Special Sections - Fall/Winter Visitor's Guide 2015-2016

FALL | WINTER EDITION 2015 - 2016

NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA GUIDE PORT TOWNSEND | JEFFERSON COUNTY SEQUIM | DUNGENESS VALLEY PORT ANGELES FORKS | WEST END NORTH | WEST COAST OFF THE PENINSULA

A publication of Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum

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CONTENTS

Need to Know

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How to Get Here

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Directory for transportation, hospitals and other important places Find the best route for your visit

East Jefferson County/ Port Townsend

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Sequim/Dungeness Valley

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North Olympic Wineries

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Port Angeles

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Recreational marijuana

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Autumn on the Peninsula

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Easy-to-reach waterfalls

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Olympic National Park

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Joyce

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North/West Coast

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Fishing & Hunting

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Forks/West End

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Off the Peninsula

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Victorian buildings, shops, a taste of history and a lively art scene

Under the rain shadow of sunny Sequim rests farms and recreation

Indulge your taste buds with some locally made wines and ciders The Peninsula’s largest city is nestled between the mountains and the sea

Find local shops in Clallam and Jefferson counties that sell legal marijuana Hurricane Ridge

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A trip to the North Olympic Peninsula isn’t complete without visiting as many of these must-see destinations as possible.

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True nature lovers will delight in a trip to the North/West Coast

Get the lowdown on fishing and hunting

Discover rain forests, wild rivers, coastal beaches and Twilight-themed adventures Step off the north end of the Peninsula and discover even more

Calendar of Events

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What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula this season

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Welcome to the North Olympic Peninsula!

Congratulations! You’ve reached one of the most enchanting and diverse regions on Earth!

Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a returning visitor or a new resident of the North Olympic Peninsula, you’ll find our coastlines, our mountains, our towns, valleys and historical sites breathtaking and memory-making.

This North Olympic Peninsula Guide is divided into sections designed to give you a flavor of each of our towns or regions: Port Angeles, Sequim and the Dungeness Valley, Port Townsend and Jefferson County, Forks and the West End, the North/West Coast and, just across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Victoria.

You’ll also find interesting information about the historic Elwha River dam removals, the Twilight phenomenon and, of course, Olympic National Park.

Included in this guide is a wealth of information about the goods, services and activities available on the Peninsula.

We combine all the adventures of wilderness recreation with the comforts of a premier resort destination.

While you’re here, we encourage you to read our three newspapers — the weekly Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum and the Peninsula Daily News.

They contain updated information about community and entertainment events throughout the year.

You can also keep in touch 24/7 by logging onto their websites with your smartphone or laptop — peninsuladailynews.com, sequimgazette.com and forksforum.com.

Welcome to the wonderland of the North Olympic Peninsula.

Best regards,

North Olympic Peninsula Guide PUBLISHER Terry R. Ward

SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITORS Patricia Morrison Coate Brenda Hanrahan Laura Lofgren

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Steve Perry

ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Holly Erickson

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER Sam Nugent

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Michelle Lynn

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Christi Baron, Patricia Morrison Coate, Paul Gottlieb, Brenda Hanrahan, Stephanie Hyatt, Laura Lofgren, Sara Schaefer, Keith Thorpe, Trish Tisdale

ADVERTISING SALES

Terry R. Ward

Christi Baron, Jeanette Elledge, Vivian Hansen, Stephanie Hyatt, Harmony Liebert, Jonel Lyons, Joylena Owen, Marilyn Parrish, Sue Roaf

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On the cover

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Keith Curtis, Jeremy Dugan, Mary Field, Kevin Franklin, Roger Hammers, Nicole Harrison, Leticia Sparkman

Heart O’the Hills Campground in Olympic National Park rewards the hearty winter visitor with 102 first-come, first-served campsites surrounded by old-growth forest for year-round camping and hiking options. During heavy snowfall, sites are walk-in only.

The North Olympic Peninsula Guide is a semi-annual publication of Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

Copies are distributed at locations throughout the North Olympic Peninsula.

All content ©2015-2016, Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

The editors of this guide make every attempt to be accurate at the time of its compilation. Report any errors to 360-4522345 or news@peninsuladailynews.com.

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Second Beach in LaPush

Weather: What to expect here Did you know Port Angeles was the coolest town on the West Coast?

It’s not just figurative; it’s literal.

At 56.6 degrees, Port Angeles has the lowest annual average high temperature among non-mountainous locations west of the Rocky Mountains — even cooler than the coast. But it’s not like it’s in the midst of the frozen tundra.

The North Olympic Peninsula is one of the most temperate spots you’ll find in the United States as the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north keep away the heat waves in the summer and the extended freezing periods in winter.

In the winter, high temperatures typically reach the mid-40s with overnight lows only dropping into the mid-30s as the water acts a bit like a warming blanket. Snow events are just a handful of times a year, and hard freezes are rare and typically short-lived.

But before you think, “Well, it rains a lot there, doesn’t it?” — not so fast!

The northeastern side of the Olympic Peninsula is the driest part of Western Washington, thanks to the Olympic rain shadow.

Typical storms that blow in from the southwest will slam into the Olympic Mountains, and as the air currents rise, the storm’s moisture is wrung out on the mountains’ windward side.

The process generates more than 200 inches of rain per year, creating some of the lushest rain forests on the continent. But on the other side, as that stormy air flow scales the peaks and sinks down the northeastern, leeward side of the mountains, the air dries out.

This process leaves a big gap — usually stretching between Port Angeles through Sequim and into Port Townsend — where drenching rains are reduced to a fine drizzle, or even completely dry.

Overall, Sequim averages only about 18 inches of rain per year — about on par with Flagstaff, Ariz. Port Angeles, on the western edge of the shadow, gets about 27 inches of rain per year, but for every mile you drive west from there and away from the rain shadow, you add about 1 inch of additional rain per year.

Once you reach Forks about 75 miles to the west, you’re in a town that averages about 100 inches of rain per year.

You can find more about the rain shadow by visiting www.komonews. com/rainshadow.

Story by Scott Sistek, a Port Angeles native and University of Washington graduate who is a meteorologist at KOMO-TV in Seattle.

You can read his weather blog at www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/ scott.

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Plan your trip The best way to explore the North Olympic Peninsula is by getting out and into the local parks and forests.

The key to being comfortable on the Peninsula this winter is preparing for cloudier days, colder weather, wind and rain and that famous Northwest mist that isn’t really rain but slowly dampens everything around you.

Jeans, thermals, hiking boots, rain jackets, sweatshirts and hoodies, Tshirts and extra socks are a must.

Pack a heavier winter coat, just in case the snow falls during your visit.

Bring some snow-ready boots.

If you’re planning on walking a lot, a pair of solid sneakers is a must in case the weather lightens up.

If you have plans to hike around Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent or similar areas, long underwear, a warm cap and a scarf will help you enjoy the experience.

If you have plans to camp, fish or hunt, be sure to acquire the necessary licenses and passes from wherever you plan to stay.

Make sure to check camping area websites to ensure the area is open for the season.

Some campgrounds are walk-in only during the winter months.

Be prepared to burn a lot of wood!

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NEED TO KNOW Visitor Centers and Chambers of Commerce

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Clallam Bay/Sekiu Chamber 16795 Highway 112, Clallam Bay 360-963-2339 www.clallambay.com

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau 618 S. Peabody St., Suite F, Port Angeles 360-452-8552 or 800-942-4042 www.olympicpeninsula.org

Forks Chamber 1411 S. Forks Ave., Forks 360-374-2531 or 800-443-6757 www.forkswa.com

Port Angeles Regional Chamber and Visitor Center 121 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles 360-452-2363 www.portangeles.org

Clallam Transit 360-452-4511 or 800-858-3747 www.clallamtransit.com Public transportation serving Clallam County; operates county’s public specialized paratransit service.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center Approximately 31 miles south of Forks and east of U.S. Highway 101. Take Highway 101 to Upper Hoh Road.

360-374-6925 Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center 17 miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road.

Neah Bay Chamber www.neahbaywa.com neahbaycofc@gmail.com Olympic National Park Visitor Center 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles 360-565-3130 www.nps.gov/olym Olympic Peninsula Gateway 93 Beaver Valley Road, intersection of state Highway 19 and state Highway 104 360-437-0120

Taxi Services Forks Forks Taxi — 360-640-4473 Port Angeles Green 8 Taxi — 360-460-0879 Port Townsend & East Jefferson County Peninsula Taxi — 360-385-1872 Sequim Sun Taxi — 360-681-4090

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Jefferson County Chamber & Visitor Information Center 2409 Jefferson St., Port Townsend 360-385-7869, 360-385-2722 or 888-365-6978 www.jeffcountychamber.org North Hood Canal Visitors Center 295142 Highway 101, Quilcene 360-765-4999 www.emeraldtowns.com Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber 1192 E. Washington St., Sequim 360-683-6197 or 800-737-8462 www.sequimchamber.com

Hospitals Forks Community Hospital 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks 360-374-6271 www.forkshospital.org Jefferson Healthcare 834 Sheridan Ave., Port Townsend 360-385-2200 www.jeffersonhealthcare.org Olympic Medical Center 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles 360-417-7000 www.olympicmedical.org

Airline Rite Bros. Aviation at Fairchild International Airport 1406 Fairchild Airport Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363 360-452-6226 or 800-430-7483 www.ritebros.com Charter flights, sightseeing, plane rentals, pilot training, plane repairs and inspections.

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Jefferson Transit 360-385-4777 or 800-371-0497 www.jeffersontransit.com Serves East Jefferson County; connects with Clallam, Kitsap and Island Transit.

Olympic Bus Lines 111 E. Front St., Port Angeles 360-417-0700 or 800-457-4492 www.olympicbuslines.com Operates Dungeness Line; provides two trips daily among Port Angeles, Sequim, Discovery Bay and Kingston, to and from Edmonds, downtown Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; charter service.

Rocket Transportation 360-683-8087 or 1-877-697-6258 www.gorocketman.com Door-to-door airport shuttle service to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for Clallam and East Jefferson counties.

Ferries Black Ball Ferry/MV Coho 101 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles 360-457-4491 www.cohoferry.com Year-round car and passenger walkon ferry service between Victoria and Port Angeles with daily sailings.

Washington State Ferries 800-843-3779 www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries State ferries depart from Port Townsend for Coupeville on Whidbey Island daily.

Schedules are available at the ferry dock in downtown Port Townsend and many shops.

This route can receive strong winds and rough tides, so cancellations and delays happen from time to time.

Note: Arrive 20-30 minutes before ferry departure times.

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HOW TO GET HERE Going the distance All driving times are approximate and depend on weather, traffic and road construction.

Seattle to Port Townsend: 2 hours, 15 minutes, 56 miles Silverdale to Chimacum: 41 minutes, 33 miles Edmonds/Kingston to Port Angeles: 2 hours, 16 minutes, 67 miles Bainbridge Ferry to Sequim: 1 hour, 15 minutes, 56 miles

Most visitors to the North Olympic Peninsula cross the Hood Canal Bridge, the longest floating bridge over salt water in the world at 7,869 feet (6,521 feet of it floating).

The bridge connects the Kitsap Peninsula to the Olympic Peninsula along state Highway 104.

Note that the bridge opens for marine vessels that are too tall to pass underneath its trusses.

Vessel openings — which can take about 30 minutes to complete — are not announced in advance.

Phone 5-1-1 for traffic information.

Hood Canal Bridge

Quilcene to Port Townsend: 35 minutes, 25 miles Port Townsend to Blyn: 35 minutes, 24.5 miles Blyn to Sequim: 10 minutes, 7 miles Sequim to Port Angeles: 25 minutes, 17 miles Sequim to Sol Duc Hot Springs: 1 hour, 46 minutes, 58 miles Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge: 35 minutes, 19 miles Port Angeles to Clallam Bay/Sekiu: 1 hour, 20 minutes, 52 miles

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Port Angeles to Lake Crescent: 30 minutes, 22 miles

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Port Angeles to LaPush: 1 hour, 25 minutes, 69 miles

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Lake Crescent to Forks: 40 minutes, 35 miles Forks to Hoh Rain Forest: 58 minutes, 31 miles

Forks to Aberdeen: 2 hours, 5 minutes, 108 miles

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TOP EXPERIENCES

Here are 5 hot spots on the North Olympic Peninsula that are must-sees for visitors.

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2 1 Lake Crescent page 81

Plenty of photo opportunities around this giant lake

2 Hoh Rain Forest page 97

Spot an elk herd and breathe in the fresh air of the forest

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3 Hurricane Ridge page 71

Drive or bike to the top, where hikes and views abound

4 Cape Flattery page 83

A short walk leads to beautiful views of the Northwest

5 Dungeness Spit page 32

Explore the beaches on the way out to the lighthouse

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EAST JEFFERSON COUNTY The Emerald Towns Discovering the “emerald towns” of Quilcene and Brinnon is like finding a rare gem. These quiet towns offer visitors a place to relax and experience life the way it should be lived.

Well-known for its clams and oysters, this Hood Canal region also offers seasonal crabbing, shrimping and fishing opportunities.

For those who would rather let

others do the hunting and gathering, there are many seafood retailers and restaurants.

There are five public or private boat launch ramps from Quilcene to Triton Cove, south of Brinnon, and three marinas. Consider Homeport Marina and Pleasant Harbor Marina, both located in Brinnon.

Quilcene and Brinnon are nestled among the trees near the Olympic National Forest. Some campsites are

HOOD CANAL DIRECTORY

Gear Head Deli 294963 Highway 101 Quilcene, WA. 98376 360-301-3244

Open 8-11 for Breakfast Lunch served until 3 Dine in or Take out

Stottle Winery Tasting Room

The Hemi Our specialty BBQ Pulled Pork, seasoned and smoked in house then slow cooked to perfection and topped with slaw and served with a side salad or soup.

Taste Handcrafted Award Winning Washington Wines

24180 Hwy 101 Hoodsport, WA

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The Ferrari-Italian Sub

Bringing you fresh, locally sourced, farm to fork, made from scratch soups, salads and sandwiches with fast and friendly service.

Hwy 101 in Hoodsport

Explore the east side of the Peninsula, home to several intriguing towns

in the seclusion of quiet forests, while others are adjacent to or within easy walking distance of Hood Canal and the three main rivers that flow out of the Olympic Mountains to Hood Canal — the Dosewallips, Duckabush and Hamma Hamma.

There also are a few fishing lakes near Quilcene. Accommodations, from well-appointed cabins to lodges to B&Bs, also are available.

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 only by foot.

On a day of enjoying the waterfalls, don’t forget to take a drive to the top of Mount Walker for incredible views of Seattle and the Puget Sound to the east or magnificent views of the mountains within Olympic National Park to the west.

Learn about salmon at the Quilcene National Fish Hatchery, which is two miles south of Quilcene, where the Big Quilcene River crosses under U.S. Highway 101.

Take a side trip over to Coyle, where you can experience an all-ages Concert in the Woods at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road (www.coyleconcerts.com).

The visitor information center at the Forest Service Ranger Station, 295142 Highway 101, is open daily.

Additional details and information are available from the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce at www. emeraldtowns.com.

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LODGING

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Port Ludlow Marina

Port Ludlow

Chimacum is known for its dairy farms spreading across Chimacum Valley.

H.J. Carroll Park, off state Highway 19, is a county park that offers a playground, BMX track, disc golf course and other amenities.

Some bookworm trivia: A road off state Highway 19 is named “Egg and I Road” after Betty MacDonald’s 1945 memoir, The Egg and I. The book told about her experiences living on a chicken farm in Chimacum and spawned a film of the same title and the Ma and Pa Kettle films. The farm that was the subject of her tales was located on that road.

Stop by the Chimacum Corner Farmstand (9122 Rhody Drive, 360732-0107, www.chimacumcorner.com), a small rural grocery store that features locally grown or produced food.

Port Ludlow is a residential and recreational community built up around the shores of Ludlow Bay. The natural environment and developed facilities offer hikes on wooded trails and paths, spots for clams and oysters along the beach, drives through scenic countryside, bicycling and jogging.

The Port Ludlow Golf Course, 751 Highland Drive, features two 9-hole courses for two different games.

For water lovers, there is a marina as well as boat launches for sailing, power boating, fishing, windsurfing and kayaking.

Don’t forget to stop and eat at one of the quaint restaurants available.

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he historic Bishop Victorian has enchanted generations of visitors. A classic lobby welcomes you. Our Victorian garden awaits. One and two bedroom suites feature fireplaces, private baths, water views and complimentary continental breakfasts. Wired and wireless for internet, with HD television and DVDs. Meeting space, groups and packages available. Dogs welcome.

714 Washington St. Port Townsend (800) 824-4738 • (360) 385-6122 online reservations: bishopvictorian.com

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he unique Swan commands Port Townsend’s maritime crossroads at historic Point Hudson Marina and overlooking the busy shipping lanes of Admiralty Inlet. Stay in studios, charming cottages or the penthouse. Private baths, mini-fridges, microwaves. Wired and wireless internet, with HD television and DVDs. Cottages have fireplaces and jetted tubs.

Dogs welcome.

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Port Hadlock and the Tri-Area have a history of building business and community. In the 20th century, agriculture, smelting and lumber were the primary industries.

Today, tourism, education, retail, restaurants and services are at the forefront, with agriculture and value-added food services continuing to expand.

The area has something for everyone — from shopping and restaurants, cultural activities, crabbing, fishing, kayaking and sailing.

