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WELCOME TO OUR PENINSULA! Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a returning visitor or a new resident, you’re sure to fall in love with the Olympic Peninsula.

Whatever you imagined it to be, look forward to an experience that exceeds your imagination.

You’ll find the Olympic Peninsula, filled with glorious surprises, is home to beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, natural lakes, salmon-bearing rivers, temperate rainforests and the wilderness of Olympic National Park.

This Olympic Peninsula guide encourages residents and visitors alike to savor all that is a natural part of our environment and enjoy the multitude of pleasures that transform the ordinary into

the extraordinary.

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

You’ll find sections representing each of the unique communities and regions: Port Angeles, Sequim and the Dungeness Valley, Port Townsend and Jefferson County, Forks and the West End, the Northwest Coast and, just across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Victoria, B.C. 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 — Peninsula Daily News and the weekly Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

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

You can also keep in touch 24/7 by logging on to their websites with a computer or smartphone.

Visit peninsuladailynews.com, sequim gazette.com and forksforum.com.

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The Olympic Peninsula Visitors Guide is a biannual publication of Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

Copies are distributed at locations throughout the Olympic Peninsula.

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CREATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT Leah Rathwell CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Christi Baron Jay Boggus Michael Dashiell Paul Gottlieb Brenda Hanrahan Erin Hawkins Laura Lofgren Jesse Major Matthew Nash Raquee Rivera Keith Thorpe ADVERTISING SALES Christi Baron Denise Buchner Jeanette Elledge Vivian Hansen Harmony Liebert Joylena Owen Marilyn Parrish GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Brittney Berglund Cory Castillon Keith Curtis Mary Field Kevin Franklin Teya Goakey Roger Hammers Molly Omann Raquee Rivera

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CONTENTS GETTING HERE

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WINTER HIGHLIGHTS

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RECREATION

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Find the best route to the Olympic Peninsula We have a few places you can’t miss during your visit!

Here’s a quick reference for some outdoor fun

TRIBES

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SPIRITS & FLAVORS

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LICENSES & PASSES

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

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EMERALD TOWNS

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STATE PARKS

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PORT TOWNSEND

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FORTS

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SEQUIM

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LIGHTHOUSES

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Learn about the native people who founded this land Stop for wine, beer and cider, plus a delicious meal and fresh produce Learn what you need to obtain before your trip Discover what the beautiful park has to offer you Explore these tiny gems and find art, science and more Washington State Parks has camping and recreation options galore The Victorian port city is teeming with opportunity The historian in you will come out as you explore our trio of forts There’s much to see in town and around the Dungeness area These fixtures hold so much Olympic Peninsula history

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MOVING TO THE PENINSULA

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PORT ANGELES

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LAKES

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JOYCE

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FORKS & WEST END

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Thinking about moving here? We’ve got you covered.

This busy hub boasts a downtown revitalization worth seeing Each of the Peninsula’s lakes instills awe in visitors This little community is an access point to so much more Fishing, hiking, hunting, rainforests and more await you

WATERFALLS

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NORTHWEST COAST

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BEYOND THE PENINSULA

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INFORMATION

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Our myriad waterfalls make for great photos Treasure hunters delight at what they find along our shores Just across the water, you’ll find even more history and adventure All the facts you need to plan your trip properly

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GETTING HERE Victoria 2:10h • 25m

Neah Bay

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Hood Canal Bridge The forecast 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 large or tall to pass underneath its trusses at various times.

The length of time it takes to open and close the Hood Canal Bridge for a marine opening can vary from about 10 minutes to 45 minutes.

It is not an uncommon sight to view a submarine surface to pass through the opened bridge thanks to Hood Canal’s proximity to Naval Base Kitsap Bangor.

Vessel openings can take about 30 minutes to complete. Sign up for Hood Canal Bridge text messages by sending a text message to 468311 with the words “wsdot hood,” and follow on Twitter @wsdot_tacoma.

Vist wsdot.com/traffic/hoodcanal/ for even more information.

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.

Average high temperatures are around 60˚F in the spring and upper 60s in the summer, with just a handful of 80-degree days in the summer.

In the winter, high temperatures typically reach the mid-40s, with overnight lows dropping only 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.

Overall, Sequim averages only about 18 inches of rain per year. Port Angeles 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.

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Planning a trip

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

Layering is key; bring long sleeves, sweatshirts/hoodies and a water-repellant raincoat for the winter months.

Jeans, thermals, winter hiking boots and extra socks are must-haves.

Bring gloves, a warm hat and sunscreen for those days when you’re out and about.

If you plan on camping, make sure you have the right permits and passes, if applicable (p. 12).

An itinerary with travel times between locations can be helpful for you to make it to certain events and vistas in a timely manner.

Always take into consideration potential road closures (p. 20) and weather.

A hiking guide, a compass and other essentials (p. 15) are necessary when exploring certain areas for the first time.

Don’t forget to let friends and family know your trip plans.

YOUR PNW

WINTER HIGHLIGHTS Visiting the Olympic Peninsula is a chance to experience several different worlds — different in an astounding way. With our ever-changing micro-climates, our numerous park settings, our incredible wildlife and our breathtaking viewpoints, there’s something for everyone to experience as they make their way up, down, around and through the Pacific Northwest. Lace up your boots, throw on a coat and get ready for an amazing adventure (or six!) during your stay on the amazing Peninsula.

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SOL DUC VALLEY Come see the bigleaf maple leaves turn to glorious autumnal colors along the Sol Duc River during the fall. About 5 miles down Sol Duc Road are the Salmon Cascades, a popular destination during late October and early November.

Visitors come to watch the determined coho salmon leap over the falls on their way to spawn upstream in the roaring river.

Bring rain gear for this visit.

LAKE CRESCENT HURRICANE RIDGE

A crown jewel on the North Olympic Peninsula, Lake Crescent is a must-see and a will-see if you’re heading to our West End communities. During the fall and winter, the leaves of the trees surrounding the lake turn to hues of gold and burnished red.

Stop at one of the many pullouts and snap photos as fog lifts from the lake’s surface to reveal majestic peaks and valleys.

Stop at the beautiful Lake Crescent Lodge (open through Jan. 2) for dinner and a view, or sit by the cozy fire with your favorite drink and recharge before venturing off to explore around the lake.

An easy hike with views takes you from the lodge to Marymere Falls. Trek through green forests on a dirt trail. After crossing a bridge, hike up a steeper incline the enchanting Pacific Northwest waterfall.

DOSEWALLIPS RIVER Best known as the location of Dosewallips State Park and the city of Brinnon, the Dosewallips River offers some awesome hikes and gorgeous views in the Olympic National Park.

Dosewallips River via the abandoned Dosewalips Road is a moderate day hike of 11 miles. This hike parallels the Dosewallips River and showcases fall foliage. It is an easy hike along the abandoned national park road that offers many opportunities for photos.

Visit Dosewallips State Park to see the river empty into the sparkling waters of Dabob Bay. You can visit for free in November; Discover Pass Free Days are Nov. 11 and Nov. 23.

A good winter on Hurricane Ridge means astounding views of the Olympic Mountains, snowshoeing, snowboarding and lots of other fun cold-weather activities.

Weather permitting, Hurricane Ridge Road opens Fridays through Sundays and holiday Mondays during the winter season, but storms or avalanche hazards can lead to road closures at any time.

For the 2018-19 winter season, winter operations at the ridge begin mid-December, which also is when the visitors center will reopen with staff members.

RIALTO BEACH Talk about dramatic. You’ll want to make your way to La Push and head to Olympic National Park’s Rialto Beach. Once there, clamber onto the breathtaking beach and, if you’re up for it and it’s low tide, make your way to Hole-in-the-Wall.

Look south to the forested James and Little James islands, while waves crash over Gunsight Rock and numerous offshore sea stacks. Once at the hole, scramble through the rocky, slippery archway and explore the adjacent tide pools, teeming with small oceanic critters.

Not up for the hike? Wander among the driftwood and catch glimpses of more wildlife.

HOH RAIN FOREST Looking for the Pacific Northwest rain forest you’ve read about often? Now’s your chance to take in one of the best.

The road leading to Olympic National Park’s Hoh Rain Forest provides peeks of the ice-blue waters of the Hoh River.

Throughout the winter, rain falls frequently in the Hoh Rain Forest, contributing to the total of 140 to 170 inches of precipitation each year. The result is a lush, green canopy of both coniferous and deciduous trees. Mosses

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and ferns that blanket the surfaces add another dimension to the enchantment of the rain forest. Park at the visitors center and take a stroll through the Hall of Mosses, where you’ll take in every hue of green imaginable and become entranced with the forest.

RECREATION Olympic Discovery Trail & Adventure Route

The 130-mile route of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) includes roadways and multi-use paths. Today, more than half of the ODT route is on non-motorized paths with more added every year.

It is bordered on the south by the Olympic Mountain Range and on the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It starts in Port Townsend and will end on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in La Push.

The trail is a wide, paved pathway designed to multi-user standards for bicyclists, hikers and disabled users, with a 4-foot shoulder for equestrians where appropriate.

Construction started in the 1990s, and work continues to complete the route.

The Peninsula Trails Coalition — the all-volunteer nonprofit behind the Olympic Discovery Trail — was founded in 1988.

The group works with local jurisdictions to complete and maintain the ODT as an amazing place to spend your day (and a regional catalyst for recreation, tourism, public health and economic development).

A nearly 2-mile portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail that links central Port Angeles with the heavily residential west side is being designed so that pedestrians, bicyclists and residents with disabilities can more easily wend their way along the route.

It will include installing 12-foot shared bicycler-pedestrian paths from Valley Creek past the old KPly site and Platypus Marine to the existing 12-foot-wide shared path along the Port of Port Angeles’ East Boat Haven and 4,200 feet of shared trail from Crown Park to 10th and Milwaukee streets.

The ODT includes views of snow-capped peaks, ocean vistas, fast-flowing rivers, pristine lakes and majestic forests.

Travelers can enjoy the ODT in small bites. In the Sequim-to-Port Angeles segment, distances between trail nodes — places where the ODT crosses public roads — often are short and easy to access.

The Spruce Railroad segment of the ODT reopened in summer 2017 and provides a scenic stretch of trail along the lake.

The Olympic Adventure Route is a 25-mile alternative to the paved, rail grade ODT route between the Elwha River and Lake Crescent. It leaves the Olympic Discovery Trail at state Highway 112 just west of the Elwha River.

It is designed for active mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians. It has double and

HIKERS ON THE OLYMPIC DISCOVERY TRAIL

single track riding over scenic, hilly, forested terrain. The trail is entirely off road except the last 4 miles on the west end, which is on old railroad grade along the Lyre River and shared with logging access.

The Adventure Route was built by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Chain Gang over several years.

There are no use fees for the trails with one exception: Parking along the Department of Natural Resources-owned Joyce Access Road, where it crosses the trail, may require a DNR parking pass.

With plenty of access points along the ODT, you’ll be able to enjoy it no matter where you are on the Peninsula.

For more information on the trail’s progression, visit olympicdiscoverytrail.com or peninsulatrailscoalition.org.

Parks

The Olympic Peninsula has endless city park options that can be enjoyed in the fall

and winter months.

Here are just a few to visit, but you can visit each city’s parks and recreation websites to find more: Port Townsend: • North Beach Park, 5880 Kuhn St. • Pope Marine Park, 1000 Madison St. • Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park, entrances off 12th Street, Landes and Kearney streets.

Port Angeles: • Lincoln Park, 1900 W. Lauridsen Blvd.

• Jessie Webster Park, 609 E. Third St. • Crown Park, 1921 W. Fourth St. Sequim: • Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave. • Pioneer Memorial Park, 387 E. Washington St. • Water Reuse Demonstration Park, 500 N. Blake Ave. Forks/West End: • Tilicum Park, off Highway 101, Forks • Clallam Bay Spit, Frontier Street • Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park, off Highway 101 in Beaver

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TRIBES Jamestown S’Klallam

Members of Klallam communities formed the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe.

The tribe’s complex is east of Sequim in Blyn, right off U.S. Highway 101.

The tribe operates several businesses along the highway in Blyn, including 7 Cedars Casino — the largest casino on the Peninsula. The tribe also operates The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, on Woodcock Road, that is known for its crab-shaped sand trap.

For information, visit jamestowntribe.org.

Lower Elwha Klallam

Today, the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe resides in the Lower Elwha River Valley and adjacent bluffs, but has lived on the river for thousands of 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-whitzen, which was unearthed in 2003 at the west end of Port Angeles Harbor.

Many of the found artifacts, plus exhibits covering the tribe’s history, are on display at the Historic Carnegie Building, 207 S. Lincoln St., in Port Angeles.

The tribe operates various enterprises in the Port Angeles area including the Elwha River Casino, 631 Stratton Road.

Visit elwha.org for more tribal details.

Quileute

The Quileute gained recent fame due to the success of the “Twilight” books and movies. While the fictional Quileute have legends of vampires and werewolves, no such stories exist in reality. But the tribe and many of the places mentioned in the books, including La Push and First Beach, are quite real and have been occupied by the tribe for hundreds of years.

La Push is about 1-square-mile, but the tribe’s territory once stretched along the shores of the Pacific.

Visitors can stay at Quileute Oceanside Resort and enjoy the beauty of coastal beaches, surf or watch for whales and other wildlife.

Each year, the tribe holds Quileute Days, a celebration rich in tradition. The specific dates for the 2019 event have yet to be determined.

For information, visit quileutenation.org.

Makah Nation

The Makah Nation is on the northwest-

QUILEUTE TRIBE’S WELCOMING OF THE WHALES CEREMONY

ern tip of the Peninsula.

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

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

While Neah Bay is a small community, people wanting to extend their stay will find a variety of lodging choices, restaurants and stores for groceries and supplies.

During the summer months, the Makah Marina is a busy place with fishing charter boats and tribal fisherman returning with the catch of the day.

Each August, Makah Days, an annual celebration featuring traditional dancing, singing, canoe races and more is held. Dates for 2019 TBA. For more information about the tribe, visit makah.com.

Hoh

The Hoh tribe is a small community in West Jefferson County, along the mouth of the Hoh River that runs untouched by dikes or diversion into the Pacific Ocean.

The Hoh River — famous for its king salmon run — is jammed at its mouth with a maze of massive spruce, hemlock and cedar old-growth driftwood.

The river is the focal point of the tribe’s identity and stories.

Flooding is a nearly constant problem as the reservation is on 1-square-mile of land on a flood plain at the mouth of the Hoh River; however, additional land the tribe acquired will allow it to relocate much of the reservation to higher ground.

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JAMESTOWN S’KLALLAM TOTEM POLE

For more information about the tribe, visit hohtribe-nsn.org.

Quinault Nation The Quinault Nation consists of the Quinault and Queets tribes and descendants of five other coastal tribes ­— Quileute, Hoh, Chehalis, Chinook and Cowlitz.

The Quinault Nation is in the rainsoaked lands on the southwestern portion of the Olympic Peninsula.

The reservation is a land of forests, swift-flowing rivers, gleaming lakes and 23 miles of unspoiled Pacific coastline.

The reservation is primarily in Grays Harbor County, with some parts in Jefferson County.

For additional information, visit quinaultindiannation.com.

SPIRITS & FLAVORS Wine

Many of our wineries use grapes from Eastern Washington, although some grow their own cool-climate grapes or use berries and fruit from local farms.

A handful of wineries banded together to form the Olympic Peninsula Wineries Association (olympicpeninsulawineries.org).

The website provides a suggested tour map.

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

Boasting multiple awards from over the years, Harbinger offers wine lovers reds, roses, whites and seasonals in a converted former logging truck shop.

Camaraderie Cellars, at 334 Benson Road in Port Angeles, is surrounded by the forests of Olympic National Park. The tasting room has several examples of Washington fine wines for aficionados to savor.

Heading east on U.S. 101 toward Sequim, stop in at Olympic Cellars, 255410 U.S. Highway 101, 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.

During the summer season, Olympic Cellars offers visitors serious wines, a Summer Concert Series, occasional skydiving parties and other celebrations.

In Sequim, Wind Rose Cellars is at 143 W. Washington St. This awardwinning winery offers wine and food pairings to customers. It has a tasting room, functional during the day, and wine bar, which opens for the evening crowd.

FairWinds Winery, 1984 W. Hastings Ave. in Port Townsend, relies on growers in the Yakima Valley to produce small-batch wines. It averages about 1,000 cases a year.

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

Marrowstone Vineyards, 423 Meade Road in Nordland, presents red, white and fruit wines within the vineyard with views beautiful enough for a wedding. Satisfy your taste with wine and an art gallery that features work by local artists.

New to Port Townsend is Port Townsend Vineyards. They welcome guests to experience three locations created to take you on a sensory wine journey. Visit the vineyard on Portuguese Hill, the winery off West Sims Way as you enter Port Townsend, and the downtown tasting room at 215 Taylor St.

Cider

Make your way over to Port Townsend for a stop at Eaglemount Wine & Cider at 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road for a glass. The vintners pride themselves on not only their wines but also their hard ciders and meads.

Alpenfire, 220 Pocket Lane, is the only certified organic orchard on the Peninsula.

The cidery owners produce several varieties of ciders. While there, ask for a tour of the cidery and all its equipment.

Travel to Chimacum’s Finnriver Farm & Cidery, 142 Barn Swallow Road, for some popular local brews. The Finnriver crew farms and ferments on an 80-acre family farm and orchard. Using organic ingredients, it produces innovative hard ciders.

Beer

Port Townsend Brewing Company opened its doors in 1997 with only two beer offerings. Today, it has more than 10 ales.

Located at 330 10th St. in Port Townsend, you also can find this popular brewery’s concoctions at grocery stores in town, at the bars and at summertime festivals.

Propolis Brewing, 2457 Jefferson St., brews ales using 100 percent certified organic Pacific Northwest malted barley and wheat. They also include seasonal ingredients such as salmonberry, dandelion, dried plum, citrus and huckleberry.

101 Brewery is at 294793 U.S. Highway 101 in Quilcene. Offering house-made microbrew beer, pizza, burgers, local oysters and handmade pie at the familyowned Twana Roadhouse, stop in for a bite and a brew.

In Port Angeles, check out Barhop Brewing & Taproom, 124 W. Railroad Ave. It brews small-batch microbrews made

from Olympic Mountain water, including rye ales, IPAs, porters and more.

