

THE CENTER OF IT ALL

Port Angeles County seat, established as a U.S. Custom House site by Abraham Lincoln in 1862. The name is of Spanish derivation for “Port of Our Lady of Angels.” Spanish and British explorers plied the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the 1790s. Estimated city population: 19,000 in 2008. Average high/low temperatures: 70/40 degrees; average annual rainfall: 25 inches Claim to fame: Gateway to Olympic National Park/Olympic National Forest and Canada, site of nationally renowned Jazz in the Olympics and Juan de Fuca Festival. VISITORS GUIDE 2009

Clallam County Named for the indigenous S’Klallam Tribe Estimated county population: 71,000 Communities are Blyn, Carlsborg, Clallam Bay, Forks, Joyce, LaPush, Neah Bay, Port Angeles, Pysht, Sappho, Sekiu and Sequim. County area: 1,739 square miles land/ 930 square miles water

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MILEAGE CHART FROM PORT ANGELES All miles are approximate driving times, depending on weather, traffic and road construction times may vary. East: Sequim — 15 miles/22 minutes 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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U.S. 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 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. ENHANCED DRIVER’S LICENSE 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 Beginning June 1, 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.

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PERMANENT RESIDENTS Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card, commonly called the “Green Card.” DUAL CITIZENS 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.

NEW LOCATION: Lincoln Center 905 W. 9th Port Angeles, WA 98363

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CANADA ENTRY RY REGULATIONS REQUIRED DOCUMENTS When entering Canada from thee 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 VISITORS GUIDE 2009

A sunflower starfish and a painted starfish make for a vivid contrast in one of the center’s touch tanks.

The Feiro Marine Life Center is at 315 N. Lincoln St. For more information, call 360-417-6254, e-mail feirolab@ olypen.com or visit the Web site at www. olypen.com/feirolab.

l a c i g a M marine life AT FEIRO MARINE LIFE CENTER

Top right: A tunicate or sea squirt peeks out from a hole in a rock in one of the center’s viewing tanks. Above: A 2½-year-old 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

THE TANKS AT THE FEIRO MARINE LIFE CENTER are gurgling gur urgl gllin ingg and sweating, the 45-degree water siphoned from Port Angeles Harbor at odds with a warm summer morning. The marine life within them seems static until center coordinator Bob Campbell points out a scallop filtering plankton and several starry flounders and great scupins blanketed in sand. “If you stand in front of the tanks long enough, you’ll be amazed at what comes out — not because it’s become more active, but because you’re more aware,” Campbell said. This and other lessons are what Arthur Feiro, a Port Angeles biology teacher with a passion for marine life, wanted his legacy to be in establishing the center a stone’s throw from Hollywood Beach. The aquarium was dedicated in November 1981, but Feiro died in early 1982 before it opened to visitors. In January 2008 it achieved nonprofit status and has 10,000 visitors annually. Nearby, in The Landing mall, is the Olympic Coast Discovery Center for information on the 3,330-square-mile Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, including its biodiversity, the importance of conservation and man-made challenges the sanctuary faces. Visitors can observe local marine life in the Feiro’s three touch tanks, two view tanks and bank of 16 aquariums, including one with a 2½-year-old giant Pacific octopus captured in the strait. Among the marine life visitors can see and/or touch are starfish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, several types of small crabs and shrimp, scallops, tubeworms, sculpins, eel-like gunnels, sponges, mussels and starry flounders. As a public aquarium, the center is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. VISITORS VISI VI SITO SITO SI TORS RS G GUIDE UIDE 2 UIDE UI 200 2009 009 00 9

During the October-April oﬀ-season, it’s open from noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or by special arrangement. There is a small admittance fee. About a dozen docents are attuned to whether or not visitors want to interact or just browse the marine life. Campbell said they donate between 1,300 and 1,500 hours per year to the center. “All you really have to do is call us if the grandkids are visiting and if I’m around, I’ll let you in,” Campbell advised. “It’s a great place to get insight into the beauty of the area we live in, the magical biodiversity. It’s a great place to come to do tidepool watching, something I consider a contemplative experience,” Campbell said. PATRICIA MORRISON COATE

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At left: A great sculpin buries itself in sand. Above: An orange-colored scallop opens its shell to filter plankton.

Where the continent ends

Photo by Michael Dashiell

THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA oﬀers an amazing variety of both fresh and saltwater attractions. For the hiker, there is an abundance of extraordinary rivers, waterfalls, lakes, beaches and forested lakesides. For the casual traveler, many equally scenic locations are readily accessible by car. The drive along Lake Crescent on U.S. Highway 101 skirts the very edge of the deep lake’s incredibly blue water, with 1,500-foot mountains rising steeply

from the side of the road. Starting from Barnes Point, the Moments in Time Natural Trail is an easy halfmile walk along the banks of the lake. The old-growth forests are decorated with countless small waterfalls providing a constant supply of freshwater from the mountains to the lake. The Storm King Ranger Station is the starting point for the trails that lead to the magniﬁcent Marymere Falls, one of the most popular and impres-

sive locations in Olympic National Park. Dropping from a height of more than 90 feet, the waterfall cuts through impossibly green forest and sends a spray of mist across the two observation areas. Farther north, the drive along Highway 112 takes you from Port Angeles to the northwesternmost point in continental North America, Cape Flattery. That scenic drive also takes you past Salt Creek Recreation Area, a nearly 200-acre waterfront with rocky tide pools, sand beach access and panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It’s a great place for a weekend camping trip, a picnic or day trip. From there, the highway continues through the small towns of Joyce, Clallam Bay and Sekiu. Visit the historical Joyce General Store and Joyce Depot Museum with railroad memorabilia. The depot was built about 1915 and is the last remaining log depot from the Milwaukee line. If you’re there in August, try the town’s famous wild blackberry pies. At Clallam Bay are some of the best tide pools in Washington, especially at Slip Point. In Sekiu there is an excellent marina and merchants selling fish and seafood so fresh it’s practically still swimming. Sekiu also is the starting point for the Sekiu Trail, a saltwater beach trail that leads to Eagle Point. Beginning at the scenic Three Sisters rock formation, One Mile Beach and Half-mile Beach both feature sea caves and tide pools left atop high rocks when the tide goes out. Those tides can be treacherous, so the explorer should remain very aware of the tide tables when hiking in this area. All along Highway 112 are breathtaking views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island on the opposite shore. Often, gray whale migrations come close enough to shore that you can see them from the roadside. Whether calm or stormy, the waters of the strait are a striking contrast as the road winds in and out of the lush green of the forests. Finally, at Neah Bay the Makah Cultural & Research Center museum celebrates the native peoples who have lived on this rugged coast for centuries. Just beyond Neah Bay is the boardwalk trail leading to Cape Flattery. From four observation decks, there are breathtaking vistas of Tatoosh and Vancouver islands and the open waters of the Paciﬁc Ocean. Shi Shi Beach is the northernmost beach, bounded by the Makah Nation on the north and Point of Arches on the south. All along this most northern route of the Olympic Peninsula, the meeting of woods and water accents the beauty and wildness of the natural world. Ocean, strait, bay, river and stream, the waters here are a constant reminder that this dramatic place is where the continental United States ends and becomes the Paciﬁc. JERRY KRAFT

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HURRICANE HU H URR URR RRIC RIC CAN ANE NE RI RIDG R RIDGE DG HAS A MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE for everyody. Seventeen miles ssouth of Port Angeles at an elevation of 5,225 feet, body. he ridge is Olympic Na the National Park’s most easily reached mountain destinaon. Paved meadow loo tion. loop trails traverse the ridge top near the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. B Blacktailed deer often are seen browsing among the meadow flowers. The trails l are handicapped h d accessible with some assistance and provide magnificent views. Stretching from the east to the south, the snowcapped peaks of the Olympics have an awe-inspiring alpine majesty, especially Mount Olympus at 7,965 feet. The fresh scent of hemlock and fir wafts on the breezes that sweep Hurricane Ridge. Delicate mountain flowers, from early-blooming alpine lilies that poke their drooping white heads from melting snow patches to the bright red Indian paintbrushes and tiny pink phlox blossoms, there is a panoply of pretty. The Big Meadow Loop leads to the Cirque Rim Trail, with scenic overlooks past the Elwha Valley to the west. The deep blue water of the Strait of Juan de Fuca is visible past fire-scorched Griff Peak. Because there is so much to see so easily, summer crowds can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, there are two easy ways to get beyond the crowds. In the summer, the sun rises early, providing light to even the earliest risers. Beat it — and you beat the crowds. The longer you sleep in, the more elbows there are to bump. If early rising isn’t for you but you’re willing to foray a little farther, there are two eye-popping trails that head out from Hurricane Ridge. The first is the 3.8-mile trail leading from Sunrise Point to Klahhane Ridge. The steep High Ridge Trail climbs to a stunning view before dropping to a four-way juncture. To the left, the trail loops back to the meadow trails, ahead is a short climb to Sunrise Point (worth the detour) and to the right is the Mount Angeles Trail. This trail parallels Sunrise Ridge to Mount Angeles. It offers gorgeous mountain views as it traverses flowered meadows and stands of sub-alpine forest. It also offers relative solitude as few venture far from the meadow loops. After about 2.8 miles, the trail encounters the Switchback Trail for a steep 1-mile climb up Klahhane Ridge and a perfect picnic point. The trail continues down the shale slope past Lake Angeles to the park entrance but it’s a long trek and might be best to turn back here. The second option involves a drive beyond the Visitor Center to Hurricane Hill. The road is narrow and winding and deters many would-be hikers. The 1.6-mile trail is paved for much of the way and is accessible, with assistance, though there are no guardrails. For a relatively easy hike with beautiful views, scenery and a modicum of isolation, Hurricane Hill is a pleasant option. There is an entrance fee of $15 per car. VISITORS GUIDE 2009

Smell the coffee

“LET’S GET A CUPP O OFF CO COFFEE COFFEE,” EE,”” uuse used sedd to bbee a si simp simple mpple pott of o bitterr co coff ffee ffee idea, but the little corner cafe withh a po bari rist sttas brewing on the counter has been replaced. Now ba baristas prepare coffee drinks that require a paragraph of verbiage to order, the cafe has become the ubiquitous chain with th green mermaid id andd the th customers t l partly tl the come only for the coffee. Independent coffee shops now offer much more than just cappuccinos and h they h also l hhave bbecome social i l gathering h i spots providing idi a venue ffor llocall mochas; artists and performers. While many still come for their morning jolt of caffeine, many others come to spend the evening listening to local musicians, poets and performers, often surrounded by walls filled with the works of local artists. Others are simply drawn to a place where friends can gather to have quiet conversation, share schoolwork or talk business in a casual environment. The coffee shop has become a small-scale community center and here is a sampling of them in Sequim and Port Angeles.