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PORT TOWNSEND 1. Pacific Traditions & Aloft Images

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637 Water St. 360-385-4770 Local & nationally recognized Native Artists of distinction. www.pacifictraditions.com

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807 Washington St. Daily 10-6 360-379-1713 Port Townsend’s destination woodcraft gallery featuring over 30 local artists, and our own work in figured and burl Redwood, Myrtlewood, and Wester Quilted Maple.

Expanded inventory of raw materials such as live edge planks, book matched table tops, turning stock, slabs, and natural bases of all sizes. Our full woodshop can assist with your projects from shelves to dining tables. www.forestgems.com

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715 Water St. 360-379-8110 Fine Arts Cooperative Gallery www.porttownsendgallery.com

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211 Taylor Street, Suite B5 (in the Undertown) Mon - Sat 10-5 360-385-3809 A fun & efficient framing studio featuring a gallery of local and regional artists. www.frameworksnw.com

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701 Water St. Thurs-Mon 11:30 am - 5:30 pm 360-379-1086 A non-profit center connecting the arts and community. We feature juried and invitational exhibits, workshops, lectures, a venue for writers, and a yearly studio tour and arts festival. www.northwindarts.org 1012 Water St Daily 10-6 360-379-8881 A gallery with inspiring and diverse talent. Celebrating the eleventh anniversary of this cooperative organization of creative local artists. www.gallery-9.com

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702 Water St. Daily 10-5 360-385-0328 “A Gallery of Fine Things” Representing more than 300 American artists in a variety of medias.

Quality work displayed as it might appear in your home or office. www.earthenworksgallery.com

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2009 4th St. Wed-Mon 10-5 360-301-5646 Artist Production Studio and Gallery. Elevating art to everyday ware, all handmade on site. dailybirdpottery.com

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940 Water Street • Port Townsend

LOOSE BEADS • GEMSTONES BOOKS • FINDINGS SEED BEADS • DELICAS STERLING CHARMS BY LOIS

You have to see the selection to believe it!

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PORT TOWNSEND

This walkable waterfront town is rich with history, art and plenty of Victorian beauty

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At the eastern end of the Peninsula, Port Townsend takes pride in being a cultural hub on the North Olympic Peninsula. It is the seat of Jefferson County. Artists of all disciplines gravitate to the town of 9,100 that relishes its eclectic personality. Established in 1851, Port Townsend’s character comes from its boom in the 1880s and 1890s as a major seaport, fishing and lumber area. The architecture of the Victorian era peppers the city and can be seen in many businesses and homes.

Port Townsend’s heyday as a oldest courthouses in the state. to their late-Victorian facades and late-Victorian seaport brought wealth Port Townsend was designated a tree-lined streets make ambling and style to the community as upward- National Historic District in 1976. downtown a pleasurable activity. ly mobile captains and merchants built After 15 years with an active Main They are home to several businesses for those looking to do some fine homes for themselves.

Street program, Port Townsend was holiday shopping.

A leisurely drive around the honored in 2000 with the Great Don’t forget to visit the downtown “uptown” area overlooking Admiralty American Main Street award from wharf for another great photo Inlet reveals about 30 homes built the National Trust for Historic opportunity. That’s’ where the photo between 1860 and 1900, restored to Preservation. on the opposite page was taken! their late 19th century glory in a Several blocks of buildings restored variety of styles, including classic Victorian and Victorian Gothic, Italianate, Italianate Villa and Italianate Renaissance, Queen Anne and Georgian. Most are private residences and not open to the public.

Every March, Port Townsend pays homage to its background with the Victorian Heritage Festival, which includes several tours.

For more information, visit www. victorianfestival.org.

Several homes have been converted into bed and breakfasts, and one, the D.C.H. Rothschild house, built in 1868, is part of the state parks system and managed by the Jefferson County Historical Society.

The house museum is at the corner of Jefferson and Taylor streets.

Port Townsend shined in the 1880s and 1890s with the promise of a railroad. So many of the homes reflect Reserve one of Fort Worden’s historic accommodations and invite the style of the waning Victorian Age the whole family to celebrate in comfort this holiday season. with massive construction and elaborate ornamentation.

Use HOME code when you book Tasteful plaques and signs give a mini-history lesson with the original two nights and stay a third night owners’ names and dates built.

FREE! The state’s oldest Methodist church, from 1871, has a museum open to the Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Dinner, public. The Episcopal church, built in 1860, remains a place of worship today.

1-6pm, Fort Worden Commons But the most magnificent Port Townsend structure overseeing the Dec. 31–Jan. 1: New Year’s at entire city is the classically Victorian Fort Worden Commons Jefferson County Courthouse, completed in 1892 of red brick with its CALL FOR RESERVATIONS! 124-foot clock tower.

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Trinity United Methodist Church

Built in 1871 609 Taylor Street Port Townsend (360) 385-0484 email: trinityumc@olympus.net Rev. Tony Brown

PORT TOWNSEND EPISCOPAL

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church An open and inclusive faith community

1020 Jefferson Street (Corners of Jefferson & Tyler & Franklin) P.O. Box 753 Port Townsend • (360) 385-0770 Rev. Dianne P. Andrews, Rector

SUNDAY 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Enrichment Time for all ages 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 a.m. Godly Play & Childcare 5 p.m. Evening Song 1st Sunday of the month WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayer THURSDAY 8:30 p.m. Compline www.stpaulspt.org

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ Scientist Port Townsend 275 Umatilla, near Discovery and San Juan Port Townsend • (360) 379-1139 SUNDAY 10 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Testimony Meeting

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Come hear our two pipe organs.

We are a friendly, welcoming, caring congregation.

Child care available and handicap accessible.

BAPTIST

WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. Lessons of the week Bible study FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. Bible and Breakfast for Men at the Seaport Landing 1201 Hancock Street, Port Townsend

Visit us on the World Wide Web: www.gracelutheran.us

San Juan Baptist

“The Church on Discovery”

(SBC)

1704 Discovery Road, PT b/n Sheridan & McPherson (360) 385-2545 www.sanjuanbaptist.com Dr. Conrad B. Dodd, Pastor Proclaiming the Gospel in Port Townsend for over 40 years SUNDAY SERVICES 9 a.m. Sunday School* for all ages 10 a.m. Worship Service and Kingdom Kids* *Nursery provided

First Baptist Church 1202 Lawrence St. (Uptown) Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 385-2752 Skip Cadorette, Pastor Loving God and Loving Port Townsend SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Worship Service A relaxed, blend of contemporary and traditional styles of music, prayer and honest Biblical teaching.

Nursery provided. www.firstbaptistpt.org firstbaptist@gmail.com

2333 San Juan Avenue Port Townsend (360) 379-0609 Minister Rev. Bruce Bode www.quuf.org quuf@olympus.net

REGULAR SERVICES September through mid-June 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. each Sunday.

Religious Education for children at 9:15 a.m. Childcare available at both services.

A Welcoming Congregation A Green Sanctuary Rental Space Available

2135 San Juan Ave. Port Townsend (360) 385-2076

Family Friendly. Bible Believing.

Pastor James Lyman (360) 385-4544

FRIDAY Third Friday of the month 7 p.m. Free Movie Night

DURING THE WEEK Home Bible studies, Kids Club and Youth Activities. Call the church office for times & locations, and for special events

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

EVANGELICAL Evangelical Bible Church

SUNDAY 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Church

WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

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ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Mary Star of the Sea 1335 Blaine Street Port Townsend (360) 385-3700 Rev. Father John Topel, S.J.

MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. sabado misa en espa–ol 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass SUNDAY 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

WEEKDAYS Mon., Thurs., Fri. 12:05 p.m.

Wed. 6:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICES 12:05 Tuesday stmaryss@qwestoffice.net www.stmaryss.com

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UNITY Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center Spirituality with Open Hearts ...Open Minds Rev. Pamela Douglas-Smith 3918 San Juan Ave. Port Townsend (Near Blue Heron School) Mailing Address: PO Box 1853 Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 385-6519 SUNDAYS 11 a.m. Inspirational Service & Children/Youth/Team Circles Check our website for classes, special events and meditation groups.

Authentic Transformative Spiritual Community info@unitypt.org Visit our website at: www.unitypt.org

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SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship

LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran Church

Whale watching The North Olympic Peninsula has a multitude of places to potentially see gray, humpback and minke whales, especially near the Pacific coast.

In Port Townsend and up near the San Juan Islands, visitors have the same chances of also seeing an orca or two.

Those chances can be increased by booking whale watching with any one of the local guided boat tour businesses.

Bring your camera, family and friends and prepare to view the Southern Resident orcas, a large extended family made up of the three groups: J, K and L pods.

During the autumn and winter months, your chances of seeing gray whales increase.

Chances are you will see myriad other wildlife on your adventure, including otters, various sea birds and sea lions.

Puget Sound Express provides several different sightseeing and whale-watching excursions.

Phone 360-385-5288, email info@pugetsoundexpress. com or visit www.pugetsoundexpress.com for more information.

In Port Angeles, you can book a tour through Port Angeles Whale Watch.

Phone 800-465-4604 or visit www.pawhalewatch.com for more information.

Visit the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, located at 532 Battery Way in Fort Worden State Park, and get a chance to see a spout or two while you learn about the migratory and family habits of whales that frequent the area.

Along Hood Canal, Dosewallips State Park, 306996 U.S. Highway 101, offers a site viewing platform overlooking the canal. If you’re lucky, you just might spot a fin or four cutting through the calm waters.

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45 Redeemer Way, Chimacum (360) 385-6977 Don Pieper, Pastor

A Come As You Are Family of Faith

MONDAY 6:00 pm Alpha Course For those seeking answers or connection.

Connecting Christ and Community 9534 Oak Bay Road Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (360) 437-0145 Dennis LaMance, Pastor

SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Service of Worship email: plcc@olympus.net portludlowcommunitychurch.org

Irondale Church A Place Of Promise To Grow And Belong

681 Irondale Rd., (360) 385-1720 Port Hadlock irondalechurch@gmail.com Pastor David Hodgin SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study TUESDAY 4-6:30 p.m. Community Soup free meal - everyone welcome

“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”

130 Church Lane Port Hadlock • (360) 385-1579 website: HadlockChurch.com email: cumc@olympus.net Rev. Julia M. Price, Pastor SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Adult Small Group Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Fellowship

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METHODIST Community United Methodist Church

WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 11 a.m. Prayer Group 1 p.m. Women’s Bible Study www.redeemerway.org

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TRAVELING TO PORT TOWNSEND

Port Townsend is the first city visitors will encounter coming onto the Northwest Olympic Peninsula from the Seattle/ Silverdale area. Jutting off U.S. Highway 101 in Discovery Bay, travelers will drive north on Highway 20, turning left at a traffic signal to stay on the road. Once within the city, many points of interest can be accessed via foot.

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Discover a trio of forts in Jefferson County To uncover the best places to romp with your dog on the beach, hike to your heart’s content, be lullabied by waves slapping on the shore and fling open your tent flap to the sun sparkling over the mountains, just ask some Olympic Peninsula residents for their favorite parks.

More than likely, they’ll direct you to a trio of former forts, now state parks, that are destinations unto themselves.

Fort Flagler State Park, 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 North Olympic Peninsula.

A Discover Pass is required to visit these sights.

Fort Flagler State Park

Fort Flagler State Park on the tip of Marrowstone Island is a bit out of the way, but definitely worth the scenic drive, as it is surrounded by Puget Sound.

The state park has 12.5 miles of roads, five miles of hiking/biking trails and more than 3.5 miles of generous sandy shoreline.

Fort Flagler was a working Army fort from 1897-1953 and became a state park in 1955. A number of its Victorian buildings remain and can be toured by phoning the park office at 360-385-3701.

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.

There are two boat ramps and 256 feet of moorage.

To reserve a campsite, phone 888-CAMPOUT or 888-226-7688.

Visitors also can explore the military museum with its interactive, interpretative display. It maintains weekend hours from October through May.

Fort Townsend State Park

Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park

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 these early settlers from surrounding Native American tribes.

Over the next century, the fort was on furlough more than it was in service. In 1895, after Port Townsend’s heyday, the barracks burned and the fort faded into Jefferson County history for decades.

Owned by the state since 1953, the site has about 370 heavily wooded acres and 3,960 feet of saltwater shoreline offering views of Admiralty Inlet, Port Townsend Bay and the Cascade Mountains.

There are 6.5 miles of forested hiking trails, including a self-guided nature trail and one highlighting the park’s fort history.

The park is open year-round for day use; camping is permitted from March 28 through Oct. 15 and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center

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 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 may be reserved by calling 360-344-4434 or visiting www.parks.wa.gov/fortworden/ accommodations.

The park has 12 miles of hiking/ biking trails and five miles of trails that are handicapped-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; phone 360-344-4431.

Along the beach-side road are the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, the Natural History Museum, the Point Wilson Lighthouse and the Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum.

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EXPLORE PORT TOWNSEND Marine Science Center Many residents and visitors, on their way to the Point Wilson Lighthouse or campgrounds in Fort Worden State Park, might overlook two buildings that make up the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.

Those whose curiosity gets the better of them are rewarded with dynamic displays of intertidal plants and animals indigenous to Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and an exhibit called “The Land Meets the Sea.” Built on a pier in the 1940s as an Army 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.

Several closed tanks, touch pools and hands-on exhibits allow visitors to observe, up close and personal, marine life in its live-seaweed habitat, which must be replaced every few weeks.

For dates and prices, visit www. ptmsc.org or phone the center at 360-385-5582.

County Courthouse

Aero Museum

Historical Society

Built in 1890-1892, this courthouse is still used by the elected officials and employees of Jefferson County and has a spectacular view of Port Townsend Bay and the entrance to Admiralty Inlet.

Made with bricks shipped from St. Louis and some 786 tons of sandstone from Alaska, the courthouse, located at 1820 Jefferson St., was built at an estimated cost of $150,000.

The interior design of wainscoting on the walls, carved oak wall panels and patterned quarry tile floors make this a favorite site for architectural history buffs.

One antique airplane aficionado must-see on the North Olympic Peninsula is the Port Townsend Aero Museum at Jefferson County International Airport, four miles south of the junction of state Highways 19 and 20.

About 30 antique airplanes have been donated to the nonprofit and, after meticulous restoration, are displayed on three levels.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for youth 7-12. For more information, phone 360-437-0863 or visit www. ptaeromuseum.com.

The Jefferson County Historical Society Museum, located at 540 Water St., is in the magnificently restored 1892 Port Townsend City Hall building.

Housed in the former municipal courtroom, fire hall and jail spaces, the museum’s exhibits illustrate the lively history of communities born in waterfront forests more than 150 years ago.

Museum hours are daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for adults is $4, children 3-12 are $1.

A passport to the museum and the Rothschild House is $6.

For more information, phone 360385-1003 or visit www.jchsmuseum.org.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park

Northwest Maritime Center Wooden Boat Foundation Port Townsend celebrates its maritime past and future with the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. The Northwest Maritime Center is a nonprofit organization backed by citizens, nonprofit groups and government agencies.

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.

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of the building provides a great vantage point to observe the Learning Lab activities.

The public commons area is a popular site for concerts and craft shows.

For more information, phone 360-385-3628 or visit www.nwmari time.org.

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Marrowstone Island Located southeast of Port Townsend, Marrowstone Island is a narrow piece of land that houses the small community of Nordland along with Fort Flagler State Park. Despite its small stature, the island’s community has plenty to offer visitors.

Marrowstone takes its name from Marrowstone Point, the northernmost point on the island. It was given this name in 1792 by British explorer George Vancouver.

Fort Flagler, located on the north end, was completed in 1907 as an

Army coast artillery fort. It became a state park in 1955 and features a museum on the history of the fort.

Guided tours can be arranged in advance.

Those looking to camp or fly some kites can find the perfect spot at Fort Flagler as well as Mystery Bay State Park, a 10-acre marine state park located at 10541 Fort Flagler Road.

Here and at the fort, campers can partake in clamming, crabbing, freshwater fishing, diving and more.

A Discover Pass is required for both parks as well as corresponding licenses for recreational activities.

Visitors looking for a place to eat, some live music or a few art galleries to visit will find enough to fill a day or two out on the island.

Also stop in at the Nordland General Store (7180 Flagler Road), which has been part of the community since the early 1920s. Grab some supplies for a picnic.

Take the turnoff for Port Townsend off U.S. Highway 101. Turn right onto Anderson Lake Road, left on Rhody Drive and right onto Highway 116. Once there, take in the coastal surroundings and sites before setting up camp or unpacking at a cabin.

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Discovery Bay Discovery Bay is an ideal place to take a rest from the road, stay overnight at a motel or just get away from the faster pace of living. It is located at U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 20.

The Port of Port Townsend owns a public recreational boat launch off Gardiner Beach Road that provides access to the bay. While kayakers sometimes paddle along the shoreline, the bay is typically quiet.

British explorer Capt. George Vancouver found Discovery Bay in 1792 and named the body of water after his flagship, HMS Discovery.

After a sawmill was built in 1853, boats carried wood in and out of the bay. The old mill is no longer standing.

In 2008, the North Olympic Salmon Coalition created and restored salt marsh habitat, known as the Salmon Creek Estuary.

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In the rain shadow of the 8,000-foot Olympic Mountains, Sequim is one of the driest locales in Western Washington, receiving an average of 16 inches annually. The first European settlers arrived in the Dungeness Valley in the 1850s, settling near New Dungeness; however, the Klallam tribe had inhabited the region long before their arrival. In 1874, when Native American tribes were being pressured to move to reservations, several groups of Klallams raised enough money to purchase land north of Sequim, which was the beginning of what would become the Jamestown S’Klallam community. Approximately two hours from Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley is home to some 27,000 residents, many of who retired to the area from across the country.

