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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 the 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, sequimgazette.com and forksforum.com.

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With more than 19,000 residents, Port Angeles is the largest city on the Olympic Peninsula. Located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Port Angeles boasts access to a wide variety of Northwest-specific seafood. Many visitors use it as a base camp to access Victoria, B.C., and Olympic National Park.

Often called “three parks in one,” where else can you view breathtaking mountain panoramas, powerful waves crashing against giant seastacks and the remnants of ancient forests in one day?

In the summer, smell the amazing wildflowers and the post-rain forests.

See our unique wildlife, explore the stunning coast and fall in love with our lakes and waterfalls.

Sequim Located in the rain shadow of the 8,000-foot Olympic Mountains, this Dungeness Valley city is one of the driest locales in Western Washington, which means summertime sun abounds. With access to the Dungeness Spit, as well as a strong theater scene, there’s something for everyone. Visit for the lavender and irrigation history, stay for the friendly and knowledgable community members.

Port Townsend Established in 1851, Port Townsend’s character comes from its boom in the 1880s and ‘90s as a major seaport and fishing and lumber location. Victorian architecture characterizes the maritime city, and the laid-back atmosphere draws personalities from of all kinds to the seat of Jefferson County. With festivals, community events, theater performances and quirky concerts held year-round, you won’t be bored in Port Townsend.

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Forks is located in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula, between the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Ocean beaches. Discover riverside and coastal hikes, explore temperate rainforests, enjoy some fishing, and learn about the history of logging in Forks. And, yes, there’s still plenty of Twilight fun out here.

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Stand at the edge of the continent, go fishing, view astonishing seabirds, explore tide pools and become hypnotized by the magic and allure of the ocean.

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On a clear day, the Kloshe Nanitch Lookout observation point offers stunning views of the Sol Duc Watershed.

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This site is accessed by road or by hiking the Kloshe Nanitch Trail, 3.2 miles from the trailhead on West Snider Road, off U.S. Highway 101.

This is a rather difficult hike.

Forest Road 3040-595, the access road that leads to the trail, is a steep, one-lane gravel road with turnouts.

Experienced back road drivers are highly recommended.

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Copies are distributed at locations throughout the Olympic Peninsula.

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EXPLORE MORE 11 BUCKET LIST 18 PASSES 29 TRIBES 46 FORTS 66 LIGHTHOUSES 84 PENINSULA MAP 90 SCENIC DRIVES 124 LAKES 126 WATERFALLS 129 TIDEPOOLS 151 STATE PARKS 164 INFORMATION

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GETTING HERE Hood Canal Bridge Weather

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.

It is not an uncommon sight to view a submarine surfacing 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,” or follow on Twitter @wsdot_tacoma.

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You also can take U.S. Highway 101 north from Olympia. Get excellent views of the water as you curve through forests along the west side of the Puget Sound.

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 heat waves in the summer and extended freezing periods in winter.

Average high temperatures are around 60 degrees in the spring and the low 70s in the summer, with just a handful of 80-degree days around August.

In the winter, high temperatures usually reach the mid-40s, with overnight lows dropping only into the mid-30s, because the water acts a bit like a warming blanket.

Snow events occur 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, 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 packing for a trip to the Olympic Peninsula is preparing for our microclimates: warm, sunny days; cool, damp weather; soft breezes and blustery winds; and that famous Northwest mist.

Layering is key. Bring sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts/hoodies and raincoats for the summer months.

Jeans, shorts, hiking boots or tennis shoes, plus extra socks, are musts.

Bring sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen for those days when you’re out and about on an adventure.

If you plan on camping, make sure you have the right permits and passes.

An itinerary with travel times between locations can be helpful for you to make it to certain events and vistas in a timely manner. When visiting beaches and coastal attractions, check the local tide charts first.

Always take into consideration potential road closures and weather.

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

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

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ever-changing microclimates, numerous park settings, amazing wildlife and breath-taking 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 and get ready for an amazing adventure (or six!) during your stay.

Turn the page to see what you should add to your trip itinerary this summer.

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ZING A LINE

SPOT A SPOUT

There’s nothing like playing a salmon on the banks of a West End River or from the bow of a boat in the Pacific Ocean.

Whatever you’re eying for dinner, there are plenty of options for anglers who visit the Olympic Peninsula.

Try your hand on the Hoh River, on the West End of the Peninsula, or check out the Bogachiel or Calawah rivers.

For marine fishing, salmon, halibut, sturgeon, lingcod and rockfish are delicious prizes to be won.

With state fishing laws subject to change, be sure to check the local fishing guidelines for wherever you intend to fish, and always have an up-to-date Sport Fishing Regulation Pamphlet handy.

For more information, visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington.

The Olympic Peninsula has plenty of places to potentially see gray, humpback and minke whales, especially near the Pacific coast.

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

Spout-spotting chances can be increased by booking whale-watching tours with any one of the local guided boat tour businesses.

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PUGET SOUND EXPRESS In Port Townsend, this company features gray whale, San Juan Island, Port Townsend and Seattle tours, and birdwatching and wildlife cruises.

PORT ANGELES WHALE WATCH CO. Offering 4- to 5-hour tours in the Strait of Juan de Fuca from May through October, this company operates seasonally.

THE WHALE TRAIL Organized by a collaboration of government and state agencies, passes through the Olympic Peninsula, offering a series of sites where the public can catch a glimpse of different species of whales.