SEQUIM Adagio Bean & Leaf, 981 E. Washington St., is set up for comfort and service both inside and outside. Two convenient drive-through windows greet customers with an extensive menu of hot and cold drinks, soups, sandwiches and snacks. Inside, leather sofas, stucco walls and a fireplace create a warm, inviting ambience. The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave., embodies all of the qualities of an independent coffee shop. Its popular open mic events every Wednesday have a loyal following that comes to hear favorite local musicians and writers and the surprise of new talent. In addition to coffee and tea, pastries and ice cream are available. Hardy’s Market, 10200 Old Olympic Highway, is an old-fashioned corner market offering a lounge to enjoy fresh sandwiches, soups, wraps and enormous chili dogs along with the coffee. Hurricane Coffee Co., 104 W. Washington St. , is located in the very center of downtown Sequim and a very popular meeting place offering gifts, bagels and ice cream to go with the coffee. PORT ANGELES The Bella Rosa Coffee House, 403 S. Lincoln St. No. 1, offers great coffee, a friendly and casual environment, free wi-fi access and delicious baked goods. Conveniently located, it’s also a very popular meeting place for people from nearby government offices and other local businesses. The Itty Bitty Buzz,110 E. First St., began as a smaller version of The Buzz, but with an expanded living room area it now can offer performance and art displays by local artists. It’s also a very comfortable reading room and gathering place. Veela Café, 113 W. First St., Ste. A, is a comfortable coffeehouse right in the middle of downtown Port Angeles. With an excellent selection of fine coffees and teas, it also provides high-speed Internet access and quiet areas to meet and visit with friends. Renaissance Coffee and Massage may have the best view of any coffeehouse in Port Angeles, perched on the cliffs overlooking the Port Angeles Harbor. At 401 Front St., it serves 100-percent organic, fair trade and bird-friendly Caffe Ibis coffees, organic Rishi teas and 100-percent organic Denman Island chocolates. That is only a brief selection of the independent coffee shops in Sequim and Port Angeles. In all of them the customer will find a dedication to fine beverages and a desire to create an environment that is warm, relaxing and conducive to conversation. “Let’s go get a cup of coffee” may not be as simple an idea as it once was, but it is just as inviting. JERRY KRAFT

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TRANSFORMS THE PA 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 Norâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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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 25-27 will include sculptors from Washington, Utah, British Columbia and Ohio. Other sculptors from London, England, Holland, Ontario and Florida also may attend. Each year a theme is selected from public submissions solicited through the newspaper. The winner is given a cash prize and has his or her name in the paper. In past years, the themes have been: 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.

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Museum at the Carnegie

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 o of the Museum at the Carnegie would house its perﬂoor m manent 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 hi historical exhibits is readily apparent — the museum has th look and feel of a well-funded state project. Visitors the are greeted in the main gallery by the museum’s theme — St Strong People: Faces of Clallam County — and are directed in a logical fashion through the seven, carefully designed an informative exhibit areas. They are: and • Our Ancestral Heritage — Early explorers and Clallam County’s four Native American tribes; • Body, Mind, Spirit — Education, performing and vis arts; visual • 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 vil villages and an ongoing slide show of photos from the ea 1900s; early • Charting the Last Frontier — Explorations and set settlements. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2009, the Historica Society’s current exhibit in the lower gallery is titled cal “S “Signs of the Time: 60 Years of Collecting, Preserving an Interpreting.” Items never before shown in an exhibit and in include a television set from the 1950s, a Radioptican po postcard projector and original artwork by 19 Clallam Co County artists. Works on display represent an exciting array of pastels, oils, charcoal drawings, watercolors, prints and one monoprint. The Museum at the Carnegie is open from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and special tours can be arranged by calling 452-2662. The Historical Society also maintains exhibits at the Federal Building, First and Oak streets (8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday) in Port Angeles.

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ON THE WEST END AN “OUT-OF-CAR AN “OU “OU O TT OFF-C CAR EXPERIENCE” E”” is i how An ho A nna n M na atsc at sche hee ooff Up Upper Hoh River-base sed how Anna Matsche River-based Rain Ra i fo in fore fore rest s Pad st ddl dler erss de ddescribes sccri ribe bes a kayak or rraf aftt Rainforest Paddlers raft ttoour ur ddown ow wn th thee We West st E End nd riv rriver. i er. tour “What sets kayaking and rafting apart on the Olympic Peninsula is that you are completely away from the road. You’re only going to see a handful of people, you’ll feel at peace. Hiking on nature trails in the middle of summer you’ll see hundreds, possibly thousands, of hikers.” Matsche says taking to the Hoh River, the estuary at LaPush or to the ocean aboard a kayak or a raft “forces people out of their comfort zone.” Needed paddling experience ramps up from riding aboard a raft steered by a guide down the Hoh River, which has Class II rapids, to a solo river kayak paddle. Expert knowledge is needed for ocean kayaking, which requires strong paddling strength, knowledge of the sweeping tides and currents found on the Paciﬁc Coast and how to handle a kayak in varying wind and wave conditions. 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 rocks and steer through narrow gorges and down rapids. Choosing a raft ride over a kayak ride is comparable to riding in a limo with a VISITORS ORS GUIDE 2009

b nch of friends to drivbu bunch ing a sports car alone, M tsche advises. This Ma Matsche choice “depends on what choice people like, being with a group or being an individualist.” Personal fitness levels need to be considered, too. Rafting is no problem if “people know how to swim and have a decent amount of fitness,” Matsche says. Kayaking is for those who exercise regularly, she adds. Rainforest Paddlers operates from February through October. Half-day and full-day excursions are offered, most down the Hoh River, with a LaPush estuary paddle also offered. Kayakers must be 12 years of age or older. Mixed in with running rapids is an interpretive narrative provided by local guides. Topics discussed include local history, salmon spawning habits and Native American plant usage. Paddlers frequently spot bald eagles and herds of Roosevelt elk. Paddlers check in next door to the Peak 6 Adventure Store, which is about five miles inland from U.S. Highway 101 on the Upper Hoh Road. The Highway 101 turnoff is 12 miles south of Forks. Boat rentals are available. Go to www.RainforestPaddlers.com for a more thorough look at West End rafting and kayaking. CHRIS COOK

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OLYMPIC COAST NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY has a total 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 a unique world of its own, you’ll discover why the Olympic coast is so important. You’ll meet its marine mammals, seabirds and its 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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Olympic Hot s Spring 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, spanning 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.

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! • Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with • Conveniently located near shipping, art galleries, hot Belgian waffles, biscuits and sausage gravy excellent restaurants and exciting adventures • Free wireless high-speed internet access • Freshly baked cookies every evening • USA Today provided weekdays • 100% non-smoking

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Olympic Hot Springs How long: 2.4 miles How hard: Easy, except for a pair of 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.

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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 communityminded 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 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 its 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 moss-covered trees, along trails leading to incredibly scenic Second and Third beaches, and by car at Rialto Beach, and through the emerald forest leading to the hot springs at Sol Duc. The United Nations has named the park a World Heritage site and its temperate climate rain forest is one of a few in the continental U.S. The 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 and watch for local scenes in Hollywood’s film version of the story released in late 2008. Accommodations range from oceanfront cabins and bed and breakfast operations with a local touch, to motels and RV camps. Local seafood and game highlight West End menus and a wide variety of dining options cover every taste and pocketbook. For information and advice on planning a West End visit, call the Forks Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-6757 (www. forkswa.com). For the north side of the West End, call the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Chamber of Commerce at 877-694-9433 (www.sekiu.com). CHRIS COOK

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... DRAWS RACERS, SPECTATORS THE WEST END THUNDER drag racing club is staging races on four weekends during the 2009 summer season. The races are held at the Forks Municipal Airport on the south side of Forks. A runway at the airport is used as a one-eighth-mile track. 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 2009 season kicks oﬀ on Satur-

day and Sunday, June 13-14, with additional race weekends on July 11-12 and Aug. 29-30. The season ﬁnale is set for Sept. 19-20 with Northwest 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 fee to attend. For more information and a look at race photos, go to www. westendthunder.com. To contact the club, call 360-640-4444. CHRIS COOK

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Surfers take a break at LaPush’s First Beach. Photo by Chris Cook

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 park near the ball field on the coast at LaPush. Vehicle access is limited at the Quileute Tribe’s 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 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 the West End Surf shop on Division Street in downtown Forks and at North By Northwest Surf Company on Highway 101 in Port Angeles. The local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation holds beach cleanups, check at the surf shops for dates and times. There are no lifeguards at First Beach nor anywhere else along the West End’s Pacific Coast. CHRIS COOK

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phenomenon FORKS, LAPUSH AND PORT ANGELES are all key locations in author Stephenie Meyer’s international best-selling “Twilight” book series. Last year, Summit Entertainment released a movie version of “Twilight,” the ﬁrst book in the series, which brings swarms of fans to Forks. Meyer chose Forks as the working title for the book, prior to the publisher suggesting “Twilight.” The book series is a phenomenon among young fans who are ﬂocking to Forks from across the country and other nations to tour sites mentioned in the books, which national news broadcasts claim are eclipsing the wildly-popular Harry Potter books among teen readers. Continued page 98

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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.

At left: Hundred of Twilight fams toured Forks High School during the Bella’s Birthday-Stephanie Meyer Day celebration in September 2008. Center: 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. 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.

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The books focus on the West End-set romantic adventures of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to Forks from Arizona to live with her father, the police chief of Forks. 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 who 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. The “Twilight” followers often are spotted taking snapshots of each other at Forks Outfitters, in front of the brick-faced Forks High School, at LaPush’s First Beach and in front of the rural town’s welcome signs. 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. A “Twilight “location map is included in the packet. The Forks chamber is scheduling its annual Stephenie Meyer Day celebration for Sept. 12-13. The event is growing each year. Check the Forks Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.forkswa.com for updates. Thousands of fans of the best-selling “Twilight” series of books and feature films are flocking to the story’s main locations — the West End’s Forks and LaPush. Stop by the Forks Chamber of Commerce for a “Twilight” visitor’s packet and tour the towns’ growing variety of Twilight stores, restaurants, accommodations and attractions. CHRIS COOK

Intrigued by all the Twilight to-do in Forks, Forks Forum editor Chris Cook decided to write a fans’ guide. It’s due to be published in May. For more information, go to editor@forksforum.com.

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THE TRUE ESSENCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, particularly the Olympic Peninsula, is found in the majestic forests of conifers, or cone-bearing trees, that grow unbelievably tall, straight and fast in this part of the world. y p conifers are evergreens, g All Olympic meaning they keep their “leaves” throughout the year. Being conifers, tthheeyy bear bea ear th ttheir hei eir ir seeds seed se e s inn cones, ed con con o es es,, which whic wh ich typically tyyppiic they form whirls of woody bracts that cover the seeds while they matu ma ture r , th re tthen henn eeventually vennttuuaalllly sp ve vent sspread pree apart to release the seeds as they dry. mature, Wi W ithh a llittle ittl it tlle ppr rac a tiice ce,, nnew visitors easily can learn to identify most lowland conifers on With practice, tth he Ol he O lym y pi pic Pe P nins ni nsul ns u a. ul a the Olympic Peninsula.

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GRAND FIR (ABIES GRANDIS): All true firs of the genus Abies bear their cones erect, sticking straight up on the higher limbs of the tree. Their cones don’t fall out of the tree in one piece unless a squirrel cuts them off; otherwise their cones fall apart in place in the tree, scattering seeds and scales one by one, leaving behind a core that looks like a candle sticking up on the limb. Grand fir needles twist so that all lie flat, or horizontal, on the twig, particularly on the lower branches. The needle tips are blunt or double-tipped, up to 2 inches long, bending easily to the touch, with two white lines created by the stomata, or pores, on the underside of the needles. Like other true firs, Grand firs have lots of resin blisters on their branches and trunks, even on mature trees, so grabbing the branches or trunks with bare hands results in sticky fingers. The bark is fairly smooth and gray, even on older trees. WESTERN HEMLOCK (TSUGA HETEROPHYLLA): This species grows well in the shade, so most young needle-bearing trees seen growing in the dense understory probably are hemlocks. The most distinctive characteristic of Western hemlocks is their droopy tops and branches. Some hemlock tops are so droopy that they limply point down rather than up toward the sky. Their needles are flat on the twig and short, usually less than three-fourths of an inch long. Small hemlock cones usually are about 1 inch long, hanging down on the tips of the limbs crowded together. They are soft and papery, scattered around in heaps below the trees. The bark of older hemlocks, unlike the deep furrows of Douglas-fir, is relatively smooth with occasional cracks. WESTERN RED CEDAR (THUJA PLICATA): Cedars are distinctive, unlikely to be confused with other conifers in the area. Massive adult cedars, with their reddish bark and huge tapering trunks, love the wettest soils created in low-lying hollows or near streams. This cedar is renowned for providing a host of materials for Native Americans, from clothing to canoes. Cedars also have droopy tops and limbs, but they are most distinctive by their bark and leaves. The reddish bark of older cedars is particularly fibrous, easily peeled off the tree in vertical strips. Their leaves are tiny, forming overlapping scales that together look almost needle-like, even though each “needle” is really made of 10-20 small, scaly leaves. Cedar cones, usually only about one-half inch long, form on the inner regions of branchlets. They consist of three pairs of overlapping scales, shaped something like a tiny rose as they open. SITKA SPRUCE (PICEA SITCHENSIS): Sitka spruce is the most coastal of the Olympic Peninsula’s conifers, hugging the fog-belt close to the ocean throughout its range. Its light weight yet great strength makes it perfect for airplane frames; it is one of the reasons that Boeing Aircraft began in the Pacific Northwest. Most Sitka spruces east of Port Angeles were cut down long ago, although fine specimens still can be found at the base of Dungeness Spit and near the south end of Sequim Bay. West of Port Angeles it is one of the primary coastal trees. Spruce needles are less friendly than firs, sharp-pointed and stiff. Unlike grand fir needles, the needles of Sitka spruce have white stomata lines on top. Its cones are 2 to 4 inches long, papery and scaly. The most distinctive characteristic of Sitka spruces is the bark, which forms scaly plates that look like puzzle pieces on the very straight, old trees. BOB BOEKELHEIDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DUNGENESS RIVER AUDUBON CENTER