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360-683-7510 2577 West Sequim Bay Rd. Sequim New Northwest Waterfront Dining Dinner Hours at John Wayne Marina Begin Nov 1.

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LUNCH SERVED 11:30AM - 3PM DINNER SERVED 4PM - 8PM OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY CLOSED MON & TUES

360-681-8598 126 E. Washington St., Sequim www.JosesFamousSalsa.com

Good Old-Fashioned Family Food

Breakfast Served All Day

Lunch

Dine in • Take out Banquet room

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Open 11am - 10pm Daily

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Comfort Food Classics

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“Sequim’s Finest Chinese Cuisine”

Lunch Combo Specials $795

LUNCH • DINNER • TAKE-OUT 990 East Washington St., Ste. G

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Wedding Cakes Cupcakes Specialty Cakes Mon-Sat, 10-6

Sunday (summer hours) 11-4

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360-683-4825 707 E. Washington Sequim, WA 98382 BREAKFAST 8:00-11, Mon-Fri 8:00-Noon, Sat-Sun LUNCH 11-3, Daily

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We sell high quality furniture, home furnishings, artwork, mirrors and unique items for your home.

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Local pickup & delivery available.

360.683.5333

775 W. Washington St., Sequim (just east of the Costco roundabout)

NORTHWEST NATIVE EXPRESSIONS

158 E Bell Street (In the Bank Plaza) Sequim, Washington 98382 (360)681-5087 Mon - Fri 10-5 Sat 10-4

GIFT SHOP & ART GALLERY

Knitting • Spinning • Weaving

Located at Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center

The largest selection of Beads on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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• Jewelry • Handcrafts • Plaques • Carvings • Books • Cards

• Music • T-shirts • Hoodies • Jackets • Totems • Scarves

Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1033 Old Blyn Hwy, Sequim

• Hats • Prints • Baskets • Blankets • Dream Catchers

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213 E. Washington St., Sequim WA 98382

www.NorthwestNativeExpressions.com

NEW FOR FALL! WOMENS CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, TABLE & BED LINEN

Find today’s hottest trends in downtown Sequim!

Trendy Styles for Every Girl!

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Large selection of tumbled stones Crystals -Mineral Specimens Gemstone Carvings and Spheres Sterling Silver Jewelry Czech Glass Beads

Your One Stop Auto Parts Store

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119 E. Washington St.

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• Purses & Wallets • Hats, Scarves & Gloves • French Dressing • Pendleton • Cdn. Softworks & NYD Jeans • Jesse & Jane Tees • Erin London • Bamboo Turbans for those • Dancing Winds Jewelry who have lost their hair • Nomadic Traders due to health issues

KAROL’S

Mad Hatter’s Tea Oct. 9

ACCESSORIES BOUTIQUE (360) 683-8784

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158 E. BellNorth St. (in the Bank Plaza), Sequim (360) 681-5087 • Mon - Fri 10-5 Sat 10 - 4 Gemstone Beads -Toho Seed Beads Czechmate 2-Hole Beads Crystal Bicone-Shell Beads Findings and Wires – Stringing materials A-1 offers quality parts at

Offering Unique Forms of Northwest Native American Art

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136 South 2nd Ave. • Sequim, WA 98382

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Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Downtown Sequim is a destination for tourists and locals to eat, shop, catch a little culture and enjoy conversation over cups of coffee or glasses of wine.

The downtown is a walkable community of locally owned and operated specialty shops anchored by Sequim Avenue and Washington Street.

Within its six-square-block area, there are nearly 60 small businesses that are conveniently located, offer plenty of variety and take pride in personalized customer service.

The atmosphere is friendly, inviting and relaxing.

Just park your car on any of the nonmetered streets and stroll to one of downtown’s dozen or so restaurants for home-style cooking to gourmet fare.

Once fortified, meander through downtown’s distinctive shops featuring surprising goods such as lavender products, scrapbooking supplies, scented candles, handcrafted chocolates, fine wines and cheeses, new and used books and classic, vintage and exotic clothing and linens.

Take a break at one of half-dozen coffee houses/bistros downtown or sample local wines.

Several stores carry Northwest arts and crafts, and there’s an art gallery featuring local artists.

Downtown businesses and artists joined forces several years ago to make art available to all with the First Friday Art Walk from 5 p.m.

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to 8 p.m.

The free self-guided walking tour begins with a 5:30 p.m. artists’ reception, with snacks and wine, at the art cooperative and includes more than a dozen venues highlighting more area artists.

Maps are available at participating businesses. It’s a great time to mingle, nosh and appreciate all the art downtown Sequim has to offer.

Olympic Theatre Arts Sequim has a strong community theater in Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave. “The Man Who Cam To Dinner” is the autumn production, running Oct. 30-Nov. 15.

“I Do! I Do!” is slated for Feb. 3-21.

For show and ticket information, visit www.olympictheatre arts.org or phone the box office at 360-683-7326.

First Friday Art Walk Takes place the first Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sequim Visitor Center 1192 E. Washington St. 360-683-6197, 800-737-8462 Fall/winter hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays

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BAHA’I

LUTHERAN

Baha’i Faith

Faith Lutheran Church

1-800-22 UNITE

“The happiness of mankind lieth in the the unity and harmony of the human race... Spiritual and material developments are conditioned upon love and amity amoung all men.”

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SEQUIM

NON DENOMINATIONAL Church of Sequim Dungeness Valley

Meeting at Dungeness Schoolhouse 2781 Towne Road (at Marine Drive) Sequim, WA 98382 (360) 912-2291

We are a local fellowship of Christ’s body (a local church of Christ), serving in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley area. We are disciples of Jesus, the Son of God, proclaiming the gospel of Christ and His kingdom, in both word and deed. As such, we purposefully submit to Jesus Christ as Lord, obey His teachings, and strive to follow His example in everything.

Our simple purpose, as given by God in His word, is to obey His Son Jesus and teach others to do the same. Mt. 28.19-20; Mk. 16.15-16.

Our desire is to introduce you to Jesus and to your gospel calling to pick up your cross and follow Him. The teachings of Christ bring life to all who believe and obey them. Jn. 6.63, 68. They are for every day life. We give much time and attention to the living out of His words. Using His word, and Jesus Himself as our example, we regularly teach lifestyle application for areas of life that are often overlooked.

We heartily invite you to join us and learn of Christ and His kingdom.

(360) 683-5520 for information on - going study and devotions

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Sequim Worship Center

“Sharing Good News from the Edge of the Olympic Mountains to the Ends of the Earth” 640 N. Sequim Avenue (360) 683-7981 David Westman, Pastor SUNDAY 10:45 a.m. Worship Service info@sequimworshipcenter.org www.sequimworshipcenter.org

Peninsula Evangelical Friends Church

Between Sequim & Port Angeles on Old Olympic Hwy. 1291 N. Barr Road, Pt. Angeles (360) 452-9105 Pastor Jonathan D. Fodge Ministers: The Entire Congregation SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship jfodge@olypen.com

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SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Bible Classes Youth Groups & Family Activities Christian Preschool HOLY COMMUNION 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month Both Services www.flcsequim.org

Dungeness Valley Lutheran (E.L.C.A.) 925 North Sequim Ave. (360) 681-0946 Pastor Jack Anderson

SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship 9:40 a.m. Education Hour WEDNESDAY 5:45 p.m. Potluck 6:45 p.m. Education Hour

Looking for a different kind of “church” community?

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Many Paths In The Quest For Faith 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and Children’s Program-Enrichment & Play Between Sequim & Port Angeles 73 Howe Rd, Agnew off N. Barr Rd. Between Hwy 101 & Old Olympic Welcoming Congregation Email: admin@olympicuuf.org Facebook: OlympicUUFellowship www.olympicuuf.org (360) 417-2665

JEWISH Congregation Olympic B’nai Shalom Monthly Shabbat Services & Onegs High Holy Days and Other Jewish Holiday Services Social and Cultural Events...

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Bi-Monthly Newsletter

Sequim Seventh-day Adventist Church

30 Sanford Lane (Off Sequim Ave.) (360) 683-7373 sequimadventist@sequimsdachurch.org www.sequimadventistchurch.org Mark Pekar, Pastor Collette Pekar, Pastor

For Information: www.obsh.org, (360) 452-2471 or write P.O. Box 553, Port Angeles, WA 98362

WEDNESDAY Evening 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting For activities throughout the year, call, email or visit our web page.

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 525 N. 5th Avenue P.O. Box 896 • (360) 683-4862 Fr. Bob Rhoads

SUNDAY EUCHARIST 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

All Are Welcome Here www.stlukes-sequim.org

Connections to Seattle and Tacoma Congregations

SATURDAY Morning 9:30 a.m. Bible Classes-all ages 10:50 a.m. Praise & Worship

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METHODIST Trinity United Methodist Church

100 S. Blake Ave., Sequim (Next to Carrie Blake Park) P.O. Box 3697 • (360) 683-5367 Bill Green, Pastor SUNDAY 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Fellowship/ Refreshments Web site: www.sequimtumc.org Email: church@sequimtumc.org

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Families worshiping and learning together

(LCMS) 382 W Cedar • (360) 683-4803 Rev. Steve Eaton Rev. Roger Stites

www.dvelca.org email: dvlcoffice@gmail.com

SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship sdvalleychurch.com

FRIENDS/QUAKER

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Sequim Dog Park After a long trip to the Olympic Peninsula, owners and their canine companions will yearn to stretch their legs, and the Sequim Dog Park is a perfect place to enjoy the fresh air in a safe environment.

The dog park is more than one acre on the east side of Carrie Blake Park, two blocks north on Blake Avenue from Washington Street.

The park encourages people to bring their dogs for exercise and off-

leash doggie play.

There is a fenced area for large dogs and one for small dogs.

Restrooms, doggie clean-up bags and benches are available.

Park rules are posted on-site and online at www.sequimdogparks.org.

Also find dog-friendly lodging.

A portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail runs by Carrie Blake Park, and there also is a walking trail for dogs and their people around the park.

Hours for both parks are from dawn until dusk.

BAPTIST Faith Baptist Church 7652 Old Olympic Highway Sequim (360) 683-7303 Pastor Lonnie Jacobson

SEQUIM CATHOLIC CHURCHES St. Joseph Parish

101 E. Maple St., Sequim (360) 683.6076 www.clallamcatholic.com Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Mon, Thurs & Fri: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 12:00 a.m.

Spanish Mass every 2nd Sunday 2 p.m.

Confession: 30 minutes prior to all daily Masses (Except Thursday) Weekend Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m.

Queen of Angels Parish 209 West 11th St. Port Angeles (360) 452.2351 www.clallamcatholic.com

WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. Night Prayer Meeting Nursery Available Family oriented ministry emphasizing Bible preaching & teaching www.faithbaptistsequim.com

847 N. Sequim Avenue (360) 683-4135 Dave Wiitala, Senior Pastor Shane McCrossen, Youth Pastor SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Traditional Service Adult Sunday School Classes Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service Adult Sunday School Classes Children’s Classes ages 3-12 Nursery - Infants - 2 yrs 5:30 p.m. High School Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Evening Service MONDAY 7:00 p.m. Precepts Co-ed

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 337 West Spruce Street

SUNDAY 10 a.m. Service 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sunday School (in the Reading Room) WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. Testimonial Meeting CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM at 121 N. Sequim Ave. Open Noon-3 p.m. Tues. through Sat. For more information call: (360) 683-9174

TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. Sons of Issachar 9:30 a.m. Women’s Precepts

NON DENOMINATIONAL Dungeness Community Church 45 Eberle Lane • 683-7333 (Off Sequim-Dungeness Way) info@dcchurch.org Lead Pastor: Scott Culver Assoc. Pastor: Wayne Yamamoto Youth Pastor: David Piper

WEDNESDAY 5:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. AWANA THURSDAY 7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study at Mariner Cafe Call the church office for information about Precept Bible Studies, Home Bible Studies and Prayer Meetings.

SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Worship Services 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (2 yrs. thru high school) Nursery available

email: sqmbible@olypen.com www.sequimbible.org

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Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Tuesday evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday 12:00 p.m Thurs-Fri 8:30 a.m.

Confession: 30 minutes prior to daily Masses (except Thursday) Weekend Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m.

SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Praise & Fellowship Service

BIBLE CHURCH Sequim Bible Church

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Audubon Center At Dungeness River Audubon Center, with its example displays, hands-on exhibits and knowledgeable staff, is a focal point for study and education concerning the Dungeness River watershed and its environs.

Hands-on exhibits include drawers full of the fascinating and the curious: bones, feathers, eggs and teeth of species from songbird to mammoth.

Children will enjoy going on a scavenger hunt through Railroad Bridge 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.

Dungeness Recreation Area Dungeness Recreation Area is another of Clallam County’s favorite recreational destinations and the gateway to Dungeness Spit, located at 554 Voice of America Road.

The 216-acre county park has upland forest, wetlands, sandy bluffs, campsites and spectacular vistas of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Vancouver Island and Mount Baker.

Park amenities include a group camp with picnic shelter, play equip-

Dungeness River Audubon Center 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, (at Railroad Bridge Park) Phone: 360-681-4076 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays From 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, there are 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. ment and miles of trails for pedestrians and equestrians.

Sixty-six standard campsites are located within the park ($17 for county residents, $20 for noncounty).

Campsite reservations are available only by mail.

Beyond the camping loops is the entrance to the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (see page 33).

For more information on the Dungeness Recreation Area, visit www.clallam.net/Parks/Dungeness. html or phone 360-683-5847.

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Dungeness Refuge Every hike on the Dungeness Spit is different. Every hike is the same.

Weather, tide and time of year make each visit unique, but there’s something familiar on every trip.

The spit is part of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and covers 631 acres. It is located just past the Dungeness Recreation Area.

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, visit www.new dungenesslighthouse.com.

Camping and beachcombing are not permitted in the refuge.

Stretching 5.5 miles to the New Dungeness Light Station and several hundred yards beyond, Dungeness Spit is the nation’s longest natural sand spit, growing at a rate of about 20 feet per year.

At the head of the trail in the Dungeness Recreation Area, pay the $3 per group fee and leave your pet in your car — pets are not allowed on the trail or the spit. Some 6,000 visitors annually make the trek.

The first half-mile of the refuge is a

picturesque trail through the upland conifer forest before reaching a pair of overlooks that give a spectacular view of the narrow ribbon of the sand spit.

The 1857 lighthouse is a tiny beacon that appears to be far, far away.

The inner shore of the spit is a wildlife refuge for nesting birds and lucky hikers will be favored with seeing a variety of feathered critters.

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, 360457-8451.

If you’re not up for a strenuous hike, take your pet and stroll along the straitside bluffs, a four-mile loop in the recreation area for a bird’s-eye view of the spit. Picnic tables and 66 camping sites are available.

For more information, phone 360457-8451 or visit www.dungeness100. com.

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Coming in from the Hood Canal, visitors have plenty of opportunities to jump off U.S. Highway 101 and head into Sequim and the Dungeness Valley. Several exits lead to different entry points of the city, and those traveling by car or bus may get a glimpse of the Sequim elk herd during the ride. Once within the city, grab your bicycle and take a ride on the Olympic Discovery Trail, or cruise around downtown to enjoy the sights.

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Robin Hill Farm County Park

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Carrie Blake Park

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• We rescue, rehab and rehome horses in need.

• We help people with their horses.

• We are all volunteers.

• We depend on your help and donations.

To see our work or visit our horses, visit our web or Facebook pages.

For more info please give us a call. www.olypenequinenet.org

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Olympic Game Farm A family-run business, Olympic Game Farm, located at 1423 Ward Road, is home to many animal species, both endangered and nonendangered.

Many of its animals are veterans of television and movies.

For more than 28 years, the Olympic Game Farm worked exclusively with Walt Disney Studios and many others on features for movies and television.

Today, the farm is home to more than 20 different 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. Visitors can also check out the farm’s studio barn and freshwater aquarium.

On the driving tour, there are friendly llamas that eat bread from your hand, performing bears, grazing elk and buffalo.

You also will see many animals which are on the endangered spe-

cies list, such as timber wolves, Bengal tigers and African lions.

The farm also is home to coyotes, bobcats, cougars and many more species.

Driving tours are open yearround from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. There is an admission fee for the tours.

Visit www.olygamefarm.com or phone 360-683-4295 or 800-7784295 for rates.

Local chambers of commerce have brochures on the farm and directions to it.

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GET OUTSIDE Sequim & Port Angeles

Welcome to the

Olympic Peninsula

Call or Stop by

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Parks

Kayaking

Carrie Blake Park, at 202 N. Blake Ave., is a Sequim gem for all ages that’s used year-round, no matter what the weather.

You’ll find walkers and joggers on the blacktopped trail looping through the north side of the park, many with their canine pals who are welcome to romp in the fenced off-leash dog park — it’s set up with small and large dog areas.

There are two playground areas with swings and climbing structures.

Older youths will enjoy the adjacent BMX track and skateboard park.

The softball fields are first-come, first-served.

For parking, enter from Rhodefer Road off East Washington Street, a few blocks east of Blake Avenue.

The park is open from dawn to dusk.

Railroad Bridge Park, on the opposite end of town, is a bit of forest in the city. At 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, north and west of Walmart off Priest Road, the park has toe-dipping access to the Dungeness River, which can be calm or churning, but is relentlessly cold.

The 1900s railroad bridge is part of the Olympic Discovery Trail that runs through the park.

The bridge is closed to through traffic because the western trestle was damaged by a flood during a February storm.