Sites include Dosewallips State Park along the Hood Canal, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, Freshwater Bay County Park in Port Angeles and the Sekiu Overlook. On the West End of the Peninsula, visit First Beach, Rialto Beach, Kalaloch Beach or Cape Flattery for a chance to see whales, whaletrail.org.

Don’t forget to grab your camera for your spout-spotting travels! While a camera with a telescope lens would be best to get that up-close shot from a distance, a basic DSLR camera and lens should do the trick should you encounter a few spyhopping whales.

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HALL OF MOSSES, HOH RAIN FOREST

ROLLICK IN THE RAINFOREST Is your dream to a see a rainforest in your lifetime? You’re in luck here on the Olympic Peninsula.

The Hoh Rain Forest is the best place to experience towering bigleaf maples and Sitka spruces, lush ferns, delicate lettuce lichen and spongy moss among the winding trails.

The Hall of Mosses is a short rainforest loop from the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center — which boasts new exhibits — in Olympic National Park.

Look for animals — Roosevelt elk, banana slugs, black-tailed deer and many others — as you walk this loop, which is less than a mile round trip.

HIKE THE RIDGE One of the most iconic vistas of the Olympic Peninsula is Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge, 17 miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road, off Mount Angeles Road.

With Port Angeles as its base camp, Hurricane Ridge is worth the car ride to the top, where you’ll be greeted by amazing overlooks and a visitor center.

Take your time as you hike multiple trails, from ridge-top traverses to steep trails that descend to subalpine lakes and valleys.

Stop and smell the wildflowers, and take note of the other amazing flora. Be on the lookout for black-tailed deer, mountain goats, an array of insects, Olympic marmots and gray jays.

Looking to camp nearby? The nearest campground is Heart o’ the Hills campground.

Open year-round, Heart o’ the Hills has 105 campsites in an old-growth forest.

SET UP CAMP

Ready, set, camp! If you don’t take in some camping on the Olympic Peninsula, you really are missing out.

We have abundant options for all types of adventure-seekers — from primitive sites up in the Olympic Mountains or down in secluded valleys, to RV hookups and yurts.

Before setting up a camping trip, make sure to have the appropriate passes for your location; there are different passes for the Olympic National Park (ONP), Olympic National Forest and state parks.

In ONP, Kalaloch and Sol Duc campgrounds are the only ones that accept reservations in the summer; all others are first-come, first-served.

Many state parks and the state Department of Natural Resources offer camping options, too.

Camping on the Olympic Peninsula is an opportunity to connect with nature and neighbors.

Remember to always leave it better than you found it and follow safety guidelines.

CHASE SOME FALLS Talk about drama! The Olympic Peninsula touts more than 20 beautiful waterfalls throughout the area.

From handicapped-accessible falls to those you must backcountry camp to see, everyone can enjoy the year-round excitement from our falls.

The Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail is an easy online guide that can help you plan your waterfall adventure, olympicpeninsulawaterfalltrail.com.

Some of the more easily accessed waterfalls include Madison Creek Falls and Marymere Falls.

Madison Falls is handicapped-accessible and is near the currently closed Elwha River entrance to Olympic National Park. The 200-foot trail is paved, leading to the roaring sounds of the water hitting Madison Creek.

Marymere Falls is at the end of a relatively flat — then steep! — .75-mile trail that starts at the Storm King Ranger Station next to Lake Crescent.

Sol Duc Falls is a stunning signature sight of Olympic National Park. The jaw-dropping views from above the falls will make for great photo memories.

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BRING THE KIDS The Olympic Peninsula has much to offer younger explorers. Investigate small critters in tide pools, run along hiking trails and experience local learning centers.

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FEIRO MARINE LIFE CENTER City pier Learn about local sea animals. Take your kids next door to Hollywood Beach, where they can see what they learned in real life.

SALT CREEK RECREATION AREA MARINE SCIENCE CENTER Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary Fort Worden State Park Explore tide pools and the remnants of Learn about local marine life. Children Camp Hayden (World War II). Playground, love the touch-tanks and engaging exhibits. courts and a softball field provide activities.

Visit nearby trails for an easy hike.

CHETZEMOKA PARK Corner of Blaine and Jackson streets Frolic through gardens of roses and TILLICUM PARK rhodies while admiring the view.

Downtown Stop for a nice picnic and blow off some steam at the skate park.

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Railroad Bridge Park Inspire your kids with hands-on exhibits of native birds, fish, rivers and peoples.

OLYMPIC GAME FARM Dungeness Area Drive through the facility to see exotic animals. Morning is the best time to visit.

U-PICK BERRIES Multiple locations Pick strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries, blackberries and more. Call for hours and seasons.

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ONP VISITOR CENTER On the way to Hurricane Ridge Look up local hiking trails, park animals and plants. Get souvenirs at the gift shop.

HOH RAIN FOREST VISITOR CENTER Learn more about how our local rainforest thrives and about our salmon runs. Don’t forget the Hall of Mosses Trail.

RUBY BEACH Northwest Coast View gigantic sea stacks, explore tide pools and fly a kite. You can even build a fort with all the driftwood you’ll find!

Here are some highlights of parks on the Olympic Peninsula, but you can visit each city’s parks website to find more: PORT TOWNSEND Chetzemoka Park • Grill pits • Beach access

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PLAYGROUNDS Bobby McGarraugh Park Bishop Play Park Skate Park Pope Marine Park + beach access TRAILS & VIEWS Baker View Park Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park Larry Scott Trailhead + beach access Cappy’s Trails PORT ANGELES Lincoln Park • BMX Track • Disc golf course • Dog park • Playground

• Trails • Reservable facilities • Playfields

PLAYGROUNDS Harborview Park + beach access 9/11 Memorial Waterfront Park + view City Pier & Hollywood Beach 5th & Oak Park Elks Playfield + Pickleball courts Crown Park + view Erickson Playfield + skate park Shane Park Dream Playground

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MAKAH MUSEUM Appreciate artifacts from the Makah tribe’s 3,800-year history. See a replica longhouse and learn about the tribe.