Taste the Peninsula

The Olympic Peninsula offers diverse culinary options for a small region. The area 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. Blackberries, which grow wild pretty much everywhere, are probably the best in the state.

The 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 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, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the area’s many rivers are a delicious delight on the Peninsula. Locallycaught 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 crab receives its name from the community of Dungeness, approximately 5 miles north of Sequim and 15 miles east of Port Angeles.

In autumn, seasonal rains help mushrooms of all shapes and sizes grow on forest floors. Locally harvested chanterelle and portabella mushrooms are sold at local markets and stores.

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LICENSES & PASSES Before visiting certain areas of the Olympic Peninsula or partaking in any of our outdoor recreation opportunities, you might need a license or a pass.

Fishing and shellfishing

Looking to take home some seafood during your trip? The Olympic Peninsula has plenty to offer, but you’ll need a license or two. Pick up a copy of the Washington State Sportfishing Rules pamphlet while you’re here, as well as the Olympic National Park official sportfishing guide.

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

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations are at 360-9022500 and wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations.

If oysters, clams, crabs or mussels are what you’re after, a license is required for shellfish harvesting and can be purchased at most tackle shops and other outdoors stores on the Peninsula. Everyone fishing for crab needs to carry and maintain a catch record card.

Those looking to hook into the big one are required to have a license, also available at local stores. Anglers and harvesters can purchase annual, one-day, two-day or three-day licenses. Prices vary depending on age, residency status, handicapped status and military status.

As an example, a nonresident looking to fish in saltwater and freshwater and also harvest shellfish for three days would pay $35.55 for their combo three-day license.

Visit wdfw.wa.gov for more pricing information.

Hunting

Peninsula visitors can hunt everything from elk and deer to bear and cougar — even rabbit, grouse and migratory birds.

Areas around Forks, Clallam Bay, Neah Bay and Sequim provide chances at large Roosevelt elk, while black-tailed deer can be found all over the Peninsula.

Detailed information about hunting seasons and regulations can be found in the Washington Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet.

The Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Season rules pamphlet contains detailed information about hunting seasons.

Both of the pamphlets outline specific information about boundaries, restrictions and licensing information.

Free pamphlets usually are available

wherever licenses are sold and also can be downloaded at wdfw.wa.gov.

Note that hunting is prohibited inside Olympic National Park.

Washington law requires first-time hunters born after Jan. 1, 1972, to successfully complete a hunter education class before they can purchase a hunting license.

Olympic National Park

In order to access Olympic National Park this summer, you’ll need an Olympic National Park pass.

Stop by the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, temporarily at 600 E. Park Ave. in Port Angeles (until Memorial Day, when it moves back to 3002 Mount Angeles Road) to pick up a map, buy a park pass 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 Olympic National Park entrance fee will be $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle.

The pass will cost $15 for hikers, bicyclists or pedestrians.

An annual pass costs $55 and is good at any Olympic National Park entrance for one year from the month of purchase.

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

These also can be obtained by calling 1-888-275-8747 or online.

A lifetime America the Beautiful pass is available for seniors (62 and older) for $80.

This pass can be obtained only in person at the park or through the mail using an application form.

An annual senior pass is $20.

An annual America the Beautiful pass is available free of charge to U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, plus Reserve and National Guard members.

This pass must be obtained in person at a federal recreation site by showing a Common Access Card or Military ID. A lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities is free.

There is an additional cost of $10 for passes purchased online or by mail.

For additional pass information, including other discounted and volunteer pass options, visit tinyurl.com/ONPpasses.

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Olympic National Forest

The Olympic Peninsula features more than 2.13 million acres of federal lands to enjoy. Of these, 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.

Olympic National Forest features 17 developed campgrounds on first-come, first-served basis; five boating sites; four nature trails; and one viewpoint.

A recreation pass is needed for visiting Olympic National Forest.

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.

Recreation passes do not cover fees for cabin rentals or climbing and wilderness permits. Passes also do not cover fees at developed campgrounds.

Visit fs.usda.gov/olympic for more information about Olympic National Forest and permits and passes.

Note: 2018 Fee-Free Days for Olympic National Forest include Nov. 11, Veterans Day. 2019 dates include Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; April 20, First Day of National Park Week; and Sept. 28, National Public Lands Day.

Discover Pass

A Department of Natural Resources Discover Pass is your gateway to exploring Washington’s great outdoors.

The annual pass is $35 and is transferable between two vehicles. A one-day pass is $11.50. Additional fees may apply.

The Discover Pass provides motor vehicle access to recreation lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Use your Discover Pass to explore 160-plus recreation sites managed by DNR, more than 100 state parks, 700 water access points and hundreds of natural and wildlife areas.

For more information about the Washington Department of Natural Resources, visit dnr.wa.gov.

For an updated schedule of state park free days in 2019, visit discoverpass.wa. gov/136/State-Parks-Free-Days.

olympic national park

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 coast and magnificent stands of old-growth trees and temperate rainforest.

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Exploring ONP

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.

All park roads are “spur roads” off U.S. Highway 101. 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.

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.

Remember: You need a park pass to visit Olympic National Park.

For more information, visit nps.gov/olym.

Counterclockwise from top: Snowboarders use a rope tow at Hurricane Ridge.

Snow blankets the Elwha River valley during the winter of 2016.

Camp riverside at the Hoh Campground on the West End. Hikers explore Rialto Beach.

Visitor centers

The Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Wilderness Information Center is in Port Angeles at 3002 Mount Angeles Road.

Open year-round, check out the hands-on Discovery Room and see other exhibits about Olympic’s natural and cultural history.

The center is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Hours vary according to season.

Call 360-565-3130 for the visitor center.

The Wilderness Information Center can be reached at 360-565-3100 for information on backcountry permits and bear canisters.

During the winter season, Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center, about 17 miles south of Port Angeles, has varying hours but is usually open Hurricane Ridge Road is open.

Call the Road & Weather Hotline at 360-565-3131 for current information or follow HRWinterAccess on Twitter for road updates.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, approximately 31 miles south of Forks off U.S. Highway 101, is open daily during the summer, closed December through early March, and generally open Friday through Sunday during the spring and fall seasons.

Phone 360-374-6925 for more information.

Kalaloch Ranger Station, 156954 U.S.

Highway 101 outside of Forks, has information about the coast, Forks and other areas on the West End. Unfortunately, it is closed during the winter season. Call 360-962-2283 for more information about hours of operation.

ONP free days

The National Park Service invites the public to experience Olympic National Park

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without entrance fees on the following days: • Sunday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day • Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day • Saturday, April 20: First Day of National Park Week • Saturday, Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping or special tours.

Park wildlife When you visit Olympic National Park, you’re sure to see some amazing animals as you explore different areas.

One of the most unique and famous creatures is the Olympic marmot. You might catch glimpses of these charismatic animals in Olympic’s higher elevations, such as Hurricane Ridge.

Black-tailed deer are a common sight in almost all areas of the park. Deer often roam in the mountainous and forested locations within the park and tend to be more active during the morning and evening.

One of those most majestic animals in the park, Roosevelt elk move in herds and can be spotted in lower valleys and rainforests. Look for them during dusk and dawn as these huge animals nibble on grass.

There are more than 300 species of birds found in the diverse habitats of the park.

Bald eagles, northern pygmy owls, black oystercatchers and sooty grouse are fairly common, along with gray jays, aka camp robbers.

If you’re up in the Olympics, use caution when viewing mountain goats, though the chances of seeing them are slim.

In September 2018, 98 mountain goats were removed from Olympic National Park to the North Cascades. Operations will continue next year during two additional two-week periods.

Black bears are seldom sighted in areas with high human presence. Most sightings occur along backcountry trails, which is why bear canisters are required for backcountry campers.

Olympic National Park’s coastal region is a great area to occasionally spot whales.

Prime whale-watching locations include Kalaloch, Rialto and Shi Shi beaches.

Olympic’s rivers are home to all five species of Pacific salmon, as well as steelhead and bull trout. Although there are salmon migrations throughout the year, fall is the best time to view the salmon’s dramatic upstream journey.

Wildlife safety Olympic National Park offers many opportunities to view animals in their natural habitats. But along with these chance sightings come risks and responsibilities for visitors.

Here are a few tips from nps.gov to keep your park visit fun and safe: • Observe wildlife from a distance: All wildlife is protected by the park, and visitors are asked to maintain a distance of at least 50 yards (half a football field) between themselves and any animal, even

if the animals approach closer.

• Never feed wild animals: This includes birds, squirrels, marmots, deer, otters, etc.

• Keep children close: Kids should stay within immediate sight at all times.

• Store food properly and keep your campsites clean: Cook and eat away from your sleeping area. Store food by locking it in your vehicle or using a bear-proof container.

• Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: This includes when animals are mating, nesting, raising young and during winter. Note that black bears and cougars inhabit Olympic National Park.

Please report all cougar observations to your nearest ranger.

Along with being careful around the park’s larger animals, visitors should take caution with insects, too.

During fall, foraging wasps can become aggressive. Certain clothing and scents can help minimize contact.

Close-fitting white or tan clothing is encouraged; stay away from loose-fitting, brightly colored clothing, especially light blue, pink, red and orange. Minimize use of scented body items such as perfumes.

Camping in ONP

All park campgrounds require a camping fee. Many are self-registration and change for overpayment cannot be made, so be sure to bring cash or your checkbook.

Birds, rodents, bears and other common wildlife will search for any available food or scented item. Protect your property and help maintain healthy wildlife by securing food, dirty dishes, garbage and other smelly items.

Store all food and scented items in your car trunk or an animal-proof food storage locker when not in use. Do not leave food, dishes, garbage or other pungent items unattended at your campsite. Please keep a clean camp at all times.

For a list of campgrounds and their statuses, visit nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/ campgroundstatus.htm.

If you’re planning on doing some backcountry camping, you’ll need to obtain a permit from the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

Wilderness camping permits are $8 per person per night. Those 15 years old and younger are free but are still counted in the group size. Olympic Annual Wilderness Passes are $45 per person.

There’s much more information on backcountry camping at nps.gov/olym/ planyourvisit/wilderness-trip-planner.htm.

Always check trail conditions at nps.gov/ olym/planyourvisit/wilderness-trail-conditions. htm.

Always leave an itinerary of your hike

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with family or friends, and stick to it. Know your own limitations and the abilities and weaknesses of your hiking companions.

If you’re planning on bringing your dog to the park, we ask you to please follow the rules of BARK: • Bag your pet’s poop.

• Always use a leash.

• Respect wildlife.

• Know where you can go.

Pets are allowed on the following trails: • Peabody Creek Trail • Rialto Beach, parking lot to Ellen Creek • The beaches between the Hoh and Quinault reservations • Madison Falls Trail • Spruce Railroad Trail • July Creek Loop Trail Pets are not permitted on any trails not listed above, in public buildings, on interpretive walks or in the wilderness.

Pets are welcome in campgrounds and picnic areas as well as paved or dirt roads.

Leashed pets are allowed on trails in Olympic National Forest (p. 12).

10 essentials

It is a good idea to pack “The 10 Essentials” whenever you step into the backcountry, even on day hikes.

Although you might never use these items, they could save your life if trouble strikes on the trail.

1. Map and compass 2. Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses 3. Extra clothing 4. Headlamp and/or flashlight 5. First-aid supplies 6. Waterproof matches or lighter 7. Repair kit and tools 8. Extra food 9. Extra water 10. Emergency shelter Don’t forget to pack out what you pack in. Please keep our park litter-free!

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Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park.

It is 17 miles south of Port Angeles off Mount Angeles Road, the southern extension of Race Street that intersects with U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles. Follow Race Street out of town and follow signs leading to the ridge.

Hurricane Ridge is the focal point for snow and winter recreation, with opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing.

Weather permitting, Hurricane Ridge Road opens Fridays through Sundays and holiday Mondays during the winter season, but storms or avalanche hazards can lead to road closures at any time.

Stop at Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center for brochures, maps, snacks and tips regarding your visit.

Downhill and cross-country skis and snowshoes are available to rent from the Hurricane Ridge Rental Shop in the center.

From mid-December through the last weekend of March, snow permitting, families can join a ranger-guided snowshoe walk.

Walks are offered at 2 p.m. on weekends and holiday Mondays. A walk lasts 1.5 hours and covers less than a mile. Snowshoes and instructions are provided.

The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for youth 6-15 years old and free for children 5 years old and under. Group size is limited to 25 people.

Sign-up begins at the Hurricane Ridge information desk 30 minutes before the walk. Reservations for a morning walk for school or community groups must be made in advance by calling 360-565-3136.

The Hurricane Ski and Snowboard Area is operated by the Hurricane Ridge Ski Club.

The ski area includes two rope tows, a Poma lift and tubing area.

The ski area is generally open from mid-December through the end of March, weather permitting.

Visit hurricaneridge.com for more informa-

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tion about prices and hours.

During the winter season, Hurricane Ridge Road is open to uphill traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays through Sundays and holiday Mondays, weather and road conditions permitting.

All vehicles are required to carry tire chains and must exit the Heart O’ the Hills entrance station by 5 p.m.

Severe weather, icy or snowy roads, changing snow conditions, and winter rains can quickly alter any winter trip. Visitors traveling to the park should be prepared for winter driving conditions.

Call the Road & Weather Hotline at 360-565-3131 for current information or follow @HRWinterAccess on Twitter for road updates.

Rushing rivers There’s nothing more powerful than the roar of a river as it turbulently rushes by. Linking ocean and land, rivers and streams provide a highway for fish and other wildlife to move both up and downstream. Multiple rivers radiate from the park’s highest peak, Mount Olympus.

For those seeking adventure or those seeking to silence the cacophony of the city, Olympic National Park has myriad rivers that will bring you back to nature.

The Elwha River is a popular waterway thanks in part to the recent removal of two dams. The Elwha River Restoration is a National Park Service project that began in mid-September 2011.

The project, the largest dam-removal project in history, entailed tearing down the 108-foot Elwha Dam and the 210-foot Glines Canyon Dam and restoring the Elwha River watershed. The removal of both dams was completed in August 2014.

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The Sol Duc River serves as a key highway for coho salmon, running through the valley and ascending toward the lakes and headwaters in the mountains. Chinook and coho salmon ascend the Sol Duc River in late summer and spawn in late fall, while cutthroat trout and steelhead run in the fall and winter and spawn into the spring. The Sol Duc is one of the few places where salmon run in every season.

Another popular fishing river is the Hoh, south of Forks. The Hoh is fed by glaciers on Mount Olympus, such as the Blue Glacier. The glaciers grind rock into a fine glacial flour which turns the Hoh River a milky, slate-blue color. Visiting the Hoh can lead you to a few different microclimates, including the wet rainforest or the blustery coast, where the mouth of the Hoh empties into the Pacific Ocean.

Other rivers on the Olympic Peninsula include Quinault, Quillayute, Duckabush, Dosewallips, Queets, Bogachiel, South Fork Hoh and Lyre.

Many smaller or harder-to-reach rivers flow throughout the park.

Olympic Mountains

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 moisture-rich 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 the land into the ocean. Powerful forces fractured, folded and overturned rock formations, which helps explain the jumbled appearance of the Olympics.

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 still crowned by alpine glaciers, the Olympics retain the distinctive character that developed from their isolation.

Glaciers

Glacial ice is one of the foremost scenic and scientific values of Olympic National Park. Because they grow or shrink in response to snowfall and snowmelt, glaciers are sensitive indicators of changes in regional and global climate.

There are currently 266 glaciers crowning the Olympic peaks.

The most prominent glaciers are on the 7,980-foot Mount Olympus, covering about 10-square-miles.

The Blue Glacier, a 2.6-mile long glacier and also the park’s largest, contributes a significant amount of water to the Hoh River via Glacier Creek.

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

Over thousands of years gravel embedded in glacial ice has carved away at Olympic rock as the glaciers flow downhill, leaving behind smoothed rocks, sharp ridges and lake-filled basins.

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

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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Forests

wildflowers often rewards the eyes in spring.

There are four basic types of forests on the North Olympic Peninsula: temperate rainforest, lowland, montane and subalpine.

Temperate rainforests are found at low elevations along the Pacific Ocean coast and in the western-facing valleys of the Peninsula, where lots of rain, moderate temperatures and summer fogs exist.

The lowland forest grows farther inland from the coast and above the rainforest valleys. The lowland forest gives way to the montane forest.

As elevation increases, temperatures cool and more moisture falls as snow; growing seasons get shorter and the subalpine zone takes over.

The lower portion of the subalpine zone consists of continuous forest, but in the upper part of this zone the forest thins out.

Increasing elevation causes even more severe climatic conditions. Trees become fewer, shorter and more misshapen.

When the tree line is reached, beyond which trees do not grow, a profusion of

Land meets sea

More than 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline form a vital component of Olympic National Park.

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.

If you squat down and spend some time just looking in a tide pool, you will be amazed at what you see; what first look like rocks are, in fact, small sea animals.

Rialto Beach is an incredibly popular spot to view whales, watch surfers and enjoy the fresh, salty air.

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Cozy ONP lodges

summer months.

Visit olympicnationalparks.com/lodging for more information on the following lodges and resorts, or check out nps.gov/olym/ planyourvisit/lodging.htm.

Built in 1915, Lake Crescent Lodge is located about 20 minutes west of Port Angeles and sits right on the lake.

Along with rooms, the lodge offers full cabins and cottages, too.

This year’s operating season is April 27 through Jan. 1, 2019.

Call 866-574-2719 for more information.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, also just a stone’s throw away from Lake Crescent, touts cabins for the whole family, plus

When planning your visit, there are myriad options to camp within Olympic National Park.

But what if you want a more luxe place to rest your head?

Luckily, the park has several lodges that can accommodate singles, couples, families and large groups.

Visitors can choose from rooms in historical hotels dating back to the early 1900s, modern motel-type accommodations or rustic cabins.

Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Rooms book up fast, especially in the

access to the popular Sol Duc Falls.

Many people come for the three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool offered at the resort.

Take some time away from the hustle and bustle of city life here.

The resort is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Oct. 27 and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 28 (its last day). The resort is closed from Oct. 29-March 23.

Call 866-574-2719 for more information.

Lake Quinault Lodge (technically not within the park), a grand and rustic lodge built in 1926, is located a little over an hour south of Forks. It is open year-round and offers pet-friendly accommodations.

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Phone 866-574-2719 for reservations.

Kalaloch Lodge, also open year-round, is south of Forks and boasts stunning views of the Pacific. With a campground right next door, the site offers different overnight options in one place.