A $1.53 million project funded through the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe to construct a new 750-foottrestle over the river began in September and is expected to be completed in December.

The park has several picnic tables, an outdoor stage and numerous side trails through the foliage. The park is open from dawn to dusk, and no pass is required.

The Sequim area offers a variety of prime kayaking locations in the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the bonus of seeing birds and wildlife closer to their habitat. Kayak launch sites are as follows: • Cline Spit on Marine Drive • Diamond Point on the northeast Miller Peninsula • Dungeness Landing on Marine Drive near Oyster House Road • Gardiner off U.S. Highway 101 to Gardiner Beach Road • John Wayne Marina on West Sequim Bay Road • Marlyn Nelson County Park on Port Williams Road • Sequim Bay State Park between Gardiner and Sequim

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Biking For scenic mountain biking beauty, it’s hard to beat the Dungeness Valley, especially as the foliage begins to turn in the autumn months.

For those with youngsters who want to get them interested in biking, try Robin Hill Farm County Park, which offers a nice little trail for beginners and families.

The park is located off Dryke Road between Sequim and Port Angeles.

Another more challenging spot to consider is Burnt Hill Road, accessible from Happy Valley Road.

The 4-mile climb is a fantastic trail for the bike enthusiast.

For a fun ride, sign up for the Olympic Bike Adventure, held in September (360-417-4557, www.olympicbike adventure.com).

The 25-mile trek covers the Olympic Discovery Trail from Port Angeles to the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center on Sequim Bay in Blyn.

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Wineries of the North Olympic Peninsula varieties of ciders. Try them in the tasting room, open from noon to 5 p.m.

Fridays through Sundays.

For more cider options, travel to Chimacum’s Finn River Farm & Cidery, located at 142 Barn Swallow Road, for some popular local brews.

It is open seven days a week from noon to 5 p.m.

Marrowstone Vineyards, 423 Meade Road, Nordland, presents red, white and fruit wines within the vineyard with views beautiful enough for a wedding.

It is open between noon and 5 p.m.

Wednesdays through Sundays.

to produce small-batch wines. It averages about 1,000 cases a year.

Next in Port Townsend, visit Lullaby Winery, located at 274 Otto St., Suite S. Lullaby produces a very limited quantity of wines from selected vineyards in Walla Walla and other Eastern Washington areas.

It is open from noon to 5 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays.

Looking for something other than wine in Port Townsend? Try Alpenfire, located at 220 Pocket Lane.

With a certified organic orchard, the cidery owners produce several

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The North Olympic Peninsula is home to several award-winning wineries and cideries.

Explore hidden backroads and see spectacular countryside as you visit the different locations and taste wines and hard ciders as distinctive as their locations.

A handful of the wineries banded together to form the Olympic Peninsula Wineries Association (800-785-5495, www. olympicpeninsulawineries.org).

The website provides a suggested tour map and directions.

Starting in Port Angeles, Harbinger Winery is located at 2358 W. U.S. Highway 101.

Visit its tasting room between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays or between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. You also will find wine, chocolate, cheese and beer.

Camaraderie Cellars, located at 334 Benson Road in Port Angeles, is surrounded by the forests of Olympic National Park.

The winery opens with regular weekend hours May 1. Come visit between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Fridays though Saturdays.

Heading east out U.S. 101 toward Sequim, stop in at Olympic Cellars for a true wine treat.

Surrounded by farmland, the winery is housed in an old barn with a hand-crafted tasting bar just off the highway and at the foothills of the Olympic Mountains.

In Sequim, Wind Rose Cellars is located at 143 W. Washington St. This award-winning winery offers wine and food pairings to customers. It also usually has live music Thursdays through Saturdays.

Make your way over to Port Townsend for a stop at Eaglemount Wine & Cider at 2350 Eaglemount Road for a relaxing glass.

If you use GPS, don’t rely solely on it when trying to find the winery; use your eyes and look for the sign.

Eaglemount’s tasting room is open from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays or by appointment.

FairWinds Winery, located at 1984 W. Hastings Ave., Port Townsend, relies on growers in the Yakima Valley

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The Elwha River Restoration is a National Park Service project that began in mid-September 2011.

The project, the largest damremoval project in history, entailed tearing down the 108-foot Elwha Dam and the 210-foot Glines Canyon Dam and restoration of the Elwha River watershed.

The removal of both dams was completed in August 2014.

The ongoing restoration work has allowed the Elwha River to flow through its native channel for the first time in more than 100 years, and will allow salmon to migrate upstream to spawn in the nutrient-rich habitat.

In September 2014, the first reported sighting of chinook in the Upper Elwha River above the Glines Canyon Dam site in 102 years was confirmed.

Much of the fine sediment that built up in the dams’ reservoirs, the former Lake Aldwell and Lake Mills, was released by the removal process and has changed the shape of the river and caused changes in the habitat at the mouth of the river and in Freshwater Bay. For more information, visit www. nps.gov and search for “Elwha River Restoration.”

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During the early 1900s, Port Angeles entrepreneur Thomas Aldwell sought to harness the energy of the Elwha River and spearheaded construction of the hydroelectric Elwha Dam, which was completed in 1913.

The growing economy soon led to the decision to build a second dam — Glines Canyon Dam, completed in 1927.

The two dams blocked much of the 70-mile Elwha River, which had one of the most productive salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest.

Spawning runs were reduced from 400,000 fish before the dams were completed to only 3,000.

In 1992, Congress passed the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act, which called for full restoration of the ecosystem and fisheries.

An environmental impact statement concluded that removal of both dams was the only way to achieve restoration.

There are multiple viewing areas: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Center, the Elwha Dam Viewpoint, the Elwha River Viewpoint, the Elwha Valley and the Glines Canyon overlook.

Visit www.nps.gov for directions and updates on road closures.

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PORT ANGELES

The North Olympic Peninsula’s largest city is the gateway to Olympic National Park and offers myriad activities, restaurants, shops and more

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Port Angeles is the seat of Clallam County, and with more than 19,000 residents is the largest city on the North Olympic Peninsula. Visitors use the city as a base to explore Olympic National Park and Victoria, B.C. Views of the Olympic Mountains and Strait of Juan de Fuca are abundant in this authentic Northwest town. A variety of events, a quaint downtown and an active harbor make Port Angeles a joy to visit.

Port Angeles sits between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains on a natural deepwater harbor, which was originally named “Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles” (or “Port of Our Lady of the Angels”) in 1791 by Spanish explorer Don Francisco de Eliza.

This was eventually shortened into its current name, Port Angeles Harbor.

However, long before Don Francisco came across the region, the area was home to Klallam tribes and two major Klallam villages, I’e’nis and Tse-whit-zen.

Port Angeles was established as a townsite by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 by executive order.

The Board of Trade in 1890 called Port Angeles the “Second National City,” with Washington, D.C., being the first.

In 1887, the utopian Puget Sound CoOperative Colony settled in Port Angeles and population steadily grew.

While the colony did not last long, it played a major role in the development of Port Angeles.

Ferry terminal as seen from the Port Angeles Waterfront Trail

Expert advice Be sure to stop by the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce, 121 E. Railroad Ave., to talk to friendly and knowledgeable volunteers about what there is to see and do in Port Angeles.

Located on the scenic waterfront, the chamber carries an array of maps, brochures and tourist-related guides to help visitors enjoy their time on the Peninsula.

Visitors also can view a scenic video about the North Olympic Peninsula, purchase maps, postcards, books and other items.

For more information about the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce, phone 360-452-2363 or visit www.portangeles.org.

Pop over to The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave., to do a little shopping before exploring the rest of the town.

For details, visit www.thelanding Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce mall.com.

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City Pier Port Angeles City Pier, at the foot of Lincoln Street, features an observation tower, promenade, deck, picnic area and short-term moorage for small boats.

A stroll along adjacent Hollywood Beach or Waterfront Trail might be just the ticket to end your day.

The pier also includes the Feiro Marine Life Center.

Explore downtown Art on the Town is an everchanging outdoor art project that graces downtown Port Angeles sidewalks.

The art ranges from the realist to the abstract, conveyed in various media.

Eleven steel sculptures along Laurel Street called

“Avenue of the People” have become a popular photography opportunity for visitors.

Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain at First and Laurel streets features cascading water and benches for resting.

The three-level Laurel Street stairs begin behind the fountain area and connect First and Second streets, and offer great views of Port Angeles Harbor.

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Aviation offers charter flights, sightseeing tours and private instruction. The privately owned Black Ball Ferry Line operates the MV Coho, which takes both passengers and vehicles between Port Angeles and Victoria daily.

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Built in 1914, the Clallam County Courthouse at Fourth and Lincoln streets is a Georgian-style brick structure with distinctive features such as a stained-glass skylight, marble steps and a clock tower.

Nearby, the Museum at the Carnegie, 207 S. Lincoln St., offers a glimpse into Clallam County’s past.

Heritage Tours offers you a guided walking tour through Port Angeles’ past.

The tour takes you through historical downtown buildings, past murals that tell stories and down into the Port Angeles underground created when downtown street levels were raised above the tidal flats in 1914.

The tours start from the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 121 E. Railroad Ave., on the waterfront.

For tour availability, phone 360-452-2363, ext. 0, or visit www.portangeles heritagetours.com.

Art, inside and out Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., 360-4174590, www.pafac.org) devotes 1,300 square feet to visual arts exhibitions.

Thought-provoking exhibitions with a Northwest flavor are displayed in the semicircular hilltop gallery set against a vista of marine and mountain views.

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On the waterfront Port Angeles is working to improve the downtown waterfront area.

The Waterfront Development Project is underway, putting the finishing touches on Phase II. This includes a park adjacent to the west of the Esplanade at Railroad Avenue and Oak Street.

It will feature two new sandy pocket beaches, a large plaza and gathering green for events, interpretive signs, local artwork, connection to the Olympic Discovery/Waterfront Trail, native landscaped areas, rain gardens, overlooks and more.

The whole project is expected to be completed by early spring 2016.

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The marine life within the tanks at the Feiro Marine Life Center seems static until a volunteer points out a scallop filtering plankton and several starry flounders and great sculpins blanketed in sand.

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, which is situated on the city pier next to Hollywood Beach.

The Feiro Marine Life Center is an educational and scientific organization promoting marine education and conservation.

Educational programs for the community are scheduled on a regular basis.

Visitors can get up close to local marine life in the center’s touch and view tanks and bank of aquariums.

The exhibits are representative of the marine life inhabiting the Strait of Juan de Fuca, including a young giant Pacific octopus captured in the Strait.

Close to 20,000 visitors walk through the nonprofit center’s doors annually.

Feiro is open seven days a week year round from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the winter months. Admission is free, but donations are happily accepted.

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Ediz Hook Ediz Hook is a 3-mile-long sand spit enhanced by rock that juts into the Strait of Juan de Fuca to form Port Angeles’ deepwater harbor.

It is an ideal spot to view the city and the Olympic Mountains rising in the background.

Public beaches offer beachcombing opportunities and places to view ships traveling through the Strait.

Harbor seals, orcas and plenty of seabirds can be spotted from the hook.

Access is via Marine Drive, which passes through the Nippon Paper Industries USA paper mill. It’s only a few minutes drive from downtown Port Angeles.

Family-friendly spots

360-928-3441 Camp out and view tide pools.

Marymere Falls U.S. Highway 101 near Lake Crescent Take a hike easy for all ages and take photos near the falls.

Feiro Marine Life Center 315 N. Lincoln St., 360-417-6254 Learn about local sea animals.

Dream Playground Race Street, across from Civic Field Play at the skate park or playground.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center 532 Battery Way, 360-385-5582 Learn about the local sea life.

Chetzemoka Park Along Jackson Street Enjoy the playground.

Play and picnic near the skate park.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitors Center Upper Hoh Road, 360-374-6925 Hike, camp and view wildlife.

Ruby Beach Off U.S. Highway 101 past Forks Take a coastal hike and snap photos of sea life.

Neah Bay Makah Cultural and Research Center 1880 Bayview Ave., 360-645-2711 Learn the tribe’s history.

Cape Flattery Trail Follow signs through Neah Bay An easy hike leads to scenic views.

Sequim Dungeness River Audubon Center 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, 360Forks 681-4076 Tillicum Park Learn about the Peninsula’s birds.

U.S. Highway 101, entering Forks Port Williams Beach Port Williams Road, 360-417-2291 Take in Sequim Bay. Sum Olympic Game Farm A 1423 Ward Road, 360-683-4295 Get close to exotic animals.

Gallery & Five Acre Art Park Free Admission Featured Events 2015 Carrie Blake Park Park Open Year Round Sunrise To Sunset 202 N. Blake Ave., 360-683-4139 Summer Solstice Festival Gallery & Five Acre Art Park Free Admission Gallery Have fun at the skate park, BMX & FiveEvents Acre ArtJune Featured 2015 Art Outside Sat. 20 I track, dog park, playground and more. Park Open Year Round Sunrise To Sunset Park Free Admission Aug

Gallery & Five Acre Art Park Free Admission Fea Park Open Year Round Sunrise To Sunset

Summer Solstice Festival Shakespeare Park Year Sat. Round ArtOpen Outside June 20 In Webster’s P Sunrise To Sunset Woods August 21, 23 & 28, 29 & 30 Shakespeare P In Webster’s Woods 360•457•3532 Paint The Peninsula August 21, 23 & 28, 29 & 30 For Event Visit Plein Details Air Competition WWW.PAFAC.ORG Sept.

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Salt Creek Recreation Area 3506 Camp Hayden Road

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EPISCOPAL

St. Andrew’s Episcopal 510 East Park Ave. • 457-4862 (1 block east of PA High School) sapa@olypen.com The Rev. Gail Wheatley

PORT ANGELES BAHA’I

The Bahá’i Faith

www.bahai.us • 1-800-22UNITE www.northolympicbahais.org

“The happiness of mankind lieth in the the unity and harmony of the human race... Spiritual and material developments are conditioned upon love and amity amoung all men.”

Bahá’u’lláh “Is there any Remover of difficulties save God?” The Báb Call 360-417-1869 for information about on-going study and devotions.

NONDENOMINATIONAL Calvary Chapel Port Angeles

SUNDAY 9 a.m. Adult Forum & Sunday School 8 & 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Nursery available on Sundays MONDAY 8:15 p.m. Compline

WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Refuel (worship & bible study), Youth and Kid’s Ministry www.calvarypa.org

www.standrewpa.org

Between Sequim & Port Angeles on Old Olympic Hwy. 1291 N. Barr Road, Pt. Angeles 452-9105 Pastor Jonathan D. Fodge Ministers: The Entire Congregation SUNDAY 10:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship

www.sermonaudio.com/pefc www.pefcpa.com

PENTECOSTAL

Bethany Pentecostal

506 S. Francis • 457-1030 Corner of 5th & Francis Omer Vigoren, Pastor Jeff Douglas, Music/Youth Leader SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Evening Service

NAZARENE Port Angeles Church of the Nazarene Corner of 2nd & Race P.O. Box 2086 • (360) 457-4839 Pastor Neil Castle

WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. Evening Service

EVERY SUNDAY 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery available during AM services

SATURDAY 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service www.bethanypa.com

Invite your friends & neighbors for clear, biblical preaching, wonderful fellowship, & the invitation to a lasting, personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

UNITY

Unity in the Olympics 2917 E. Myrtle • (360) 457-3981

Queen of Angels Parish 209 West 11th St. Port Angeles (360) 452.2351 www.clallamcatholic.com

Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Tuesday evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday 12:00 p.m Thurs-Fri 8:30 a.m.

Confession: 30 minutes prior to all daily Masses (except Thursday) Weekend Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish

101 E. Maple St., Sequim (360) 683.6076 www.clallamcatholic.com Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Mon, Thurs & Fri: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 12:00 a.m.

Spanish Mass every 2nd Sunday 2 p.m.

Confession: 30 minutes prior to all daily Masses (Except Thursday) Weekend Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m.

Monthly Shabbat Services & Onegs High Holy Days & Other Jewish Holiday Services

FOURSQUARE Harbor of Hope Foursquare Church

1018 W. 16th St., Port Angeles (360) 461-7979 SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Pre Service Prayer 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Children’s Ministry TUESDAY 6 p.m. Operation Solid Lives (OSL)

Social and Cultural Events...

WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Community Life Groups

Connections to Seattle & Tacoma Congregations

THURSDAY 6 p.m. Pure Desire Men’s Group

For Information: www.obsh.org, (360) 452-2471 or write P.O. Box 553, Port Angeles, WA 98362

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EVERY WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Christian Maturity Studies

SUNDAY 10:15 a.m. Silent Meditation 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time

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Peninsula Evangelical Friends Church

jfodge@olypen.com Families worshiping and learning together

WEDNESDAY 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist

213 E. 8th St. • 360-504-2106 (at the corner of Lincoln & 8th) Andrew McLarty, Pastor SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Children’s classes during teaching time tought at their level and nursery.

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St. Matthew Lutheran

First Christian Church

205 Black Diamond Road 457-7409

SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Bible Study, all ages 11 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. Prayer Time Nursery provided

PORT ANGELES BIBLE CHURCH Independent Bible Church 452-3351

SATURDAY 6:00 p.m. Upper Room Service 112 North Lincoln St. PA SUNDAY 8:15 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship Services 9:50 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 116 E. Ahlvers Road, PA www.indbible.org

WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Bible Study Call for more info regarding other church activities.