SEQUIM Carrie Blake Park & Water Reuse Demonstration Park • Dog park • Trails • Fishing pond • Playfields • Gardens • Playgrounds • Events center • Skate park GARDENS & PICNIC AREAS Margaret Kirner Park + playground Pioneer Memorial Park TRAILS Railroad Bridge Park Joseph L. Keeler Memorial Passive Park 952350072

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TRAILS & NATURE Elk Creek Conservation Area Calawah River Park Quillayute River County Park , La Push Leyendecker Park , La Push

March with the Redcoats Join in an 18th Century Dance Ask George about the Cherry Tree Harvest Lavender with Martha Hand-mill Heritage Grains Text on a Print Press Weave on a Loom Take Selfies with Colonials See an 18th Century Makeover Meet Thomas Jefferson Visit the Colonial Camp Play in the Kids’ Village

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RECREATION OLYMPIC ADVENTURE ROUTE (OAR) The OAR is a 25-mile alternative to the paved, rail grade ODT route between the Elwha River and Lake Crescent. It leaves the ODT at state Highway 112 just west of the Elwha River.

The 130-mile route of the Olympic It is designed for active mountain bikers, Discovery Trail (ODT) includes roadways hikers and equestrians. It has double and and multi-use paths. single track riding over scenic, hilly, The trail is a wide, paved path designed forested terrain. to multi-user standards for bicyclists, The trail is entirely off-road except the hikers and disabled users, with a 4-foot last 4 miles on the west end, which is on shoulder for equestrians where appropriate. old railroad grade along the Lyre River and Situated between the Olympic Mountain shared with logging access.

Range and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, it The Adventure Route was built by the starts in Port Townsend and will end on Clallam County Sheriff ’s Chain Gang. the shores of the Pacific Ocean in La Push For more information on the trail and its when it’s completed. progress, visit olympicdiscoverytrail.com or The ODT includes views of snow-capped peninsulatrailscoalition.org. peaks, ocean vistas, fast-flowing rivers, pristine lakes and majestic forests.

Travelers can enjoy the ODT in small The Olympic Peninsula’s mild climate bites. The ODT crosses public roads often, makes golfing a great year-round activity. making short hikes easy if you’re not up to All the courses listed here are available to walking, biking or running large sections. the public at least part of the time. Many There are no use fees for the trails with allow you to book your tee time in advance. one exception: parking along the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)DISCOVERY BAY GOLF CLUB owned Joyce Access Road, where it crosses Port Townsend the trail, may require a DNR parking pass.

An 18-hole, dog-friendly course with The Peninsula Trails Coalition — the covered driving range. It offers panoramic all-volunteer nonprofit behind the Olympic views of the Olympics and Cascades.

Discovery Trail — was founded in 1988.

PORT TOWNSEND GOLF CLUB Construction started in the 1990s, and This is a 9-hole course with trees, sand work continues to complete the route. traps, water hazards and other challenges.

This summer, a section of Spruce Railroad Trail (part of the ODT) along Lake PORT LUDLOW GOLF CLUB Crescent will be shut down for With views of Hood Canal, this resort improvements between Lyre River and the course offers 18 holes designed as a wildlife Pyramid Peak Trailhead. sanctuary by Robert Muir Graves.

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Golf courses

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THE CEDARS AT DUNGENESS Sequim Offering five different tees ranging from 4,540 to 6,641 yards, this 18-hole course is famous for its crab-shaped sand trap.

SKYRIDGE GOLF COURSE Sequim Originally a dairy farm, this familyowned, links-style course has 10 holes with open fairways and mountain views.

SUNLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Sequim This is a semi-private course offers multiple tees for all abilities, with 18 holes winding through abundant evergreen trees.

PENINSULA GOLF CLUB Port Angeles Semi-private club with 18 holes. Boasting views of the mountains and the Strait, it provides ample variety and challenge.

Disc Golf courses

There are a couple disc golf courses throughout the Peninsula. All are free.

LINCOLN PARK Port Angeles A great beginner course, you won’t lose your discs in the open fields and trees.

RAINSHADOW DISC GOLF PARK Sequim A technically challenging course with some long drives, this course is welldesigned and has excellent signage.

H.J. CARROLL PARK Chimacum This course has a variety of landscapes with plenty of forested sections.

Wine

101 BREWERY Quilcene Many of the wineries use grapes from Get house-made microbrew beer, pizza, Eastern Washington, although some grow burgers, local oysters and handmade pie at their own cool-climate grapes or use berries the family-owned Twana Roadhouse. and fruit from local farms.

Look on the Olympic Peninsula Wineries BARHOP BREWING & TAPROOM Port Angeles Association website for a suggested tour Barhop brews small-batch microbrews map, olympicpeninsulawineries.org. made from Olympic Mountain water, HARBINGER WINERY including rye ales, IPAs, porters and more.

West Port Angeles Boasting multiple awards, Harbinger focuses on drinkable wines and unusual EAGLEMOUNT WINE & CIDER varietals served in a cozy tasting room.