The history of the property dates back to the 1920s, when Charles W. Becker Sr. purchased a 40-acre plot of land where he built the original lodge and cabins.

Here, you’ll find easy access to pristine Pacific beaches, a marine sanctuary, miles of hiking trails and the lush, temperate rainforest that makes the Olympic Peninsula special.

Phone 866-662-9928 or visit thekalalochlodge.com.

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Caution: Road work ahead

We hate to say it, but there’s a bit of road construction going on this winter in and around Olympic National Park, and it could delay some of your plans.

But don’t fret! Most delays are less than 30 minutes. And while you’re waiting, you’ll get to take in some views you normally would drive right by.

On Hurricane Ridge Road, crews are working on a five-month project to rehabilitate the road from Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles to the Heart o’ the Hills entrance station.

Most of the work is done, but through Nov. 15, road shoulder work and sign placement will continue.

The federal project will include pavement rehabilitation, culvert installation, guardrail installation, paving and utility work on 5 miles of Hurricane Ridge Road.

For Hurricane Ridge Road and weather updates, phone the Olympic National Park hotline at 360-565-3131.

Work for the season is wrapping up on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent. This is the second of three seasons of work to rehabilitate 12 miles of the highway around the lake.

Expect half-hour delays during weekday work hours, with short

delays after-hours to accommodate alternating single lane traffic.

The work for 2018 includes erosion control, subexcavation, milling and paving beginning on the eastern end of Lake Crescent and working west.

The third season of work will resume in March.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/PDN-101delays and follow @OlympicNP on Twitter for additional notifications.

And just a reminder: The Elwha area is closed indefinitely to vehicle traffic beyond Madison Falls parking lot due to extensive flood damage to Olympic Hot Springs Road.

There is limited parking and turnaround space at the Madison Falls parking area.

Our newspapers will have up-to-date articles on ONP road work at peninsuladailynews.com, sequimgazette.com and forksforum.com.

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emerald towns

Discovering the Emerald Towns of Quilcene and Brinnon is like finding a rare gem. These quiet whistle-stops along the North Hood Canal are known for delicious oysters and clams, plus seasonal crab, shrimping and fishing opportunities. With access to Olympic National Forest, hiking and camping possibilities welcome the intrepid traveler.

PHOTO: PORT HADLOCK DOCK

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OLYMPIC PENINSULA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association General Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.

“The Fifth Ave.”, 500 W. Hendrickson, Sequim Shop offers lapidary & jewelry making classes 81 Hooker Rd. #5, Sequim/ Call for times Rock Show Sept. 2019 Scott Thornhill 360-912-2987 Kathy Schreiner 360-681-3811 www.sequimrocks.org Clallam County Republican Party Republican Headquarters, 509 S. Lincoln, P.A. 4th Monday each month at 6:30 p.m.

Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 360-417-3035 or Dick Piling 360-460-7652 Fraternal Order of Eagles #483 2843 E. Myrtle St., Port Angeles Aerie - 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 6:00 p.m.

Auxiliary - 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.

Naomi - 360-452-3344 International Footprint Association Olympic Peninsula, Chapter 74 Dinner meeting 2nd Monday, 6 p.m.

Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Pt. Williams Gene Mattson 360-681-0533 Olympic Newcomers’ Club Many social activities including luncheons, wine tasting, cards, bowling, movies, dining around, hiking and holiday parties.

Meet and develop friendships.

Sue Cimino 360-775-6598 olympicnewcomers.org Olympic Peninsula Equine Network “We provide rescue, rehabilitation & dignity to abandoned, abused or neglected horses” Sequim Library, check website for date and time Valerie Jackson, president 360.207.1688 www.olypenequinenet.org Olympic Peninsula YMCA YMCA of Port Angeles 302 S. Francis St., Port Angeles 360.452.9244

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YMCA of Sequim 610 N. 5th Avenue, Sequim 360.452.9244 Open 7 days a week www.olympicpeninsulaymca.org Pacific Northwest Wood Artisans All forms of wood art Weekly workshops, instructions every Tuesday, 12:00-3:00 General meetings 2nd Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm 83 Raven Hill Road, Carlsborg Annual Show, November 10, Sequim Elks Lodge Contacts: Gary Cummins 360-774-1378, Ron Bean 919-616-2567 For full information go to www.woodartisans.net

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

Matthew Rainwater, President 360-775-4222 www.paba.org Port Angeles Senior Center 328 E. 7th Street, Port Angeles 98362 Business Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday, Closed Holidays 360-457-7004 www.portangelesseniorcenter.com paseniorcenter@olypen.com Puget Sound Anglers - North Olympic Peninsula Chpt.

Trinity United Methodist Church 100 S. Blake Ave., Sequim 3rd Thursday of month @ 6:30 p.m., Free Kids Fishing Day in May - Carrie Blake Park Sherry Anderson, Secretary 360-681-4768 psanopc.org Rotary Club - Nor’wester Seasons Café - Olympic Medical Center Friday @ 7 a.m.

Steven Lewis, President, 360-461-5902 www.rotarynorwester.org Sequim City Band Olympic Peninsula’s Premier Community Band Wednesdays 7–9 p.m.

Swisher Hall, 350 N. Blake Ave. 360.207.4722 www.sequimcityband.org Sequim Valley Car Club Mutually supporting our shared interest in showing and touring vintage automobiles.

Guests always welcome.

George Wreggit 360-683-1904 Bill Barrett 360-808-6787 billbarrett1965@yahoo.com 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 and Cafe at Shipley Center 921 E. Hammond St. Sequim Center: M-F 9am - 4pm Cafe: M-F 9:30am-2:30pm, breakfast & lunch (360) 683-6806 info@shipleycenter.org www.shipleycenter.org Soroptimist Int’l Port Angeles Jet Set Senior Center Corner of 7th & Peabody 7:00 a.m., Every Thursday Marsha Robin 360.452.7925 sijetset.com facebook.com/sijetset siportangelesjetset@soroptomist.net Soroptimist Int’l of Sequim PO Box 126, Sequim, WA Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month – 7:30 a.m.

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Quilcene & Brinnon The small towns of Quilcene and Brinnon are nestled among the trees near Olympic National Forest (p. 12).

These “Emerald Towns” offer wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities and other fun things to do. You will find good camping, boating, scuba diving, fishing, bird-watching, fairs and festivals, shopping, food and lodging.

Their visitor centers are a good place to start if you’re planning a visit. In Quilcene, the North Hood Canal Visitors Center is at 295142 U.S. Highway 101, 360-765-4999.

In Brinnon, the Brinnon Visitors Center is at 306144 U.S. Highway 101, 360-796-4350.

For those looking to get some fishing in, the Big Quilcene River, Duckabush River, Tarboo Lake, Leland Lake, Pleasant Harbor and Indian George Beach are great places to cast a line.

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 in Brinnon.

The Emerald Towns are well known for their oysters and clams. There’s an abundance of clams and treasured Quilcene and Dabob Bay oysters for you to enjoy, and you can gather your own shellfish in season here!

Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations before harvesting (p. 12).

Otherwise, check any of the local eateries, and you will surely find delicious fresh oysters on the menu.

Visit emeraldtowns.com for more.

Top: The Big Quilcene River is a great fishing spot for coho.

Left: Dosewallips State Park’s glacial river slopes down to a shell-strewn delta on Hood Canal.

Port Ludlow

Port Ludlow is a residential and recreational community built around the shores of Ludlow Bay. The natural environment and developed facilities offer hikes on wooded trails and paths, clam digs along the beach, drives through scenic countryside, oyster harvests, bicycling and jogging.

Explore the gravelly shores at low tide at Shine Tidelands, a state park property next to the Hood Canal Bridge.

Stop and eat at one of the quaint restaurants available. Check out the local theater group, The Ludlow Village Players, too (ludlowvillageplayers.org)!

Port Hadlock & the Tri-Area

Port Hadlock and the Tri-Area of Chimacum, Nordland and Irondale are at the crossroads of the most populated area in Jefferson County, near Port Townsend.

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.

This commercial hub also is the gateway to Marrowstone and Indian islands.

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.

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.

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.

A road off state Highway 19 is named Egg and I Road after Betty MacDonald’s 1945 memoir, “The Egg and I.” The book tells of her experiences living on a chicken farm in Chimacum and spawned a film of the same title. The farm that was the subject of her tales was on that road.

Coyle

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 (coyle concerts.com), 14 miles out on the end of the Toandos Peninsula.

The Toandos Peninsula is occasionally called the “Dabob Peninsula” or the “Coyle Peninsula.” There are no services, such as gas stations or markets, out on the Peninsula.

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Calendar of Events MUSIC Concerts in the Woods, Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle, by donation. All concerts at 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted: • Nov. 4: Slipshod (bluegrass) • Nov. 18: The Honey Whiskey Trio (folk, bluegrass) • Dec. 2: Squirrel Butter (honky-tonk) • Dec. 16: Kathryn Claire (traditional) • Jan. 13: Ranger & the “Re-Arrangers” (Gypsy jazz) • Jan. 20: The Debutones (country, folk) • Feb. 10: John “Greyhound” Maxwell

(blues) • Feb. 17: Michelle D’Amour and the Love Dealers (high-energy blues) • March 3: March to May (orchestral folk) • March 17: Uncle Bonsai (folk-pop) • April 6: The Gossamer Strings (folk) 7:30 p.m.

• April 20: Claude Bourbon (Medieval and Spanish blues) 7:30 p.m.

• May 4: Jonathan Doyle Swing Trio (jazz, swing) 7:30 p.m.

• May 18: Combo Choro (acoustic Brazilian) 7:30 p.m.

Port Townsend Community Orchestra,

Chimacum High School Auditorium, free (donations accepted): • Oct. 28: Eastern Melodies, 2 p.m.

• Dec. 1: Russian Christmas, 7:30 p.m.

• Feb. 24: French Inspiration, 2 p.m.

• April 28: Forgotten Heroes, 2 p.m.

Oct. 28: Finnriver Music Series with Kalan Wolfe, Finnriver Cider Garden, Tasting Room & Orchard, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., prices vary COMMUNITY EVENTS Dec. 8-9: Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair, Chimacum High School, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission

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State parks

Some of the Olympic Peninsula’s most treasured lands can be found in our state parks. State parks connect locals and tourists alike to diverse natural and cultural heritages and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences.

Fort Worden State Park Fort Worden State Park (p. 36) has more than 2 miles of saltwater shoreline and a wide variety of services and facilities.

This rich cultural treasure will delight military and maritime history buffs, as well as writers, musicians, visitors to nearby Port Townsend and anyone who’s up for a great place to stay.

Fort Flagler State Park Fort Flagler Historical State Park (p. 36) is a marine camping park surrounded on three sides by saltwater shoreline.

Fort Flagler activities include hiking, boating, kite-flying, beach exploration, saltwater fishing, clam digging and crabbing. Experienced paragliders can bring their wings and ride thermals up to amazing aerial views.

Fort Townsend State Park Fort Townsend (p. 36) is a marine camping park on Port Townsend Bay. The forested park has a rich history in the armed forces, dating from pioneer days.

Explore a historic torpedo tower that held state-of-the-art technology during World War II (and is now part of the group campground). Check the park’s calendar to learn about events taking place on the lawn.

Anderson Lake State Park Anderson State Park Lake is a day-use park with 8,250 feet of freshwater shoreline on the 70-acre lake, which is alive with birds and wildlife.

Anderson Lake is one of the few parks in the area to offer equestrian and bike trails.

Non-motorized boating is allowed.

Shine Tidelands State Park This little day-use park on Bywater Bay, next to the Hood Canal Bridge, offers fishing and crabbing, and its shoreline is popular with kayakers and beach walkers. A small wetland on the property offers excellent birding. Low tide brings out oysters and clams, which makes the park popular with shellfish harvesters.

Dosewallips State Park Dosewallips State Park is a year-round camping park with 5 miles of shoreline on Hood Canal and the Dosewallips River.

The park features riverside campsites, cabins and five-person platform tents. All camp areas are grassy and located in scenic, rustic settings.

Bald eagles have been seen on the beach, and great blue herons flock to the river.

Triton Cove State Park Triton Cove State Park is a day-use park on Hood Canal.

Known for splendid daybreaks on clear mornings, this tiny day-use park is quieter than its northern neighbor, Dosewallips.

Triton Cove’s ADA-accessible boat launch also makes this a prime spot for in-season fishing and crabbing.

Sequim Bay State Park Sequim Bay State Park is a marine camping park in the Sequim “rain shadow” on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Set in one of the driest micro-climates west of the Cascade Mountains, Sequim Bay hosts a stretch of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) (p. 9). The trail crosses a high bridge, completed in 2016 to allow salmon passage in the stream below.

The boat launch and parking area at the park will be closed while contractors replace the park’s bulkhead and boat launch floats and make other necessary improvements. Work will continue through

mid-November.

Bogachiel State Park Bogachiel State Park is a forested camping park on the banks of the Bogachiel River. The park provides a base for western Olympic Peninsula tourism.

Set up camp and head to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park, the Northwest Coast (p. 103) or go beyond to Kalaloch (p. 94).

Take a stroll along the Hoh River, give elk herds the right of way and hope for a glimpse of the snowy Olympic Mountains.

Come back and enjoy an evening on the Bogachiel River with a warm campfire, clear skies and good company.

DNR

Prior to statehood, a cash-poor, land-rich federal government provided Washington with more than 3 million acres to build schools and other vital public institutions.

2-square-miles of every 36-square-mile “township” were given to the young state to generate revenue for education. In 1957, the Legislature created the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to manage state trust lands for Washingtonians.

DNR manages seven specific trusts to generate revenue and preserve water, forests and habitat. It manages 5.6 million acres of forest, range, agricultural, aquatic and commercial lands.

Regional DNR-managed campgrounds include Bear Creek, Cottonwood, Hoh Oxbow, Minnie Peterson and South Fork Hoh, all on the West End off U.S. Highway 101, and Lyre River, located off Highway 112 in the Joyce area.

Campsites vary, but all offer visitors scenic views and a chance to stretch their legs along a variety of trails. Visit dnr.wa.gov.

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Established in 1851, Port Townsend’s character comes from its boom in the 1880s and 1890s as a major seaport and fishing and lumber area. Victorian architecture built by captains and merchants peppers the city. In USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Best Northwestern Small Town contest, this cultural hub won fourth place in 2017.

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PORT TOWNSEND 1. Pacific Traditions 637 Water St. 360-385-4770 Local & nationally recognized Native Artists of distinction. www.pacifictraditions.com

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2. Forest Gems Galler y 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 Western 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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5. Port Townsend School of Arts Tue - Thurs 12-5

6. Galler y 9 1012 Water St Daily 10-6 360-379-8881 Browse a diverse collection of beautiful 2D and 3D art by 20+ artist members from the Olympic Peninsula. Celebrating 13 years of inspiring paintings, prints, cards, jewelry, woodworking, textiles, glasswork and more. www.gallery-9.com

7. Northwind Arts Center 701 Water St. Wed - Mon 11:30am-5:30pm 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

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Calendar of Events for Families, downtown, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., prices TBA. Dec. 31: First Night Celebration, Port Townsend City Hall, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., by donation.

MUSIC Nov. 8: Centrum: An Evening with Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Hass, Wheeler Theater, 7:30 p.m., $30 Feb. 23: Centrum: Smetana Trio, Wheeler Theater, 2 p.m., $36-$40 COMMUNITY EVENTS & FESTIVALS November-December: Port Townsend Saturday Farmers Market, Tyler and Lawrence streets, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct. 31: Main Street Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Halloween Costume Parade, 1st Security Bank, 3:45 p.m.

Oct. 31: Trick or Treat in the Creepy Jail, Port Townsend City Council Chambers, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Nov. 3-4: Port Townsend Woodworkers Show, American Legion Hall, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sunday), free Nov. 10: Harvest & Wine Tour, Olympic Peninsula wineries and cideries, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., prices vary Nov. 20: Port Townsend Transgender Day of Remembrance, Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., free Nov. 24: PT Main Street Merchants’ Open House & Small Business Saturday, downtown, all day.

Dec. 1: Main Street Treelighting Celebration and Santa Visit, Haller Fountain, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., free Dec. 8: Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides for Families, downtown, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., prices TBA. Dec. 15: Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides

ARTS & THEATER First Saturday of each month: Art Walks, downtown, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., free.

Oct. 26-27: The Psychic Dynasty: Return Engagement, Chameleon Theater, 8 p.m.

Oct. 27-28: Haunted Bordello, 313 Walker St., 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., $15 pre-registered.

Oct. 28: Krapp’s Last Tape, Key City Public Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $60.

Nov. 23-24: Annual Holiday Craft Sale, Port Townsend Community Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 23-Dec. 28: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some), Key City Public Theatre, times vary, prices vary Nov. 30-31: PT Kiwanis Dinner & A Murder: “Where Everybody Wants You Dead,” Oscar Erickson Building, 5 p.m., $55.

Dec. 15: Victorian Yuletide Ball, American Legion Hall, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., $10-$14.

Dec. 6-30: Spirit of the Yule, Key City Public Theatre, times vary, prices vary.

FAIRS Nov. 3-4: Jefferson County Fairgrounds Holiday Fair, Fairgrounds Erickson Building, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free.

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Let’s explore “PT” Upon entering “The City of Dreams,” you might have some trouble deciding what to do first. If you’re looking to shop, the downtown area has a plethora of businesses to fit any family members’ wants and needs.

From high-class boutiques to sporting goods stores to consignment shops, spice shops to art galleries, the family could spend a whole day just in the downtown.

This past summer, the city worked on its Water Street Enhancement Project, which replaced 80-year-old sewer lines running the main downtown route of Water Street.

Infrastructure that will see overhead utilities such as power lines will be moved underground by 2020.

Water Street sidewalks have been revamped to bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Parking spaces in downtown have been resized to make them more uniform, and the small parking lot at the end of Tyler Street had been transformed into a pedestrian area with beach access.

Once you’re settled, enjoy the waterfront views and the sounds of the sea gulls as you take in the historical architecture.

Be sure to visit Pope Marine Park, a scenic waterfront area with wooden piers hosting numerous companies, and Jackson Tidal Park, for gorgeous views of the bay.

If you’re looking for a spot to sit down, relax and munch on a meal, Port Townsend has a wide array of restaurants and pubs that offer a range of culinary delights.

Since Port Townsend is out on a little peninsula of its own, visitors may want to stay a night or two or seven at local accommodations.