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Cape Alava, Ozette Loop Cape ape Alava, Ozette Loop How ow long: 3.3 miles to Cape Alava; 9.33 mile loop loop. 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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THERE TTH HER ERE IS S SOMETHING SO MAGICAL about watching the sun’s th ssuun’ n’ss go ggolden old lden den orb melt into the endless vista of the the Paci Pa acciific Oc O cean ean. ea n. SSlowly l Pacifi Ocean. the horizon fills with honey orange thaatt spr th sspreads pprreaads ds aacr crro the glowing sea. The warm afterglow cro that across liling nger ng erss long er l ng lo ng af fte the sun has hidden below the world’s lingers after rim and one by one the stars’ white pinpricks flicker to life in the deepe deepening dark as twilight’s blue is replaced black by velvety black. Backpackers to the westernmost point in the lower 48 states will want to build 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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Hoh Rain Forest 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 mosscovered 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. Photo by Chris Cook For veteran hikers ready for a challenge, a summertime 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 camp sites 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 camp sites 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 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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Makah Cultural and Research Center Museum/Neah Bay Makah Cultural and Research Center Museum Address: Highway 112 and Bay View Avenue, Neah Bay Phone: 360-645-2711 Hours: Every day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Summer months) Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sept. 16-Memorial Day) Web site: www.makah.com E-mail: makahmuseum@centurytel.net

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AT CAPE FLATTERY on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, the town of Neah Bay is the center of Makah Nation land and the site of a world-class museum. The Makah Cultural and Research Center houses artifacts from local archaeological digs, most notably the Ozette Village site at Cape Alava. In 1970, ﬁerce storms at this site clawed out the bank of beach at Cape Alava and exposed a paddle, an inlaid box and some house planks. Seeing the importance of these early ﬁnds, the Makah Tribal Council invited archaeologist Richard Daugherty to study the site and created a research laboratory/ storage facility at Neah Bay. The dig uncovered a village — complete with longhouses — that had been buried by a landslide 500 years before. The results of the next 11 years of study — more than 55,000 artifacts and 40,000 structural fragments — are the core of the collection at the Makah Cultural and Research Center. The displays in the center’s museum fascinate residents, scholars and visitors alike because the Ozette site yielded so many examples of tools and implements in various stages of construction. It’s possible to see how bone points, cedar boxes and mussel-shell blades were created as well as how they were used. The Makah Cultural and Research Center’s mission includes education, with programs in Makah history, culture, crafts and language. A destination for scholars, the center also conducts joint stud-

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ies with archaeological staff from Olympic National Park. In addition to the displays of artifacts, the museum houses full-size replicas of a Makah longhouse and of seagoing cedar canoes. Makah paddlers take to the water in similar hand-hewn canoes for an annual summer Paddle Journey joined by other Northwest tribes. The museum gift shop offers works by talented local weavers, carvers and other artisans, along with prints, clothing, souvenirs and a terrific collection of books. Neah Bay is a commercial fishing town with an excellent marina; lodgings, campgrounds, galleries, shops and restaurants welcome visitors. Leaving Neah Bay, a new road leads to the Cape Flattery Trail, a three-quarters-mile hike via boardwalk and gravel steps to the most northwesterly point of the lower 48 United States. At trail’s end, walkers are rewarded with a view of cliffs of the Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary and of Tatoosh Island with its picturesque lighthouse. Also near Neah Bay, the 3.3-mile Shi Shi Trail leads to some of the coast’s loveliest beach (and a great surfing area). JOAN WORLEY

The Makah Cultural and Research Center houses artifacts from the Ozette Village archaeological site.

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. Photos by Joan Worley

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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAIL stretches from the West End’s Pacific coast at Cape Alava some 1,200 miles east to the Continental Divide at Glacier National Park in Montana. Day hikers, weekend hikers and long-range hikers all enjoy this wilderness trail network that ends with a flourish on the West End. From the North Cascades to the Rockies, the trail hugs the United States-Canadian border. On the Olympic Peninsula, the Pacific Northwest Trail runs east to west, beginning in Port Townsend, running through the northern side of Olympic National Park to Bogachiel State Park along the Bogachiel River, six miles south of Forks. Heading south from the Bogachiel, the trail heads south to the Hoh River, following pathways cut long ago by Native American tribes and West End pioneers. The trail enters the Pacific Coast at the mouth of the Hoh River on the scenic, glacier-fed river’s north bank, at the end of Oil City Road. The hike jogs north across Olympic National Park lands for about 15 miles to the Quileute village at LaPush, then crosses the Quillayute River to Rialto Beach. From the parking lot at Rialto Beach, the Pacific Northwest Trail ranges north hugging the coast for about 20 miles to the Ozette Indian Reservation and Cape Alava, the westernmost point of the contiguous 48 states. Cape Alava is accessible via a three-mile boardwalk hike from a ranger station in the park. Planning for West End coastal hikes is critical due to tidal dangers. Here tides run significantly high and low. At high tide hikers can become trapped between sea cliffs and huge drift logs awash at high tide. Soaring bald eagles and sea birds, migrating gray whales, roaring Pacific waves, fantastically-shaped offshore sea stacks and other natural wonders greet coastal hikers. Human interface with this wild coast is visible in tribal petroglyphs etched into rocks, remains of shipwrecks, in flotsam and jetsam that sometimes produces prized glass balls. This spring the Pacific Northwest Trail was designated a National Scenic Trail by President Barack Obama. For more information, weather and tide conditions and back country permits, contact the Mora ranger station at 360-374-5460 and the Ozette ranger station at 360-963-2725. Go to www.pnt.org for a look at trail maps and information. Serious hikers are advised to purchase in advance the Pacific Northwest Trail guidebook, available on the trail Web site. CHRIS COOK

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Forks Named for its location at the forks of the Calawah, Sol Duc and Bogachiel rivers. First settled in 1878. Estimated city population: 3,250 in 2008 Average high/low temperatures: 70/41 degrees; average annual rainfall: 119 inches Claim to fame: Gateway to the Hoh Rain Forest, one of the few temperate rain forests in the world, and to 60 miles of wilderness coast. Top: Forks Timber Museum. Above: Quileute paddlers head out for Lemmi in the Quillayute River at LaPush with Little James Island in the background. Photos by Chris Cook

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GETTING AROUND

ON THE NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA BY WATER Black Ball Ferry Line (formerly Black Ball Transport/MV Coho) — passenger and vehicle ferry, 101 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles. 98362, 360-457-4491; www.ferrytoVictoria.com. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada oﬃce, 430 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V-1W9, 250-386-2202. Fax 250-386-2207, TTY for hearing-impaired, 800-972-6509. Proof of citizenship required for entry into Canada and the United States. See Page 75 for new requirements. Schedule times: Through Sept. 27, 2009: leaves Port Angeles 8:20 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m.* leaves Victoria 6:10 a.m.**, 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, 2009-Oct. 8, 2009: leaves Port Angeles 8:20 a.m., 2 p.m.; leaves Victoria 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m. Oct. 9-12, 2009: leaves Port Angeles 8:20 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m.; leaves Victoria 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010: leaves Port Angeles 8:20 a.m., 2 p.m.; leaves Victoria 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m. * This trip operates June 18-Sept. 8 ONLY ** This trip operates June 19-Sept. 9 ONLY Puget Sound Express — sightseeing and wildlife tours, orca whale watching. Point Hudson Marina, 227 Jackson St., Port Townsend, 360-385-5288. www.pugetsoundexpress.com. info@pugetsoundexpress.com. 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. Schedule subject to change. Schedule times for Port Angeles to Victoria: May 22, leave Port Angeles 12:15 p.m.; May 23-June 25, leave Port Angeles 8:10 a.m., 12:15 p.m. FridayMonday; June 26-July 17, 8:10 a.m., 12:15 p.m. daily; July 18-Aug. 23, 8:10, 12:15, 4:15 p.m. daily; Aug. 24-Sept. 6, 8:10 a.m., 12:15 p.m daily.; Sept. 7-20, 8:10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., Friday-Monday. Leave Victoria 6:15 p.m. May 22; 9:45 a.m., 6:15 p.m. May 23-June 25, Friday-Monday only; June 26-July 17, 9:45 a.m., 6:15 p.m., daily; July 18-Aug. 23, 9:45 a.m., 2 p.m., 6:15 p.m., daily; Aug. 24-Sept. 6, 9:45 a.m., 6:15 p.m., daily; Sept. 7-20, 9:45 a.m., 6:15 p.m. Friday-Monday only. Schedule times for Victoria to Friday Harbor: June 26-Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m. Friday-Monday only; leave Friday Harbor at 3:30 p.m. Washington State Ferries to/from Olympic

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Peninsula — daily runs between Port Townsend and Keystone on Whidbey Island; Bainbridge Island to/from Seattle; Kingston to/from Edmonds. Mailing address: 2901 Third Ave., Suite 500, Seattle 98121, www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries. Call 888-808-7977 or 5-1-1 for Port TownsendKeystone ebb-tide cancellations, Bainbridge-Seattle schedules, Washington and Vancouver Island callers. 206-464-6400.

BY CAR Budget Rent-a-Car of Port Angeles — 111 E. Front St., Port Angeles, 360-452-4774. Dan Wilder Auto Center — Toyota, Honda, Nissan and other makes, 95 Deer Park Road, Port Angeles, 360-452-9268.

BY 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. Contracts with Clallam Transit to provide this and Medicaid transportation. 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. paratran@olypen.com. Clallam Transit System “The Bus” — covers 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. Gray Line of Seattle. 800-544-0739 or 800-426-7532. www.graylineofseattle.com. Jefferson Transit Authority — serves Jefferson County and offers connections to transit systems in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Kitsap, Island and Mason counties. Connections can be made to Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia, using public transportation. Jefferson Transit Olympic Connection service operates along the Pacific coast between Amanda Park and Forks on U.S. Highway 101. In Port Townsend, shuttle service to shopping in the historical downtown area is available from the Park & Ride. Fares are $1.25 for an all-day pass; 75 cents for people with disabilities, seniors and youth. Online schedules are available at www.jeffersontransit.com. Call 360-385-4777 or telecommunications device for the deaf line 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. 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.

BY AIR Forks Municipal Airport — 500 E. Division St., Forks. 360-374-5412. www.forkswashington. org/edo/forksairport.htm. Jefferson County International Airport — General aviation airport, situated four miles southwest of downtown Port Townsend on state Route 19. Airport Cutoff Road, Port Townsend, P.O. Box 1180. 360-385-2323. www.portofpt.com, info@ portofpt.com. Kenmore Air Express — Land-based airline, offering scheduled flights and charter service from Seattle and Port Angeles. 866-i.fly.kah, 866-435-9524, kenmoreair.com. Quillayute State Airport — A former Naval auxiliary air station located 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, 98363. 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.sequimvalleyairport.com, sva@olypen.com.