Port Townsend CAMARADERIE CELLARS Offering a tasting room, event space and West Port Angeles inn on mixed farm and woodlands, this Surrounded by the forests of Olympic vintner prides itself on its fine beverages.

National Park, Camaraderie’s tasting room has several examples of Washington wines. ALPENFIRE Port Townsend OLYMPIC CELLARS This is the only certified organic orchard East Port Angeles on the Peninsula. The cidery owners Set in a scenery dominated by farmland, produce several varieties of ciders. While this family-owned winery is housed in an you’re there, ask for a tour of the cidery and old barn with a handcrafted tasting bar. all its equipment.

WIND ROSE CELLARS FINNRIVER FARM & CIDERY Sequim Chimacum This award-winning winery offers The Finnriver crew farms and ferments Italian-style wines and food pairings with a on an 80-acre family farm and orchard. focus on staying true to the varietal.

Using organic ingredients, it produces innovative hard ciders.

FAIRWINDS WINERY Port Townsend Relying on growers in the Yakima Valley to produce small-batch wines, Fairwinds ADMIRALTY DISTILLERS averages about 1,000 cases per year.

Port Townsend Crafted with local ingredients, this distiller LULLABY WINERY offers different brandies and gins that Port Townsend Lullaby produces a very limited quantity celebrate the ingredients used. of wines from select vineyards in Walla EVIL ROY’S ELIXIRS DISTILLERY Walla and other Eastern Washington areas. Sequim This distiller makes brandy, whiskey, gin, PORT TOWNSEND VINEYARDS rum and a custom spirit reminiscent of Providing three locations in and near salsa. Sixty-seven percent of its ingredients Port Townsend, this vineyard aims to come from within a 10-mile radius. produce thought-provoking, casual wines.

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MARROWSTONE VINEYARDS Nordland Marrowstone 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.

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PORT TOWNSEND BREWING COMPANY Offering more than 10 ales, you can find this popular brewery’s concoctions at grocery stores all over the Peninsula.

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Food

The Olympic Peninsula offers diverse culinary options for a small region. Find a wide variety of superb berries, tree fruits, vegetables, seafood and mushrooms.

Family-owned and operated farms, organic farms, farm stores and year-round farmers markets can be found just about everywhere. From early summer through late fall, pick from hundreds of varietals.

Many restaurants on the Peninsula serve seasonal menus that highlight local foods from small businesses within a few miles.

Locally caught fish and shellfish, such as salmon, halibut and Dungeness crab are staples on many restaurant menus.

Look for fresh chanterelle and portabella mushrooms starting in autumn.

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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.

Fish & Wildlife

Looking to take home some seafood during your trip? The Olympic Peninsula has plenty to offer, but you’ll need a license or two. Peninsula visitors can hunt everything from elk and deer to bear and cougar — even rabbit, grouse and migratory birds.

RULES & REGULATIONS Licenses are required for all fishing and hunting activities. You can purchase licenses online or at most tackle shops and outdoors stores on the Peninsula.

Learn the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife boundaries, regulations and licensing rules.

Free pamphlets usually are available wherever licenses are sold and also can be downloaded at wdfw.wa.gov.

Note that all fishing and 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.

SHELLFISH You need a license for harvesting any shellfish. Anyone fishing for crab needs to carry and maintain a catch record card.

Olympic National Park passes

To visit Olympic National Park (ONP) this summer, you’ll need an ONP pass — except on fee-free days, which are Aug. 25, Sept. 28 and Nov. 11 this year.

A pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges, as well as day-use fees at national forests and grasslands.

FEES FOR WEEK-LONG PASSES • Private vehicle: $30 • Motorcycle: $25 • Per person: $15 (hikers, bicyclists or pedestrians) Children age 15 and younger are admitted free.

Visit nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fees.

ELECTRONIC ENTRANCE PASSES Visitors can purchase park entrance passes electronically prior to their visit through YourPassNow, yourpassnow.com.

The pass will be accepted at all Olympic National Park entrance stations.

Once purchased, passes must be printed prior to use. While in the park, the paper copy is presented at entrance stations and displayed on the vehicle dashboard.

Connectivity is limited or nonexistent in the park; therefore, printing the permit in advance is required.

Recreation pass

Olympic National Forest day pass 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 (ONF), which blankets the foothills of the Olympic Mountains and surrounds ONP. ONF features 17 campgrounds on a 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. Annual Northwest Forest Passes and Interagency Annual Passes are available for $30. Visit fs.usda.gov/olympic.

Display passes on your dashboard on the driver’s side. For multiple days, a pass for each day must be visible in the vehicle.

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

Note: 2019 Fee-Free Days for Olympic National Forest include June 8, Sept. 21 and Nov. 11. This only covers day-use fees.

Discover Pass

Washington State Parks annual pass A Department of Natural Resources Discover Pass is your gateway to exploring ANNUAL PASS Washington’s state parks.

The Olympic National Park Annual Pass FISH The Discover Pass provides motor vehicle costs $55 and is good for entry into the Anglers and harvesters can purchase access to recreation lands managed by the park for one year from the month of annual, one-day, two-day or three-day purchase.

Washington State Department of Natural licenses. Prices vary depending on age, Passes can be purchased at Olympic Resources (DNR) and other departments. residency status, handicapped status and National Park visitor centers and Washington State created the Discover military status. entrance stations.