First Baptist Church

Real Faith for Real Life (American) 105 West 6th Street • (360) 457-3313 Tim Hughes, Pastor SUNDAY 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Worship Service (nursery available) www.firstbaptistpa.org

Fairview Bible Church

385 O’Brien Road • 457-5905 (1/4 mi. south of KOA from Hwy. 101 E.) P.O. Box 1281 Derrell Sharp, Pastor

(Missouri Synod) Lincoln at 13th St. • (360) 457-4122 Patrick Lovejoy, Pastor SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class 8:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 7 p.m. Service WEDNESDAY 5:30 p.m. Free Dinner Call for more information regarding other church activities. www.stmatthewportangeles.org

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & Preschool (ELCA) 301 East Lopez • (360) 452-2323 www.htlcpa.com htlc@olypen.com Pastors Olaf & Kristin Luana Baumann

Call or check our website for Worship & Sunday School hours.

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School–all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Nursery available during morning services Broadcast on KONP 1450 at 11 a.m.

New in town? Passing through?

We’d love to have you worship with us.

We have many ongoing Bible studies, youth and social activities. Call us for more info.

www.fairviewbible.net

METHODIST

First United Methodist Church

110 E. 7th St. (7th & Laurel) (360) 452-8971 office@pafumc.org website: www.pafumc.org

Contact us for info about the Clothes Closet and other programs for all ages.

SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Sunday School-All Ages 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Special Children’s Worship also Coffee Fellowship Hour to greet new friends and visitors immediately following worship hour.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Looking for a different kind of “church” community?

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Many Paths In The Quest For Faith 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and Children’s Program-Enrichment & Play Between Sequim & Port Angeles 73 Howe Rd, Agnew off N. Barr Rd. Between Hwy 101 & Old Olympic Welcoming Congregation Email: admin@olympicuuf.org Facebook: OlympicUUFellowship www.olympicuuf.org (360) 417-2665

PRESBYTERIAN REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN

Redeeming Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian

139 West 8th • (360) 452-4781 Ted Mattie, Pastor

Meeting at Port Angeles Senior Center 328 E. 7th Street (Corner of S. Peabody St.)

SUNDAY 8:30 a.m./11 a.m. Worship Services (school year) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (school year) Nursery provided For more information call church office or visit us on our website www.fpcpa.org

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Peabody Creek Trail If you’re looking for a dog friendly trail that’s not too long and all-season friendly, check out the Peabody Creek Loop Trail near the Olympic National Park Visitors Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road.

From the west end of the parking lot, hikers will immediately descend through green trees.

After about 1/4 mile, you will spot the creek.

The trail crosses a bridge and under a large tree.

To the left is a spur trail that will continue up the creek, but you’ll

want to veer right to continue on the loop.

Follow along the trail some more and go right again.

Another bridge comes up, giving you another chance to peer into the creek.

From there, head back up the stairs to the parking lot.

In total, this hike is a half-mile long.

It does connect to a 3-mile out and back that ends on Hurricane Ridge Road if you’re looking for something a bit longer.

From there, you can either hike the way you came or head down the road.

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How much can I possess?

For those 21 and older, 1 ounce of usable marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, 16 ounces of solid marijuana-infused product or 72 ounces of liquid marijuana-infused product.

What’s not allowed?

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southeast end of Marrowstone Island features an accessible beach and a campground.

The park is east of Port Hadlock off Oak Bay Road.

Other good kayaking waters on the North Olympic Peninsula include Lake Crescent, the Port Townsend coastline, Indian Island, Sequim Bay and Discovery Bay. If you are new to the sport, start with some instruction to learn good paddling technique as well as safety.

Rafting The most popular river for rafting is the Elwha River. With fairly mild yet exciting Class II+ whitewater, the Elwha is perfect for both first-timers Freshwater Bay and experienced paddlers.

Other rafting spots include the Hoh River (Class I-II) in the heart of the Hoh Rain Forest near Forks and Class III rafting on the Sol Duc River waters off Ediz Hook and Hollywood during winter months.

Beach, which both have easy access Visitors find the Hoh is milder and for putting a kayak in water. a bit easier to maneuver than the Marrowstone Island, which juts Elwha. into Admiralty Inlet just east of Port With spectacular scenery and Townsend, offers several beach sites mild whitewater, a trip on the Hoh is suitable for launching kayaks. geared more toward the nature lover Oak Bay County Park at the looking for a less-thrilling float.

Paddling opportunities await Surrounded by water on three sides, there is no shortage of recreational water opportunities on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Various rivers, lakes and an often dramatic coastline lure regional paddlers to the area.

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There are specialty kayak shops all over the Olympic Peninsula where you can buy or rent a kayak, or sign up for a guided trip.

One of the more popular spots is Freshwater Bay, just west of Port Angeles. The rugged coastline and abundance of wildlife makes it a world-class paddling adventure.

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The peaceful Olympic Discovery Trail is a perfect place to cycle, hike, jog, walk the dog — or, in some places, even ride a horse.

The trail, sandwiched between the Olympic Mountains to the south and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north, will ultimately traverse 130 miles from Port Townsend to the Pacific Coast.

It runs through two counties and passes over historic railroad trestles, through agricultural land and along the water.

The trail is a wide, paved, nonmotorized route open to hikers, bikers and walkers, and also equestrians where appropriate.

Portions of the trail are Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant.

A 26-mile stretch connects Port Angeles, Sequim and Blyn.

Most of it is paved.

There are several access points with parking, including Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim (Hendrickson Road), Port Angeles City Pier (south end of Lincoln Street), Sequim Bay State Park and Morse creek trailhead (both off U.S. Highway 101).

The Adventure Route is a wilderness trail that is an adjunct to the Olympic Discovery Trail.

It is suitable for active mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians. (Road bicyclists should not use this route.)

The 25-mile route begins just west of the state Highway 112 bridge and continues to the east end of Lake Crescent. Here it ties into Olympic National Park’s Spruce Railroad Trail, which travels west along Lake Crescent.

Park at the trailhead located on the Highway 112 pullout north of the Elwha River, or at the Spruce Railroad trailhead off East Beach Road.

Construction started in the 1990s.

The trail totals 69 miles, with another 9 miles under construction.

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Explore Olympic National Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse lands The Olympic Peninsula features more than 2,132,300 acres of federal lands to enjoy. Of this federal land, more than 633,600 acres are managed

by Olympic National Forest, which blankets the foothills of the Olympic Mountains and surrounds much of Olympic National Park.

Its diverse landscape includes temperate rain forest, mountain ranges, large lowland lakes, cascading rivers and saltwater beaches and tidelands.

Olympic National Forest features 19 developed campgrounds, five boating sites, four nature trails and one viewpoint.

Visitors should know which agency manages the site or lands they plan to visit because opportunities and regulations differ among agencies.

Cabin rentals, campgrounds, wilderness areas and picnic sites can all be found within the forest.

Picnic sites are located at developed recreation sites, including several campgrounds.

All campgrounds within the forest are available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

A valid recreation pass is required for visiting Olympic National Forest.

Recreation passes do not cover fees for cabin rentals, winter snow-parks, or climbing and wilderness permits.

Passes also do not cover fees at developed campgrounds.

A National Forest Recreation Day Pass costs $5 per day and is honored at all Forest Service entrances or day-use fee sites in Washington and Oregon.

An annual Northwest Forest Pass is available for $30.

An Interagency Annual Pass is available for $80.

To learn more about passes and permits, phone 800-270-7504 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/olympic.

For more information about Olympic National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/ olympic.

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Autumn on the Olympic Peninsula is spectacular Yellow, red and orange are dominant colors along North Olympic Peninsula roads and highways during fall.

Leafy oak and maple trees trade green leaves for an autumn pallet of colors.

Hiking, biking or touring the Peninsula by car is a rewarding experience during this time of the year.

A warm, sunny start to fall combined with cool night temperatures result in a spectacular fall color tour during October and November.

Stroll along the Waterfront Trail in Port Angeles, a paved and flat path where you can watch leaves turn from green to yellow and red.

Olympic National Park offers year-round outdoor opportunities, and the fall months offer hikers a chance to enjoy nature without being inundated with tourists.

Within the park, bigleaf and vine maples stand out among evergreen, hemlock and spruce trees.

A bicycle ride or stroll along the Spruce Railroad Trail, which curves along the north shore of Lake Crescent, is an autumn must.

The Hoh River Trail and trails around Hurricane Ridge, Elwha Valley and Sol Duc areas are prime spots to view fall foliage.

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Mosses in the Hoh Rain Forest. The trail contains an area packed with bigleaf maples.

In Sequim, Railroad Bridge Park is a photographic scene, with colorful leaves covering the bridge that crosses the Dungeness River.

On the eastern end of the Peninsula, the Hood Canal area also offers a color respite, particularly the Hamma Hamma and Dosewallips areas.

As daylight hours grow shorter and temperatures drop, remember to wear layers and pack a flashlight.

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Gravity septic systems must be inspected every 3 years. All other systems annually.

Professional septic inspections are mandatory by time of property sale.

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The Peninsula offers diverse culinary options for a small region.

The North Olympic Peninsula is known throughout the Northwest for its scrumptious berries and fresh produce.

The Dungeness Valley is one of the most fertile areas to grow berries ranging from strawberries, marionberries and raspberries to blueberries and loganberries.

Peninsula blackberries, which grow wild pretty much everywhere, are probably the best in the state.

Also, gaining in reputation are the handcrafted cheeses highlighted by excellent locally produced wines and ales.

The North Olympic Peninsula is home to a number of family-owned and operated farms, organic farms and farm stores.

Farmers markets operate throughout the year in communities across the North Olympic Peninsula.

In the early fall, community markets burst at the seams with garden-fresh goodies.

The abundance of fresh fish and seafood from the Pacific Ocean and the area’s many rivers are a delicious delight on the Peninsula.

Locally caught fish such as salmon and halibut are staples on many restaurant menus.

Mussels, oysters, razor and butter clams, shrimp and highly sought-after geoducks are available seasonally on many menus.

One tasty crustacean—the Dungeness crab—is a popular delicacy and is the most commercially important crab in the Pacific Northwest.

The annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival is held in Port Angeles each October.

The dates for the 2016 festival are Oct. 7, 8 and 9.

The crab receives its name from the community of Dungeness, which is located approximately five miles north of Sequim and 15 miles east of Port Angeles.

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Today, the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe resides in the Lower Elwha River Valley and adjacent bluffs, but has lived on the river for more than 2,700 years.

The tribe’s home once made up a majority of the Peninsula.

In fact, Port Angeles was once home to a huge village called Tse-whit-zen, which was unearthed in 2003 at the west end of Port Angeles Harbor.

Many of the artifacts found are being stored at the Burke Museum in Seattle. Others can be viewed at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 E. First St. The center, completed in 2010, integrates life and vocational skills, cultural values and history, as well as

providing entrepreneurial avenues and initiate opportunities to learn traditional Klallam arts.

The tribe hosts a number of community events annually including a potlatch honoring its relationship with the Port Angeles School District.

The tribe operates various enterprises in the Port Angeles area including the Elwha River Casino, a friendly, cozy destination.

The casino, located at 631 Stratton Road, offers more than 7,000 square feet of entertainment. It features more than 100 electronic slot machines and the River’s Edge Deli.

For information about the casino, visit www.elwharivercasino.com.

For details about the tribe, visit www.elwha.org.

A park in a tranquil bay Freshwater Bay, where river water spills into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, is a great place for an outing.

Freshwater Bay County Park features 21 acres and has 1,450 lineal feet of public tidelands.

The protected bay provides a tranquil location to launch kayaks and small boats to explore beautiful coves while enjoying panoramic views of Vancouver Island and Mount Baker.

Once on the secluded bay, it is very common to come face to face with any number of marine mammals including harbor seals, orcas and

river otters. Bald eagles often can be found soaring above the bay.

Freshwater Bay also is great for stand-up paddle boarding thanks to relatively shallow and calm waters.

A picnic area is located on the bluff above the bay.

This area, the park’s restrooms and covered picnic shelters are open May 15 through Sept. 15. The lower picnic site, concrete launch ramp and beach access areas are open throughout the year.

Freshwater Bay is only 10 miles west of Port Angeles. Just drive west on state Highway 112, then travel 3 miles north on Freshwater Bay Road.

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During the autumn’s rainy season and in early spring, the runoff from

the falls is pretty spectacular.

Take U.S. Highway 101 west from Port Angeles for 30 miles, or 26 miles east from Forks. Turn southeast on the Sol Duc Hot Springs road and

follow it 14 miles to the trailhead parking lot. Trail guide maps are available at the trailhead.

There is a wide gravel trail and a railed viewing area at this falls.

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Marymere Falls is a 1.8-mile roundtrip trail that leads day hikers through some of Olympic National Park’s most pristine environment, weaving through old-growth forest.

To reach the falls, take U.S. Highway 101 west from Port Angeles to the Storm King Ranger Station on Lake Crescent.

The trailhead begins as a paved walkway that runs alongside the ranger station, a re-creation of the original station built in the early 1900s.

You’ll see a nice view of the north side of the lake before wandering inland toward the falls.

For about the first three-quarters of a mile of the trail wheelchairs may be used with assistance.

The final trek to the falls is a steep uphill climb, with the choice of two lookouts, one about 50 feet above the falls, the other at its base.

Madison Creek Falls Madison Creek Falls is an easy hike just west of Port Angeles.

Follow U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic Hot Springs Road.

Turn south and follow the road to the parking area. The trailhead begins right at the parking lot.

This is Olympic National Park’s most accessible waterfall — only about 150 yards from the parking area over a fully paved, accessible trail.

The falls is listed as a 60-foot-high cascade by the National Park Service.

Several old-growth trees and stumps line the trail.

A nearby picnic area in an old orchard provides an easy place for families to dine and enjoy the beauty of the Elwha Valley.

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Olympic National Park often is called “three parks in one.” Where else can you view breathtaking mountain vistas, colorful tide pools and some of the largest remnants of ancient forests in the nation in just one day?

The park protects 922,651 acres encompassing three distinctly different ecosystems — rugged glacier-capped mountains, more than 70 miles of wild Pacific Ocean coast and magnificent stands of old-growth trees and temperate rain forest.

A United Nations World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve, the park is celebrated for its dramatic variety and untamed beauty. About 3 million people visit the park each year.

Before starting your exploration of Olympic National Park on foot or by vehicle Stop by the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles, to pick up a map, learn about park passes and talk to a ranger about what there is to see and do during your visit.

An Olympic National Park pass is good for up to seven consecutive days at any Olympic National Park entrance.

The pass costs $20 for vehicles, $10 for a motorcycle or $7 for individuals on foot or bicycle.

Children 15 and younger are admitted free of charge.

An annual pass costs $40 and is good at any Olympic National Park entrance for one year from the month of purchase.

The America the Beautiful pass costs $80 and allows admission to all national parks for one year from the month of purchase.

A lifetime American the Beautiful pass is available for seniors (62 and older) for $10.

For additional pass information, including other discounted and volunteer pass options, visit www.nps.gov/olym.

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Getting around the park Olympic National Park can be easily visited on foot or by car.

More than 600 miles of trails weave throughout the park, from short, easy loop trails to rigorous, primitive hikes along high passes or ocean beaches.

For most of the arduous trips inside the park, you’ll need a topographic map, which you can buy at visitor centers and ranger stations.

For those who prefer to see some of this nearly 1-million-acre park by car, there are 168 miles of paved and gravel roads that provide access to various points.

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Remember: No roads traverse the Olympic wilderness.

The rugged wilderness is a fragile environment. To help protect animal and plant life, waterways and each person’s wilderness experience, the National Park Service creates and enforces a variety of regulations.

The Olympic National Park Visitor Center on the way to Hurricane Ridge in Port Angeles is fully accessible, as is the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center on the West End. Other centers and ranger stations provide varying levels of accessibility and hours of operation.

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Visit Hurricane Ridge If your idea of a perfect winter vacation is mountain peaks and fun in the snow, then Hurricane Ridge is the place to be.

The towering 5,242-foot winter playground receives an average of 30 to 35 feet of snow and creates winter fun for families with skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and tubing.

Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit at the Ridge. Located just before Hurricane Ridge Road ends, stop at the center for brochures, maps, souvenirs, food and tips regarding your visit.

During the winter months, you can rent snowshoes and alpine and crosscountry skis from the ski shop.

You can view the majestic Olympic Mountains from the center’s upper levels and take in interpretive exhibits.

Hurricane Ridge has a number of hiking trails that begin near the visitor center that turn into snowshoe and cross-country ski routes when the snow falls.

The Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area is a small, family oriented ski area offering a quality winter sports experience without the high cost and congestion of most ski areas.

The Ridge boasts some groomed areas, but for the accomplished skier or snowboarder, the steeps, bowls and glades are well worth the effort it takes to hike there.

The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports

Hurricane Ridge Club is a nonprofit organization that operates both rope tows and the Poma lift atop the mountain on selected weekends and Monday holidays.

During the winter season — usually mid-December through March — the rope tows and Poma lift operate on Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays.

For up-to-date information and rates about the Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area, phone the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club at 360-4572879 or visit www.hurricaneridge.com.

A small kids’ tubing and sledding area (for children 8 and younger) is located across from the visitor center.

The park does not offer tube rental, nor are there facilities at the top for inflating tubes.

The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club offers a supervised tubing area within its ski area. The club rents tubes with handles and leash.

Non-club tubes or sleds are not permitted in this area.

There is no tubing, hiking or sledding allowed in the downhill ski areas.

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through the end of March, weather and snow permitting.

Before heading to Hurricane Ridge, Nothing showcases the beauty of check on road and weather conditions winter in Olympic National Park quite by phoning the park’s hotline, like snowshoeing in the Hurricane 360-565-3131.