Whether you’re into camping or RV-ing, long-term or short-term vacation rentals, bed-and-breakfasts or motels and hotels, families and friends have myriad choices of places to stay.

Port Townsend’s heyday as a late-Victorian seaport brought wealth and style to the community as upwardly mobile captains and merchants built fine homes for themselves.

A leisurely drive around the “uptown” area overlooking Admiralty Inlet reveals about 30 homes built between 1860 and 1900, restored to their late 19th-century glory in a variety of styles, including classic Victorian and Victorian Gothic, Italianate, Italianate Villa and Italianate Renaissance, Queen Anne and Georgian. Most are private residences and not open to the public.

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

Counterclockwise from top: Port Townsend is known for its maritime culture.

The county courthouse is a National Historic Landmark.

Enjoy a walk on the beach.

A volunteer helps decorate the Port Townsend Christmas tree.

Jefferson County Historical Society (p. 33).

It is furnished in period pieces and is open for tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, May through September. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children and $5 for seniors. The house museum is at the corner of Franklin and Taylor streets.

Port Townsend shined in the 1880s and 1890s with the promise of a railroad. So many of the homes reflect the style of the waning Victorian Age with massive

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construction and elaborate ornamentation.

One of the most magnificent Port Townsend structures overseeing the entire city is the classical Victorian Jefferson County Courthouse, built in 1892.

The county’s business still is conducted in the building, a National Historic Landmark and one of the two oldest courthouses in the state.

Port Townsend was designated a National Historic District in 1976.

Maritime Center

Port Townsend celebrates its maritime past and future with the Northwest Maritime Center, located at the town’s northeast end at 431 Water St. The Northwest Maritime Center is a nonprofit organization backed by an impressive cross-section of citizens, nonprofit groups and government agencies.

The complex, at the core of Port Townsend’s National Landmark Historic District, includes: • Maritime Heritage and Resources Building — 15,840 square feet — with a boat livery, chandlery, information desk, exhibition space, gift store, resource library, meeting rooms and offices.

• Maritime Education Building — 9,520 square feet — with a craft demonstration area, wood shop, Learning Lab, classrooms and pilothouse tower.

• Outdoors public commons area — more than 40,000 square feet — with a beach boardwalk, small-boat staging platform and handicapped-accessible hand-launch boat ramp.

• Deepwater pier — 289 feet long — with floats and mooring buoys. Programs at the Maritime Education Building highlight maritime artisans and craft demonstrations featuring sail making, leather and rope work and hand-tooled, small-craft boat building and maintenance.

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from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, phone the foundation at 360-385-3628 or visit nwmaritime.org.

Marine Science Center full of fun

With exhibits on both the scenic pier and shoreline at Fort Worden’s expansive sandy beach, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center rewards residents and visitors alike with dynamic displays of intertidal plants and animals indigenous to the Salish Sea. The center, founded in 1982 as an educational and scientific organization, is devoted to inspiring conservation of the Salish Sea. The interactive natural history museum and hands-on aquarium feature countless animals, plants and exhibits to touch and discover, including colorful touch tanks filled with anemones, sea stars, urchins and more.

They also boast a hydrophone to listen to nearby whales, brand-new interactive exhibits on glaciers and climate change, and one of only six fully articulated orca skeletons in the United States.

Tiny plants and animals, known as plankton, are collected daily off the pier with the help of visitors, to be viewed under microscopes. Interactive oceanography-on-the-dock activities are free and open to the public.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and free for members and kids younger than 6.

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For more information, visit ptmsc.org.

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Founded in 1978, the Wooden Boat Foundation operates a hands-on learning laboratory for students with a wide array of courses and activities related to nautical science and maritime history.

A mezzanine running the full length of the building provides a great vantage point to observe the Learning Lab activities. A hoist system anchored there raises small boats and materials to second-floor classrooms.

The foundation offers educational courses to both adults and youths.

The public commons area is a popular site for concerts and craft shows. A boardwalk links a city park, the center’s dock and the Point Hudson jetty.

There also is the H.W. McCurdy Library, open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The library is on the second floor of the yellow building of the Northwest Maritime Center and offers a place to research maritime topics.

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PORT TOWNSEND PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church of Port Townsend 1111 Franklin Street (360) 385-2525

Spirit, Compassion, Justice SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship & Youth Education www.fpcpt.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Port Townsend SDA Church Pastor Collette Pekar

331 Benton Street Port Townsend (360) 385-4831 Email: info@ptadventist.org www.ptadventist.org/cal www.ptadventist.org/BLC

Saturday Services 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. In-Home Bible Study Call/email for location Better Living Center: 1505 Franklin St. 2nd Monday Each month 5 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Plant Based Cooking Tuesdays/Thursdays 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Community Services

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist Port Townsend 275 Umatilla • (360) 379-1139

SUNDAY 10 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School WEDNESDAY Noon Testimony Meeting READING ROOM (same address) Mon & Fri. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit our facebook page: Christian Science Church PT

LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran Church

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 1120 Walker Street • (360) 385-1595 gracelutheranpt@gmail.com SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. Lessons of the week Bible study FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible & Breakfast at Avamere 1201 Hancock Street, Port Townsend For current schedules, special activities and information visit www.gracelutheranpt.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Mary Star of the Sea 1335 Blaine Street Port Townsend (360) 385-3700 Fr. Peter Adoko-Enchill, Priest Administrator

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 www.stmaryss.com

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UNITY Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center

Spirituality with Open Hearts ...Open Minds Rev. Pamela Douglas-Smith Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil, Music 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

EVANGELICAL Evangelical Methodist Bible Church 2135 San Juan Ave. Port Townsend (360) 385-2076

METHODIST Trinity United Methodist Church of Port Townsend

A real church for real people 609 Taylor Street (at Clay) Port Townsend (360) 385-0484 trinityumc@olympus.net www.trinityumcpt.org Pastor Tony Brown SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship Child care available and handicap accessible.

Watch services live Sunday mornings on our website.

We welcome all persons equally

Trinity offers social events to meet and get to know other folks in Port Townsend.

PORT HADLOCK EVANGELICAL FREE Irondale Church A Place Of Promise To Grow And Belong

681 Irondale Rd., (360) 385-1720 Port Hadlock irondalechurch@gmail.com Pastor David Hodgin

Family Friendly. Bible Believing.

Pastor James Lyman (360) 385-4544 SUNDAY 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Church

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study

MONDAY 10 a.m. Women’s Craft & Chat emc.pt2135@gmai.com

TUESDAY 4-6:30 p.m. Community Soup free meal - everyone welcome

Aero Museum

for the society’s archival collections. Staff and volunteers are on hand to assist If antique airplane aficionados are researchers. anything like their car-worshipping The Commanding Officer’s Quarters in counterparts, they’ll hit every museum Fort Worden State Park overlooks Admiwithin a hundred miles. ralty Inlet. Late Victorian and Edwardian One not to miss on the Olympic Peninfurnishings provide a unique glimpse into sula is the Port Townsend Aero Museum at the life of a senior U. S. Army officer and his Jefferson County International Airport, family in the first decade of the 20th 4 miles south of the junction of state century. highways 19 and 20.

Admission to individual sites is $6 for The museum was originally based out of adults, $5 for seniors and $1 for children a scattering of hangars at the west end of 3-12. the airport. Fundraising for a new building Seasonally, a passport is available for the was a major undertaking, with proceeds Jefferson Museum of Art & History, coming from contract work, rummage sales, Commanding Officer’s Quarters museum, online auctions and individual donations. and Rothschild House museum for a About 30 antique airplanes have been reduced rate of $8 for two sites or $12 for donated to the nonprofit and, after three sites. meticulous restoration, are displayed on For more information on visiting these three levels. historical sites, including hours, phone D.C.H. ROTHSCHILD HOUSE At any given time, a half-dozen are being 360-385-1003 or visit jchsmuseum.org. hand-restored by youth apprentices in the building’s shop, mentored by skilled volunteer craftsmen.

The Port Townsend Aero Museum displays more than just airplanes. Its world-class aviation art collection provides Located at 2000 Sims Way, the Kelly Art a stunning survey of military and civil flight Deco Light Museum houses a grand history history. Spanning the full second-story of art deco lights that graced the homes of a walkway of the museum, the art gallery time when speakeasies were common and should not be missed!

Prohibition was the law of the land.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to The museum gives a rare glimpse of the 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. years 1928 to 1938.

Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors See over 400 fixtures, including chandeand active military, $6 for youth 7-12 and liers, wall sconces and table lights that free for kids 6 and younger. graced the homes of the middle and upper For more information, phone 360-379class during the Great Depression.

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Museum opening hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is free.

Visit kellymuseum.org or phone 360-379The Jefferson County Historical Society KELLY ART DECO LIGHT MUSEUM 9030 for more information. operates and maintains five sites along with an extensive online database.

The Jefferson Museum of Art & History, 1 540 Water St., is in the magnificently PLACE Best Cannabis Store restored 1892 Port Townsend City Hall Jefferson County 2017 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 Finalist Best Cannabis forests more than 150 years ago. store Jefferson County The D.C.H. Rothschild House Museum 2018 takes you back to the 1800s. The house is virtually unchanged from so long ago.

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Larry Scott Memorial Trail

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The Larry Scott Memorial Trail is a hard-packed gravel trail that starts in Port Townsend.

It is now completed close to the Four Corners intersection with Highway 20 and is approximately 7.3 miles long. Here, you’ll find the Milo Curry trailhead.

It is open for non-motorized modes of transportation and recreational purposes, including walking, bicycling and horseback riding.

Access is from the Port Townsend Boat Haven off Haines Place.

It is a segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail (p. 9).

The trail is a great place to see breathtak-

Nearly two dozen parks dot the landscape of Port Townsend, but the showpiece is Chetzemoka Park, at Jackson and Blaine streets.

Hundreds of volunteers helped create Chetzemoka Park, the first city park in Port Townsend, in June 1904.

Named in honor of the Klallam chief Chetzemoka, friend of the pioneers, the 5.1-acre park overlooks Admiralty Inlet.

The city-owned gem is on the water and has a stunning view of the Cascade Mountains and Whidbey Island on clear days. The park features flower gardens, picnic areas, play equipment and a bandstand, plus easy access to the beach and tidelands.

Built in 2006, the downtown Port Townsend Skate Park is at Monroe and Jefferson streets, just past the majority of the downtown area on Water Street.

A fun local hangout for kids of all ages — and adults, too! — the park boasts a clover pool with pool coping; a large C-shaped pool; a street course with rails, manny pads, quarter pipes and a hip; and a mini beginner’s section.

The park welcomes skateboarders, in-line skaters and BMX bikers only. Scooters are not permitted. The park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk daily. Please remember to be respectful of other skaters/bikers, and don’t forget your helmet and other safety gear!

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Haunted history We’re not saying Port Townsend is haunted, but there are plenty of eerie stories that might be enough to convince anyone that ghosts dwell in the walls of the city’s older buildings and businesses.

If you’re looking for a spectral experience, Manresa Castle might be a good place to start.

The castle was completed in 1892 as the home of Charles and Kate Eisenbeis.

Two ghosts are said to haunt Manresa Castle. The first is a young woman, who is said to have leapt to her death from her room (306) in despair after her lover either failed to show up or was killed.

The other is the ghost of a monk that legend claims hanged himself in the tower above room 302.

The Discovery Channel and the History Channel have both come to the castle to film footage about the hauntings.

In downtown, the Water Street Hotel has had its fair share of haunted activity.

There have been many cases of people taking pictures of orbs as well as several sightings of men in top hats walking the halls at night only to walk right into and through a wall.

Strange sounds in the lobby area at night also have been heard by the staff as well as guests staying at the hotel.

The Palace Hotel was formerly a brothel.

It is believed to be haunted by at least 10 spirits, including the former sea captain who constructed the hotel.

The best-known apparition seen in the hotel is the ghost of a lady in an old-fashioned blue dress.

She mostly appears in rooms 3 and 4, and her presence is often accompanied by the aroma of perfume.

The oldest ghost story recorded here is an account of the ghost of a Chinese man wandering the back alley of the Rothschild & Co. ship brokers back in 1899.

According to two apparent eyewitnesses, the ghost’s head had a nasty gash, or “tomahawk scar,” down its face and appeared between the hours of midnight and 1 a.m.

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TRIO OF FORTS Fort Flagler State Park, Fort Townsend State Park and Fort Worden State Park all are within a short drive from the Hood Canal Bridge and Port Townsend on the eastern side of the Olympic Peninsula.

Hidden gun emplacements, expansive parade lawns and restored Victorian-era officers homes place history front and center at the park.

At the Friends of Fort Worden Gift Shop, grab a self-guided walking tour map. Stop into the Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum, Commanding Officer’s House and Marine Science Center. Enjoy a meal in the Guard House Pub, and peruse the photogenic 1914 Point Wilson Lighthouse (p. 48).

Explore defunct coastal defense batteries, and imagine the compound teeming with enlisted men, officers and staff during World War I and II. With more than 11 miles of hiking trails — 2.6 miles being ADA friendly and 8.3 miles being bike friendly — there’s plenty to explore during your visit.

A Discover Pass is required to visit at a Fort Worden campsite, in the beach area and at the main trailheads for day-use parking.

For more information, visit parks.state. wa.us/511/Fort-Worden.

Fort Worden State Park

The most popular of the three forts on the Peninsula, Fort Worden is the base camp for myriad activities and events in Port Townsend.

Featuring more than 2 miles of saltwater shoreline, Fort Worden is a great place to bring the kids to explore and learn.

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Step back in time when you visit Fort Flagler State Park on the northern tip of Marrowstone Island. Take a tour of a coastal defense fort established more than a century ago to guard the entrance to Puget Sound.

Built in the 1890s, the park now offers guided tours of the gun emplacements and the 1905 military hospital during the

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summer. Or find the batteries on your own, and wander through them at your leisure.

Visitors can explore the military museum, featuring displays about area history. The museum includes a gift shop.

For more information, visit parks.state. wa.us/508/Fort-Flagler.

Fort Townsend State Park

Find hidden history at Fort Townsend State Park. The forested park has a rich history in the armed forces, dating from pioneer days.

Built in 1856, Fort Townsend operated as a U.S. Army site on and off until a fire destroyed its barracks in 1895.

The property was used as an enemymunitions defusing station during World War II. State Parks took custody of the premises in 1953.

This small camping park south of Port Townsend is unique among Washington’s coastal forts because it has all but returned to nature.

Explore a historic torpedo tower that held state-of-the-art technology during World War II (and is now part of the group campground).

The park has 6 miles of loamy trails through Douglas firs, Western hemlock, cedar trees and ferns.

Wander down to the beach for views of Port Townsend Bay. For more information about Fort Townsend, visit parks.state.wa.us/510/ Fort-Townsend.

Olympic National Forest

The Olympic Peninsula features more than 2,132,300 acres of federal lands to enjoy. Of these, 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.

Most of the forest is within Clallam and Jefferson counties, with parts in Grays Harbor and Mason counties.

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

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.

Popular campgrounds include the Dungeness Forks in the Dungeness area, Klahanie and Klahowya in the Forks area, Seal Rock and Falls View in the North Hood Canal area and Hamma Hamma and Lena Lake in the South Hood Canal area.

During the winter season, however, many campgrounds close due to flooding issues or accessibility issues. Visit fs.usda.gov/ recmain/olympic/recreation#cond to see what’s open when.

A recreation pass is needed for visiting Olympic National Forest. Recreation passes do not cover fees for cabin rentals 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. An annual Northwest Forest Pass is available for $30; an Interagency Annual Pass is available for $80.

Fees are waived at National Forest Service-managed day-use sites on the following days: • Sunday, Nov. 10-11: Veterans’ Days Weekend • Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day • Monday, Feb. 18: Presidents’ Day • TBA: National Get Outdoors Day • Saturday, Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day Visit www.fs.usda.gov/olympic for more information about Olympic National Forest and campground locations.

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Ferry to Coupeville Port Townsend offers a Washington State Department of Transportation ferry from the city to Coupeville.

This quiet waterfront farming community — known to many as the heart of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve on Whidbey Island — still reflects the character of a frontier seaport when Puget Sound was being settled.

It is home to Fort Casey State Park, beaches and 91 nationally registered historical structures.

Beyond its historical significance, Coupeville and Whidbey Island offer magnificent views and tranquility that inspire return visits.

Throughout Ebey’s Reserve, from the Madrona Way shoreline of Penn Cove to the beach and bluff at Ebey’s Landing, visitors share space with farmers and bald eagles, gray whales and bicyclists, herons, otters and kayakers.

Many people use the Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry to gain access to Skagit County, which boasts lovely tulips during the springtime, and the famous San Juan Islands of Lopez Island, Orcas Island and San Juan Island/Friday Harbor, as well as Deception Pass State Park.

For more information on Port Townsend ferry departure/arrival times, delays and more, visit wsdot.com/ferries.

Reservations for the Port Townsend/Coupeville route are available 24/7 at takeaferry.com.

It is highly recommended to make reservations, especially for weekend trips. You will need to be processed through the tollbooth 30-45 minutes before your reserved sailing.

Travelers should plan to allocate extra travel time to arrive at the terminals and are advised to use extra caution while travelling through these areas.

Port Townsend is a fairly small town with limited parking in the downtown area. Street parking is limited to two hours.

Ferry passengers are advised to park their cars in the Haines Place Park-N-Ride Lot. Parking is available at the nearby bank on weekends only after 1 p.m.

Bicyclists should arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time to be loaded at the beginning of the loading process.

Reservations are not needed for bicyclists.

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You might smell something a bit funny as you travel into Port Townsend.

That’s the Port Townsend Paper mill, at 100 Mill Road, which has been in continuous operation for more than 85 years.

It produces kraft pulp, paper, containerboard and specialty products by blending virgin and recycled fibers at the mill headquarters.

Port Townsend Paper Corp. is the largest private employer in Jefferson County and the largest recycler on the North Olympic Peninsula, recycling one-third of all the cardboard in Washington.

The mill produces 325,000 tons of paper product annually. It has a 33-acre runoff pond where water from the mill is purified and then channeled into Port Townsend Bay at a rate of 12 million gallons daily.

For more information on the paper mill, visit ptpc.com.

Discovery Bay is a lovely place to take a rest from the road, stay overnight or just get away from the faster pace of city living.