Pass in 2011 to offset reductions in tax Grab a copy of the Washington State support for recreation lands operated by AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Sportfishing Rules pamphlet when you pick the state — when you buy the Discover Nation-wide annual pass up your license, as well as the Olympic For $80, anyone can get admission to all Pass, you’re helping to keep the state’s National Park official sportfishing guide. outdoor recreation sites open to the public. of America’s national parks for one year Use your Discover Pass to explore ELK & DEER from the month of purchase of an America 160-plus recreation sites managed by DNR, Areas around Forks, Clallam Bay, Neah the Beautiful annual pass. more than 100 state parks, 700 water Bay and Sequim provide chances at large An annual senior pass is $20.

Roosevelt elk, while black-tailed deer can The pass is available free of charge to U.S. access points and hundreds of natural and wildlife areas. be found all over the Peninsula. military members and dependents in the The annual pass, $35, is transferable Detailed information about hunting Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast between two vehicles. A one-day pass, seasons and regulations can be found in Guard, plus Reserve and National $11.50, is available. the Washington Big Game Hunting Seasons Guard members.

Passes must be visible in the front and Regulations pamphlet.

A lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or windshield of a licensed motor vehicle. permanent residents with permanent FOWL & SMALL GAME Learn more at discoverpass.wa.gov. disabilities is free.

The Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Note: Day-use-only state park free days For additional pass information and free Game Season rules pamphlet contains include June 1, June 8-9, Aug. 25, Sept. 28, detailed information about hunting seasons. options, visit tinyurl.com/ONPpasses.

Nov. 11 and Nov. 29.

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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 oldgrowth trees and temperate rainforest.

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Exploring ONP

Olympic National Park (ONP) 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 hikes with astounding views.

For most 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 delicate environment. To help protect animal and plant life, waterways and each person’s wilderness experience, the National Park Service has a variety of regulations.

Remember: You need a park pass to visit Olympic National Park, nps.gov/olym.

Visitor centers

The Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Wilderness Information Center is in Port Angeles, on the way to Hurricane Ridge.

The Olympic National Park Visitor Center on the way to Hurricane Ridge in Port Angeles is fully accessible, as is the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center (West End).

Other centers and ranger stations provide varying levels of accessibility and hours of operation.

Play in the hands-on Discovery Room and see exhibits about Olympic’s history at the center. Also available are a passport stamping station and the award-winning orientation film, “Mosaic of Diversity,” shown upon request.

The ONP Visitor Center is open yearround, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hours for both centers vary by 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.

The Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, approximately 31 miles south of Forks off U.S. Highway 101, is open daily in summer and weekends in the off-season, but is closed January and February.

Check out the new, hands-on exhibits on our area’s complex ecosystem, visit the bookstore and get more visitor information about the rainforest.

The Kalaloch Ranger Station, outside of Forks, has information about the coast, Forks and other areas on the West End. It is open daily Memorial Day through September.

Detailed visitor center information is available at www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit.

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ONP free days

The National Park Service invites the public to experience Olympic National Park without entrance fees on Aug. 25, Sept. 28 and Nov. 11. 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.

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.

If you’re up in the Olympics, use caution when viewing mountain goats. This non-native animal is fascinating, but must be observed at a safe distance.

Black bears are seldom sighted in areas with high human presence. Most sightings occur along backcountry trails — bear canisters are required in the backcountry.

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 GUIDELINES 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.

MOUNTAIN GOATS While in the park, mountain goats might be spotted, but they have historically been a problem.

Last September, the park took action with efforts to remove as many goats as possible.

During this summer and 2020, a pair of two-week operational periods are expected in which crews at two locations in the park work to capture more goats.

The first will be in July and the second would be in late August or early September.

Any captured goats will eventually reside in the North Cascades.

Goats impact the fragile alpine and sub-alpine ecosystem.

Goats have sharp, lethal horns, and they might stand their ground if approached.

If a goat approaches, slowly move away. If it persists, chase it off by yelling, waving your arms, waving clothing or throwing rocks.

PREDATORS Black bears and cougars also inhabit ONP. Follow wildlife safety guidelines when one is sighted and report all cougar observations to your nearest ranger.

INSECTS Although insect bites are generally uncommon, stinging insects such as wasps, bees and hornets can cause hiking safety concerns for those with severe allergies.

During late summer and fall, foraging wasps can become aggressive.

Wear close-fitting white or tan clothing; stay away from loose-fitting, bright clothing: light blue, pink, red and orange.

Minimize use of scented body items such as perfumes.

Keep food covered when picnicking or hiking in the park. Avoid walking barefoot and watch where you walk or sit down.

Don’t wave your arms to shoo yellow jackets away. Instead, back away slowly and use both hands to cover your face. Swift movements will only attract more yellow jackets.

Stay on trails to avoid disturbing any potential yellow jacket nests.

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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 small bills or your checkbook.

GROUP CAMPSITES If you’re looking for a group site, reservations are needed for the park’s two group campgrounds.

KALALOCH This facility takes phone reservations at 360-962-2271. There is a 10-person minimum and 30-person maximum, with a seven day maximum stay.

SOL DUC At Sol Duc, you can reserve online at recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

This campsite is for organized groups only, with a 24-person and eight-stock maximum and seven-day maximum stay.

Camping advice FOOD & WILDLIFE 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.

FIREWOOD & BURNING When it comes to firewood, in campgrounds where wood is not available for sale by concession services, visitors can collect dead and down wood (smaller than 6 inches in diameter) within 100 feet of campgrounds. Please see individual campground info boards for more details.

Also check your campground for burn bans before planning a trip. Burn bans come and go quickly and must be observed.

SHOWERS & AMENITIES Many campgrounds in ONP are primitive and do not have flush toilets or potable water. Showers are not available.