Ridge area.

Walks are about a mile in length.

Moderately easy ranger-guided Snowshoes are provided. snowshoe hikes and dramatic vistas The walk includes instructions for beginning and casual snowshoers, plus more difficult, technical terrain for on how to walk in snowshoes, and advanced snowshoers Hurricane Ridge rangers point out interesting natural features and animal tracks, explaining are a popular destination. how plant and animal life have Ranger-led 90-minute snowshoe adapted to winter in the high walks, suited to beginners and famimountain ranges. lies, are offered at 2 p.m. Saturdays, Animal tracks seen on the walks can Sundays and holiday Mondays. include snowshoe hares, squirrels, Walks are offered mid-December FALL 2015 — WINTER 2016

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Phone the park’s road and weather information line at 360-565-3131 before heading up Hurricane Ridge Road, as the road may be closed due to unsafe, icy conditions mid-December through March.

To get there: To get to the Ridge, follow Race Street south out of Port Angeles.

The road becomes Mount Angeles Road. The Olympic National Park Visitor Center will be on the right and can provide information about road and snow conditions, maps and activities.

From Mount Angeles Road, watch for the sign and bear right onto Hurricane Ridge Road. You will reach a park entrance gate at Heart O’the Hills, about 5 miles south of the visitor center.

An entrance pass is required.

The road can be icy, especially where snowmelt has frozen across the winding road.

Carrying chains is required during winter.

weasels and occasionally bobcats.

Snowshoers should sign up at the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center information desk at 1:30 p.m., 30 minutes before the scheduled walk, and be dressed appropriately for cold weather.

Fees are $7 for adults, $3 for youth ages 6 to 15 and free for children 5 years old and younger.

Advance reservations are required for group snowshoe walks, which begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Monday holidays.

A group is considered to be seven to 25 people.

Group reservations are available by phoning the park at 360-565-3136.

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From the water’s edge The Olympic Mountains are not very high — Mount Olympus, the tallest is just under 8,000 feet — but they rise almost from the water’s edge.

The mountains intercept moisturerich air masses that move in from the Pacific Ocean. As this air is forced over the mountains, it cools and releases moisture in the form of rain and snow.

At lower elevations, rain nurtures the forests, while at higher elevations snow adds to glacial masses that relentlessly carve the landscape.

The mountains wring precipitation out of the air so effectively that areas

on the northeast corner experience a rain shadow and get very little rain.

For eons, wind and rain washed sediment from land into the ocean.

Powerful forces fractured, folded and overturned rock formations.

Ice Age glacial sheets from the north carved out the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Hood Canal, isolating the Olympics from nearby land masses.

Surrounded on three sides by water and crowned by alpine glaciers, the Olympics retain the distinctive character developed from their isolation.

There are about 266 glaciers crowing the Olympic peaks. The most prominent glaciers are on Mount Olympus,

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Beyond the Olympic complex are the Mount Carrie, Bailey Range, Mount Christie and Mount Anderson glaciers.

In the company of these glaciers are perpetual snowbanks that have the superficial appearance of glacial ice.

The movement of glacial ice past and present has produced striking geological features throughout the Olympic Mountains.

Travel on the Olympic Mountains’ glacial ice is a specialized skill of mountaineering requiring the basic use of climbing rope, ice ax, crampons and good judgment by a climber accompanied by experienced leaders.

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This coastline looks much as it did when Native Americans built their first villages thousands of years before Europeans arrived.

The coast is where the land meets the sea, vibrating with life and energy — arches and sea stacks; the roar of crashing waves; the calls of gulls, bald eagles, cormorants and black oystercatchers; dramatic sunsets and the vastness of the ocean.

At low tide, you can walk toward the surf, stopping at various tide pools along the way.

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Extending your stay

offered by the Forest Service and the state Department of Natural Resources.

For longer hikes with overnight Olympic National Park boasts camping, explore Olympic National 16 park-operated campgrounds with a Park’s backcountry. total of 910 sites, but the most popular Wilderness camping permits are places often fill up quickly. required for all overnight stays in the Rangers suggest getting to your park’s wilderness. Check to see if camping destination early, particularly reservations are needed. on holiday weekends.

Overnight use limits are in effect It is a first-come, first-served basis between May 1 and Sept. 30 for some at all established campsites except at wilderness areas, including Flapjack Kalaloch.

Lakes, Sol Duc, the Ozette coast and To find out if a campground is full, several others to help minimize human phone the park at 360-565-3130. impacts and provide a better quality All park campsites provide a picnic wilderness experience. table and a fire pit.

Reservations for these locations may Concession-operated RV parks are be made up to 30 days in advance by located within the park at the Sol Duc calling the park’s Wilderness InformaHot Springs Resort and at Log Cabin tion Center at 360-565-3100.

Resort on Lake Crescent.

At other times of the year and for The majority of the campsites in the areas which do not require reservapark charge $15-$20 per night. tions, wilderness use permits are There are four basic types of forests Group campgrounds are provided at available at all ranger stations and on the North Olympic Peninsula: the Wilderness Information Center, Sol Duc and Kalaloch. temperate rain forest, lowland, monProper food storage is a must when located in the Olympic National Park tane and subalpine.

Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles you camp. Keep all food and scented Temperate rain forest is found Road in Port Angeles. items in bear-resistant containers. at low elevations along the Pacific More information is available by For details, visit www.nps.gov/olym/ Ocean coast and in the western-facing visiting, Olympic National Park’s webplanyourvisit/campgrounds.htm. valleys of the Peninsula, where lots site www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/ If the popular campgrounds are of rain, moderate temperatures and wic.htm. filled, check the lesser-known sites summer fogs exist.

The lowland forest grows farther inland from the coast and above the Dreaming of staying in a rustic historical lodge? rain forest valleys. tional rooms in the Seacrest Building.

Four lodges provide comfortable The lowland forest gives way to the Lake Crescent Lodge (open late accommodations directly inside montane forest. spring to Jan. 1) was built in 1915 Olympic National Park.

As elevation increases, temperaand is an ideal base camp for enjoySol Duc Hot Springs Resort (open tures cool and more moisture falls as ing Olympic National Park. late spring to early fall) offers several snow; growing seasons get shorter rustic cabins that are free of modern A variety of guest room options and the subalpine zone takes over.

The lower portion of the subalpine distractions such as telephones, tele- are available, including the lakeside visions and radios.

Roosevelt cottages. zone consists of continuous These cabins offer access to mineral Log Cabin Resort (open May to forest, but in the upper part of this hot spring soaking pools and one September) offers lakeside chalets, zone, the forest thins out. freshwater pool. lodge rooms, cabins, full hook-up RV Increasing elevation causes even Kalaloch Lodge (open year-round) sites and tent camping sites. more severe climatic conditions. is perched high on a bluff just steps Although it is not located within the Trees become fewer, shorter and from a pristine stretch of a sandy park, nearby Lake Quinault Lodge more misshapen.

Pacific Ocean beach. (open year-round) has several room When the tree line is reached, The main lodge offers two suites choices, many with lakeside views, as beyond which trees do not grow, with ocean views and three rooms. well as boathouse rooms that are a profusion of wildflowers often There are several cabins and addipet-friendly. rewards your eyes.

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Mark Nichols, President, 360-417-3634 www.rotarynorwester.org

North Olympic Shuttle & Spindle Guild Study groups, workshops, programs, trips, educational exhibits and demonstrations to the community.

First Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sequim Community Church - 950 N 5th St., Sequim Sue Nylander, President: 360-683-5410 www.nossg.org

Sequim Elks Lodge #2642 143 Port Williams Road, Sequim Office Open Mon, Wed, Fri 9-1 Bill Schroespfer - Exalted Ruler, 360-683-2763

Olympic Driftwood Sculptors 1st Wednesday Every month, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sequim Prairie grange, 290 Macleay Rd., Sequim Tuttie Peetz, President & Instructor 360-683-6860 Linda Hindes 360-912-3273 info@olympicdriftwoodsculptors.org

Sequim Prairie Grange 290 Macleay Road, Sequim 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m. - Business Meeting 4th Wednesday with 6:30 Potluck & program Joy Barrett (360) 683-7021

Order of Eastern Star (OES) Esther Chapter #19 2nd Monday, Social Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

4th Monday, State Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Masonic Center 622 S. Lincoln St., Port Angeles Mary Miller, Secretary, 360-417-9236

Sequim Valley Lions Paradise Restaurant, 703 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim 2nd & 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Betty Wilkerson (360) 461-6090 Shipley Center A place for Friendship, Recreation and Education for Adults 921 E. Hammond St. Sequim Mon. Thru Fridays 9am - 4pm (360) 683-6806 Activites/Office (360) 683-5883 Trips Department Newsletter: www.shipleycenter.org shipleycenter@olypen.com

Port Angeles Business Association Joshua’s, 113 DelGuzzi Rd., Port Angeles Tuesdays 7:30 a.m.

Edna Peterson, President

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JOYCE

Only a few miles away from Port Angeles, this small-town gem is a must-see destination for many reasons

For a small town, Joyce has a big personality. What the town, located west of Port Angeles, lacks in size it makes up for with fun festivals, historical sites and a general store that offers an eclectic array of goods you need to see to believe.

Joyce General Store is what you think of when you think of a smalltown mom-and-pop shop.

This quaint little store is located just 16 miles west of Port Angeles in the town of Joyce.

The store, built in 1911 by Joe Joyce, from whom the town gets its name, remains much the same — false front, beaded ceilings, wooden floor.

Much of the store’s interior is made of remnants from the opera house

and Markum House, which stood in the township of Port Crescent in the 1800s.

Port Crescent was located a few miles north of Joyce on what is now Crescent Beach.

Joyce Museum, housed in a former railroad station, is located next door.

Built in 1915, it is considered to the last remaining log depot from the Milwaukee Road.

Museum displays include railroad memorabilia with photos and artifacts of Port Crescent, Gettysburg, Disque, Twin, Piedmont, Camp Hayden at Tongue Point, Lake Crescent, Sol Duc and, of course, Joyce.

It is built of Alaska yellow cedar and was restored by the Joyce Museum Society in 2002.

Phone 360-928-3568 for hours of operation and other information.

A popular local event is the Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival, a one-day event that takes place the first weekend of August and features blackberry pies, pie-making contests, a community pancake breakfast, a lively parade and arts and crafts vendors.

For information, visit www.joycewa. com/joycedaze.htm.

Following the Whale Trail to beautiful overlooks The scenic Whale Trail is a string of 20 locations around Washington where visitors are likely to view whales and other marine mammals from shore.

A sign at Salt Creek Recreation Area — positioned in the northwest corner of the park, near the stairs leading to Tongue Point — overlooks Crescent Bay, where gray whales 78

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often are seen.

Along state Highway 112, which is also known as the Strait of Juan de Fuca National Scenic Byway, Whale Trail sites are found at Freshwater Bay County Park, the Sekiu Overlook and Shipwreck Point.

For additional information about the trail and a trail detailed map, visit www.thewhaletrail.org.

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Salt Creek offers great tide pools, camping Salt Creek Recreation Area is a 196-acre Clallam County park near Joyce.

One of the county’s most popular parks, it offers visitors forests, rocky bluffs, tide pools, sandy beach and campsites, and features panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Crescent Bay and Vancouver Island.

Highlighted as a premiere birding site, Salt Creek is on the National Audubon’s Olympic Loop of the Greater Washington State Birding Trail.

The area was once the location of Camp Hayden, a World War II harbor defense military base.

Two concrete bunkers preserve its military history. The area was purchased after being decommissioned at the end of World War II. The adjacent Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary includes a rocky outcropping that, at low tide, reveals starfish, sea urchins, limpets, sea cucumbers and many other forms of marine life.

When you visit tidal areas, practice tide pool etiquette.

Remember the Makah tribal saying: “Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints.”

The waters surrounding Salt Creek are popular spots for kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding.

Mountain bikers and hikers can access the state’s Striped Peak Recreation Area from the Salt

Creek area.

Salt Creek is a popular camping sites for families. Park amenities include one picnic shelter with a fireplace, play equipment, basketball, volleyball and horseshoe courts and a softball field, plus several trails.

Camping information: 39 utility sites ($25 for county residents, $28 for non-county) and 53 standard sites ($20 for county residents, $23 otherwise).

Half of the sites may be reserved in advance; the rest are open on a firstcome, first-served basis; two bathrooms are available with showers; limit six people per campsite; pets allowed on leashes; firewood available for a fee.

Campsite reservations are done only by mail.

Reservations begin to be accepted in January for that year.

The sooner campers get in the completed forms, the reservation fee and

the first night’s camping fee, the better their chance of getting their reservation confirmed.

All reservations must be received at the park a minimum of two weeks prior to their desired camping date.

Utility sites 1-15 are available on a first-come, first-served basis; utility sites 16-39 may be reserved in advance.

Standard sites 40-92 don’t have utility hook-ups and sites 50-68 and 71-72 may be reserved in advance.

For details, visit www.clallam.net/ Parks/SaltCreek.html or phone 360928-3441.

To get there: Take state Highway 112 west from Port Angeles toward Joyce.

After nine miles, turn right (north) onto Camp Hayden Road (near Milepost 54).

Travel about three miles. The park entrance will be located on your right.

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Warmth, friendliness, local color and a touch of history come with every purchase. The Joyce General Store, located on Hwy. 112 between beautiful Lake Crescent and Crescent Beach, has been in the same family for 48-plus years. We are more than happy to take time to chat and tell you about visiting the mythical University of Joyce. We will also give any directions to anywhere you might be interested in.

“The finest people from all over the country pass through our doors.

We welcome them as friends as well as customers.”

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Drop in at the Joyce General Store and step into a building that has had few changes since the early 1900’s. The false front, beaded ceiling, oiled wood floors and many of the fixtures remain the same.

Much of the interior of the store is from the Markhum House Hotel which stood in the now vanished town of Port Crescent in the 1800’s.

The store carries gas, groceries, tackle, bait, and other items. There JOYCE GENERAL STORE also are unique gifts, souvenirs, and in beautiful downtown Joyce • 360-928-3568 Indian arts and crafts.

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Taste the Elements of the Olympic Peninsula: Earth, Air, Water & Wine Marrowstone Vineyards

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Explore Lake Crescent

come, first-served.

The Fairholme Campground Trail begins across Camp David Junior Spruce Railroad Trail is an 8-mile Road and wanders through dense roundtrip hike that runs along the stands of trees. north shore of the lake.

For less primitive accommodations, Improvements to the trail will try Lake Crescent Lodge or Log Cabin continue until the end of October Resort.

2015. Access is still available from the Lake Crescent Lodge is located at Camp David Junior Road.

Barnes Point on Lake Crescent Road The trail dates back to 1918 when just off Highway 101. For information, the U.S. Army built a railroad track to visit www.lakecrescentlodge.com. make airplane frames for World War I. Log Cabin Resort is located on Though millions of dollars were East Beach Road, north of U.S. spent, the railway wasn’t completed Highway 101. For more information, until 19 days after the war ended. www.olympicnationalparks.com/stay/ The rails were later removed, but the lodging/log-cabin-resort for details. trail remains for hikers and mountain bikers to enjoy.

More information about hiking along the trail is available at the Storm King Ranger Station.

The turnoff from U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic National Park’s Storm King Ranger Station leads to several picnic tables nestled in the trees, and makeshift sites along the shoreline provide the perfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch or dinner.

Last-minute lunch supplies can be purchased at Shadow Mountain General Store, located along U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Sutherland, or at Fairholme General Store, located at the west end of the lake.

The Storm King Ranger Station area includes restrooms and access to potable water, a ranger station, a boat launch and trails.

After the picnic, consider getting out on the water. Boat launches are located at both east and west ends of the lake. Rowboats and kayaks are available for rental from Lake Crescent Lodge.

Whether it is taking a row, kayaking, sailing or relaxing on the beaches and shores, Lake Crescent is a great place to visit, hike and stay for the night.

On the west end of Lake Crescent, the Fairholme Campground has 87 campsites, one of which is wheelchairaccessible. The campground is open April through mid-fall. Sites are first-

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The Olympic Peninsula’s coastal area includes Clallam Bay and Sekiu, twin seafront towns about 50 miles west of Port Angeles, and Neah Bay, home of the Makah tribe.

The drive offers fabulous views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and plenty of places to stop for a picnic, to snap a photograph or to search tide pools.

A stop at the Makah Cultural and Research Center in Neah Bay is a must. The center features artifacts from Ozette, an ancient whaling village uncovered by tidal erosion.

Feather dance during Makah Days

The Makah tribe

View along Cape Flattery Trail

Enjoy amazing views from the edge of the Earth The Cape Flattery Trail, a short trail featuring boardwalk, stone and gravel steps, and four observation decks, offers breathtaking views of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, Tatoosh Island and the Cape Flattery Lighthouse. The lighthouse, built in 1858, is now automated.

The trail is a Makah Wilderness Area, so please stay on the trail and supervise children closely.

You will need a $10 per car Makah Recreation Permit to hike the Cape Flattery Trail. Permits can be purchased at the Makah Marina, Washburn’s General Store, Makah Tribal Center, Makah Mini Mart and the Makah Museum.

The Makah Nation is located in Neah Bay on the northwestern tip of the Peninsula.

It is the home of the Makah Cultural and Research Center, which houses, among other things, the extensive Ozette collection.

Turn to Page 86 to learn more about the museum.

From the reservation, you also can reach Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point of the lower 48 states.

Each August, the tribe invites the public to celebrate Makah Days, an annual event featuring traditional dancing, singing and drumming, canoe races, salmon bakes, fireworks and more. The 2016 Makah Days will be held Aug. 26-28.