SPECIAL TOURS & SERVICES Advantage Charters of Westport & Neah Bay — P.O. Box 1991 Westport,WA. 800-689-5595. Fishing trips. advantagecharters.com. VISITORS GUIDE 2009

18971 Front St., Poulsbo. 360-697-6095. www. olympicoutdoorcenter.com, kayakooc@silverlink. net.

Adventures Through Kayaking Kayaki — Guided tours, sea, river and inflatable rent inflatable rentals, classes and sales. Located three miles west of Port Angeles on the south side of U.S. Highway 101, next to Harbinger Winery. 360-417-3015, 888-900-3015. www. atkayaking.com, tammi@atkayaking.com. All-Ways Fishing Guide Service — Ocean fishing through September, river fishing in spring, fall and winter. 360-374-2052. www.allways fishing.com, allwaysfishing@centurytel.net. Bosun’s Locker — Boat rentals and kayaks. 2577 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim. 360-683-6521. www.bosunslocker.com. Coho Charters Motel and RV — Bottom fishing, salmon, tuna, halibut, whale watching. 800-572-0177. www.westportwa.com/coho, info@ westport-coho.com. Fishing Northwest — Fly-fishing, conventional fishing, steelhead, cutthroat, salmon. Year-round, fishing depends on the season. 360-374-6300. www. fishingnorthwest.com, nortech@olypen.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. Merrill & Ring Tree Farm and Forestry Trail — Self-guided tour of Pysht Forestry Trail. Learn about resource management and reforestation, 11 Pysht River Road, Pysht, 800-998-2382. merrillring. com, pysht@olypen.com. Mike’s Bikes — Sales, repair, accessories. 150 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequim. 360-681-3868. www.mikes-bikes.net. Norrie Johnson Guide Service — Fall tours of Olympic Peninsula rivers, steelhead and fall salmon. 360-582-9962. nopuffin@olympus.net. 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 Outdoor Center — Kayaking classes, tours, rentals, summer camp for youth and adults, naturalist tours on Tuesday evenings starting in May. VISITORS GUIDE 2009

Olympic Raft & Kayak — Raft trips down the Elwha/Hoh rivers; guided kayaking tours in and around Olympic National Park, sales and instruction, 123 Lake Aldwell Road, Port Angeles, 98363. 360-452-1443 or 888-452-1443. www.raftandkayak. com, info@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. Settled in the nook of Ediz Hook. 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. Heritage Tours, P.O. Box 3116, Port Angeles, WA 98362. 360-460-1001, e-mail: donperry10@yahoo.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. 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. vicki@soundbike kayaks.com; www. soundbikeskayaks.com. Three Rivers Resort and Guide Service — Regular fishing, bait casting, fly-fishing. Fishing package offers continental breakfast, lunch, full day of fishing. Restaurant serves river burgers and other menu items. 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, meetings and more. Call 360-895-5424 or e-mail venturecharters@ venturecharterboats.com. Waters West Fly Fishing — Fly-fishing specialty shop, year-round guide service, flytying materials, flies for fresh and saltwater, great information and service. 140 W. Front St., Port Angeles. 360-417-0937.

VISITORS CENTERS CLALLAM BAY/SEKIU VISITORS CENTER 16795 Highway 112, Clallam Bay P.O. Box 355, Clallam Bay, 98326 360-963-2339 • 877-694-9433

Open daily May-October www.clallambay.com, www.sekiu.com 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.

FORKS VISITORS CENTER 1411 S. Forks Ave., Forks 360-374-9253 • 800-443-6757 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.forkswa.com, info@forkswa.com or chamber@forkswa.com 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. HURRICANE RIDGE VISITOR CENTER 17 miles south of Olympic National Park Visitor Center on Race Street in Port Angeles 360-565-3131. 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. NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA VISITOR/CONVENTION BUREAU 338 W. First St. Suite 104, Port Angeles 800-942-4042 • 360-452-8552 www.northwestsecretplaces.com www.olympicpeninsula.org Offers North Olympic Peninsula travel planner. OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER Near junction of Highways 104 and 19, Port Ludlow 360-437-0120. Call for hours. www.heartoftheolympics.org gatewayvcr.@olympus.net Information on Port Ludlow, Port Hadlock, Marrowstone Island, Hood Canal communities, Olympic National Forest, western Jeﬀerson County and the Hoh Rain Forest. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER, PORT ANGELES 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. 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.

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK HOH RAIN FOREST VISITOR CENTER 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 Open daily during summer, Fri.-Sun. remainder of the year. Exhibits, information desk, bookstore. Nature trails start at the visitors’ center. Picnic area. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK KALALOCH INFORMATION STATION At the ranger station on U.S. Highway 101, about 40 miles southwest of Forks 360-962-2283 • www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic Open daily during the summer. Exhibits, information desk, bookstore, short nature trails and beach access nearby. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK & OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST INFORMATION CENTER At Forks Transit Center, 551 S. Forks Ave., Forks Open daily in summer, Friday-Sunday remainder of the year. Exhibits, information desk, bookstore, bear cannisters, wilderness information and overnight wilderness use permits. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS INFORMATION CENTER — PORT ANGELES 3002 Mount Angeles Road, south of Park Avenue, behind the park’s visitors’ center 360-565-3100 Open daily in the summer, intermittent hours in the winter. 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 353 S. Shore Road, Quinault U.S. Highway 101 south to Amanda Park, left turn to Quinault Ranger Station, approximately three miles. 360-288-2525 • www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/ Open May-September. Call for hours. Oﬀers a variety of nature trails. 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.

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PORT ANGELES VISITOR CENTER 121 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles 360-452-2363 May-Sept. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sun. noon-4 p.m.; Oct.-April Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sun. noon-4 p.m. info@portangeles.org • www.portangeles.org 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. PORT TOWNSEND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER *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. Provides brochures, maps and information on accommodations, dining and activities in Port Townsend, East Jeﬀerson County and the Olympic Peninsula. QUILCENE / BRINNON VISITOR CENTER 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. Information on Hood Canal, Hood Canal bridge construction in 2009, Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest, seafood harvesting and Dosewallips River estuary. QUILEUTE TRIBE VISITOR CENTER 196281 Highway 101, Forks 360-374-2460. Call for hours. Visitor information center, gift shop and information for Oceanside Resort. SEQUIM-DUNGENESS VALLEY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 1192 E. Washington St., Sequim 360-683-6197 • 800-737-8462 Open May-Sept. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct.-April, Mon.-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • www.sequimchamber.com Information on Sequim-Dungeness Valley, Lavender Festival and all of the Olympic Peninsula.

FESTIVALS MAY May 22-25 — • 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. Contact 360-457-5411, contact@jﬀa.org or www.jﬀa.org.

May 23-24 — • Olympic Art, 11 a.m.6 p.m., Olympic Art Gallery, Washington Street and U.S. Highway 101 in Quilcene. Ten artists from the gallery will exhibit additional artwork and do demonstrations. Thirty artists are featured in the gallery. Please check Web site, www. olympicartgallery.com, for listing of artists attending and their artwork. info@olympicart gallery.com, 360-765-0200. May 23-24 — • 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. Contact 360-796-4809, shrimpfest2006 @yahoo.com or www.emeraldtowns.org/shrimpfest.htm.

JUNE June 15-Sept. 21 — • Sequim City Band outdoor concerts, 3 p.m. every Sunday at James Center for the Performing Arts, plus patriotic concert on July 4, Carrie Blake Park, Sequim. Also an indoor concert Oct. 21 at Sequim High School. For more information, contact www.sequimcityband.org or call 360-683-4896. June 18-Sept. 3 — • Concert on the Pier Series, at 6 p.m. every Wednesday through the summer, City Pier, Port Angeles. The community is invited free of charge to the events, with food and beverage vendors through-out the night. Bring a chair, blanket and the whole family for another exciting season. 360-452-2363 ext. 11, vanessa@portangeles.org or www. portangeles.org. June 26-Sept. 6 — • 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. Contact www.olympicmusic festival.org, info@olympicmusicfestival.org or call 206-527-8839 for tickets and reserved seating. June 28-July 5 — • 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. Contact 360-385-3102, 800-773-3608 or info@centrum.org.

JULY July 4 — • Forks Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, various locations in Forks. Contact info@ forkswa.com. July 4 — • Fourth of July Community Celebration, 3-11 p.m., City Pier, Port Angeles. Food and craft vendors and live music. Grand parade on Lincoln Street to First Street from 5:30-6:30 p.m., ﬁreworks display at dusk (around 10 p.m.). Contact vanessa@ portangeles.org; • Fourth of July Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sequim Prairie Grange, Macleay Road, VISITORS GUIDE 2009

Sequim. Museum’s annual event; entertainmen entertainment, old cars cars, children’s games games. No admission admission, food for m modest fee. 360-681-2257, info@museumandartscenter.org or www.museumandartscenter.org. July 5-6 — • Hoodsport Fourth of July Celebration, street fair 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday; fireworks at dusk Sunday. Contact www.hoodsport.com. July 11-12 — • 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. Contact chamber@ sekiu.com or www.sekiu.com. July 17-19 — • Sequim Lavender Festival, 9 a.m., various locations in and around Sequim. Three-day summer celebration of the joys of lavender. This 13th annual festival includes seven 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, info@lavenderfestival.com or www.lavenderfestival. com; • Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show, 10 a.m. at Sequim Middle School gymnasium. Hundreds of traditional and art quilts under one roof. Vendors, demonstrations, heritage quilt turnings and a true feast for the eyes.360-683-2072, lydnis@olypen.com or www.sunbonnetsuequiltclub.org/. July 17-19 • 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. Contact info@forkswa.com. July 19-26 — • Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend. Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend, the West Coast’s finest summer jazz festival, features straight-ahead jazz and internationally acclaimed musicians on the grounds of Fort Worden State Park and Jazz in the Clubs, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday morning in 10 downtown Port Townsend venues. Call 800-733-3608, 360-385-5320 or visit www. centrum.org. July 24-26 — • 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.

AUGUST Aug. 1 — • Joyce Daze Blackberry Festival, Joyce. The 26th 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’ VISITORS GUIDE 2009

booths, demonstrations and live entertainment. Contact www.joycewa.com, photopro@tenforward. com or 360-928-2428.

info@northolympiclandtrust.org or www.north olympiclandtrust.org.

Aug. 1-2 — • 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. Contact 800-733-3608, 360-385-5320 or www. centrum.org.

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Aug. 8 — • Nineth Annual Forks Family Festival, 10 a.m., downtown Forks. Family festival with food vendors, arts and crafts, and entertainment and much more. www.forkswa.com.

Sept. 11-13 — • 33rd 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. Contact 360-344-3436, festival@woodenboat.org or www. woodenboat.org. Sept. 12-13 — • Stephanie Meyer Days, in honor of the Twilight series author. Forks, WA

Aug. 8 — • Taste of Hood Canal, 10 a.m.6 p.m., Clifton Lane between Safeway and QFC, downtown Belfair. The “Taste” will feature an antique car show, specialties from local restaurants, family entertainment throughout the day, live music, food booths. Contact www. tasteofhoodcanal.com.

Sept. 12-13 — • 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, radio-controlled model hydroplane demonstration races on the marina pond. Most events located just oﬀ Oak Bay Road near the Port Ludlow Marina and resort. Call 360-437-9665.

Aug. 8-9 — • 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. Contact 360-460-1001 or donperry10@ yahoo.com.

Sept. 20 — • 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.

Aug. 14-16 — • Jefferson County Fair, 10 a.m. at fairgrounds in Port Townsend. An oldfashioned 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. Contact 360-385-1013, jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com or www.jeffcofairgrounds.com. Aug. 20-23 — • Clallam County Fair, fairgrounds in Port Angeles. Draft horse pull, concerts, rodeo, logging show, crafts, art, 4-H and FFA animals and much more. Contact 360-417-2551 or www. clallamcountyfair.com. Aug. 15-16 — • Makah Days, 10 a.m. Neah Bay. The 85th annual celebration focused around Makah patriotism for the United States with Makah war veterans taking a “high seat.” Canoe races and bone games, children’s races, royalty, salmon bake, traditional dancing, talent show and fireworks. Aug. 30 — • 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,

Sept. 24-27 — • 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, info@ptfilmfest.com or www. ptﬁlmfest.com. Sept. 29-Oct. 4 — • Hickory Shirt & Heritage Days, various times in Forks. An event that stretches over two weekends with a host of programs and events highlighting the unique heritage of Forks and the surrounding communities. The annual Fish & Brew Contest with samples and great prizes is on Saturday. Contact info@forkswa.com.