Amenities vary by season. For a list of campgrounds and their statuses, visit nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/campground status.htm.

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10 ESSENTIALS It is a good idea to pack “The 10 Essentials” whenever you step onto a trail.

Although you might never use these items, they could save your life: 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!

WILDERNESS SAFETY As with any outdoor activity, there are inherent risks when trekking in the outdoors. Safety is your responsibility.

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

Here are a few tips to remember when planning your wilderness trip: 1. Always leave an itinerary of your hike with family or friends, and stick to it.

2. Before your trip, learn about the hazards you might encounter and take adequate precautions. Select appropriate clothing and equipment. Always hike with a companion. Choose a trail that matches the skill level of your party.

3. Know your own limitations and the abilities and weaknesses of your hiking companions. Plan your route and rate of travel around the weakest member. Make sure that each member of your party knows what gear the others have packed.

4. Track your location using map and compass. If you encounter trouble, do not be afraid to turn back.

5. During bad weather — heavy rain, snow and fog — you might be safer if you stay put rather than attempt to travel.

Hurricane Ridge

Heading northwest?

So are we.

Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within ONP. The area offers ridgetop traverses and steep trails that descend to subalpine lakes and valleys.

Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit at the ridge. Stop there for brochures, maps, snacks and tips regarding your visit. It is open daily in the summer and whenever Hurricane Ridge Road is open during the remainder of the year (most centers close in winter).

WEATHER When planning to visit Hurricane Ridge, take note of the weather and understand that the forecast can change dramatically in a short period of time.

It is wise to bring clothing for rain.

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

HURRICANE HILL This is a solid trail that climbs to a panoramic view of mountains and saltwater. On a clear day, the 360-degree view offers glimpses north across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Victoria, B.C., or the southern view of the glacier-clad Mount Olympus.

This trail has an elevation change of 700 feet. The first quarter-mile of the 1.6-mile (one-way) trail is wheelchair-accessible with assistance.

CIRQUE RIM Another easy hike is Cirque Rim Trail, a paved path with views of Port Angeles and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The half-mile (one-way) trek has an elevation change of less than 50 feet and is wheelchair-accessible with assistance.

KLAHHANE RIDGE Klahhane is one of the more popular — and intense — trails at the ridge. The first 2.8 miles of this trail is on a ridge to a junction with the Klahhane Switchback Trail.

An additional mile climbs 800 feet on the Switchback Trail to Klahhane Ridge.

LOOK FOR WILDLIFE Once you’re ridge-running, look for Olympic marmots, hares and gray jays flitting in the clouds, but keep your distance. Mountain goats are especially unpredictable and can be aggressive during certain times of year.

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CAMPING WITHOUT A CAMPGROUND If you’re planning on doing some backcountry camping, you’ll need to obtain a permit from the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

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

PETS IN THE PARK 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, from the 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.

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Stop and smell the wildflowers

A variety of wildflowers decorate the landscape of Olympic National Park (ONP) in the spring and summer.

In the mountains, look for lupine, avalanche and glacier lilies, phlox, delphinium and paintbrush, stonecrop, harebell and Piper’s bellflower.

In the forest, keep an eye out for trillium, foxglove, skunk cabbage, Canadian dogwood and queen’s cup.

Along the coast, you will find a variety of daisies, paintbrush and other delicate wildflowers.

Popular places to view wildflowers within the park include along the trails to Hurricane Hill, PJ Lake and Klahhane Ridge, the Hoh Rain Forest and the area around Lake Crescent.

Seeking specific wildflowers is the activity of choice for some visitors — wellequipped with guidebooks and a camera — but nearly everyone who visits the park enjoys the immense variety of brilliance.

Please be respectful and do not pick the flowers. Stay on the trails to protect and preserve the delicate ecosystems.

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, ONP has myriad rivers that will bring you back to nature.

ELWHA RIVER BRIDGE: Cross the Elwha River bridge to get a gorgeous view of the rushing river. Drive down Crown Z Water Road to get up close and personal with the river. Here, you can connect to the Olympic Discovery Trail, too. Elwha River Road/Crown Z Water Road.

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 to the northeast 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 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.

ELWHA RIVER VIEWPOINT Observe the changing landscape where the Elwha River flows through the site of the former Lake Aldwell reservoir. West U.S. Highway 101.

ELWHA VALLEY The Elwha Valley area is closed to vehicle traffic beyond the Madison Falls parking lot at the park boundary due to extensive flood damage. Use caution when exploring on foot. Olympic Hot Springs Road.

PLACE ROAD ACCESS POINT Off state Highway 112, follow Place Road to the end, where you’ll be able to walk out and see where the mouth of the Elwha is changing. As this access point is located in a residential neighborhood, please respect private property. Place Road.

SOL DUC RIVER 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.

Sol Duc Falls, a 1.6-mile roundtrip, is a hike that wanders through the forest to a cascading waterfalls. The trailhead parking lot is off of Sol Duc Hot Springs Road.

HOH RIVER 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 powder that turns the Hoh River a milky, slate-blue color.

With several access points, 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. Check out a park map or stumble across a few as you explore.

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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.

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. Climbers should be accompanied by a professional or experienced leaders.

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ELWHA RIVER The Elwha River is a popular waterway on the Olympic Peninsula 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.

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

Removing the dams is also helping rebuild Ediz Hook with sediment deposits.

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Forests

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

TEMPERATE RAINFOREST Found at low elevations along the Pacific Ocean coast and in the western-facing valleys of the Peninsula, these forests rely on lots of rain and moderate temperatures.