Located at U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 20, “Disco Bay” is the home of the first recreational marijuana business on the Peninsula.

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.

Discovery Bay boasts commercial enterprises, including crabbing, oystering, clamming, logging and gravel extraction.

There are also antique stores, a refurbished outdoor gear store, a burger joint and a convenience store.

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

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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.

A new segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail at Discovery Bay was recently dedicated.

In the next five years, trail planners hope to bridge a missing link known as the Eaglemount section from Four Corners to South Discovery Bay Be sure to stop in Disco Bay Detour. It boasts 12 taps pouring local craft cider beer and kombucha, plus local wine. Food and live music are regularly on the menu, too.

Disco Bay Detour shares a parking lot with the Discovery Bay Village Store and Sea Change Cannabis.

Just up the road is Discovery Bay Cannabis.

sequim

In the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, Sequim in the Dungeness Valley is one of the driest locales on the Peninsula. Known as the “Lavender Capital of North America,” Sequim draws thousands to its Lavender Weekend.

The city won the Best Northwestern Small Town distinction in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice travel award contest in 2017.

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It’s pronounced “Skwim”

Approximately two hours from Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley gladly has adopted the moniker of “Sunny Sequim,” as it is blessed by an average of 300 days of sunshine.

In the rain shadow of the 8,000-foot Olympic Mountains, Sequim receives an average of 16 inches annually.

Known as the “Lavender Capital of North America,” Sequim draws thousands to its Lavender Weekend. The city won the Best Northwestern Small Town distinction in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice travel award contest in 2017.

The city is home to the longest-running festival in the state of Washington. The Sequim Irrigation Festival celebrated 123 years in early May and was named “The Best Small Town Celebration” in Evening Magazine’s 2016 Best of the Northwest competition.

Downtown Sequim is a destination for those who enjoy eating, shopping, exploring and relaxing. 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 several small businesses that are conveniently located. They offer plenty of variety and take pride in personalized customer service. Just park your car on any of the non-metered streets and stroll to one of downtown’s 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, hand-crafted chocolates, spices and teas, an artisan bakery and vintage and exotic clothing and linens.

Take a break at a coffeehouse or bistro, or sample Washington wines at Wind Rose Cellars.

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 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

First Friday Art Walks each month.

Join the artists’ reception, which offers snacks and wine at the art co-operative, Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., at 5 p.m.

The walk includes more than a dozen venues highlighting more area artists. Maps are available at participating businesses.

Sequim has a strong community theater in Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave. “Sylvia” will be performed through

Counterclockwise from top: Downtown Sequim is a great place for local shopping and dining.

Harbor seals frequent the John Wayne Marina.

Port Williams offers year-round outdoor activity options.

Olympic Theatre Arts will give several performances this season.

Nov. 4, followed by “The Nutcracker Cracked Up” from Dec. 7-16, “Bakersfield Mist” from Jan. 18-27, “Death of a Salesman” from Feb. 8-24, “Shakespeare’s Wit and Wisdom” from April 5-7 and “First Date” from April 26-May 12.

For performance and ticket information, visit olympictheatrearts.org, or phone the box office at 360-683-7326 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

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including kayaking, clamming and fishing (when in season).

Enjoy the autumnal leaves as you make your way out to Port Williams.

This park has a saltwater boat launch (18 feet or shorter), several picnic tables (some with fire pits), public beach access, a vault toilet and a spacious parking area.

Drive north out of Sequim on SequimDungeness Way. Turn right on Port Williams Road (at the roundabout) and this road will take you into the park.

Sequim parks

Calendar of Events

Sequim is home to several beautiful city parks, where you can find a nice picnic area or a quiet place to meditate, a spot to let your dog run or watch your kids play.

Carrie Blake Park, at 202 N. Blake Ave., is home to several yearly events. The park has softball fields, a playground, an off-leash dog park with an agility course, a picnic shelter and a skate park.

Located just north of Carrie Blake Park, the Water Reuse Demonstration Park, at 500 N. Blake Ave., offers a fishing pond for kids up to 14 years old.

There also is James Center for Performing Arts, the Albert Haller Playfields, a .425mile walking trail around the playfields that links to the Olympic Discovery Trail, and the Terrace Gardens that are maintained by the volunteer Terrace Gardeners.

Established in 1951 by the Sequim Prairie Garden Club, Pioneer Memorial Park, at 387 E. Washington St., is a lovely 4-acre park and arboretum in downtown Sequim. This park also is home to historical artifacts such as a pioneer log cabin, gravestone markers and a totem pole (currently undergoing restoration). Come to picnic, walk your dog or just enjoy the tranquil lawn and gardens.

For additional information, visit sequimprairiegardenclub.org.

For more information about Sequim city parks, visit sequimwa.gov.

The Sequim Dog at 202 N. Blake Ave. park is a community park that is over 1 acre.

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

Restrooms, doggie clean-up bags and benches are available for visitors use. Visit sequimdogparks.org.

MUSIC Oct. 27: Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus presents “Elvis and Friends: A Tribute,” Sequim High School Auditorium, 2 p.m. and 7:07 p.m., $15-$20 Oct. 27: Harvest of Harmony, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., $15 Jan. 19: Chamber Orchestra Concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 7 p.m., $15 May 18: Chamber Orchestra Concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 7 p.m., $15 COMMUNITY EVENTS & FESTIVALS Morning Bird Walks, Wednesdays, Dungeness River Audubon Center in Railroad Bridge Park, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., free Oct. 30: Tea with S.H.E., Trinity United Methodist Church, noon, free Oct. 31: Downtown Trick or Treat, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., downtown, free.

ART & THEATER First Friday Art Walks, every month, art venues throughout Sequim, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., free Through Dec. 21: Rocks, Gems & Jewels Art Exhibit, Sequim Civic Center, times vary, prices vary.

Oct. 27: Final Sequim Farmers Market, Civic Center Plaza, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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April 12-14: “Shakespeare’s Wit & Wisdom,” Olympic Theatre Arts, times vary, prices vary.

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Located on Pitship Point in Sequim Bay (longitude 123 02’ 18” W/latitude 48 03’ 43” N), John Wayne Marina is named for “The Duke,” but since opening operations in 1985, the marina has made a reputation for itself as a full-service facility in a superb location.

The marina offers both permanent and guest moorage on a first-come, first-served basis, parking and a launch for smaller craft and boat rentals.

Ashore, the John Wayne Marina includes a restaurant and restrooms, with showers and laundry for tenants and even a public meeting room with kitchen.

Film actor John Wayne loved cruising his Wild Goose in the area of Sequim Bay, which he considered a prime place for a marina. Wayne’s family donated the 22 acres in 1975.

At the marina, owned and operated by the Port of Port Angeles, boaters can take advantage of a fuel dock open seven days a week. The marina also offers electric and water hookups.

Trash disposal, a sewage pump-out and waste oil disposal also are available.

Award-winning chefs prepare lunch and dinner at the marina’s restaurant, The Dockside Grill.

The marina and its beautiful park areas are popular walking and picnicking places for non-boaters.

Dozens of species of waterfowl make for good birding and the Olympic Discovery Trail runs nearby. Pets on leashes are welcome.

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The city of Sequim, the village of Dungeness and the valley between them are linked historically, culturally and economically.

The region was, for decades, one of the major dairy regions of the state.

During the 1930s and 1940s, there was a pea industry in the valley.

An even shorter-lived enterprise that involved farmers was a mini-oil boom from 1955 to 1957.

Logging, sawmills and mining also were important to the local economy.

With the eventual decline of dairying, Sequim and Dungeness Valley agriculture has had to reinvent itself.

A committee under the umbrella of the Chamber of Commerce, calling itself Sequim 2000, began meeting in early 1995 to consider ways to boost the economy and create new tourist possibilities for the city and surrounding area.

After researching various options, the group realized that the soils and microclimate of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley were ideal for lavender, a purple flowering herb known for its calming scent and wide variety of uses.

The idea of “agritourism” was introduced, and July 1996 saw the first harvest of the lavender planted in 1995.

By 1997, there were seven farms with a total of 10,000 plants, and the community celebrated its first lavender festival.

Today there are more than two dozen lavender farms and lavender-related businesses in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley.

Area lavender growers have a worldwide online presence and visitors from all over the world attend Sequim Lavender Weekend.

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Save some time for the three-day weekend, slated for mid-July 2019.

The festival buzzes with farm tours, a street fair with lavender products of all kinds, an arts and crafts fair, children’s activities and live music.

For more information, visit lavender festival.com and visitsunnysequim.com.

As with any crop, lavender plants are dormant during the winter months, but they rejuvenate with the spring, becoming lush and green.

The first purple hues tint the fields in late June.

Though the local farms aren’t painted in purple during autumn and winter, the products produced from lavender can still become staples in your household.

Shop hours vary by farm; visit sequim lavender.org to find area lavender businesses.

And make sure to look for lavenderinfused food and beverages throughout your travels on the Peninsula!

Sequim elk Be on the lookout for Sequim’s famous Roosevelt elk herd as you enter town from the east.

Elk-crossing signal lights on U.S. Highway 101 are triggered by herd members wearing transmitting radio collars when the herd is in the vicinity.

From time to time, they do cross the road en masse, halting traffic.

Proceed with caution along that stretch of the highway.

Roosevelt elk are native to the Olympic Peninsula, with bulls weighing up to 1,100 pounds and cows in the 600-pound range.

One herd, today comprising about 40 animals, considers the Sequim area part of its range.

When not in the forest, they graze in farm fields and on lawns.

Although the Sequim elk appear to be tame, they are not.

In the summer, cows that have given birth will be protective of the young calves and may take aggressive action against perceived threats.

Normally, elk avoid close contact with people and move away when approached; however, they might show signs of agitation if people get too close or throw things, or when people or cars block what the elk consider to be an escape route.

Caution should be used at all times when viewing the herd.

Favorite spots for elk viewing seem to be along Happy Valley Road, West Sequim Bay Road and Port Williams Road.

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It is the largest casino on the Peninsula.

The casino boasts amazing live entertainment every week, table games, poker, bingo, a gift shop, slots, delicious food and fully stocked bars.

Along with the casino, the tribe operates the Longhouse Market, Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Enterprises.

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PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSES www.SequimChamber.com

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Preserving and cherishing the Olympic Peninsula’s maritime heritage extends to its lighthouses. In 1850, Congress authorized 16 lighthouses along the Pacific coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca as shipping and passenger traffic surged with settlement of the Northwest.

Clallam County, established in 1854, has a lighthouse heritage going back to 1857, when Congress appropriated about $40,000 to build the Cape Flattery (Tatoosh Island) and New Dungeness lighthouses, both of which are functional as automated navigational aids today.

The New Dungeness Lighthouse is near the tip of Dungeness Spit, a round-trip trek of 11 miles.

This was the first U.S. lighthouse completed on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It has operated continuously, providing navigational aid to ships plying the waters of the Strait since its lard oil lamp was lit for the first time Dec. 14, 1857.

The lighthouse is one of the very few that allow families an opportunity to be “lighthouse keepers” for a week.

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The New Dungeness Lighthouse is open to the public, and tours of the lighthouse are available daily from 9 a.m. to three hours before sunset.

If you plan to hike out to the lighthouse, allow about five hours for the round trip, plus some rest time at the lighthouse.

Check the tide tables; at low tide there, is plenty of beach to walk on, but at high tide, it can all but disappear.

Mind signs for the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (p. 50).

For more information, visit newdungeness lighthouse.com.

The lighthouses of Jefferson County — Point Wilson (1879), Destruction Island (1891) and Marrowstone Point (1912) — came considerably later, and all three remain active but with automated equipment.

The Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park marks the west entrance into Puget Sound. It is the turning point from the Strait of Juan de Fuca into Admiralty Inlet. The current station was built in 1914, replacing the original tower.

The Point Wilson Lighthouse and tower, located at Fort Worden State Park, are open free to visitors from May through September on Saturdays between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

No longer considered essential for aiding navigation, Point Wilson Lighthouse is open for tours on Saturdays, May through September, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and for special tours on request. Tours are free, but donations are appreciated.

Call 360-385-5520 or email dfrazeur@ olypen.com.

A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access for day use.

Destruction Island is recognizable as the island with the lighthouse near Ruby Beach and Kalaloch.

The lighthouse there was completed Nov. 12, 1891.

In 2008, the Coast Guard, citing that the beacon was no longer being used for navigation, switched off Destruction Island Lighthouse for good.

The lens, built in France in 1888, is now located in the Westport Maritime Museum in Westport.

Marrowstone Point forms the eastern entrance to Port Townsend Bay and was first marked by a lens lantern on a pole on Oct. 1, 1888.

Though automated in 1962, the station remains fairly intact.

The property was transferred in 1972 from the Coast Guard to the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for use as a scientific research facility.

The keeper’s dwelling serves as a guest house for scientists visiting the Marrow-

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stone Marine Field Station. Research in marine ecosystem health and marine fish health is conducted at the station.

Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island is just off the northwesternmost spot in the continental United States. The island is part of the Makah Nation.

The lighthouse marks the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a wide and deep passage from the open Pacific Ocean to Puget Sound at Point Wilson.

In recent years, Tatoosh Island has become an important center for intertidal

studies, including climate change and ocean acidification research.

The lighthouse and Tatoosh Island are part of the proposed Washington State National Maritime Heritage Area, which follows most of the Washington coast and includes culturally and geographically diverse areas that represent the state’s long-standing relationship with water.

Tatoosh Island is not open to the public, but it and the lighthouse can be seen from high cliffs at the end of the Cape Flattery Trail near Neah Bay.

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Part 1: Dungeness Recreation Area

The Dungeness Recreation Area is known as the portal to the Dungeness Spit, but there is a lot more to discover before you arrive at the National Wildlife Refuge.

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.

Picnic on the bluff, watch the shipping lanes and catch a glimpse of the upland birds. Witness northern harriers suspended in air, eavesdrop on a warbler’s serenade, and become enchanted with the melancholy cooing of the mourning dove.

Park amenities include a group camp with picnic shelter, play equipment and miles of trails for pedestrians and equestrians.

From U.S. Highway 101, between Sequim and Port Angeles, turn north onto Kitchen-Dick Road (near milepost 260).

To get there, travel approximately 3.5 miles; the road takes a 90-degree turn, becoming Lotzgesell Road, and the park entrance will be on your left.

The recreation area has 66 standard campsites within the park. No sites can be reserved in advance during November, December or January; all sites are firstcome, first-served. Campsite reservations will begin Jan. 1.

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

While there is no entrance or day use fee charged at this park, note that a separate entrance fee is required to access the Dungeness Spit.

Part 2: Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

Adjacent to the county park is the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and covers 631 acres.

Recognizing the importance of the fertile habitats, President Woodrow Wilson established the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 20, 1915, as a refuge, preserve and breeding ground for native birds.

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• Interpretive displays • Educational programs • Weekly bird walks Wednesday mornings, 8:30 - 10:30 am

The spit is one of the world’s longest natural sand spits, growing at a rate of about 13 feet per year.

Pay a $3 fee at the kiosk/information center to enter the refuge.

The spit is 5.5 miles long with the New Dungeness Lighthouse, first lit in 1857 and available for tours, located half a mile from the tip (the last half mile is closed to the public because it is sensitive wildlife habitat).

Hikers are restricted to the north shore of Dungeness Spit to reach the New Dungeness Lighthouse (p. 48).

For a tide schedule, hours and more information about visiting the lighthouse, visit newdungenesslighthouse.com.

At its highest point, the spit is about 15 feet above sea level and parts of it are under water during winter storms.

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is open to the public year-round.

Hiking, wildlife viewing and photography are popular activities at the refuge.

Some portions are closed seasonally or permanently to protect sensitive species.

To ensure that wildlife continues to have a peaceful place to rest and feed, certain recreational activities such as swimming, jogging and other beach activities are allowed only in selected areas during certain times of the year.

Pets, bicycles, kite-flying, frisbees, ball-playing, camping, beachcombing and fires are not permitted in the refuge as they disturb the many migrating birds and other wildlife.

To access the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and the Dungeness Spit, drive through the recreation area to the refuge parking lot.

For more information, phone 360-4578451 or visit fws.gov/refuge/dungeness.

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Pot use and possession remain a criminal act on federal lands, which include Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest.

Do not drive while under the influence.

Adults 21 and older can purchase up to 1 ounce of usable marijuana (the harvested flowers, or “bud”), 16 ounces of marijuanainfused edibles in solid form, 72 ounces in liquid form and 7 grams of marijuana concentrates.

Marijuana can be sold and purchased only at state-licensed retail stores.

A valid photo ID is required, and no one under 21 is allowed on the retail premises.

Many retail marijuana stores only accept cash.

It is illegal to take marijuana outside of

Washington. Doing so can result in significant legal penalties.

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Fun at Olympic Game Farm

from the comfort of their vehicles on the farm’s driving tour. Also visit its historical 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 that are on the endangered species 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 year-round from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Thanksgiving and Christmas days.

Visit olygamefarm.com or call 360-6834295 or 800-778-4295 for admission rates.

A family-run business, Olympic Game Farm, at 1423 Ward Road in Sequim, is home to many animal species, both endangered and non-endangered. Many of its animals are veterans of television and movies. For more than 28 years, the farm worked with Walt Disney Studios and many others on features for theater and television.

Today, the farm is home to more than 20 different exotic and non-exotic species, with hundreds of animals on site for families to “get face to face with wildlife”

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

SEQUIM 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, Senior Pastor

Kenneth Staniforth, Associate Pastor

Javier Lopez, Pastor, Agua Viva

SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Spanish Language Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Traditional Evening Service

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 We welcome all persons equally.

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Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church

(ELCA) 925 North Sequim Ave. (360) 681-0946 Reach out, share God’s love.

Pastor Russ Britton SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship Adult Education 6:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 5:45 p.m. Potluck Adult Education 6:45 p.m. www.dvelca.org email: dvlcoffice@gmail.com

SATURDAY Morning 9:30 a.m. Bible Classes-all ages 10:50 a.m. Praise & Worship WEDNESDAY Evening 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting For activities throughout the year, call, email or visit our web page.

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FRIENDS/QUAKER Between Sequim & Port Angeles on Old Olympic Hwy. 1291 N. Barr Road, Pt. Angeles 452-9105 Pastor Jonathan D. Fodge Ministers: The Entire Congregation

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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

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NON DENOMINATIONAL Sequim Center for Spiritual Living Rev. Victoria Kelley, serving the Olympic Peninsula Non-Denominational Spiritual needs for Spiritual Counseling, Weddings, Christenings, Memorials and Funerals. Rev. Kelley is a practitioner at the Sequim Center for Spiritual Living 360-977-7689 office 425-785-1788 cell Sunday Service is 10 a.m.