Visit www.makah.com for more information about the tribe.

Wildlife at every turn is part of the experience Clallam Bay, Sekiu and Neah Bay are excellent places to view wildlife ranging from bald eagles and a vast array of sea birds to harbor seals, sea lions, sea otters, gray and humpback whales. Fall is a good time to view whales along the byway when gray whales follow the shorelines and bays in search of food.

As you travel along state Highway 112, which is also known as the Strait of Juan de Fuca National Scenic Byway, you will find easy access to a number of beaches. Stop to take a photo or two and see what the tide left behind.

The winding drive offers several just-off-the-road overlooks that are perfect for trying to spot whales as they move along the coast in search of food.

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A must-see museum Stop by the Makah Cultural and Research Center for a glimpse into what life was like for the tribe 300 to 500 years ago.

In 1970, tidal erosion uncovered an ancient whaling village at Ozette, parts of which had been covered by a mudslide hundreds of years ago.

The artifacts now make up part of the exhibits at the museum, located on the left as you enter Neah Bay. Its Ozette collection is the largest archaeological collection of any U.S. tribe. On display are about 1 percent of the 55,000 artifacts recovered from

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Ozette, all between 300-500 years old.

Other items on display include artifacts from an archaeological dig at the Hoko River, west of Sekiu.

The dig revealed a fishing camp nearly 3,000 years old and a rock shelter about 1,000 years old.

The museum features illustrated displays with information on Makah history, a 26-foot-long skeleton of a 31-ton gray whale suspended over handcrafted cedar canoes.

The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For details, phone 360-645-2711, www.makahmuseum.com.

Clallam County Parks

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Offering: Camping Year-Round Playgrounds Campsite Reservations Picnic Sites Full-Service Restrooms Beach Recreation Birding Opportunities Hiking Trails

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Pillar Point County Park is located 10 miles east of Clallam Bay along scenic Highway 112.

The 4.3-acre offers saltwater-beach access and a concrete launch ramp for small boats, and is a great place to start a kayak trip.

The mudflats are a hunting spot for crabs when the season opens.

Pull off the road for a picnic or to stretch your legs.

Picnic tables are nestled under shade trees and provide a panoramic viewpoint to enjoy watching birds search for food in tide pools and in the cool waters offshore.

This is also the location of an Audubon-designated IBA (Important Bird Area) due to the unique estuary bay shoreline habitat and wide Pillar Point County Park variety of shorebirds.

Oystercatchers

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BUTLER’S MOTEL & NATURE MUSEUM Located one block from the bay in the heart of Neah Bay, WA

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Visit our Nature Museum and take our nature walk along wetlands.

High Def. TV • Microwave Refrigerator • Coffee Pot

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Clallam Bay Spit Community Beach County Park is a 33-acre dayuse county park located in the center of the Clallam Bay community, where the water of the Clallam River empties into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The county park is jointly managed with Washington State Parks.

The park includes public access to Clallam Spit, a mile of a sand/gravel saltwater beach and access to the Clallam River.

The park’s location provides a constant source of food for birds.

Watch for bald eagles and osprey feeding on the beach. Watch for oystercatchers, cormorants and other birds on offshore rocks.

It also is common to see a variety of marine life just offshore including harbor seals, sea lions and sometimes even whales.

The interaction between the river and the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s tides often result in drastic changes in the landscape.

A picnic area and full-service restroom are available.

The area is a wonderful place to stretch your legs before hitting the road again to continue to Sekiu and Neah Bay.

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Fishing, hunting lowdown Before setting out, know the rules and regulations Everything from heavy, world-class salmon to small, fun-to-fight alpine brook trout can be caught with a rod and reel in waters across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Be sure to pick up a copy of the Washington State Sportfishing Rules pamphlet while you’re here, as well as Olympic National Park official sportfishing guide.

The pamphlets detail boundaries and regulations, as well as licensing.

Current regulations usually are available at most tackle shops, sporting goods stores or wherever fishing licenses are sold.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations are at 360-902-2500, wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/ regulations.

Need to know Licensing: Anglers can renew their license by visiting fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov or by calling 866-246-9453. A list of license vendors is available online at wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/vendors.

Regulations: All anglers should refer to Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations before departing on any trip.

Refer to the state’s Sportfishing Rules pamphlet, which is available where licenses are sold or online.

Check regulations before fishing.

Boater alert: A warning to private boaters with state fishing licenses only:

make sure you stay on the U.S. side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Those wanting to try the Canadian half first must obtain a license from British Columbia.

More information: Peninsula Daily News publishes local outdoors columns in the sports section Thursdays and Fridays. They also are available online at www.peninsuladailynews.com.

Hunting Peninsula visitors can hunt everything from elk and deer to bear and cougar — even rabbit and grouse.

Areas around Forks, Clallam Bay, Neah Bay and Sequim provide chances at large Roosevelt elk, while blacktail deer can be found all around the North Olympic Peninsula.

Details about hunting seasons and regulations can be found in the Washington Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet or the Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Season rules pamphlet.

Both of the pamphlets outline specific information about boundaries, restrictions and licensing information.

Pamphlets usually are available wherever licenses are sold and can also be downloaded at wdfw.wa.gov.

Note that hunting is prohibited inside Olympic National Park.

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successfully complete a hunter education class before they can purchase a hunting license.

Ready to try shellfishing?

On the North Olympic Peninsula you can find bucket-loads of oysters and clams. Going after crab and shrimp also are popular pursuits.

Seasons fluctuate, and anyone wanting to go after razor or other clams, oysters and crab should first check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations.

The best way to figure out what’s open and what’s not is to visit www. wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish.

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge sets its own seasons and rules.

Contact the refuge at 360-457-8451.

Licenses are required for shellfish harvesting and may be purchased at most tackle shops and other stores.

A coastal favorite Razor clams are available on many coastal beaches, but domoic acid, a naturally occurring marine toxin that can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning in humans, sometimes causes digging closures.

But in recent years, beaches have routinely opened to harvesting.

Other species of shellfish are currently considered unsafe and should not be harvested from any beach on the state coastline.

Look for informational signs at beach trailheads about closures.

For information on which shellfish are and are not safe, and dates and locations on seasons, phone the state Department of Health’s beach closures/shellfish toxin hotline at 800-562-5632 or log onto the Fish and Wildlife website at www.wdfw.wa.gov.

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Trees covered in moss surrounded by enormous ferns, beaches dotted with sea stacks and rolling rivers tinted by glacier powder dominate the wild and wonderful West End. The Hoh Rain Forest receives 100-plus inches of rain each year and is one of the best examples of a temperate rain forest in the world. Located along the Pacific Ocean, LaPush is home to the Quileute tribe. In spring, visitors can look for migrating gray whales, while surfing and kayaking off First Beach. Fishing charters are popular during the summer.

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The Quileute tribe LaPush is a wonderful place to stretch your legs after making the journey to the coast.

The seafront town is the home Ruby Beach of the Quileute tribe and offers beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.

You can stroll to First Beach to watch surfers catch a wave or simply Another glory of the West End is the accessibility of its beautiful beaches. to watch seabirds soar above James Close to LaPush are scenic and rugged Second Beach and Third Beach.

Island (the island is called a-ka-lat in Both involve short hikes through forest but are worth the effort as you are the Quileute language, which transrewarded with long stretches of beach. lates to the “top of the rock”).

Ruby Beach, located about 35 miles south of Forks, is one of the most The island, located at the mouth scenic beaches in the state. It offers rugged sea stacks, flat sand and a small of the Quillayute River, is sacred to stream that flows through it at the base of the short trail from the parking lot. tribal members. The island has been Beaches in the Kalaloch strip of coastline are easy walks from car to shore. used to spot whales and was a burial The beaches are numbered 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1. spot for Quileute chiefs. Public access to the island is not permitted.

First Beach is one of the main spots to watch for gray whales as The West End is one of the best they migrate along the coast. places to view wildlife on the North The beach also is an ideal location Olympic Peninsula.

Deer and Roosevelt elk can be found to watch tribal fishermen return after a long day on the water. A short stroll munching on grass in the forests. to the Quileute Harbor Marina will While harbor seals, sea lions, sea otters and gray and humpback whales allow you to see them unload their catches and to view colorful stacks of are abundant along the coast. crab pots, nets and coolers.

Bald eagles soar overhead while Keep your eyes open for brown sea-based birds dive into the ocean pelicans, which often fish in the river.

Roosevelt elk and rivers in search of a snack.

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Forks is located about an hour west of Port Angeles along U.S. Highway 101.

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The lush forests in the Quinault, Queets, Hoh and Bogachiel valleys are spectacular examples of primeval temperate rain forest.

The drive to get there is beautiful in its own right, but the going can be a bit slower than most Peninsula trips.

The main route, U.S. Highway 101, twists and turns around Lake Crescent, and you may compete with recreational vehicles and log trucks, but gaining an appreciation for natural beauty, pristine even outside Olympic National Park boundaries, makes it worthwhile.

Forks acts as the gateway to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park. A self-guided tour allows those wanting a look back in history to stop at signposts in downtown Forks that feature pictures and stories about historic buildings or happenings.

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A quiet rain forest stroll The Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail, located about 15 minutes south of Forks, offers an easy stroll through old-growth trees, hanging lichen mosses, ferns, stands of big-leaf maple and cedar trees and wetlands.

The Bogachiel Rain Forest is one of four Olympic rain forest valleys. The others are Hoh, Queets and Quinault.

This dog-and-family-friendly trail provides an opportunity to view oldgrowth rain forest in a wetland setting.

The trail has several loops and horses are allowed on some sections.

To reach the trailhead travel about 5 miles south on U.S. Highway 101, turn on Undi Road, across from Bogachiel State Park, and drive another 5 miles.

Most of the road is paved, but the last section is gravel.

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Die-hard Twilight fans, eager to see the location of author Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling books, travel to the North Olympic Peninsula to retrace the footprints of their favorite characters.

Although none of the movies was filmed in the small town of Forks, people from all over the world have come to the West End, making stops everywhere from Forks High School, where Bella and Edward met, out to LaPush, where Bella visits her werewolf friend, Jacob.

The majority of the four books of the Twilight series — and five motion pictures — are set in Forks.

Fiction and real life intertwine as fans can find locations from the novels throughout town.

Although Meyer didn’t have specific Forks homes in mind when she wrote the books — she didn’t visit Forks until after the first book was completed — the Forks Chamber of Commerce has dubbed a couple of homes as those of Bella and Edward.

The McIrvin residence at 775 K St. is considered the home of Bella and her police chief father.

Fans are welcome to drive by the house, but since it is a private residence, they are asked to respect the family’s privacy and not go on the property or ask to take photos inside.

The Miller Tree Inn, 654 E. Division St., with its large windows and open and airy layout, fits the bill for the Cullen house, residence of Edward and his vampire family.

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Forks High School, 261 S. Spartan Ave., is where the characters attend school and where Bella met Edward.

Forks Police Department, 500 E. Division St., is where Police Chief Charlie Swan, Bella’s father, works.

Forks Community Hospital, 530 Bogachiel Way, is where Bella — a self-proclaimed klutz — is a frequent visitor, and where Dr. Carlisle Cullen — Edward’s “father” — is employed.

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Outfitters” store owned by the Newton family and where Bella works.

Welcome to Forks sign, located at the east entrance to Forks, is a very popular spot to take a photo.

Don’t forget about LaPush About 15 miles west of Forks on state Highway 110 is LaPush, another town with Twilight fame.

LaPush may be off-limits to vampires, but werewolf fans — and yes, vampire fans, too — can visit the Quileute reservation where Bella’s friend Jacob lives.

Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Quileute Reservation while checking out First Beach, where Bella first learned of “the cold ones” from Jacob, who later is revealed to be a werewolf.

The cliffs where the werewolves and Bella are said to have gone cliff diving also are visible from LaPush — but visitors should know that cliff diving is dangerous and illegal.

The Quileute have a connection to wolves in legends, but no werewolves and vampires actually exist in them.

A field near the Quileute Prairie Cemetery reportedly has been the site of some very unusual baseball games.

Be respectful of the cemetery.

More to see in Port Angeles The former Lincoln Theater, 132 E. First St., is considered the same cinema where some of the characters see films. The theater closed in 2013.

The first three film adaptations of the books were shown here.

Just down the street from the theater is Bella Italia, 118 E. First St., where Edward and Bella have their first date (called La Bella Italia in the novel) after he saves her in the alley.

The bookstore where Bella goes to shop after her friends look for dresses has two possibilities.

It could either be Odyssey Bookshop, 114 W. Front St., or Port Book and News, 104 E. First St., which are within walking distance of Bella Italia.

Although the store where Bella’s friends buy their dresses also is not named in the books, Black Diamond Bridal, 109 E. First St., is considered the store where the characters shopped in Port Angeles.

Bella would have flown into quaint William R. Fairchild International Airport, located off Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Angeles.

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Wild coast is calling A camera is very important to carry along during your visit to Washington’s coastal beaches, and the West End has some of the most accessible beaches on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Rialto Beach features views of offshore islands, pounding waves, giant drift logs and plenty of beach cobbles, making it one of the most popular beaches to visit.

Hole-in-the-Wall, a natural seacarved arch, is about 1.5 miles north of Rialto Beach. It is within the Olympic wilderness but can easily be reached Beach 4 in the Kalaloch area at low tide from Rialto Beach.

At about 1 mile, you will reach Ellen Creek. To avoid wet footwear, look for a log to cross or take your shoes off to plod through the chilly water.

Do not cross through Hole-in-theSurrounded by Natural Northwest Wonders Wall when the tide begins to cover the floor of the arch. Use care when exploring under and near the arch.

Rialto Beach, located about 75 miles from Port Angeles, is accessible by Mora Road, off LaPush Road.

The Kalaloch area of Washington’s wild, wondrous coast — about 35 miles south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101 — has all-season attractions.

Ruby Beach is at the northernmost tip of the seven main spots in the Kalaloch area.

Marked trails offer easy access to pristine, sandy beaches.

Migrating shorebirds and sea mammals such as otters can be observed, especially with binoculars.

At low tide, seek out the tide pools for a glimpse at all the marine life.

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As you clamber over these beached logs, it’s hard to believe you can’t always see them coming, but as a wave crests, it can obscure your view of what is riding behind it.

Those who want to stay a night or two in the area have a few options.

Olympic National Park provides a campground with flush toilets and water, although no utility hookups are available for recreational vehicles.

Kalaloch Lodge also has rustic cabins and other accommodations.

Both locations are open all year.

More information can be obtained by phoning the park at 360-565-3130 or the lodge at 360-962-2271.

The Peninsula’s northern and Pacific coasts offer a wealth of beaches for recreational fun, but if you explore keep an eye on the tides and surf.

Rescues by the Coast Guard, Olympic National Park rangers or both are occasionally necessary for people who either failed or didn’t know to consult a tide table and weather report.

Headlands extending out to the water’s edge can create alcoves and grottos that may be readily accessible by thin strips of beach exposed during low tides.

Unfortunately, when the tide turns, the incoming waters can trap visitors who must frantically scramble to reach high ground.

Beware of “king tides” — higherthan-usual winter tides that embrace Washington shores — which occur when the gravitational pulls of the sun and moon reinforce one another.

Informative and easy-to-read tide books are available at local shops across the North Peninsula.

Keep an eye on waves, whether you’re in the water or along the shore, and be aware of tidal changes.

Remember that logs so easily tossed ashore are still loose so care should be taken when climbing over logs.

Many a beachcomber has fallen and been hurt when logs shift on the beach.

Hoh Rain Forest

So many magnificent rain forests East of U.S. 101, Olympic National Park’s Hoh Rain Forest ­­— which is the result of the West End getting 100plus inches of rain each year — is one of the best examples of a temperate rain forest in the world.

Less than an hour from Forks, the forest is reached by the Upper Hoh Road off Highway 101.

The trees of the forest can grow as tall as 300 feet with a circumference of 23 feet around.

Start exploring the forest by hiking the Hall of Mosses.

This family friendly hike starts at the visitor center at the end of Hoh River Road.

The stroll is an easy 0.8-mile loop that takes about 45 minutes round-trip.

Near the center of the Hall of Mosses is the Spruce Nature Trail, a 1.2-mile loop through the rain forest to the Hoh River.

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The trail meanders by the Hoh River and provides a chance to view elk exploring its braided gravel bars and cobbled rock banks.

Budget about an hour for the roundtrip hike.

Travel south on Highway 101, and you’ll come across the green scenery at Queets.

As the road begins to wind inland, take a drive to Lake Quinault. This glacier-carved lake is surrounded by the old-growth trees of the Quinault Rain Forest.

Sometimes called the Valley of the Rain Forest Giants, this area is home to some of the state’s largest and most impressive trees.

A 30-mile drive loops around Lake Quinault and could reveal elk feeding on vine maple buds.

A 0.2-mile trail near Lake Quinault Lodge will take you to the largest Sitka spruce tree in the world.

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Learn about West End logging traditions, more A stop by the Forks Timber Museum and the Forks Loggers Memorial is a must. You can’t miss the museum, which is located near the south end of town. Just keep an eye out for a 12-foot-tall carved logger.

This cozy little museum has exhibits depicting local history dating back to the 1870s. Constructed in 1990 by students in the Forks High School carpentry class, the 3,200-square-foot building provides a glimpse into the local history of the timber industry. Among the displays are an old-time steam donkey, threshing machine and bunkhouse.