Summer fogs are common.

Plants in the rainforest rely on a nearly continuous source of water.

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MONTANE FOREST The lower portion of the subalpine zone consists of continuous forest, but the forest thins out in higher elevations.

SUBALPINE FOREST 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 wildflowers often rewards your eyes.

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TRIBES

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 Northern 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.

Check the tides before you go — many of the beaches on the Peninsula are impassable when high tide comes in and you don’t want to get stranded.

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TIDE POOLS 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.

BEACHES HOBUCK BEACH Northmost of the Olympic beaches, Hobuck is on the west side of the Makah Reservation and offers a wide array of coast activities. This beach requires a Makah Recreation Pass to park at the day use area.

SHI SHI BEACH This beach has a 2-mile access trail known for how muddy it is, but everyone who has made the trek knows it’s worth it.

The trail extends two more miles along the beach, providing unwordly ocean views.

RIALTO BEACH This is an incredibly popular spot to view whales, watch surfers and enjoy the fresh, salty air.

Hole-in-the-Wall is a sea-carved arch about 1.5 mile north of Rialto Beach, within the Olympic wilderness.

Jamestown S’Klallam

Members of Klallam communities formed the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe. 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 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 the tribe’s home once made up a majority of the Peninsula. In fact, Port Angeles was once home to a huge village called Tse-whit-zen, which was unearthed in 2003 at Port Angeles Harbor.

Many of the found artifacts, plus exhibits covering the tribe’s history, are on display at the Historic Carnegie Building.

The tribe runs various enterprises in the Port Angeles area, including the Elwha River Casino.

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.

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

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

Each year, the tribe holds Quileute Days, a celebration rich in tradition. This year’s event will be held July 19-21.

For information, visit quileutenation.org.

Makah

The Makah Nation is on the northwestern 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.

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 fair featuring traditional dancing, singing, canoe races and more is held. This year’s celebration will take place Aug. 23-25.

For more info, 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.

For more info, visit hohtribe-nsn.org.

Quinault

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.

Learn more at quinaultindiannation.com.

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LA PUSH BEACHES First, Second and Third beaches are directly south of Rialto Beach. Access is sometimes difficult, but the views are breathtaking. If you’re looking for sea stacks, these beaches have plenty.

Only First Beach can be accessed by vehicle. Third beach has many sea stacks, tide pools and a waterfall.

KALALOCH BEACHES 1-4 Featuring well-maintained trails that traverse short walks down to the water, these beaches have beautiful geological details and limited beach area strewn with boulders and driftwood.

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Cozy ONP lodges

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

LOG CABIN RESORT Also located on Lake Crescent, this rustic retreat is a great summer spot for families, offering lakeside chalets, lodge rooms, cabins, and full hook-up RV sites, plus tent camping sites.

SOL DUC HOT SPRINGS RESORT Just a stone’s throw away from Lake Crescent, this resort touts cabins for the whole family, plus 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.

LAKE QUINAULT LODGE Technically not within the park, this grand and rustic lodge built in 1926 is located a little over an hour south of Forks.

It is open year-round and offers petfriendly accommodations.

KALALOCH LODGE Also open year-round, Kalaloch Lodge 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.

Charles W. Becker Sr. built the original lodge and cabins in the 1920s.

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

In 2017, the National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration began a project to rehabilitate 12 miles of Highway 101 around Lake Crescent and four miles of East Beach Road. The construction project is scheduled to be completed this year.

When planning to drive around Lake Crescent, here are three reminders: • Expect up to half-hour delays MondayFriday during work hours and slower travel through the construction zone. Expect short delays for temporary traffic signals after work hours and on weekends.

• Work hours will vary according to season and day length. Through Sept. 21, road work is restricted to two hours after sunrise to two hours before sunset.

• Work will occur on weekdays only and will not be scheduled on holidays.

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

Our newspapers also will have up-todate articles on ONP road construction work at peninsuladailynews.com, sequimgazette.com and forksforum.com.

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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. 7-8, 2019 Andy Patapoff 360-906-0839 Kathy Schreiner 360-681-3811 www.sequimrocks.org

Quilcene Historical Museum Worthington Park, Quilcene WA 151 Columbia Street P.O. Box 574 Quilcene WA A community resource featuring the Quilcene Historical Museum, Linger Longer Stage and Worthington Mansion.

Museum open mid-April through Mid-September.

Visit our new website www.worthingtonparkquilcene.org or call 360 765-4848. quilcenemuseum@olypen.com

Clallam County Republican Party Republican Headquarters, 509 S. Lincoln, P.A. Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 360-417-3035 or Matthew Rainwater 360-775-4222 www.clallamrepublicans.org

Rotary Club - Nor’wester Seasons Café - Olympic Medical Center Friday @ 7 a.m.

Brian Albright, President, 360-775-3177

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 FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT® FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

YMCA of Sequim 610 N. 5th Avenue, Sequim 360.452.9244 Open 7 days a week www.olympicpeninsulaymca.org Pacific Northwest Wood Artisans 83 Raven Hill Road, Carlsborg Instruction and fellowship in all forms of wood art Weekly sessions Tuesdays, 12:00 -3:00.

360-385-2291. www.woodartisans.net Port Angeles Business Association Joshua’s Restaurant 113 DelGuzzi Dr., Port Angeles Tuesdays 7:30 a.m.

Carol Johnson, President 360-460-0218 www.paba.org 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 April - Carrie Blake Park Sherry Anderson, Secretary 360-681-4768 psanopc.org

Olympic Peninsula Art Association St. Luke’s Episcopal Parish Hall. 525 N 5th Ave, Sequim Presentations by local & visiting artists each month.