OCTOBER Oct. 2-4 — • 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, renne@ uniqueasyou.com or www.fiberartsfestival.org; Oct. 9-11 — • Fort Worden Wildlife and Nature Art Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday at Fort Worden Conference Center Commons, Port Townsend. Original works of wildlife artists from around the country and Canada. Contact 360-344-4401 or www.wildartexpo.org. Oct. 9-11 — • Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival, 10 a.m., City Pier, Port Angeles. Crab

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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 current hours. 360-374-9663. feed complete with Dungeness crab, crab cakes, wild salmon salmon, oysters oysters, mussels mussels, shrimp shrimp, clams clams, clam chowder, seafood and vegetable bisque, fresh organic salads and desserts. Live music throughout the weekend and crab derby. Contact 360-457-6110, scott@ crabfestival.org or www.crabfestival.org. TBA — • Harvest Celebration & Farm Tour, call for times, at various farms in the SequimDungeness Valley, Sequim. Sequim’s annual farm tour. Fun, entertainment, organic products and farm tours. Contact 360-681-0169. Oct. 16-18 — • 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. Contact 360-452-6719 or stratton@olypen.com. Other annual events between October 2009 and May 2010 that weren’t scheduled at press time are, by month: November — •Holiday Fair, Port Townsend • Passport to Autumn Wine Tour, Port Angeles • Olympic Medical Center Jingle Bell Run, Port Angeles December — •Various holiday events • Sequim Christmas Bird Count 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 — • Annual 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. feirolab@ olypen.com. • 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

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• Jefferson County Historical Society 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 features exhibits on Jefferson County’s maritime history and the Port Townsend Fire Department, as well as a Victorian hearse and Gurney cab. Museum hours daily 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. 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. History includes the Spruce Railroad to Lake Crescent built to ship spruce for war-era airplanes. 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. This high-quality Makah museum offers visitors 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. info@sequimmuseum.org, www.sequimmuseum. org. • Museum at the Carnegie Museum at the Carnegie is in the former Carnegie Library, 207 S. Lincoln St., Port Angeles. Operated by the Clallam County Historical Society. Visitors are greeted in the main gallery by the museum’s theme “Strong People: Faces of Clallam County” and are directed in a logical fashion through the seven, carefully designed and informative exhibit areas. Exhibits in the lower gallery rotate throughout the year. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m. WednesdaySaturday and special tours can be arranged by calling 452-2662. The Historical Society also maintains

exhibits at the Federal Building, First and Oak streets (8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.) in Port Angeles. • 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. Five miles north of Sequim at the intersection of Towne and Anderson roads. Staﬀ of volunteers maintains the schoolhouse and hosts several events throughout the year. 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, set against a vista of marine and mountain views. Gallery hours are 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, pafac@olypen.com. • 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. Artifacts, documents and photos of the Quilcene area. 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 21-Sept. 23, 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, traditional herb and rose garden with superb view overlooking downtown and the bay. Managed by Jeﬀerson County Historical Society. Open May 1-Sept. 30 daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4 adults, $1 children. $6 VISITORS VISITORS GUIDE GUIDE 2009 2009

passport gains entry to JCHS Museum and Rothschild House 379 8076 360 385 1003 www House. 360 360-379-8076, 360-385-1003. www. jchsmuseum.org. • Waterfront Art Gallery (formerly Clallam 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. SunLand Golf & Country Club in Sequim and Peninsula Golf Club in Port Angeles are private courses, closed to the public. • THE CEDARS AT DUNGENESS 1965 Woodcock Road, Sequim Phone: 800-447-6826, 360-683-6344 Web site: www.dungenessgolf.com Par: Men 72; Women 72 Length: Men 6,034; Women 5,347 Course description: Rolling terrain with medium-sized greens. A creek crisscrosses holes on the back nine. Spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains from most of the holes. • PENINSULA GOLF CLUB 824 S. Lindberg Road, Port Angeles Phone: 360-457-6501 Par: 72; 6,078 from white tees, 6,334 from blues Course description: 18 holes, regulation course, water and mountain views. Private club • PORT LUDLOW GOLF COURSE 751 Highland Drive, Port Ludlow Phone: 360-437-0272, 800-455-0272 Web site: www.portludlowresort.com Par: Men 72. Women 72 Length: Blue 6,262. White 5,924 Gold 5,519. Black 6,971 Course description: Port Ludlow features three nine-hole courses, tide/timber/trail, that can be played in various combinations. • PORT TOWNSEND GOLF CLUB 1948 Blaine St., Port Townsend Phone: 360-385-4547 Par: Men 70. Women 72 Length: 5,649, men; 5,447, women Course description: Features dry, rolling terrain with very small greens • SALT CREEK RV AND GOLF 53802 Highway 112 West Phone: 360-928-2488 Web site: olypen.com/scrv Par 28 Length: 1,374 yards Clubhouse

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SKY • SKYRIDGE GOLF COURSE 7 7015 Old Olympic Highway P Phone: 360-683-FORE (3673) L Length: 2,700-3,400 yards for nine holes holes, fo four sets of tees SUNLAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB • SUNLAND 109 Hilltop Drive, Sequim Phone: 360-683-6800 Length: 6,265 yards Course description: Private golf course

TRAILS/HIKES SEQUIM AREA TRAILS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Walk/bike trail, citywide. Look for exercise stations and for the footprints throughout the city. • Zwicker Pedestrian Trail. North side of QFC on Washington Street, runs along Bell Creek for entire length of Brown and Blake roads. • Olympic Discovery Trail. Through city to eastern city boundary, out to Dungeness River Audubon Center on Hendrickson Road, west to Blyn. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TRAILS • Foothills Trailhead, 6.5 miles, starts in Port Angeles at Eighth and Pine streets. Go south on Pine Street, which becomes Black Diamond Road, for 4.8 miles, turn left on Little River Road (gravel, one lane), then go 1.1 miles and turn left, then go 0.2 mile on Foothills Trailhead Road. Trailhead is on the right. • Sadie Creek Trail, 2.5 miles, starts on Highway 112 between mileposts 42-43. Turn south on East Twin River Road (Forest Service Road 3040), go 0.1 mile and turn right to the trailhead. • Striped Peak Vista and Trailhead, more than 2 miles, starts from Highway 112 between mileposts 56-57, go north on Freshwater Bay Road for 1.6 miles, turn left on a one-lane gravel road, go 2.8 miles, turn right to trailhead, can be accessed via Clallam County’s Salt Creek Recreation Area on the Camp Hayden Road oﬀ Highway 112 at milepost 53.9. • Little River Trail starts in Port Angeles at Eighth and Pine streets. Pine Street becomes Black Diamond Road, go south on Pine Street 4.8 miles, turn left on Little River Road, (gravel, one lane) go 0.1 mile. Trail access to Hurricane Ridge, mountain bike access to Olympic National Park boundary only.

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Before hiking, you should know . . . 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Pack out everything you pack in including food waste and garbage. Wheelchair accessible trails noted with * Accessible with assistance trails noted with ** Other trails are not recommended for wheelchairs. The term “accessible with assistance” means trails do not meet ADA standards but may be passable by individuals with suﬃcient upper body strength and balance or a friend to help.

TEMPERATE RAIN FORESTS Hoh ** Mini Trail. Paved 0.1-mile loop trail near the Visitor Center. Hall of Mosses Trail. 0.8-mile loop trail beginning near the Visitor Center. Spruce Nature Trail. 1.2-mile loop trail beginning near the Visitor Center. Queets The Queets Road is closed at Matheny Creek, about 6 miles in, due to a landslide. 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.

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COA COAST Be aware of tides when hiking B the coast. Pick up a tide chart at a rang station or visitor center. ranger Lover’s Lane Loop. 5.8-mile loop connecting Sol Duc campground campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort 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 (access road was washed out in 2006) Terrace Nature Trail is a 1.2-mile loop trail from near ranger station.

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O Ozette Cap Cape Alava Trail. 3.3-miles one tl on boardwalk b d way mostly 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. 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 the Olympic National Parks, visit http://www.nps.gov/ olym/planyourvisit/brochures.htm and click on the destination of choice.

DAY-USE PARKS State parks For more information, call 360-902-8844.

SHINE TIDELANDS Seven miles south of Port Ludlow, off Paradise Bay Road. 13-acre seasonal day-use park with 5,000 feet of tidelands extending from the Hood Canal bridge along Bywater Bay to where the spit joins Hood Heart Island. Shellfish-harvesting, kayaking and windsurfing. Four unsheltered picnic tables, available first come, first served. TRITON COVE STATE PARK Six miles south of Brinnon and seven miles north of Eldon. 29-acre day-use park with 555 feet of saltwater shore on the west side of Hood Canal on the Olympic Peninsula. ADA-compliant boat launch with 100 feet of handling dock, access to near-shore fishing. Three unsheltered picnic tables, available first come, first served.

Jefferson County parks For more information, call 360-385-9160.

EAST BEACH PARK On Marrowstone Island, travel on Oak Bay Road east of Port Hadlock. Turn left on Old Flagler Road north to Marrowstone Island, travel past the Nordland store, turn right on East Beach Road, ends at the park. Shelter, beach, view of Admiralty Inlet. GIBBS LAKE PARK In Chimacum, turn west on West Valley Road from Highway 19, by Chimacum School, follow West Valley Road approximately ﬁve miles, turn right on Gibbs Lake Road, approximately threefourths of a mile to park boundary. Picnic area, trails, mountain biking, summer swimming hole. HICKS PARK Heading east on Highway 104 toward Hood Canal bridge, turn right on Shine Road, follow road approximately three miles to county park sign, turn right into park. Picnic area, boat ramp accessing upper Hood Canal. 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. IRONDALE PARK Heading east on Irondale Road from Highway 19, turn right on Patison Street, right on South Seventh Street, turn right on Alma Street in to park in Irondale. Picnic area, sports fields, sports courts, playground. 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. SOUTH INDIAN ISLAND PARK East of Port Hadlock, travel east on Oak Bay Road from the stoplight at the Port Hadlock intersection, turn left on Old Flagler Road, travel across bridge, turn right into first park. Second park is approximately one-half mile farther east on Old Flagler Road, turn right at park sign, road weaves down to the shoreline park. Picnic area, trails, shelter, access to Oak Bay, shell-fishing opportunities.

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Sequim-area parks For more information, call 360-683-4905.

East Clallam County 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, band stand. • Sequim Dog Park at Carrie Blake Park On Blake Avenue at east end of Sequim. Turn north on Blake Avenue, travel about 1.5 blocks to park on right. Located on the east side of the Guy Cole Convention Center. Fenced, off-leash park, co-sponsored by city of Sequim and Sequim Dog Park Pals. 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. DR. JAMES STANDARD MEMORIAL PARK (CITY) 124 W. Silberhorn Road, on the north side of the road, about half a block west of the intersection of River and Silberhorn roads. Softball fields used and maintained by Sequim Little League. 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 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 year-round. Hiking, wildlife watching and photography are popular activities in the refuge. Some portions are closed seasonally or permanently to protect sensitive species. One of more than 500 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System, a network of lands set aside specifically for wildlife. 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 hisVISITORS GUIDE 2009

toric railroad bridge torical acro the river, hikacross ing picnicking, biing, cycli cycling, ﬁshing. Bird walk 8:30 a.m. every walk, Wed Wednesday. Natural presen 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.)