A free, self-guided tour allows those looking to explore history to stop at one of nine signposts in downtown Forks that feature pictures and stories about historic buildings or happenings. Cross-cut and chain saws used by loggers, a bunkhouse showing where they slept and how they lived, and books and video footage of men working are other highlights of the tour.

Once outside the museum, stop in the memorial garden for a moment.

There’s even a fire lookout tower and nature trails to stretch your legs.

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Victoria offers rich history, British charm Victoria, a city full of classic British charm, is just a ferry ride away.

While the trip from Port Angeles may not exactly rank as an overseas journey, travelers definitely are in another country when they set foot in Victoria.

You can make the 20-mile trip to Victoria for a one-day trek, a weekend getaway or a longer vacation, using the quaint city with the British atmosphere as the starting point for an extended tour of Vancouver Island.

The MV Coho ferry from Port Angeles lands in downtown Victoria — a city with a metropolitan population of more than 300,000 — after a scenic cruise across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and through Victoria Harbour.

The Fairmont Empress Hotel dominates the waterfront as ferry passengers arrive at Victoria’s Inner Harbour from Port Angeles.

Harbor tours, available by a number of operators, give a different perspective of the distinctly British city.

Parliament Buildings, the Royal British Columbia Museum, downtown shops, restaurants and Chinatown

are all located within walking distance of the ferry landing.

Public transportation easily can be found to reach other popular sites.

First-time visitors might want to start at the Greater Victoria Visitor Information Center, on the waterfront across from the imposing Empress Hotel, just a short walk from the ferry terminal.

The center has maps, brochures, information on accommodations and friendly advice.

The Royal British Columbia Museum, located near the Parliament Buildings, has special exhibits and an unparalleled First Nations area.

The National Geographic Theater at the museum presents an IMAX experience with a six-story-tall screen showing several movies that provide worldwide adventures.

Plenty of shops can be found along Government Street.

The real ‘‘main street,’’ however, is Douglas Street, and everything from major department stores to out-ofthe-way specialty shops can be found on side streets off Douglas between

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Courtney and Pembroke.

Food-fanciers should note that some of the finest bakeries in the world are found on Fort Street between Douglas and Blanshard.

Authentic British and Irish pubs are a great way to take a break from shopping and walking.

Old-fashioned London double-decker buses leave on tours from in front of the Empress Hotel for such attractions as the world-famous Butchart Gardens.

Or, if you’re looking for a more romantic kind of transport, there are horse-drawn carriages available.

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• U.S. military identification with Groups of U.S. and Canadian citizen military travel orders, U.S. Coast Guard children 18 and younger, when travelMerchant Marine ID document when ing with a school or religious group, traveling on official maritime business, social organization or sports team, will or enhanced tribal cards. be able to enter under adult superviVisitors to the Peninsula who are not sion with originals or copies of their U.S. or Canadian citizens are required birth certificates or other proof of to have a passport and possibly a visa citizenship. to enter the U.S. Those with a criminal record — A permanent resident of the U.S. will including a DUI — can be denied be required to show an immigration entry into Canada. There is a process “green card” at the ports of entry. for applying for a waiver.

U.S. and Canadian citizens 15 and For more information, visit U.S. younger only need proof of their Customs and Border Protection at www.cbp.gov and Canadian Border Services at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.

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Citizens of the United States and Canada will need to present one of the following if taking the ferry between the two countries: • Passport, passport cards or trusted travel program cards (NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST).

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS Nov. 27-29 — FESTIVAL OF TREES, Vern Burton Center in Port Angeles — This fundraising event for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation and other local charities kicks off the holiday season a Teddy Bear Tea, Gala and Tree Auction, live tree auction and a silent auction for trees, wreaths and other donated items. www.omhf.org April 15-17 — OLYMPIC BIRDFEST — The weekend attracts birders nationwide with guided birding trips, photography workshops, birding cruises, owl prowls, a banquet, a silent auction and a featured birding expert. www.olympicbirdfest.org May 6-15 — SEQUIM IRRIGATION FESTIVAL — 121st annual festival commemorating irrigation in the SequimDungeness Valley. Festivities include two street fairs, Kids Day and family picnic, a carnival, a juried art show, logging show and truck and tractor pulls, a car cruise and show and the grand parade. www.irrigationfestival.com May 27-30 — JUAN DE FUCA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS — A Memorial Day weekend festival in Port Angeles that features more than 100 international music and dance performances. The festival includes a street fair with arts and crafts and food vendors, art workshops, children’s activities and more. www.jffa.org

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OCTOBER

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks, Railroad Bridge Park.

“The Man Who Came to Dinner,” Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., Oct. 30-Nov. 15.

Trick or Treating Downtown Merchants, Oct. 31.

Jamestown S’Klallam campus, Blyn, Nov. 7.

Harvest Wine Tour, Olympic Peninsula Wineries, throughout area, Nov. 7-8. www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org Free admission day, Olympic National Park, Nov. 11.

Holiday Nature Mart, Dungeness River Audubon Center, Nov. 20-21.

Sequim Guild Holiday Bazaar, Sequim Prairie Grange, Nov. 21.

Greywolf Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 21-22.

Yuletide Bazaar, Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Nov. 21.

Down Home Holidays, Sequim High School, TBA. Santa’s Coming to Town, Bank of America Park, Nov. 28.

Sequim City Band, Sequim City Center, Nov. 28.

Annual Lavender Holiday Bazaar, Sequim Lavender Growers Association at Sunland ballroom, 109 Hilltop Drive, Sequim, Friday, Nov. 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Port Townsend Farmers Markets, Lawrence and Tyler streets every Saturday through Dec. 26.

Chimacum Farmers’ Market, every Sunday through October.

Port Townsend Gallery Walk, first Saturday of each month.

Downtown Trick or Treat and Halloween Parade, Port Townsend, Oct. 31.

SEQUIM & DUNGENESS VALLEY

Farmers Market, The Gateway, 125 E. Front St., Saturday mornings.

Studium Generale, Thursday 12:35 p.m. programs, in the Peninsula College Little Theater.

Magic of Cinema Series, Friday nights in the Maier Performance Hall.

Downtown Trick or Treat, Oct. 31

FORKS/WEST END

Halloween Boo Bash Costume Party, Rainforest Arts Center, Forks, Oct. 31.

NOVEMBER

PORT TOWNSEND & JEFFERSON COUNTY

Port Townsend Farmers Markets, Lawrence and Tyler streets every Saturday, through Dec. 26.

Gallery Walk, Port Townsend, First Saturday.

Quilcene First Saturday Art Walk, Quilcene, Nov. 7.

JeffCo Holiday Fair, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.4 p.m., Nov. 7-8.

Port Townsend Woodworkers’ Show, American Legion Hall in Port Townsend, Nov. 7-8.

Harvest Wine Tour, Olympic Peninsula Wineries, throughout area, Nov. 7-8. www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org Veterans Day Concert, Port Townsend American Legion Hall, Nov. 11.

Thanksgiving Weekend Cruise to Protection Island, Port Townsend Marine Science Center, Nov. 28.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Tri-Area Community Center, Chimacum, Nov. 28.

Port Townsend Holiday Craft Sale, 620 Tyler St., Nov. 27-28.

SEQUIM & DUNGENESS VALLEY

Sequim City Band, Sequim High School auditorium, Nov. 1.

First Friday Reception and First Friday Art Walk, Nov. 6.

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks, Railroad Bridge Park.

“The Man Who Came to Dinner,” Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., Oct. 30-Nov. 15.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Sequim Prairie Grange, Macleay Hall, Nov. 14.

Olympic Orchard Society Fall Fruit Show, Nov. 7.

Native and NonNative Holiday Fair, Red Cedar Hall,

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Farmers Market, The Gateway, 125 E. Front St., Saturday mornings.

Studium Generale, Thursday 12:35 p.m. programs, Peninsula College Little Theater.

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra, Port Angeles High School Auditorium, Nov. 7.

Christmas Cottage, Vern Burton Center, Nov.13-15. 5 p.m.7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday First Baptist Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 6-7.

Native & Non-Native Holiday Fair, Nov. 7 Queen of Angeles Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 7-8.

Port Angeles Senior Center Bazaar, Nov. 7.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Bazaar, Nov. 14.

Harvest Fall Wine Tour, Nov. 7-8.

Second Weekend Art Event, downtown.

“The Game’s Afoot,” Port Angeles Community Players, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, Nov. 20-Dec. 6.

Winterfest and Ski Swap, Vern Burton Community Center, Nov. 20-21.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain, Nov. 28.

Festival of Trees, Vern Burton Center, Nov. 27-29.

FORKS/WEST END

Forks Wine and Cheese, Roundhouse, Nov. 14.

Free entrance day, Olympic National Park, Nov. 11.

DECEMBER

PORT TOWNSEND & JEFFERSON COUNTY

Port Townsend Farmers Markets, Lawrence and Tyler streets every Saturday through Dec. 26.

Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair, Chimacum High School, 91 West Valley Road, Dec. 12-13.

Gallery Walk/Artists Receptions, Port Townsend, first Saturday.

Community Treelighting, Santa Arrival and Parade, Haller Fountain, Port Townsend, Dec. 6.

Port Townsend Christmas Bird Count, Dec. 19.

Annual Holiday Tour of Victorian Homes, Dec. 12, www.victoriansociety-northwest.org.

“A Christmas Story,” Key City Playhouse, Port Townsend, Dec. 1-20.

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Port Townsend Community Orchestra Holiday Concert, Chimacum High School auditorium, Dec. 5.

First Night, non-alcoholic family New Year’s Eve celebration, in/around Port Townsend City Hall, Dec. 31.

New Year’s Eve Cruise to Protection Island, Port Townsend Marine Science Center, Dec. 31.

SEQUIM & DUNGENESS VALLEY

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks, Railroad Bridge Park.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Sequim Prairie Grange, Dec. 12.

First Friday Art Walk, Dec. 4.

Handmade Christmas Fair, Sequim Prairie Grange, Dec. 5.

Sequim-Dungeness Christmas Bird Count, contact Dungeness Audubon River Center, 360-681-4076, Dec. 14.

PORT ANGELES

Farmers Market, The Gateway, Saturday mornings.

Annual Christmas Bazaar, Port Angeles Friends of the Library, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4-5.

North Pole Stroll, downtown Port Angeles, Dec. 5.

Port Angeles Eagles Aerie Bazaar, Dec. 5.

Vern Burton Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Dec. 5-6.

Christmas Open House, downtown, Dec. 6-7.

Second Weekend Art Event, downtown.

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra, Port Angeles High School auditorium, Dec. 12.

Santa’s Little Helpers, downtown Port Angeles, Dec. 12.

Raindeer Run and Walk, Port Angeles City Pier and Olympic Discovery Trail, Dec. 19.

Shop ‘til You Drop, downtown store event with music and treats, Dec. 19.

FORKS/WEST END

Cherish Our Children, LaPush, Dec 4.

Breakfast with Santa, Congregational Church, Forks, Dec. 5 Moonlight Madness, Forks downtown merchants, Dec. 5.

Twinkle Light Parade, Forks, Dec. 5.

Forks Festival of Trees, Dec. 5-6.

JANUARY

PORT TOWNSEND & JEFFERSON COUNTY

Gallery Walk/Artists Receptions, Port Townsend, first Saturday.

Quilcene First Saturday Art Walk, various locations.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Tri-Area Community Center, Chimacum, Jan. 29.

Strangebrew Festival, American Legion Hall, Port Townsend, Jan. 29-30.

Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival, Amelia Piano Trio, Joseph F. Wheeler Theater, Fort Worden State Park, March 29.

SEQUIM & DUNGENESS VALLEY

First Friday Reception & First Friday Art Walk, Jan. 2.

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks, Railroad Bridge Park.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Sequim Prairie Grange, Macleay Hall, Jan. 9.

Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Sequim Worship Center, Jan. 16.

Studium Generale, Thursday 12:35 p.m. programs, Peninsula College Little Theater.

Second Weekend Art Event, downtown.

Port Angeles Christmas Bird Count, Jan. 2.

Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Jan 15.

Free admission day, Olympic National Park, Jan. 19.

Young Artist Competition, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles, Jan. 23.

Snowgrass 2016, local bands, bluegrass, Port Angeles High School, TBA

FEBRUARY

PORT TOWNSEND & JEFFERSON COUNTY

Gallery Walk/Artists Receptions, Port Townsend, first Saturday.

Quilcene First Saturday Art Walk, various locations.

Red Wine and Chocolate, wineries throughout area, Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-21. www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org.

Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby, Port Townsend Boat Haven, Gardiner Boat Ramp and other areas, Feb. 19-21.

Port Townsend Community Orchestra Winter Concert, Chimacum High School auditorium, Feb. 28.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Tri-Area Community Center, Chimacum, Feb. 27.

Annual Shipwrights’ Regatta, Port Townsend, Feb. 27-28.

SEQUIM & DUNGENESS VALLEY

First Friday Art Walk, Feb. 5.

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks, Railroad Bridge Park.

Red Wine and Chocolate, wineries throughout area, Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-21. www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Sequim Prairie Grange, Macleay Hall, Feb. 13.

NPBA Building, Remodeling & Energy Expo, Sequim High School, Feb. 13-14.

“I Do, I Do,” Olympic Theatre Arts, Feb. 3-21.

Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby, John Wayne Marina and other areas, Feb. 19-21.

Sequim Irrigation Royalty Pageant, Sequim High School auditorium, Feb. 13.

PORT ANGELES

Farmers Market, The Gateway, 125 E. Front St., Saturday mornings.

Studium Generale, Thursday 12:35 p.m. programs, Peninsula College Little Theater.

Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Port Angeles High School auditorium, Feb. 6.

Second Weekend Art Event, downtown.

Doll Show, Vern Burton Center, Feb. 6.

Red Wine and Chocolate, wineries throughout area, Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-21. www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org.

Free admission day, Olympic National Park, Feb. 14-15.

Caballito Negro, Maier Hall Concert Series, Peninsula College, Feb. 23.

Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby, Ediz Hook,

Freshwater Bay and other areas, Feb. 19-21.

“Shakespeare,” Port Angeles Community Players, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, Feb. 19-March 6.

PORT ANGELES

Farmers Market, The Gateway, Saturday mornings.

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FORKS/WEST END

RainFest, multiple venues, April 15-17.

Fabric of the Forest Quilt Show, April 15-17.

MARCH

PORT TOWNSEND & JEFFERSON COUNTY

Victorian Heritage Festival, Port Townsend, March 18-20. www.victoriansociety-northwest.org Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Tri-Area Community Center, Chimacum, March 26.

SEQUIM & DUNGENESS VALLEY

First Friday Reception and First Friday Art Walk, March 4.

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks, Railroad Bridge Park.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Sequim Prairie Grange, Macleay Hall, March 12.

Soroptimist Gala Garden Show, Boys & Girls Club, March 19-20.

PORT ANGELES

Farmers Market, The Gateway, 125 E. Front St., Saturday mornings.

“Shakespeare,” Port Angeles Community Players, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, through March 6.

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra, Port Angeles High School auditorium, March 12.

Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show, Port Angeles High School, March 12-13.

Second Weekend Art Event, downtown.

FORKS/WEST END

Quillayute Scholarship Auction, Forks High School, TBA.

APRIL

PORT TOWNSEND & JEFFERSON COUNTY

PORT TOWNSEND & JEFFERSON COUNTY Gallery Walk/Artists Receptions, Port Townsend, first Saturday.

Quilcene First Saturday Art Walk, various locations.

Rhody Festival, Port Townsend, May 16-21.

SEQUIM & DUNGENESS VALLEY

First Friday Art Walk, May 6.

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks, Railroad Bridge Park.

Irrigation Festival, May 6-15. www.sequimirrigationfestival. com Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Sequim Worship Center, May 14.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Sequim Prairie Grange, Macleay Hall, May 14.

Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade, May 14.

PORT ANGELES

Port Angeles Farmers Market, The Gateway, 125 E. Front St., Saturday mornings.

Second Weekend Art Event, downtown.

Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, May 15.

Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, multiple venues, May 27-30. www.jffa.org North Olympic Mustang Annual Show, May 7-8. Cruise at 11 a.m. Saturday from Price Ford; registration 9 a.m. Sunday at Gateway Center.

FORKS/WEST END

Gallery Walk, Port Townsend, first Saturday.

Quilcene First Saturday Art Walk, various locations.

Port Townsend Community Orchestra Spring Concert, Chimacum High School auditorium, April 24.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Tri-Area Community Center, Chimacum, April 23.

Port Townsend Farmers Market reopens, Lawrence and Tyler streets, opens mid-April.

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MAY

Annual Kids Fishing Derby, Bogachiel Rearing Pond, May 8.

Forks Logging and Mill Tour, Forks Chamber of Commerce, starts May 25, Wednesdays through Sept. 8.

For additional event information, visit Peninsula Daily News at www.peninsuladailynews.com, Sequim Gazette at www. sequimgazette.com and Forks Forum at www.forksforum.com.

“Squabbles,” Olympic Theatre Arts, April 8-19.

Olympic BirdFest, Dungeness River Audubon Center, 360681-4076, April 15-17.

First Friday Reception & First Friday Art Walk, April 1.

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks, Railroad Bridge Park.

Old Time Fiddlers Jam, Sequim Prairie Grange, Macleay Hall, April 9.

PORT ANGELES

Farmers Market, The Gateway, 125 E. Front St., Saturday mornings.

Second Weekend Art Event, downtown.

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra, Port Angeles High School auditorium, April 16.

Free admission day, Olympic National Park, April 18-19.

“Noises Off,” Port Angeles Community Players, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, April 29-May 15.

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