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CATHOLIC CHURCHES St. Joseph Parish

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Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.

Thursday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.

Spanish Mass every 2nd Sunday 2 p.m.

Confession: 30 minutes prior to daily Masses on Wednesday & Friday Weekend Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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King’s Way Foursquare Church Pastor Mike VanProyen

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Faith Baptist Church 7652 Old Olympic Highway Sequim (360) 683-7303 Pastor Jeremy Fodge

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NON DENOMINATIONAL Church of Christ Sequim 107 E. Prairie St., Sequim (American Legion Hall)

SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Worship

Dungeness Community Church

45 Eberle Lane • 683-7333 (Off Sequim-Dungeness Way) info@dcchurch.org Lead Pastor: Tim Richards Assoc. Pastor: Wayne Yamamoto Youth Pastor: David Piper Children & Family Ministries: Britt Hemphill SUNDAY Worship Services: 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

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First Church of Christ, Scientist 337 West Spruce Street Sequim, WA

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

BIBLE CHURCH

Sequim Bible Church

847 N Sequim Ave, Sequim WA 98382 360.683.4135 office@sequimbible.com. www.sequimbible.com Office Hrs. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday Pastor Shane McCrossen, Sr. Pastor Pastor Patrick Lynn, Youth Pastor

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Tuesday evening 6:00 p.m.

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Confession: 30 minutes prior to daily Masses on Wednesday & Friday Weekend Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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950 N. Fifth Avenue • 360-683-4194 Lead Pastor: Dr. Scott E. Koenigsaecker Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Rick Dietzman Director of Worship, Music & Arts: Nathan Funston Director of Children’s Ministries: Jennifer Gillis Director of Youth & Young Adults: Keith Sandell SUNDAY 9:00 a.m.: Contemporary 10 a.m.: Blended 11a.m.: Modern Sunday School for all ages Loving infant care www.sequimcommunitychurch.org

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Museum & Arts Sequim Museum & Arts is dedicated to presenting the history and culture of the families that settled the Sequim Prairie, the Dungeness Valley and areas of eastern Clallam County.

The exhibit center at 175 W. Cedar St. is home to the Manis mastodon bones that are the oldest in North America.

Carbon testing and DNA testing have earned Emanual Manis and his discovery a place in the Smithsonian Institution and multiple scientific magazines for decades.

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Regional displays, including farming, marine and air travel, Native American baskets and taxidermy, are complemented by local art displays that change every two months.

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The museum bookstore carries an impressive collection of local history books, postcards and gifts.

The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and first Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For extended hours on special occasions, phone 360-683-8110 or visit sequimmuseum.com.

The Dungeness Schoolhouse at 2781 Towne Road hosts weddings, musicals, classes, family reunions and tours that keep the National Historic Site busy.

This picturesque two-story building with a distinctive red-roofed bell tower was built in 1892. It was built for $1,675 from local harvested lumber.

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Dungeness River The Dungeness River flows through the Sequim-Dungeness Valley and begins high in the Olympic Mountains near Mystery Mountain, flowing into Dungeness Bay on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

In 1896 Dungeness Valley farmers began to divert water from the Dungeness River to irrigate farmland.

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Coho salmon use the upper river to spawn and the entire river for rearing.

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The main room is lined with cases housing hundreds of examples of birds of the area, along with lynx, black bear, raccoons and mountain lions.

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Are you interested in relocating to the Olympic Peninsula?

Adventure awaits you right outside your front door, so why wait to experience it on vacation when you could wake up to it each day?

The Olympic Peninsula is a part of the U.S. that draws families from all over. With its misty mornings and sunny days, the Peninsula welcomes any and all who wish to call her home.

Whether you’re looking for a more remote location or a family-friendly home in town, local real estate agents are here to help. They know the ins and outs of the Peninsula better than anyone and can help guide you in finding the perfect place to rest your head at night.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, the Peninsula has options: downtown apartments, condominiums close to recreational opportunities, luxury homes high on the bluffs, waterfront acreage and traditional single-family residences in friendly neighborhoods close to shopping and schools.

If you’re looking to relocate a business or start a new one, area real estate agents are there to assist in such transitions, as well.

The Peninsula has award-winning wineries, beautiful libraries, stellar fishing opportunities and numerous arts and entertainment venues.

The National Rural Health Association announced Olympic Medical Center as one of the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the country in 2017.

Jefferson Healthcare has been named a leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for four years running.

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Sequim won the Best Northwestern Small Town Distinction in the USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice travel award contest in April 2017.

Port Townsend took the No. 4 spot in this contest.

Olympic National Park offers more than 600 miles of hiking trails and is filled with

waterfalls, rivers, lakes and more.

The Olympic Peninsula boasts a yearround gardening and growing season, and with just a short ferry ride, you can easily visit Canada.

If you’re looking for a beautiful new place to call home, love the outdoors and want to contribute to a growing community, our real estate agents are available to lend a helping hand.

With three locations on the Peninsula, you can take the classes you need right at home. Get your HS diploma, train for a new job, or start here and transfer to a university.

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Views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic Mountains are plentiful in this laid-back Northwest town. A variety of activities, a quaint downtown and an active harbor make Port Angeles a joy to visit throughout the year, but temperate cooler months give visitors a chance to understand why people love the Pacific Northwest.

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The founding of Port Angeles Port Angeles sits between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains on a natural deepwater harbor, 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 Puget Sound Co-Operative Colony settled in Port Angeles and the population steadily grew.

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

A chance to explore a unique history Built in 1914, the impressive 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.

The Museum at the Carnegie, located in the city-owned historic 97-year-old Carnegie Library, is operated by the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe.

Seven permanent exhibits — one describing the North Olympic Peninsula’s Native American heritage — are on the museum’s second floor.

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.

Tours start from the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 121 E. Railroad Ave., on the waterfront.

For more information and Heritage Tour availability, call 360-452-2363, ext. 0, or visit portangelesheritagetours.com.

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Counterclockwise from top: Tribal canoes arrive at Hollywood Beach during the annual Canoe Journey.

The Clallam County Courthouse is located in Port Angeles.

Port Angeles Boat Haven accommodates local and visiting crafts.

City Pier is a popular destination.

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Calendar of Events MUSIC Oct. 28: Harvest of Harmony: An Afternoon of Music presented by the Grand Olympics Chorus (of Sweet Adelines International), First Presbyterian Church, 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 3: Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra concert, Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 6: Frequency String Trio concert, Peninsula College Maier Performance Hall, 7 p.m.

Dec. 8: Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra concert, Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13: Jingle Jazz featuring Peninsula College’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Peninsula College Little Theater, 7 p.m.

Jan. 18-19: Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

Feb. 23: Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra concert, Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

March 30: Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra concert, Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

May 4: Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra concert, Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

May 17-18: Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS Every Saturday: Port Angeles Farmers Market, corner of Front and Lincoln streets, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Oct. 31: Downtown Trick-or-Treat, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 23-25: Festival of Trees, Vern Burton Center, various times Nov. 24: Home Town Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa arrival, downtown, starts at 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 24 to Jan 6: Port Angeles Winter Ice Village, downtown March 16-17: Clallam County Home & Lifestyle Show, Port Angeles High School, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 24-27: Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, multiple venues ART/THEATER Oct. 24 - Nov. 18: Donald & Era Farnsworth: I Forget I’m Human Tapestries and Works on Paper, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Oct. 25: Studium Generale, Peninsula College Little Theater, 12:30 p.m.

Oct. 25: Magic of Cinema, Peninsula College Maier Performance Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Nov. 1: Studium Generale & Magic of Cinema screens the film “Lioness,” Peninsula College Little Theater, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 8: Studium Generale, Peninsula College Little Theater, 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 15: Studium Generale, Peninsula College Little Theater, 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 6: Studium Generale, Peninsula College Little Theater, 12:30 p.m.

RECREATION/RACES Nov. 11: Olympic National Park free entrance to celebrate Veterans Day Feb. 23: Frosty Moss Olympic Discovery Relay, various locations and times.

Peninsula College is a public community college founded in 1961.

The college’s service district encompasses Clallam and Jefferson counties — an area of more than 3,600-square-miles — and extends from the Pacific Ocean at Neah Bay to Brinnon on the Hood Canal.

Peninsula College’s main campus is located in Port Angeles. Extension sites are in Forks, 57 miles west of Port Angeles, and in Port Townsend, 46 miles to the east.

It is the only resident institution of higher education on the Olympic Peninsula.

Its mission is to provide educational opportunities in the areas of academic transfer, professional and technical, basic skills and continuing education.

The college also contributes to the area’s cultural and economic enrichment.

Peninsula College serves more than 5,000 students annually with a student/teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.

The college offers several in-demand bachelor’s degree options and direct transfer degrees including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, business and math.

It offers an honor’s program and competitive professional technical programs including nursing, multimedia communications, welding, business administration, addiction studies and more.

Those needing a GED can upgrade basic skills in reading, writing and math or prepare for the GED test in the college’s adult basic skills program.

High school diplomas also can be earned in the HS21+ program.

In addition, the college offers community education classes to enhance professional skills or hone a new hobby.

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A helpful visitor resource 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 town.

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 Olympic Peninsula.

Visitors also can view a scenic video about the Peninsula.

Volunteers can inform visitors about upcoming events and make recommendations for activities ranging from shopping to hiking.

Visitors also can purchase maps, postcards, books and other Peninsula-related items.

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

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Take a stroll along Ediz Hook Only a few minutes from downtown Port Angeles, you will find Ediz Hook, a 3-mile-long sand spit enhanced by rock that juts into the Strait of Juan de Fuca to form Port Angeles’ deepwater harbor.

This 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 seabirds can be spotted from the hook.

Access is via Marine Drive through the McKinley Paper Co. plant.

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Port Angeles’ 1.5-acre waterfront West End Park can be found along Front Street and features two beaches — one 80 feet by 200 feet, the other 80 feet by 130 feet — that fringe the shoreline.

Sit on a bench to watch the waves roll in or see what the tide has left behind by strolling along the rocky shore.

Take a moment to investigate the park’s public art sculptures.

Have a picnic on the green grass, do a little bird watching or snap photos of boats moving about in the harbor.

Whatever you do, be sure to relax and enjoy the view.

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Feiro Marine Life Center

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.

These and other lessons are what the late Arthur Feiro, a Port Angeles biology teacher with a passion for marine life, wanted his legacy to be in establishing the center, situated on the city pier next to Hollywood Beach.

The center is an educational and scientific organization promoting marine education and conservation.

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 yearround, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer months.

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Marine sanctuary protects sea life Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary includes 3,188 square miles of marine waters off the rugged Olympic Peninsula coastline.

Extending 25 to 50 miles seaward and covering much of the continental shelf and several major submarine canyons, the sanctuary provides protection to a variety of marine mammals and seabirds.

Along its shores are kelp and intertidal communities, teeming with fish and other sea life. In the darkness of the seafloor, deep-sea coral and sponges form habitats for fish and other marine wildlife.

HERON FISHING FOR DINNER OFF CAPE ALAVA In addition to important ecological resources, the sanctuary has a rich cultural and historical legacy.

More than 200 shipwrecks are documented within its boundaries.

In addition, the vibrant contemporary communities of the Makah, Quileute, Hoh and Quinault tribes have forged inseparable ties to the ocean environment, maintaining traditions of the past while they navigate the challenges of the present.

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Stop by the Olympic Coast Discovery Center, located on the Port Angeles waterfront at The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave., to learn more about the sanctuary and the animals and plants that call the Sunday-Thursday area home.

11 am - 9:30 pm The visitor center helps inform local and international guests about Olympic Coast Friday & Saturday National Marine Sanctuary natural and 11 am -10 pm cultural resources, research and educational programs.

Entry is free and open to the public.

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To learn more about the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe and its history on the Olympic Peninsula stop by the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 E. First St. in Port Angeles.

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.

The earliest confirmed settlement at the village site dates to 750 B.C. The site was occupied by the tribe until the 1930s when local mills pushed villagers out of the area.

Over time, the village was covered in 15 to 30 feet of backfill which preserved much of its historical significance.

Many of the Tse-whit-zen artifacts uncovered in 2003 can be viewed at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center.

The center, completed in 2010, integrates life and vocational skills, cultural values and history, as well as providing entrepreneurial avenues and initiating opportunities to learn traditional Klallam arts.

The center also features meeting rooms and a commercial kitchen that community members can rent.

For more information about the center, visit elwha.org.

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Looking for the perfect spot to have a picnic? There’s no shortage of easy-to-reach public parks in Port Angeles.

Here we list a few local favorites with incredible water views.

Crown Park A cute little park with one heck of a view is how Crown Park has been described.

Located on West Fourth Street, it sits on a bluff overlooking McKinley Paper Co. Crown Park is a small neighborhood park that offers unobstructed views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Port Angeles Harbor to the east.

Crown Park also has a small playground, a small field and benches perfect for picnics.

Valley Creek Estuary Valley Creek Estuary, 313 Marine Drive, features views of Port Angeles Harbor, the Olympic Mountains, Strait of Juan de Fuca and British Columbia.

A Friendship Bridge that spans the creek symbolizes the relationship between the cities of Port Angeles and Mutsu, Japan.

The estuary offers open grass areas, park benches, a pavilion, a viewing tower and Waterfront Trail access.

Francis Street Park Offering sweeping views of Port Angeles Harbor, Francis Street Park, 400 N. Francis St., is an access point for Waterfront Trail/ Olympic Discovery Trail users.

Features include handicapped parking for easy access to the trail and a pavilion.

The 9/11 Memorial at Francis Street Park was dedicated to all those touched by the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

For more information about area parks, visit cityofpa.us/161/Parks-Recreation.

Stroll downtown to enjoy outdoor art Art on the Town is an ever-changing 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 and snapping a photo or two.

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

Shopping, dining and much more After a busy day of exploring the Olympic Peninsula, return to Port Angeles to stroll the downtown in search of food and unique souvenirs to remember your travels.

The downtown offers a wealth of cafes and restaurants to refuel before returning to Olympic National Park to cross one more trail off your bucket list.

To-go or boxed lunches also are popular for those wanting to dine at picnic tables scattered along the waterfront.

Many restaurants post menus outside their doors to entice diners to come in to sample signature dishes and drinks.

Once everyone is happily fed, stretch your legs by walking along the brick-lined sidewalks of Port Angeles.

One-of-a-kind boutiques offer an array of items visitors are unlikely to find at home.

The downtown boasts everything from antique stores and clothing boutiques to bookstores and specialty shops.

Many shops carry products by local artisans and regional artists so visitors can take home a piece of the Northwest.

For more details about downtown Port Angeles, visit portangelesdowntown.com.

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Explore like a local One of the best ways to explore Port Angeles is by kayak or bicycle.

Being surrounded by water means kayaking in Port Angeles is a popular pastime for area residents.

Hollywood Beach and Ediz Hook are easy-to-reach launch spots for kayakers since they provide direct access to Port Angeles Harbor.

Once in the harbor, kayakers can paddle along the shoreline for stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, gigantic ships and barges occupying the harbor and marine mammals swimming and fishing.

If you don’t have a kayak or dry suit, no need to worry. A variety of shops in the area rent kayaks and gear.

Guided tours also are available for novice kayakers or for those who have never experienced the joy of being on the water.

Although the harbor is somewhat sheltered, the water is cold so if you are new to the sport seek expert advice before launching your craft.

On almost any day of the week, you will find someone pedaling a bicycle on the Olympic Discovery Trail (p. 9). The trail follows the Port Angeles shoreline providing a scenic and serene pedal for those wanting to pedal away from automotive traffic. You can even use the trail to travel between the communities of Port Angeles and Sequim and beyond.

No bike? No problem. There are a variety of bike rental shops in Port Angeles.

For details about Olympic Discovery Trail, visit olympicdiscoverytrail.org.

Top: Kayaking in Port Angeles Harbor provides wonderful views of Port Angeles and is a great way to experience the area.

Left: Bike riding on Olympic Discovery Trail is a favorite activity for locals and visitors.

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SPARKLING LAKES Here we highlight a few watery gems that can be enjoyed by people of all ages:

Anderson Lake About 20 minutes from Port Townsend, Anderson Lake State Park is a day-use park encompassing 476 acres with 8,250 feet of freshwater shoreline on the 70-acre lake.

Anderson Lake is one of the few parks in the area to offer equestrian and bike trails.

Non-motorized boating is allowed, but in past seasons the lake was closed to water activity due to recurring toxic algae issues.

For more lake information, visit parks. state.wa.us/240/Anderson-Lake.

Leland Lake Leland Lake, a sheltered lake near Quilcene, is popular for fishing and kayaking. The lake is stocked with a variety of species of fish.

A boat ramp, dock, picnic areas and a variety of campsites make Leland Lake a popular family camping spot.

For details, visit Jefferson County Parks and Recreation at countyrec.com.

Lake Crescent Nestled in the northern foothills of the Olympic Mountains, Lake Crescent lies about 18 miles west of Port Angeles.

The azure waters of this deep, glacially carved lake make it an ideal destination for those in search of natural beauty.

Picnic and boat launches can be found at both the east and west ends of the lake.

Spruce Railroad Trail, an 8-mile roundtrip hike, runs along the lake’s north shore.

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 sites along the shoreline provide the perfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch or dinner. The area includes restrooms, access to potable water, a ranger station, a boat launch and trails.

The popular trail to Marymere Falls (p. 100) also starts from the ranger station.

unaltered natural lake in the state.

The lake can be reached by traveling on Hoko-Ozette Road off state Highway 112.

There are three islands on Lake Ozette — Tivoli, Garden Island and Baby Island.

Tivoli is a favorite kayaking and canoeing destination for overnight tent campers willing to make the long trip down the lake.

Beware of unpredictable weather conditions, as the large surface of the lake is known to fetch large waves quickly.

Boat launches are available.

For camping information, visit nps.gov/ olym and lostresort.net.

Lake Quinault

Lake Quinault is in the glacial-carved Quinault Valley of the Quinault River. The area is accessible from U.S. Highway 101.

Lake Pleasant Community Beach Park The lake is within the temperate Quinault near Beaver offers visitors almost two acres Rain Forest. and 208 lineal feet of lake perfect for fishing, swimming, kayaking and camping.