JOHN AND MARGARET KIRNER PARK (CITY) Sequim. Turn south off U.S. Highway 101 onto South Fourth Avenue, six blocks on the right. Playground equipment, picnic area. 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. MARY LUKES WHEELER PARK (COUNTY) East of Ward Road and north of Woodcock Road in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Access to Dungeness River, picnic area, parking. MASTER GARDENERS DEMONSTRATION GARDEN 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim. Demonstrations of grasses, herbs, fruits, native plants, shade plants, wetlands, color garden, water-wise gardening. Master Gardeners can answer questions Thursdays. PANORAMA VISTA ACCESS (COUNTY) Turn north off U.S. Highway 101 to East Sequim Bay Road, six miles east of Sequim. Turn right into Panorama Vista development and follow road to end. Picnic, beach access. 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. REUSE DEMONSTRATION 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. SEQUIM COMMUNITY SCHOOL FAMILY PARK 200 block of West Alder Street, within walking distance of the elementary school, middle school, high school and the Sequim downtown core area. Walking path that wanders through playground and

exercise equipment, picnic tables in one area of the children’s portion of the park.

Port Angeles parks: For more information, call 360-417-4550.

CHARLES R. WILSON MEMORIAL PARK Between the Eighth Street bridges on West Seventh Street. Play area. 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. VETERANS PARK East Fourth and Race streets. A memorial to veterans who have served in war and peace. Walking paths, reflection fountain, park benches. CROWN PARK 2000 block of West Fourth Street, overlooking the Nippon Paper Industries mill. Playground, public restrooms, tennis courts, open field, softball diamond. FIFTH AND OAK STREET PARK At the corner of West Fifth and Oak streets. Picnic tables, playground, open field. FRANCIS STREET PARK About two blocks from Front Street, near Waterfront Trail. Major access point for Waterfront Trail users, harbor view, handicapped parking for easy access to the trail and look-out pavilion, picnic area, play structures, flag pavilion, open space area, walking paths.

GEORGIANA PARK On the corner of Chambers and Georgiana streets, south of Olympic Medical Center. Open ﬁeld, park benches, playground.

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. HAZEL PORTER KIEL PARK 100 block of East 13th Street, west of Lincoln Street. Playground, tennis courts, open field. JAMES PARK Second and Laurel streets, at the top of the stairs that end at the Conrad Dyar fountain and Olympic Visions mural in the downtown area. View of harbor, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Canada, open field, park benches. LINCOLN PARK West Lauridsen Boulevard, east of Fairchild International Airport. Two ponds in the northeastern corner of the park are home to many different species

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of ducks and other birds. Fishing available for youths 14 and younger. younger Playground, public restrooms, picnic tables, tennis courts, open ﬁelds and trail, youth baseball ﬁelds, running water, cooking facilities/ shelters, campsites, BMX track.

HURRICANE RIDGE (ONP) Drive south on Race Street from dow downtown Port Angeles for 19 miles. Picnic, self-guided nature trails, hiking, winter sports, viewpoint, visitor information.

LIONS PARK Whidby Avenue, oﬀ Lauridsen Boulevard. Playground, public restrooms, picnic tables, open ﬁeld, covered picnic area.

LAKE PLEASANT (COUNTY) Located on U.S. Highway 101 about 10 miles north of Forks. Boat launch, beach, playground (no lifeguards).

SAIL AND PADDLE PARK Located on Ediz Hook, east of the Nippon Paper Industries mill. Views of the harbor, Port Angeles and the Olympic Mountains. Picnic tables, beach access, barbecue pits, open grass areas.

LAPOEL (ONP) West of Port Angeles on U.S. Highway 101 on Lake Crescent. Picnic, lake views.

SHANE PARK G Street, between Seventh and Eighth streets. Open field, playground, public restrooms, tennis courts, softball diamonds, walking paths, parking lots. 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. WOLVERTON PARK On 11 th Street near A Street. Playground, T-ball field, open field.

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.

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MURDOCH (DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES) Start at milepost 44.6 on Highway 112, turn north on PA-S-2500, go three-tenths of a mile, then turn right on PA-S-2510 and follow to beach. Picnic area, beach access. NORTH SHORE (ONP) Located on the north shore of Lake Crescent. Go around Lake Crescent on U.S. Highway 101, turn at Fairholme General Store and resort. Picnic, lake views. PILLAR POINT PARK (COUNTY) North of Highway 112 at Pillar Point, about 10 miles east of Clallam Bay. Open year-round. Launch for small boats, beach area, picnic shelter, tables. QUILLAYUTE RIVER PARK (COUNTY) From U.S. Highway 101 just north of Forks, turn west onto LaPush/Mora Road. Follow to Mora Road and turn right. Follow to River Park Road and turn left. River and ﬁshing access. 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. TILLICUM PARK (CITY) At the north end of Forks. Picnic, playground equipment, tennis, athletic ﬁelds.

CAMPSITES The following is information on a variety of campsites on the North Olympic Peninsula. $$/per night charge.

EAST PENINSULA 2009 State Park Fees: Standard campsite $17-$22* — A designated campsite served by nearby domestic water, sink waste, garbage disposal and ﬂush comfort station. Utility campsite $23-$31* — 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/non-motorized 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. • Chimacum (county), on Rhody Drive in Chimacum. Campsites: 8. Attractions: picnicking, camping, vault toilet, recreational vehicles. $12. • Fallsview (ONF), four miles south of Quilcene on U.S. Highway 101 on Quilcene River Trail. Five tent, 30 recreational vehicle campsites. Attractions: picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, hiking, garbage cans. $12-$15. • Fort Flagler State Park, eight miles northeast of Port Hadlock, on the northern tip of Marrowstone Island. The park has 101 standard tent sites, 14 utility spaces, one dump station, four restrooms (one ADA) and eight showers (two ADA). To reserve a campsite, visit www.parks.wa.gov or call 888-CAMPOUT. High bluff overlooking Puget Sound, with views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains. 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. This historical fort offers a full-service conference center, an ideal setting for seminars, conferences, retreats and family reunions. Historical Victorian parlors, spacious carpeted dormitories and 80 hook-up campsites (50 beach, 30 upper woods area). The center has a dining facility and a wide range of meeting rooms. Reservations for Fort Worden are accepted either in person, by mail, fax or e-mail. A museum, two miles of beach, marine science center, Centrum performances/concerts during the summer. Point Wilson Lighthouse and miles of trails leading to bunker and batteries. For more information, call 360-902-8844. $15-$20 for campsites. • 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. Attractions: 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, jeffco fairgrounds@olypen.com. $15-$20. • Lake Leland (county) off U.S. Highway 101 on Leland Valley Road, seven miles north of Quilcene. Campsites: 22 primitive sites. Attractions: picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, swimming, fishing, boat launch, outhouse; no drinking water. $12. • Oak Bay (county), off Oak Bay Road, two miles east of Port Hadlock. Campsites: 24 in upper park and 24 in lower. Attractions: picnicking, camping, recreation vehicles, hiking, play area, clamming, boat ramp, beach access. $15-$18. • Old Fort Townsend State Park, about four miles south of Port Townsend. 40 campsites first come, first served; one dump station, two restrooms and one shower. Attractions: 377-acre park lies VISITORS GUIDE 2009

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atop a bluff, offering a view of Admiralty Inlet, Port Mountains 3,960 3 960 Townsend Bay and the Cascade Mountains. feet of saltwater beach, large natural forest area, miles of trails; kitchen shelter may be reserved, large area available for group camping by reservation. Contact the park at 360-385-3595. • Quilcene (county), U.S. Highway 101 south of Quilcene. Campsites: 13: Attractions: picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, cookhouse, shelter. $12. • Rainbow (ONF), U.S. Highway 101 at Mount Walker Pass, five miles south of Quilcene. Campsites: nine, group campground by reservation only. Attractions: picnicking, camping, hiking, vault toilets. No drinking water available. $5. • Seal Rock (ONF), on U.S. Highway 101, two miles north of Brinnon. Campsites: 19 tents, 16 recreational vehicles. Attractions: picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, clamming, oysters, swimming, fishing, boating, wheelchair beach-viewing area, interpretive natural trail, beach access, flush toilets, garbage cans, drinking water. $12. • Upper Oak Bay Park (county), turn left on Portage Way Road and another quick left on to Cleveland Street, travel approximately 0.5 mile, turn right into the campground on Upper Oak Bay Park Road. $15.

• Altaire (ONP) (ONP), west of Port Angeles Angeles, follow U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic Hot Springs Road and south to campground. Campsites: 30. Attractions: camping, ﬁshing. Catch and release for all species except for non-native Eastern brook trout. $12. • Elwha (ONP), west of Port Angeles, follow U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic Hot Springs Road and south to campground. Campsites: 40. Attractions: picnicking, camping, fishing. Catch and release for all species except for non-native Eastern brook trout. $12. • Fairholme (ONP), off U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles at west end of Lake Crescent. Campsites: 88. Attractions: camping, ﬁshing, boat launch. Catch and release only. $12. • Heart O’ the Hills (ONP), south on Race Street in Port Angeles, 5.9 miles on the way to Hurricane Ridge. Campsites: 105. Attractions: picnicking, camping, recreational vehicles, hiking, trails, handicap access, restrooms. $12. • 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. Attractions: camping, hot springs, trails. $14.

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• 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 recreational vehicles or trailers. Campsites: 14 (tents only). Attractions: picnicking, camping, hiking, drinking water, restrooms, Blue Mountain Lookout. View of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Victoria and Vancouver Island, British Columbia and Cascade Mountains north into Canada, as well as the Olympics. $10. • 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. Attractions: 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. Campgrounds open Feb. 1-Sept. 30. Fee for camping, entrance fee collected at trailhead of Dungeness Spit, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. $16-$18. • Sequim Bay State Park, three miles east of Sequim on U.S. Highway 101. RV and tent camping, beach access, clamming, restrooms with showers, views of Sequim Bay, boat launch and 424 feet of moorage. One overnight group site for 60 people, picnic shelter and campfire facilities. Reservations: www.parks.wa.gov or 888-CAMPOUT.

• Bear Creek (DNR), on U.S. Highway 101, two miles west of Sappho on Sol Duc River. Attractions: 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. Attractions: 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. First come, first served. 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. Attractions: 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. Attractions: 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. Attractions: picnicking, camping, kitchen shelter, trailers, water access, hiking, boat launch, fishing (subject to Quinault Tribe regulations), self-guided tour, summer evening programs, restrooms. $12-$15. • 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. Attractions: picnicking, camping, water ac-

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ces cess, hiking, fishing, swimming, self-guided tours, res restrooms. $12. • Graves Creek (ONP) Closed to vehicles this sum summer due to storm damage. Campground accessib sible via a six-mile walk, horse or bike ride. South sho shore of Lake Quinalt off U.S. Highway 101 past La Lake Quinalt Lodge. Campsites: 30. Attractions: sum summer ranger station, camping, picnicking, water, fishing, hiking, restrooms, pit toilet before July 1. No potable water available. • 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, self-guided tours, wheelchair access; self-guided trails, trailhead for Hoh River Trail, visitor center, restrooms. • Hoh Oxbow (DNR), south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101 just south of Hoh Rain Forest Road. Campsite: seven forested campsites. Attractions: picnicking, camping, trailers, fishing, restrooms, RV facilities. $10. • Kalaloch (ONP), 35 miles south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101. Campsites: 169. Attractions: open year-round. Picnicking, camping, trailer, beach access, hiking, fishing, wheelchair access, summer ranger station, self-guided 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. Call center hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Eastern Time). $14-$18. • Klahowya (ONF), off U.S. Highway 101, eight miles east of Sappho. Campsites: 30 tent sites, 14 RV sites. Attractions: camping, picnicking, hiking, water, boat ramp, fishing, self-guided tour, restrooms. $10-$12. • Lyre River (DNR), on Highway 112, 4.5 miles west of Joyce. Attractions: picnicking, camping, hiking, water, fishing, restrooms, group, shelter, drinking water, wheelchair access for bank fishing. • Minnie Peterson (DNR), five miles east of U.S. Highway 101 on Upper Hoh Road. Campsites: 7. Attractions: picnicking, camping, trailers, hiking, water, fishing, restrooms, no drinking water. • Mora (ONP), on the Quillayute River, 12 miles west of U.S. Highway 101 on Rialto Beach Road. Attractions: one loop open all year with full services. Full opening July 1. Picnicking, camping, trailers, self-guided trail, hiking, beach access, water, fishing, wheelchair access, summer ranger station, restrooms. $12. • North Fork (ONP), end of North Shore Road at Lake Quinalt, part of road unimproved. Campsites: 9, not recommended for large RVs and trailers. Attractions: Open all year with pit toilets, camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, trailhead for North Fork Quinalt River and Low Divide Trails. Closed due to storm damage. No fee. • Ozette (ONP), at Lake Ozette southwest of Sekiu. Campsites: 15. Attractions: 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. $12. • 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.

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full hookups, electric and cable access, pool, hot tub, hay rides and other activities, portangeleskoa.com, portangeleskoa@ wavecable.com Follow about 3.5 miles and park will be on the right. A 196 k originally i i ll a W ld W b 196-acre park, World War II hharbor defense site, 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. $16-$24. 360-928-3441 for reservations. • South Beach (ONP), on U.S. Highway 101, 2.8 miles south of Kalaloch. Attractions: picnicking, beach access, recreational vehicles. $10. • 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. Attractions: hiking, fishing, pets permitted. 360-374-6131.

CAMPGROUNDS RV PARKS • Cape Motel and RV Park, 1510 Bayview Ave., Neah Bay, 866-744-9944, 53 units, 14 motel units, 50 RV hookups, open space for tenting, restrooms, shower and laundry. • Conestoga Quarters RV Park, 40 Sieberts Creek Road, Port Angeles. 800-808-4637, RV park, full hookups, pavilion, walking trails, washer/ dryer facilities, volleyball net, shower rooms, Internet hookup, www.conestogaquarters.com, kim@ 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. • Eagle Tree RV Park, 16280 Highway 305, Poulsbo, 360-598-5988, wooded sites, 88 sites, 30- and 50-amp full hookups, cable and high-speed Internet available, clubhouse, showers, laundry, propane, www.eagletreerv.com. • 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, paradise@ elwhadamrvpark.com. • Forks 101 RV Park, 901 S. Forks Ave.,

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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.

• Quileute Lonesome Creek RV Park, PO Box 250, LaPush 98350, 360-374-4338, 360-374-4333, full hookups, showers, restrooms, convenience store, groceries, post oﬃce, gas and diesel.

• Forks Mobile Home Park. 621 Calawah Way, Forks. 360-374-5510. RV parking, full laundry, streetlights, some sidewalks, vending machines.

• Quileute Oceanside Resort, PO Box 67, LaPush, 98350, 360-374-5267, 800-487-1267, cabins, motel units, hike trails, marina with moorage, woodcarving and basketry-making classes, seafood in season, sea animals in their natural environment, tribal village celebrations, www.ocean-park.org, www. quileuteoceanside.com.

• 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.gilgaloasis rvpark.com.

• Rainbow’s End RV Park, 261831 Highway 101, Sequim, 360-683-3863 or 877-683-3863, 8 new pull-throughs, 60-foot long, wi-fi, full hookups, laundry, cable, club house, showers, camping, large dog play yard in fenced area, stream, www.rainbowsendrvpark.com, rainbowrv@olypen.com.

• Granny’s Café, 235471 Highway 101, Port Angeles, 360-928-3266, limited RV parking, www. grannyscafe.com.

• Salt Creek RV Park & Golf, 53802 Highway 112, Port Angeles, 360-928-2488, full service park, www.olypen.com/scrv, scrv@olypen.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, info@ hardraincafe.com.

• 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, sequimbay resort@yahoo.com.

• 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.

• 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.sequimwestinn.com.

• 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, 8 miles north of Forks at Milepost 200-021, 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 sunny side of Lake Crescent, www.logcabinresort.net.

• 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, mountain@olypen. com • Whiskey Creek Beach, PO Box 130, Joyce, 360-928-3489, Campsites, RV sites, cabins.

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• The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette, 20860 Hoko-Ozette Road, Clallam Bay, 360-963-2899 or 800-950-2899, primitive camping, cabins, small general store, deli, www.lostresort.net, lostresort@ hotmail.com.

Anderson Lake State Park Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 50 Directions: 8 miles south of Port Townsend on Anderson Lake Road. Comments: No motors. Lake may be closed due to toxic algae. Call 360-385-9444 for current information.

• 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,

Bogachiel River Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 30 Directions: 8 miles south of Forks, Dowans Creek Road. VISITORS GUIDE 2009

Directions: 28.4 miles west of Port Angel Angeles on U.S. Highway 101. Comments: Fee.

Crocker Lake Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 20 Directions: 21 miles southeast of Sequim oﬀ U.S. Highway 101.

Discovery Bay Gardiner Boat Launch Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 10 Directions: 12 miles east of Sequim, 0.5 mile north on Gardiner Beach Road. Lake Leland Access #1 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 850 Directions: 6 miles north of Quilcene on U.S. Highway 101. Access #2 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 30 Directions: 6 miles north of Quilcene on U.S. Highway 101, east side of lake. Mats Mats Bay Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 11 Directions: 0.5 mile north of Port Ludlow, turn right on Basalt Beach Road. Mystery Bay State Park Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 10 Directions: East side of Marrowstone Island at Nordland. Port Townsend Bay Hadlock Boat Launch Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 2 Directions: 8 miles south of Port Townsend at Lower Hadlock. Port Townsend Boat Haven Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 5 Directions: South end of downtown Port Townsend. Quilcene Bay Quilcene Boat Haven Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 10 Directions: 2 miles south of Quilcene on Linger Longer Road. Tarboo Lake Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 0 Directions: 12 miles south of Port Townsend at southeast end of lake. Comments: Parking available.

Clallam County Bogachiel River Bogachiel Rearing Pond Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 25 Directions: From Forks, take Bogachiel Road west 3 miles, northeast side of river.

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Bogachiel River Access #1 Number of Ramps: 3 • Parking Spaces: 110 Directions: Forks, 2 miles north on U.S. Highway 101, 3 miles west on Quillayute Road, 2.5 miles southwest on LaPush Road. Access #2 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 25 Directions: From Forks, 6 miles south via U.S. Highway 101, site east of highway on west bank of river. Bogachiel River/Soleduck River Leyendecker Park Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 12 Directions: 7 miles west of Forks oﬀ U.S. Highway 101 and LaPush Road Calawah River Access #1 Number of Ramps: 2 • Parking Spaces: 0 Directions: From Forks, 0.7 mile north via U.S. Highway 101, west of highway on south bank of river. Access #2 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 0 Directions: 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 Dungeness Boat Launch Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 50 Directions: U.S. Highway 101 to Kitchen-Dick 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 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 50 Directions: 10 miles west of Port Angeles oﬀ U.S. Highway 112, 2 miles north on Freshwater Bay Road Hoh River Access #1 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 40 Directions: 15 miles south of Forks, U.S. Highway 101. Access #2 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 0 Directions: 12 miles south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101. Lake Aldwell Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 12 Directions: West on U.S. Highway 101, right on Lake Aldwell Road just past Elwha River. Lake Crescent Fairholm Campground Number of Ramps: 2 Parking Spaces: 10

Lake Pleasant Number of Ramps: Ramps 1 • Parking Spaces: 8 Directions: West on U.S. Highway 101 to Beaver, turn north on Lake Pleasant Road. LaPush Marina Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 15 Directions: North on U.S. Highway 101, past Forks, turn left onto LaPush Road, left at Quileute Airport. Sol Duc River Soleduck Hatchery Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 30 Directions: U.S. Highway 101 to 3 miles southwest of Sappho, then 10 miles north of Forks. Iverson Access Number of Ramps: 2 • Parking Spaces: 150 Directions: Forks, 6 miles north U.S. Highway 101, 0.25 miles east on county road. Access #1 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 0 Directions: Forks, 1.5 miles north on U.S. Highway 101, 3 miles west on Quillayute Prairie Road. Access #2 Number of Ramps: 1 • Parking Spaces: 0 Directions: 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 Number of Ramps: 2 • Parking Spaces: 164 Directions: U.S. Highway 101, turn at Whitefeather Way, turn left onto West Sequim Bay Road. Sequim Bay State Park Number of Ramps: 2 • Parking Spaces: 13 Directions: 4 miles east of Sequim off U.S. Highway 101.

WINERIES Artisan wineries located in the Olympic Peninsula towns of Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend and on Bainbridge and Whidbey islands welcome visitors year-round to enjoy their awardwinning wines. Most of the wineries listed below are members of North Sound Wineries. Information about North Sound Wineries and driving directions for its members are available at 800-785-5495 or at www. northsoundwineries.org.

LOST MOUNTAIN WINERY Hours: April-May, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Memorial Day-mid-Sept., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily Mid-Sept.-Nov., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dec.-March and holidays, call for seasonal hours

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Phone: 360-683-5229 60-683-5229 com E-mail: wine@lostmountain wine@lostmountain.com Web site: www.lostmountain.com Address: 3174 Lost Mountain Road, Sequim, WA 98382

BLACK DIAMOND WINERY Hours: March-Dec. Open Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Mon. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone/Fax: 360-457-0748 E-mail: bdwinery@wavecable.com Web Site: home.wavecable.com/~bdwinery/ Address: 2976 Black Diamond Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363 CAMARADERIE CELLARS Hours: Open Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May-Sept. Phone: 360-417-3564 Web site: www.camaraderiecellars.com E-mail: info@camaraderiecellars.com Address: 334 Benson Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363 HARBINGER WINERY Hours: Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone: 360-452-4262 Web site: www.harbingerwinery.com Address: 2358 W. Highway 101 Port Angeles, WA 98362 OLYMPIC CELLARS Hours: May-Dec. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Jan.-April, Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Phone/Fax: 360-452-0160, 360-452-3782 E-mail: wines@olympiccellars.com Web site: www.olympiccellars.com Address: 255410 Highway 101 East, Port Angeles, WA 98362 FAIRWINDS WINERY Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, noon-5 p.m. daily; Sept.-June Noon-5 p.m. Fri.-Mon. Phone: 360-385-6899 E-mail: info@fairwindswinery.com Web site: www.fairwindswinery.com Address: 1984 W. Hastings Ave., Port Townsend, WA 98368 SORENSEN CELLARS Hours: March-Nov., noon-5 p.m. Fri.-Mon.; June-Aug., noon-5 p.m. daily Phone: 360-379-6416 • Fax 360-379-4907 E-mail: sorensenclrs@olympus.net Web site: www.sorensencellars.com Address: 274 S. Otto St., Bldg. “S”, P.O. Box 2011, Port Townsend, WA 98368 GREENBANK CELLARS Hours: Open year-round Thurs.-Mon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 360-678-3964 E-mail: wine@whidbey.com Web site: www.whidbey.com/wine

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Address: 3112 Day Road, Greenbank Greenbank, WA 98253

WHIDBEY ISLAND GREENBANK FARM Hours: Open June-Sept. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily; May-Oct. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 360-678-7700 Web site: www.greenbankfarm.com Address: 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA 98253 WHIDBEY ISLAND VINEYARDS AND WINERY Hours: Summer: Wed.-Mon 11 a.m.-5 p.m., winter: Wed.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 360-221-2040 E-mail: winery@whidbey.com Web site: www.whidbeyislandwinery.com Address: 5237 S. Langley Road, Langley, WA 98260 ELEVEN WINERY Hours: By appointment only Phone/Fax: 206-780-0905 E-mail: info@elevenwinery.com Web site: www.elevenwinery.com Address: 12976 Roe Road NW, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 HOODSPORT WINERY Hours: Gift shop and wine tasting open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Located just south of Hoodsport on U.S. Highway 101. Phone: 800-580-9894 • Fax: 360-877-9508. E-mail: wine@hoodsport.com Web site: www.hoodsport.com Address: 23501 Highway 101, Hoodsport, WA 98548 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND VINEYARDS & WINERY WINE MUSEUM Hours: Fri.-Sun.11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 206-842-9463 E-mail: info@bainbridgevineyards.com Web site: www.bainbridgevineyards.com Address: 8989 East Day Road, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