Area activities include fishing (with a Boat launches, loading and mooring permit from the Quinault tribe), scenic docks and boat trailer parking are available drives and hiking. for those wanting to get out on the water.

The lake features a system of short hiking A playground, picnic area and public trails maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. restrooms make the lake a great spot to The southern side of the lake is home to stop during the drive to coastal attractions. the historic Lake Quinault Lodge and the Year-round fishing is available.

Rain Forest Resort Village and is encomFor more information about the park, passed by the Olympic National Forest. visit clallam.net/Parks/lakepleasant.html.

The Quinault Loop Trail on the south For information about Lake Pleasant RV side of the lake and the nearby Quinault Park, visit lakepleasantrvpark.com.

Rain Forest Interpretive Trail connect campgrounds, trails and the lodge.

Lake Ozette Tent camping, RV sites, vacation rentals Lake Ozette, located on the northwestern and lodge accommodations are available. coast of the Peninsula, is the largest For details, visit quinaultrainforest.com.

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Freshwater Bay

Just out of Port Angeles, 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 park is naturally landscaped with Western red cedars and ferns.

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

A picnic area is 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, outhouse and beach access areas are open throughout the year.

Freshwater Bay is a great spot to stretch your legs and grab a bite to eat on your way to the western side of Clallam County.

The east entrance of the state Department of Natural Resources’ Striped Peak Recreation Area also can be accessed from the park.

Freshwater Bay is 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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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

SUNDAY 9 a.m. Adult Forum & Sunday School 8 & 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Nursery available on Sundays

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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

MONDAY 8:15 p.m. Compline

WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. Evening Service

WEDNESDAY 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist

SATURDAY 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service

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Peninsula Evangelical Friends Church

CATHOLIC Queen of Angels Parish

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

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 12:00pm Thursday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

Confession: 30 minutes prior to daily Masses on Wednesday & Friday Weekend Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 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.

Monday: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.

Thursday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.

Spanish Mass every 2nd Sunday 2 p.m.

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Meeting for Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study jfodge@olypen.com Families worshiping and learning together

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2917 E. Myrtle • (360) 457-3981 Rev. Donna Little, Minister

SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Silent Meditation 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Childcare services available www.unityintheolympics.org uito@olypen.com

Confession: 30 minutes prior to daily Masses on Wednesday & Friday Weekend Confessions:

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

EVERY SUNDAY 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service EVERY WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Bible study Invite your friends & neighbors for clear, biblical preaching, wonderful fellowship, & the invitation to a lasting, personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

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JEWISH Congregation Olympic B’nai Shalom

Monthly Shabbat Services & Onegs High Holy Days & Other Jewish Holiday Services Social and Cultural Events...

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

CHRISTIAN Church of Christ

1233 E. Front St., Port Angeles (360) 457-3839 lovetrth1233pa@gmail.com pacofc.org Edward Burrows, Minister A Christ–Centered message for a world weary people

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First Baptist Church

(American) Leading people in an ever changing culture to the hope of Jesus 105 West 6th Street • (360) 457-3313 Tim Hughes, Pastor SUNDAY 9:30 Traditional Service 11:00 Contemporary Service 11:00 Children’s Church for kids 3-9 Nursery care provided at both services www.firstbaptistpa.org

Hillcrest Baptist Church (SBC) 205 Black Diamond Road 457-7409 Dr. William Gullick, Pastor

SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Bible Study, all ages 11 a.m. Worship Nursery provided WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Call for more info regarding other church activities.

Grace Baptist Church

4221 Mt. Angeles Rd. Port Angeles, WA. • (360) 457-0150 SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Service WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Ladies Discipleship class Washington Independent Baptist Fellowship (WIBF) Learning Through Serving Website www.gbcpaw.org

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service

WEDNESDAY 2:00 p.m. Sequim small group meeting Call or email for meeting location 7:00 p.m. Praise and Prayer at the church building THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. Bible classes at the church building

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Redeeming Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Meeting at Port Angeles Senior Center 328 E. 7th Street (Corner of S. Peabody St.)

SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Study Hour 11:00 a.m. Worship Service For information: (360) 504-1950 www.rgopc.org

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ) 2606 S. Race St., Port Angeles 360-457-7062 David Moffitt, Pastor Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. www.firstchristianchurchportangeles.org

North Olympic Church of Christ

834 Front St., (Side Entrance) Port Angeles, WA, 98362 360-797-1536 or 360-417-6980 10:00 AM Worship Lord’s Day R.E. Swan - Preacher www.nolycoc.org

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PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 139 West 8th • (360) 452-4781 Matthew Paul, Pastor

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & Preschool (ELCA) 301 East Lopez • (360) 452-2323 www.go2trinity.org htlc@olypen.com Pastors Olaf & Kristin Luana Baumann

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Education (Sept.-May) Nursery available during morning services

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Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

The 1,300-square-foot visual arts exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., is a wonderful place to visit.

The center’s gallery, originally the private residence of Esther and Charles Webster, was designed in 1951 by Paul Hayden Kirk as both a residence and artist’s studio.

Kirk, one of the most widely recognized architects of the post-war Northwest, developed an eclectic style which adapted the principles of Mies van der Rohe, to the naturedrenched environment of the Pacific Northwest.

The semicircular Webster house is a plate-glass-and-timbered classic of modern Northwest architecture that sits on the crest of Beaver Hill.

Kirk’s use of voids and indigenous materials offers a low-impact structure that ushers indoors the abundance of the natural world.

With sweeping vistas of the city, Port Angeles Harbor, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and British Columbia’s Vancouver Island, the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center presents an atmosphere conducive to observation and reflection.

Visitors can explore Webster’s Woods Art Park independently by using the park trails to discover artworks hanging in trees, burrowing in the ground or camouflaged by the natural beauty of the foliage.

The center is open Thursdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Webster’s Woods is open daily from dawn to dusk year-round. Admission is free, with donations accepted.

Call 360-457-3532 or visit pafac.org for more information.

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Peabody Creek 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 ¼ 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 Peabody Creek. From there, head back up the stairs to the parking lot.

In total, this stroll through the woods 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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Joyce

For a small town, Joyce has a really big personality.

What the town, found just 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 small-town mom-andpop shop in the Northwest.

This quaint little store is 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 very much the same — false front, beaded ceilings, wooden floor.

Much of the store’s interior is made of remnants from the opera house and Markhum House, which stood in the township of Port Crescent in the 1800s.

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

Joyce Museum, housed in a former railroad station, is next door to the store.

Built in 1915, it is considered to be 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, arts and crafts vendors and much more.

Blackberry brambles can be seen growing along highways and most side roads across the Peninsula and have been known to take over open fields and backyards if not cut back substantially.

The reward from letting these prickly vines grow is delicious blackberries.

For information about the festival, visit joycedaze.org.

Salt Creek

One of the county’s most popular parks, Salt Creek Recreation Area near Joyce, offers visitors forests, rocky bluffs, tide pools, a sandy beach and campsites, and features wonderful panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Crescent Bay and Vancouver Island.

Highlighted as a premier 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. It was purchased by the county 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, “take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints.”

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

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the state’s Striped Peak Recreation Area from the Salt Creek area.

Salt Creek is a popular camping site 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.

For details about camping reservations, visit clallam.net/Parks/SaltCreek.html or phone 360-928-3441.

To reach Salt Creek Recreation Area, take state Highway 112 west from Port Angeles toward Joyce.

After 9 miles, turn right (north) onto Camp Hayden Road (near Milepost 54).

Travel about 3 miles.

Salt Creek Recreation Area’s entrance will be 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 49-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.

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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 Markham 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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Gigantic trees draped in moss surrounded by enormous ferns, beaches dotted with sea stacks and rolling rivers tinted by glacial 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 temperate rainforests in the world. There’s plenty to see and do here.

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The coast with the most beckons The West End is known for its accessibility to ruggedly beautiful beaches.

Close to La Push are scenic Second Beach and Third Beach.

Both involve short hikes through forest but are worth the effort as you are rewarded with long stretches of sandy beach.

Sea stacks decorate the landscape and provide inspiration to snap a photograph or two.

When the tide is out be sure to carefully peek around the edges of rocks and sea stacks for a glimpse at tide pools to see what lives in the Pacific Ocean.

Ruby Beach, about 35 miles south of Forks, is one of easiest-to-reach scenic beaches in the state. It offers craggy sea stacks, flat sand and a small stream that flows through it at the base of the short trail from the parking lot.

Ruby Beach was named because it contains red sand. This reddish color is caused by the concentration of small “almandite” crystals, a type of red garnet, which is a different mineral from the precious stone known as ruby.

According to the state Department of Natural Resources Geology and Earth Resources Division, the garnet sand grains were originally individual dodecahedron (12-sided) crystals, but most of them have been abraded to a nearly spherical shape. This mineral is relatively heavy and tends to become concentrated in patches by wave action.

Beaches in the Kalaloch strip of coastline are easy walks from car to shore.

The beaches are numbered 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1.

Home of the Quileute La Push is a wonderful place to stretch your legs after making the journey to the coast.

The town is the home 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 to watch seabirds soar above James Island (the island is called a-ka-lat in the Quileute language, which translates to the “top of the rock”).

The island, located at the mouth of the Quillayute River, is sacred to tribal members.

Throughout the years, the island has been used to spot whales and was a burial 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 they migrate along the coast.

The beach also is an ideal location to watch tribal fishermen return after a long day on the water. A short stroll to the Quileute Harbor Marina will allow you to see them unload their catches and to view colorful stacks of crab pots, nets and coolers.

Keep your eyes open for brown pelicans, which often fish in the river.

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Counterclockwise from top: Massive trees decorate the landscape of the rugged West End. A stroll to Second Beach provides access to the wild Pacific Ocean.

Boats in Quileute Harbor Marina return after a long day of fishing.

Tree stump carvings can be found at the Forks Timber Museum and Loggers Memorial.

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tourist spot with glittering sand and views to die for.

Remember to always check the tides before heading out to a beach hike. Low

While many visitors make it a point to hike among the tall trees and verdant trails of the park, don’t overlook the beauty of the beaches.

The wild oceans and salty air create gorgeous landscapes both on shore and in the water.

Sea stacks rise up like giants to protect and give shelter to the wildlife of the coast.

Olympic’s beaches look just like they did when wooden ships searched for the elusive Northwest Passage, so your chances of spotting a piece of history are pretty good!

While there are many trails along the coast, try exploring the Ozette Triangle (aka the Cape Alava Loop), a two-hikes-inone ramble; Third Beach near La Push, which offers opportunities to see bald eagles and seals; Beach 4 near Kalaloch, a solid location for exploring tide pools filled with countless giant green anemones, mussels, barnacles, limpets and ochre sea stars; and Ruby Beach, a popular

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tide is ideal.

At high tide, many once-passable sections become impassable.

Particularly during a returning tide, be careful and keep an eye out for “sneaker waves,” an unanticipated coastal wave much greater in force and height than the waves preceding it.

Only step on dry, bare rocks and sand.

Seaweed and/or algae can be extremely slippery.

Beware of “killer logs,” as the locals call them. The tall conifers that make the area beautiful can be a hazard when washed up by the surf as logs and driftwood.

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.

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.

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 fast-moving incoming waters can trap visitors who must frantically scramble to reach high ground.

Discovering Forks Historically Forks is known as a timber town and the gateway to wild beaches.

Forks is located in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula, between the Olympic Mountains and Pacific Ocean beaches.

Forks also is known for its annual rainfall, and celebrates the moisture that falls freely from the sky each April during RainFest.

The phrase “long may it rain” has been an unofficial town slogan throughout the years.

Visitors to Forks will find a nice selection of locally owned hotels, bed and breakfasts, cafes and retail stores.

Forks and the surrounding area provide an impressive array of recreational options.

This 2,000-square-mile area is bordered on the north and west by more than 100 miles of saltwater shores, and to the south and east by alpine meadows and rainforest valleys.

More than 200 miles of wild rivers cross the region, providing healthy runs of native salmon and steelhead making the West End a wonderful place to plan a fishing trip.

When starting your exploration of the area, consider stopping by the Forks Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Information Center, 1411 S. Forks Ave., to speak to a helpful volunteer or staff member.

Here you will find plenty of enthusiastic suggestions to enjoy your time in Forks and the surrounding area.

The center is well stocked with tourist brochures, maps and souvenirs.

For more information about the chamber, visit forkswa.com, phone 800-443-6757 or 360-374-2531 or send an email to info@ forkswa.com.

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Nov. 30: Cherish our Children, Forks Elks Lodge, 5 p.m.

Dec. 1: Breakfast with Santa, Forks Congregational Church, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dec. 1: 17th annual Twinkle Light Parade on Forks Avenue, 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Dec. 1-2: Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rain Forest Festival of Trees, Rainforest Arts Center, various times Dec. 18: Forks History and More, First Congregational Church,11:30 a.m.

Feb. 19: Forks History and More, First Congregational Church, 11:30 a.m.

March 19: Forks History and More, First Congregational Church, 11:30 a.m.

April 16: Forks History and More, First Congregational Church, 11:30 a.m.

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Rainforest Arts Center The Rainforest Arts Center, 35 N. Forks Ave., is on the former site of the IOOF Hall, which later became the original Rainforest

Arts Center, and the Olympic Pharmacy building that was last occupied by the Dazzled By Twilight store.

Both buildings were destroyed in a fire that took place Oct. 29, 2012.

The new $2.64 million, 6,300-square-foot structure is owned by the city of Forks and was built with insurance funds.

The vacant lot next door was purchased by the local theater group and donated to the city.

Many of the center’s design elements resulted from residents coming together to build something for the community.

Local high school students installed a Northwest-themed mural made from square log ends in the lobby with guidance from NAC Architecture of Seattle, which

designed the building.

Working closely with NAC, University of Washington architecture students designed and built acoustical wall panels as part of their fabrication project.

A local mill donated a large curved wood beam window seat.

The community has embraced the new facility, and it has already served a variety of uses.

This new addition to the heart of Forks, since its opening, has hosted the Washington State Supreme Court, meetings, movies, weddings, concerts, dances, art shows and more.

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Explore forests, rivers, beaches Abundant rainforests, wild rivers and coastal beaches are just part of the allure of the wild and wonderful West End. Forests in the Quinault, Queets, Hoh and Bogachiel valleys are dazzling examples of primeval temperate rainforest.

The drive to get there is beautiful in its own right, but the going can be slower than most Olympic Peninsula trips.

The main route, U.S. Highway 101, twists and turns around beautiful Lake Crescent, and you might compete with recreational vehicles and log trucks, but gaining an appreciation for natural beauty — pristine even outside Olympic National Park boundaries — makes it worthwhile.

There are several marked scenic overlooks to stop at along the way to snap a photo or two.

The beauty of Lake Crescent is difficult to resist and the lure of the Sol Duc Valley might inspire you to stop and explore on your journey to the West End. Stop in Forks to stretch your legs, buy lunch and learn about the town.

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 historical buildings or happenings.

For more information about the tours, stop at the Forks Chamber of Commerce, 1411 S. Forks Ave., phone 360-374-2531 or visit forkswa.com.

Timber museum To understand the history and importance of logging on the West End, stop by the Forks Timber Museum and Loggers Memorial.

Look for the log cabin at the south end of Forks with the loggers out front — next door to the Forks Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 1411 S. Forks Ave. The museum features a self-guided interactive look into the local history of homesteading, farming, logging and Native American cultures.

Children 12 and younger receive free entry with a paid adult admission and will be entertained with the Museum Hunt — finding things as they go through the museum.

A loggers bunkhouse, chain saw display and hand saws of all kinds are displayed. Models of old-time steam donkeys and tractors plus historical photographs are featured.

A small gift shop offers locally made items to help fund the museum.

Outside the museum, you will find the Forks Loggers Memorial, old equipment and a garden along with picnic tables.

Open daily.

Museum entry costs $3.

Visit forkstimbermuseum.org for more details or phone 360-374-9663.

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Counterclockwise from top: Bundled-up hikers enjoy a rainy day exploring the Hoh Rain Forest.

The Salmon Cascades along the Sol Duc River is a popular spot to watch salmon make their way up the river to spawn.

Hikers stroll along easy-to-reach Ruby Beach.

The Forks Timber Museum offers a glimpse into the importance of logging in the area.

Twilight in Forks Die-hard Twilight fans, eager to see the setting of author Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling books, travel to the Olympic Peninsula to retrace the footprints of their favorite characters.

Although none of the movies were filmed in Forks, people from all over the world travel to the area, making stops everywhere from Forks High School, where Bella and Edward met, out to La Push, 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.

Since Twilight’s release, hundreds of thousands of fans have flocked to Forks, a town of a little more than 3,500 people.

Fans celebrate “Forever Twilight in Forks” each September. The event, held the weekend closest to Bella’s birthday (Sept.

13) is a way for fans to unite and reunite and enjoy the beautiful area that was the setting of the book series.

For details, visit forevertwilightinforks.com.

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.

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.

Feel free to take pictures, but do not go inside unless you are a guest.

Don’t forget about La Push About 15 miles west of Forks on state Highway 110 is La Push, another town with Twilight fame. La Push 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 tribal reservation while checking out First Beach, where Bella 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 are visible from La Push — but visitors should know that cliff diving is illegal and dangerous.

The Quileute have a connection to wolves in legends, but no werewolves and vampires actually exist in them.

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 2014 and is in the process of undergoing renovations to become a performance venue.

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).

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.

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Other Forks locations to visit Stop by the Forks Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center, 1411 S. Forks Ave., to see and take photos of memorabilia from the movies and books.

For more information, contact director@ forkswa.com or 360-374-2531.

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 selfproclaimed klutz — is a frequent visitor, and where Dr. Carlisle Cullen — Edward’s “father” — is employed.

Forks Outfitters, 950 S. Forks Ave., is considered the “Newton’s Olympic

Outfitters” store owned by the Newton family and where Bella works.

Stop at the welcome sign at Forks’ north entrance to take a photo.

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Waterfalls galore Melting snow and abundant rainfall make the Olympic Peninsula a waterfall lover’s paradise during the late spring and early summer months.

As snow begins to melt high in the Olympic Mountains waterfall enthusiasts hit area trails to view rushing water at a variety of easy-to-reach destinations.

There’s even an Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail to help visitors learn about and explore falls within the region.

The trail is diverse and includes paved, wheelchair-accessible pathways, U.S. Forest Service roads, backcountry hikes and, in a few cases, requires a kayak or boat.

An Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail brochure is available to download at olympicpeninsulawaterfalltrail.com or you can phone 800-942-4042 or email info@ OlympicPeninsula.org to receive a copy.

If you only have time to explore a few falls, there are three easy-to-reach falls that never disappoint.

Marymere Falls The 1.8-mile roundtrip trail to Marymere Falls leads 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 gravel parking lot.

This is the 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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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. Be careful when crossing the bridge over the falls. The wooden planks are slippery from the constant spray from the falls.

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From Grays Harbor to Neah Bay, more than 800 rocks, reefs and islands dot the rugged coastline.

Three national wildlife refuges — Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles and Copalis national wildlife refuges — totaling 430 acres are within the boundaries of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Olympic National Park.

Flattery Rocks National Wildlife Refuge runs from Cape Flattery to the Ozette area.

Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge extends from that southern boundary to about Kalaloch.

The last of the three refuges is Copalis National Wildlife Refuge, from south of Queets to just north of Grays Harbor.

All refuges are closed to the public to protect the habitat.

The refuges and their inhabitants may be viewed with binoculars or spotting scopes from several spots along the coast including Shi Shi, Cape Alava, Rialto, Second, Ruby and Kalaloch beaches.

Protective rain gear, or at least a sturdy plastic bag, is recommended to protect cameras from rain showers.

When walking along coastal beaches be aware of tides, weather, beach logs and other dangers.

Most of the islands are small enough that they never earned names on a map.

Destruction Island and Point Grenville are among some of the better-known locations.

Refuge staff warn that boaters should stay at least 200 yards off the islands, both for their own safety and to avoid disturbing birds.

The refuge areas are the primary breeding grounds for the tufted puffin, with its striped head and peculiar beak, and the common murre, which resembles a little penguin.

The islands swell with flocks of migrating seabirds in excess of a million during fall and spring migrations.

In summer the vast majority of Washington’s breeding seabirds jostle for space on these remote rocks.

Black oystercatchers tend pebbly nests at the water’s edge, common murres lay gravity-defying eggs on barren ledges, and tufted puffins burrow their nests deep into the loamy bluffs.

The region, where 80 percent of the state’s seabird population nests, supports 12 types of marine birds.

In addition, peregrine falcons and bald eagles reside with their cousins.

Several types of seals, sea lions and sea otters also stop by the local kelp beds.

Sea otters are not easily seen from shore, but have been spotted off Cape Flattery.

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The Olympic Peninsula’s beautiful 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.

Visitors to this area will enjoy the wild coast, can stand at the edge of the continent, go fishing on untamed rivers and learn about an ancient whaling village.

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Views from the edge of the Earth The Cape Flattery Trail, a short trail featuring a 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 during your visit.

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.

Wildlife everywhere Clallam Bay, Sekiu and Neah Bay are great places to view wildlife ranging from bald eagles and an array of sea birds to harbor seals, sea lions, sea otters and gray and humpback whales.

As you travel along state Highway 112, 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-offthe-road overlooks perfect for trying to spot whales as they move along the coast in search of food.

Visit the home of the Makah tribe 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 p. 107 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.

For more information about Makah Days, visit facebook.com/makah.days.

Visit makah.com for more information about the tribe.

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Counterclockwise from top: Views of the Pacific Ocean from the Cape Flattery Trail are beautiful and plentiful.

Tatoosh Island and Cape Flattery Lighthouse can be seen at the end of the Cape Flattery Trail.

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Clallam Bay and Sekiu (pronounced SEEK-you) are the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s fishing headquarters.

Here you can find charters for fishing — halibut, salmon, lingcod and rockfish are good catches — plus diving, kayaking, whale watching, birdwatching and general sightseeing.

Vacation homes, beach cabins, bed and breakfasts and resorts offer guests comfortable places to stay, while local restaurants serve up fresh-off-the-boat fish and other seafood.

The beach area between the two towns is a good place to beachcomb, hunt agates and explore tide pools.

For more details about Clallam Bay and Sekiu, contact the Clallam Bay/Sekiu Chamber of Commerce (360-963-2339, clallambay.com or sekiu.com).

A little farther down the highway, the Makah Marina is a popular place to start a fishing trip.

A number of guides operate charters out of Neah Bay and offer an array of opportunities to catch your limit.

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Make a stop at Pillar Point County Park

Counterclockwise from top: Clallam Bay Spit Community Beach County Park features a mile of sand/gravel saltwater beach and easy access to the Clallam River.

Bird watching is a popular activity at Pillar Point.

A heron waits patiently for dinner in the waters off Pillar Point.

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Ten miles east of Clallam Bay along scenic Highway 112, you will find Pillar Point County Park.

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

When the tide is out, it feels as though you could walk for days on the mudflats before reaching water.

Look for shells and interesting beach cobbles as you stroll, but don’t forget to look up once in a while.

It is not uncommon to view bald eagles flying over the area in hopes of finding a snack in the mudflats below.

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

Pillar Point is a great spot to 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 variety of shorebirds.

Explore the diversity of Clallam Bay Spit Stop by this 33-acre day-use county park in the center of the Clallam Bay community, where the water of the Clallam River empties into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Clallam Bay Spit Community Beach 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.

Keep an eye out 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 results in drastic changes in the landscape.

A picnic area and full-service restroom are available.

The maintained grassy area lined with trees is a great place to enjoy lunch or dinner.

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

Makah museum Stop by the Makah Cultural and Research Center in Neah Bay 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 Ozette, all 300 to 500 years old.

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

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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 and a 26-foot-long skeleton of a 31-ton gray whale suspended over cedar canoes.

Museum staff and other Makah tribal members offer a variety of classes and guided tours throughout the year. Call ahead for a schedule of classes and tours.

During classes, participants will have the opportunity to learn to carve or weave using Makah traditions.

The museum gift shop features a variety of souvenirs including handmade carvings, basketry, drums, clothing and jewelry made by Makah artists.

The museum also can provide a wealth of information about places to visit and things to see in Neah Bay.

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Amazing Northwest Coast beach hikes Numerous publications have listed Olympic National Park’s Shi Shi Beach as a top beach experience year after year for good reason.

This wilderness beach offers breathtaking views of the Pacific and nearby Point of the Arches, tide pools, spires, arches and more.

Shi Shi Beach Trail, a 3.3-mile trek from the Makah Reservation in Neah Bay to the beach, is the easiest way to reach the beach.

Much of the trail is a boardwalk that meanders through lush forests, but other sections of the trail can be very muddy, especially after a heavy rain.

As the trail winds closer to the ocean, take note of sheer and unmarked cliffs and keep children close. Caution should be used when walking down the steep 150-foot bluff that leads to the beach. Take advantage of safety ropes and pay close attention to tree roots as you descend to the beach.

A $10 Makah recreation permit is required to use the trail, see p. 104 for details.

South of Shi Shi Beach is the spectacular Point of the Arches — a mile-long parade of rugged sea stacks.

A long stretch of sandy beach leads to Point of the Arches in about 2.3 miles.

Pay close attention to weather reports and tides if planning to camp.

The Ozette Loop is another celebrated hike along the Northwest Coast.

The 3.3-mile hike to the campground at Cape Alava sounds easy: A short jaunt on a boardwalk to the Pacific Ocean.

The stroll along the beach to the petroglyphs at Wedding Rocks to the south sounds equally inviting.

Don’t be fooled. The boardwalk can be treacherous in spots. It is quite slick when wet and the beach is an ankle-bending jumble of rock and gravel.

The trail starts at the Ozette Ranger Station with a bridge crossing the tranquil, tannin-stained water of the Ozette River.

The path soon splits in the woods, one branch heading west toward Cape Alava, the other southwest to Sand Point.

Each trail forms a leg of a triangle loop hike, with a 2.9-mile stretch of beach forming the third leg.

Part way through the hike to Cape Alava, the trail enters a clearing, once the site for homesteader Lars Ahlstrom. After the prairie, the boardwalk plunges into the dark heart of a forest of spruce and ferns.

The sound of ocean surf and the fresh whiff of ocean air soon spur weary legs to a scenic overview of the rocky coast: The many weather-beaten rock formations and the several tree-capped islands near the shore draw the eye’s attention.

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Rather than carry heavy backpacks, hikers can pick a campsite north of the trail.

Then unburdened, head off with a daypack for the 1-mile trek south to Wedding Rocks — named after a pictogram depicting a man and a woman with a sexual symbol of a bisected circle.

The carvings are estimated to be 300 to 500 years old.

Respect these historical and sacred artifacts, which predate European settlement in the Northwest.

If the tide is low, continue along the surf.

If the tide is high, use the steep but short signed trails that bound over rough

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headlands. Continue on wide beach and approach another spot that may require a headland detour if the surf is high.

Continuing south, the trek makes its laborious way across wave-tossed stone past a headland to Sand Point, where stately spires jut out of the sea.

A circular sign just past the point marks the trailhead back to the ranger station.

Reservations are required for overnight camping on these beaches between May 1 and Sept. 30.

For details, phone Olympic National Park’s Wilderness Information Center at 360-565-3100.

Tide pool treasures

Counterclockwise from top: Low tide reveals a starfish at Second Beach in Olympic National Park.

Anemones peek through sea grass at Shi Shi Beach.

Families investigate different tide pools at Ruby Beach.

As coastal waters retreat, pools of sea water — tide pools — expose a variety of marine life.

Purple, red or yellow starfish, crabs, sea snails, sea urchins, brittle stars, hardshelled limpets, wolf eels and anemones are just some of the treasures that can be found in area tide pools.

Here are a few rules to follow when visiting tide pools: • While exploring, remember to watch always your step.

To avoid killing or harming organisms in tide pools, try to walk on sand or bare rocks and do not attempt to jump from rock to rock.

• Never try to pull or pry something out of a tide pool or off a rock. While some plants and wildlife in a tide pool can be gently touched, keep in mind that these are living organisms.

• Never remove anything from a beach or tide pool. Everything within these pools exists as part of a very delicate ecosystem.

Instead, only take photographs.

• Don’t leave behind anything that doesn’t belong on the beach, including food, garbage and clothing.

• Check the tide schedule before heading out to explore, and keep an eye on water levels. Many rocks near pools can become submerged as the tide comes in.

Recommendations for great tide pooling experiences include Ruby Beach and Beach Four in the Kalaloch area; Second Beach, Third Beach and Hole-inthe-Wall in the La Push/Mora area; Shi Shi Beach near Neah Bay; and Freshwater Bay and Salt Creek Recreation Area off state Highway 112.

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Exploring beyond the Peninsula

After enjoying your visit to the Olympic Peninsula, it is easy to extend your travels to southern Washington and Oregon or even to travel to Vancouver Island, B.C. What might not be so easy is actually leaving behind the rugged Olympic Mountains, pristine Pacific Ocean beaches, quaint little seaside towns and the giant stands of old-growth trees that decorate the forest.

Enjoy one last look at the beauty of the Peninsula as you make your way down Washington’s scenic coastline into Oregon.

Or gaze at Port Angeles while aboard the ferry to Victoria, B.C. — a big city with a ton of British charm.

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A quick introduction to an amazing city A city full of classic British charm is just a ferry ride away from Port Angeles.

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, B.C. You can make the 20-mile trip to Victoria for a one-day trek, a weekend getaway or long vacation, using the 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 cruise across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and through Victoria Harbour.

The magnificent 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 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 Centre, on the waterfront across from the imposing Empress Hotel, just a short walk from the ferry terminal.

The center provides visitor maps, a variety of brochures, lodging information and expert advice on what there is to see and do in the area.

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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.

However, the real ‘‘main street” is Douglas Street, and everything from major department stores to out-of-the-way specialty shops can be found on side streets off Douglas between 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.

The group of floral display gardens near Victoria receive close to a million visitors each year.

Or, if you’re looking for a more romantic kind of transport, there are horse-drawn carriages available.

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Catch the ferry to Victoria, B.C.

from the Victoria ferry landing, 430 Belleville St. For schedule and fare details, contact Black Ball Ferry Line (360-457-4491, cohoferry.com).

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The privately owned Black Ball Ferry Line operates the MV Coho, which takes passengers and vehicles between Port Angeles and Victoria daily.

All U.S. citizens and permanent residents Crossing time is about 90 minutes. who cross the international border must Voyages leave from the Port Angeles ferry carry a valid passport or an accepted traveler program card to return to the U.S. landing, 101 E. Railroad Ave., and return

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via sea, including passengers aboard the ferry to the Port Angeles port of entry.

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).

• An enhanced driver’s license/ID card.

• U.S. military identification with military travel orders, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine ID document when traveling on official maritime business or enhanced tribal cards.

Peninsula visitors who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens will be required to have a passport and possibly a visa to enter the U.S. A permanent resident of the U.S. will be required to show his or her immigration “green card” at the ports of entry.

All U.S. and Canadian citizens 15 and younger only need proof of their citizenship with an original or photocopy of a birth certificate or citizenship card.

Groups of U.S. and Canadian citizen children 18 and younger, when traveling with a school or religious group, social organization or team, will be able to enter under adult supervision with originals or copies of their birth certificates or other proof of citizenship.

Those with a criminal record — including a DUI — can be denied entry into Canada.

There is a process for applying for a waiver.

For more information, visit U.S. Customs and Border Protection at cbp.gov and Canadian Border Services at cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.

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Public art collection

When it first opened in 1951, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria exhibited art in the historic 1889 mansion that is now adjacent to its seven modern galleries.

With almost 20,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St., has the largest public collection in British Columbia and is an active part of Victoria’s artist community.

For additional information about the gallery including hours of operation, entrance fees, current exhibits and more, visit aggv.ca.

Castle on the hill

Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent, is a national historic site that is a stunning example of Victorian architecture. The

castle includes exquisite stained-glass windows, woodwork and period antiques.

This legendary Victorian mansion, built between 1887 and 1890 on a hill overlooking Victoria, announced to the world that coal baron Robert Dunsmuir was the richest and most important man in Western Canada.

The castle gives visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s.

Operated by a nonprofit charity, proceeds from admission fund the ongoing restoration of the castle.

For hours of operation, admission rates and additional information about Craigdarroch Castle, visit thecastle.ca.

A zoo to remember

People of all ages will enjoy a trip to the Victoria Bug Zoo, 631 Courtney St.

This miniature zoo offers visitors an opportunity to view and experience multi-legged creatures from around the world in a family-friendly atmosphere.

All the animals are alive and in tanks.

Discover about 50 fascinating species, including giant walking sticks, praying mantis, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, hairy tarantulas and Canada’s largest ant colony.

Knowledgeable tour guides will introduce visitors to the wonderful world of bugs, give a wealth of information about the animals on display and provide a safe bug-handling experience for the more adventurous.

Don’t forget your camera to document this unique experience.

Museum displays are ever changing so visitors will be amazed by the extensive collection of invertebrates from around the world any time of the year.

For details, visit victoriabugzoo.ca.

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INFORMATION Visitor Centers and Chambers of Commerce CLALLAM BAY/SEKIU CHAMBER 16795 state Highway 112, Clallam Bay 360-963-2339 sekiu.com orclallambay.com FORKS CHAMBER 1411 S. Forks Ave., Forks 360-374-2531 or 800-443-6757 forkswa.com 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 neahbaywa.com OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles 360-565-3130 nps.gov/olym OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY State Highway 19 (Beaver Valley Road), near intersection with state Highway 104 360-437-0120 OLYMPIC PENINSULA VISITOR BUREAU 618 S. Peabody St., Suite F, Port Angeles 360-452-8552 or 800-942-4042 olympicpeninsula.org

Transit

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

JEFFERSON TRANSIT 360-385-4777 or 800-371-0497 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 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 gorocketman.com Door-to-door airport shuttle service to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for Clallam and East Jefferson counties.

Hospitals

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FORKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks 360-374-6271 forkshospital.org JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE 834 Sheridan Ave., Port Townsend 360-385-2200 jeffersonhealthcare.org OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles 360-417-7000 olympicmedical.org

BLACK BALL FERRY/MV COHO 101 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles 360-457-4491 cohoferry.com Year-round car and passenger walk-on ferry service between Victoria and Port Angeles.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES 800-843-3779 wsdot.wa.gov/ferries State ferries depart from Port Townsend for Coupeville on Whidbey Island daily or from Seattle areas to Bainbridge Island or Edmonds in order for passengers to visit the Olympic Peninsula via car.

Taxi Services FORKS Forks Taxi — 360-640-4473 PORT ANGELES Black Tie Taxi — 206-483-8652 Northwest Cabs — 360-406-0210 Steady Cabs — 360-912-5666 PORT TOWNSEND & E. JEFFERSON COUNTY Peninsula Taxi — 360-385-1872 SEQUIM Sun Taxi — 360-681-4090

PORT ANGELES CHAMBER, VISITOR CENTER 121 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles 360-452-2363 portangeles.org JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER 440 12th St., Port Townsend 360-385-2722 or 888-365-6978 jeffcountychamber.org NORTH HOOD CANAL CHAMBER 295142 Highway 101, Quilcene 360-765-4999 emeraldtowns.com SEQUIM-DUNGENESS VALLEY CHAMBER 1192 E. Washington St., Sequim 360-683-6197 or 800-737-8462 sequimchamber.com

Airline RITE BROS. AVIATION 1406 Fairchild Airport Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363 360-452-6226 or 800-430-7483 ritebros.com Charter flights, sightseeing, plane rentals, pilot training, plane repairs and inspections.

PORT ANGELES WALK-IN CLINIC Olympic Medical Center, Medical Office Building, 907 Georgiana St., Port Angeles Open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

360-565-0550 olympicmedical.org CLINICARE 621 E. Front St., Port Angeles Open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

360-452-5000 portangelesclinicare.com SEQUIM WALK-IN CLINIC Olympic Medical Center-Sequim Campus, Medical Services Building, 840 N. Fifth Ave., Suite 1400, Sequim Open Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

360-582-2930 olympicmedical.org THE SEQUIM FREE CLINIC 777 N. Fifth Ave., Suite 109, Sequim Open Mondays and Thursdays, drop-in starts at 4:45 p.m.

360-582-0218 sequimfreeclinic.org JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE EXPRESS CLINIC 834 Sheridan St., Suite B, Port Townsend Open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

360-385-2204 jeffersonhealthcare.org BOGACHIEL MEDICAL CLINIC 390 Founders Way, Forks Open Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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