FARMERS MARKETS • Forks Open Aire Market, Forks — Every Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 2-Oct. 6, at the Forks Transit Center. 360-374-2531, info@forkswa.com. • Gertie’s Farmer’s Market of Clallam County — every Saturday year-round. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1016 E. First St., Port Angeles. • Jeﬀerson County Farmers Market — uptown Port Townsend. Every Saturday through Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; every Wednesday 3:30-6:30 p.m. June 13-Sept. 26. 360-379-9098. www.ptfarmers-

market.org. • Port Angeles Farmers Market — Every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. year-round at Clallam County Courthouse and during the summer, every Wednesday 3-6 p.m. June 15-Oct. 15. • 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, Port Angeles, 360-452-4551. • Angeles Clinic for Animals, Port Angeles, 360-452-7686. • Aunt Harriet’s Bed N’ Biscuit, Sequim, 360-683-5683. • C o u n t r y Pa w ’s R e s o r t , S e q u i m , 360-582-9686. • D o g To w n s e n d , Po 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 • Sassy Lady, open 24/7, 360-417-8272 • Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim, 360-683-7286 • Westside Grooming and Pet Sitting, by appointment only, 360-457-6997

SKATE PARKS • Sequim Skate Park — Adjacent to Carrie Blake Park and softball ﬁelds on Blake Road. Attractions: Two bowls, 140 feet by 140 feet, concrete with metal coping, fenced in with paved parking lot, options for intermediate and more advanced skaters, BMX course. Open daylight hours, seven days a week. No admission. • Port Angeles Skate Park — Second and Race streets near stadium. Attractions: Deep bowl, middle bowl. Open daylight hours, seven days a week. No admission. • Port Townsend Skate Park — Monroe and Washington streets. Located in the downtown area close to shops and restaurants. Two bowls, street and beginners’ sections. Open daily 8 a.m.-dusk. No admission. VISITORS VISITORS GUIDE GUIDE 2009 2009

ADVERTISER INDEX HOOD CANAL CORRIDOR Hadlock Motel ............................................11 Hoodsport Winery ......................................10 Olympic Art Gallery ...................................11 Olympic Music Festival ...............................11 Port Gamble Tourism ..................................15 Waterfront at Potlatch ...............................125 Wildwood Antiques, Gifts & Books ............10 Whistling Oyster .........................................10

PORT TOWNSEND & EAST SIDE Artisans on Taylor .......................................23 Bead Studio, The .........................................20 Belltower Art ...............................................21 Candle Store, The ........................................23 Cobalt Mortgage .........................................16 Crafts Cottage .............................................20 Diva Yarn ....................................................20 Elevated Ice Cream......................................20 Far Reaches Farm ........................................21 Food Co-Op Port Townsend .......................21 Fountain Café .............................................23 Gardens at Four Corners .............................18 Jeﬀerson County Fairgrounds ......................20 Madrona Urgent Care .................................17 Mezzaluna Lounge ......................................23 Palace Hotel ................................................20 Pizza Factory ...............................................25 Port Townsend Art Walk .............................19 Pygmy Boats ...............................................18 Sea Hag, The ...............................................23 Silvewater Café ............................................23 Twisted Ewe, The ........................................23 Vagabond Arts .............................................23 Wandering Angus ........................................21 Wandering Wardrobe ..................................23 Wholistic Skin Therapy ...............................23 Wild Sage ....................................................23

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William’s Gallery .........................................21 Wine Seller, The ..........................................20 Wooden Boat Festival ..................................20

SEQUIM AND DUNGENESS VALLEY A Dropped Stitch ........................................41 Alder Wood Bistro.......................................50 Angel’s Rest Olympic Cabin ........................44 Blue Whole Gallery .....................................40 Bosun’s Locker.............................................49 Botanical Touch ..........................................42 Colette’s Bed & Breakfast ............................45 Cottage Company, The................................40 Damiana’s Best Cellars.................................41 Dockside Grill .............................................52 Doodlebugs .................................................68 Dungeness Courte .......................................38 Dungeness Kids Company ..........................43 Dungeness River Audubon Center ..............38 Dungeness Seafood Company .....................42 Dungeness Valley Creamery ........................59 Dupuis Restaurant ......................................51 Dynasty Chinese Restaurant ........................52 El Cazador Mexican Restaurant...................51 Estes Builders ..............................................31 Fifth Avenue Retirement Center ................127 Frick Drugs .................................................43 Galare Thai Restaurant ................................51 Graysmarsh Farm ........................................63 Hiway 101 Diner ........................................51 Holiday Plaza Inn........................................44 Islander Pizza & Pasta Shack .......................52 Jardin du Soleil ..............................................2 Jean’s Deli....................................................51 Jeremiah’s BBQ ...........................................51 John L. Scott Real Estate — Shawnna Riggs .........................................29 Las Palomas Mexican Restaurant .................52 Lavender & Lace .........................................41

Lavender Connection, The ..........................35 Lavender Farms Map ...................................33 Les Schwab Tires .........................................39 Loft, The .....................................................45 Lodge, The ................................................127 Lost Mountain Lavender .............................34 Lost Mountain Lodge ..................................44 Mariner Café ...............................................52 McComb Gardens.......................................37 Moon Palace................................................50 Museum & Arts Center...............................30 Nash’s Organic Produce ...............................40 Nelson’s Duckpond .....................................35 Northwest Native Expressions .....................43 Oak Table Café ...........................................50 Old Mill Café .............................................52 Oliver’s Lavender Farm ................................34 Olympic Game Farm...................................37 Olympic Lavender Farm..............................34 Olympic Theatre Arts ..................................49 Paciﬁc Mist Books .......................................40 Paradise Restaurant .....................................50 Peninsula Heat Company ............................58 Phillips’ Hallmark .......................................42 Pizza Factory ...............................................50 Pondicherri..................................................41 Port Williams Lavender ...............................35 Primary Care Sequim ..................................55 Professional Real Estate ...............................46 Purple Haze Lavender .................................34 Quiznos Sub Shop.......................................50 R&T Crystals ..............................................42 Real Estate Directory...................................60 Red Carpet Carwash ...................................46 Remote Control Hobbies ............................40 Rock Plaza Shopping Center .........................3 Sawadee Thai Cuisine ................................127 Sean Clift Mortgage ....................................37 Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center (SARC) ....................................................30

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ADVERTISER INDEX Sequim Lavender Company ........................34 Sequim Lavender Festival ............................32 Sequim Vehicle Licensing ............................39 Sequim West Inn .........................................44 Sequim Wrap Parcel & Post.........................42 Serenity Thrift Shop ....................................42 Sergio’s Family Mexican Restaurant .............52 Sherwood Assisted Living ..........................127 Sherry Grimes Designs ................................29 SkyRidge Golf Course .................................60 Solana Living ..............................................29 Sunny Farms Country Store ........................58 Sunshine Café .............................................50 Sunshine Herb & Lavender Farm ................34 Swain’s Outdoor ..........................................41 Swank Boutique ..........................................40 Taco Time ...................................................51 Tarcisio’s Italian Restaurant .........................51 Terhune Custom Homes .............................49 UPS Store....................................................41 Windermere Real Estate ................................3 Westerra – Jennie’s Meadow ..........................4

PORT ANGELES Adventures Through Kayaking ....................82 Alley Cat .....................................................86 Baskin Robbins ...........................................79 Bella Italia ...................................................79 Blockbuster .................................................87 Brown’s Outdoor .........................................88 Café Garden ................................................80 Captain T’s..................................................86 C’est Si Bon ................................................79 Clallam County Fair....................................81 Clallam Economic Development Council ....................................................75 CliniCare ....................................................88 Days Inn .....................................................69 Electric Beach..............................................87

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Elwha River Casino ...................................126 Family Farm, The ........................................87 Feiro Marine Life Center .............................77 Franni’s Gift Expressions .............................87 Joshua’s Restaurant ......................................79 Kenmore Air ...............................................74 KONP Radio ..............................................91 Maria’s Mexican Restaurant .........................79 Northwest Fudge .........................................87 Olympic Bus Lines ........................................5 Olympic Foothills Lodge .............................82 Olympic Stationers......................................86 Paciﬁc Rim Hobby ......................................78 Port of Port Angeles.....................................89 Quality Inn .................................................89 Quiznos ......................................................79 Sergio’s Hacienda ........................................79 Shirley’s Restaurant......................................79 Sound Bike & Kayak ...................................87 Sportsmen Motel .........................................83 Steppin’ Out................................................87 Sunrise Meats ..............................................90 Super 8 Motel .............................................83 Twice Upon A Child ...................................87 Udjat Beads .................................................86 Unique Treasures Mall .................................87 Victoria Express...........................................90 Waters West ................................................86 What’s In Store............................................86 Windermere Property Management ............75

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Forks Chamber of Commerce ...................101 Forks Coffee Shop .......................................94 Forks Outfitters ...........................................95 Hoh River Resort ........................................94 JT’s Sweet Stuffs ........................................104 Leppell’s Flowers & Gifts...........................101 Lunsford & Associates ...............................104 Makah Museum ........................................105 Northwest Coast Attractions .....................109 Olympic Suites ..........................................105 Pacific Inn Motel .......................................102 Pacific Pizza .................................................96 Quileute Enterprises ..................................107 Quileute Oceanside Resort ........................128 Rayonier....................................................108 Ron’s Food Mart..........................................94 South North Gardens ................................101 Sully’s Drive-In ............................................96 Washburn’s General Store ..........................100 West End Thunder ....................................105 Whitehead’s Auto Parts .............................106

PENINSULA-WIDE Artists..........................................................47 Bed & Breakfasts ...................................56, 57 Churches ...............................................66, 67 Clubs & Organizations ...............................68 Java Joints ...................................................74 Nurseries .....................................................69 Pet Services..................................................62 RV/Campgrounds .......................................61

A Work In Progress ...................................101 Brightwater House ....................................101 City of Forks .............................................103 Dazzled By Twilight ....................................97 Dew Drop Inn ..........................................101 Don’t Tell Me What To Do Promotions.......96 Fisherman’s Widow ...................................104

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Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises (SITE) 19392 North Highway 101 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

360-877-2024 • 877-2025 • 360-877-9866 (Fax) www.skokomish.org “Generating Financial Security for the Skokomish Nation” Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises (SITE), a federal corporation, is the business development arm of the Skokomish Nation. This corporation is responsible for developing and carrying out economic development planning, starting new businesses, and overseeing and operating all existing Tribal businesses to their fullest level of proﬁtability. SITE is primarily charged with earning revenues for the Skokomish Nation and secondly creating employment opportunities for membership when possible. If there is any additional information you would like concerning SITE, please do not hesitate to call (360) 877- 2024.

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360-877-9422

Twin Totems Grocery & Deli This convenience store specializes in discount cigarettes of all makes and brands. It is located on North Highway 101, just north of the Skokomish Tribe’s Lucky Dog Casino. Stop by for fuel, groceries, tobacco products, deli items, and a variety of pastries, snacks and beverages. Open 7 days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight.

(360) 427- 9099 80 N Tribal Center Rd, Shelton, WA 98584-9748

Skokomish Our SUBWAY® restaurant oﬀers great-tasting food that is just the way you like it with exceptional service and good value. Stop by for hot or cold deli items, party platters, beverages and soup. We also provide catering services. The store is located in the Twin Totems Grocery and Deli. Open 7 days a week Sunday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For take-out orders give us a call!

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ELWHA RIVER CASINO . . . HOME OF THE HOTTEST SLOTS IN TOWN!

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Coffee & Specialty Drinks, Lunch & Dinner Specials Mouth-Watering Menu Items Shuttle Bus Available 7 Days a Week!

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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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