Meetings 4th Thursday, 10 am-12 pm (except July, August, November, December 1st Thursday) olympicpeninsulaartassociation.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 Elks Lodge #2642 143 Port Williams Road, Sequim 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7 pm 360-683-2763, seqelks@qwestoffice.net Sequim Valley Lions Paradise Restaurant, 703 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim 2nd & 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Betty Wilkerson (360) 461-6090 Sequim Visitor & Information Center Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce 1192 E. Washington Street Sequim, WA 98382 360.683.6197, 800.737.8462 Shipley Center 921 E. Hammond St. Sequim Center: Open M-F 9am to 4pm Cafe: M-F. 9am - 2pm, breakfast and 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 of the Month Marsha Robin 206.650.5431 www.sijtset.com Soroptimist Int’l of Sequim PO Box 126, Sequim, WA 98382 Meets at the Guy Cole Event Center on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

More info: 360-460-5522 Strait Air Volksgrüppe VW Car Club 1st Sunday of each month at noon.

We alternate between Port Angeles and Sequim locations Check website for next meeting and location www.straitairvolksgruppe.com email: straitairvolksgruppe@earthlink.net

If you would like to have your club or organization listed on this page in our Fall Olympic Peninsula Guide call (360) 417-7685 or email jelledge@peninsuladailynews.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.

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Quilcene & Brinnon

The small towns of Quilcene and Brinnon are nestled among the trees near Olympic National Forest.

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 planning a visit, emeraldtowns.com.

CAMPING & LODGING Some campsites are in the seclusion of quiet forests, while others are adjacent to or within easy walking distance of Hood Canal and the four main rivers that flow out of the Olympic Mountains to Hood Canal — the Big Quilcene, Dosewallips, Duckabush and Hamma Hamma.

Accommodations, from well-appointed cabins to lodges to B & Bs, also are available.

FISHING The Big Quilcene River, Duckabush River, Tarboo Lake, Leland Lake, Pleasant Harbor and Indian George Beach are great for fish.

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.

OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS 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.

For water lovers, rent kayaks from Port Ludlow Marina on calm days or try power boating, fishing or windsurfing.

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

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Stop and eat at one of the quaint restaurants available. Check out the local theater group, The Ludlow Village Players, ludlowvillageplayers.org.

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The towns of Port Hadlock, Irondale, Nordland and Chimacum have a history of building business and community. In the 20th century, agriculture, smelting and lumber were the primary industries.

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Port Hadlock-Irondale is at the crossroads of the most populated area in Jefferson County, near Port Townsend.

The area has something for everyone — from shopping and restaurants, accommodations and cultural activities, to OYSTERS & CLAMS a wide range of outdoor options such as Well known for their shellfish, there’s an crabbing, fishing, kayaking and sailing. abundance of clams and treasured Quilcene This commercial hub also is the gateway and Dabob Bay oysters in the Emerald to Marrowstone and Indian islands.

Towns. You can even gather your own shellfish in season here.

If you want to collect your own oysters Located southeast of Port Townsend, on the shore, it is advised that you bring Marrowstone Island is a narrow piece of proper shucking tools, sturdy gloves for land that houses the small community of safety and scrub brushes for cleaning.

Nordland along with Fort Flagler State Be careful where you collect them; most Park. Despite its small stature, the island’s tidelands in Hood Canal are private. Most community has plenty to offer visitors. beaches will have rules and identification Marrowstone takes its name from guides clearly posted along with emergency Marrowstone Point, the northernmost rule changes. You must have a license. point on the island. It was given this name Oysters are usually open to harvesting in 1792 by British explorer George from mid-July to mid-September.

Please familiarize yourself with the rules Vancouver.

Stop in at the Nordland General Store, and regulations before harvesting. which has been part of the community Check any of the local eateries to find since the early 1920s. delicious fresh oysters on the menu.

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BEACHES While exploring the beaches, riverbanks and forest roads or trails, visitors can observe an abundance of wildlife including a variety of bird species, seals and perhaps one of the several bands of majestic elk that roam throughout Brinnon’s Dosewallips and Duckabush valleys.

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Chimacum

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

H.J. Carroll Park 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. 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 a Concert in the Woods at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, coyleconcerts.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, so be sure to plan accordingly.

EVENTS MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE WOODS Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle, by donation. All concerts at 7:30 p.m.: • June 2: Searson Band • June 15: Jesse Loren Strickman and Josh Michael • July 6: Little Spirits • July 20: Jaspar Lepak Duo • Aug. 3: Silver Lake 66 • Aug. 17: Sister Speak • Sept. 21: Rupert Wates • Oct. 20: Cavort, with Tami Curtis COMMUNITY EVENTS & FESTIVALS • July 13: Jefferson County Relay for Life, 2 p.m., Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Port Townsend, by donation.

• Sept. 21-22: WSU Farm Tour, Chimacum Corner Farmstand (tour central), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $10 donation.

RECREATIONAL RACES • Sept. 15: Annual Oyster Races half marathon, 10k and 5k run/walk, Worthington Park’s Linger Longer Stage, Quilcene, $25-$65 for participants.

FAIRS • Sept. 14: Quilcene Fair and Parade, Quilcene School Grounds, free.

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port townsend

Established in 1851, Port Townsend’s character comes from its boom in the 1880s and ‘90s as a major seaport and fishing and lumber area. Victorian architecture built by captains and merchants peppers the city.

This cultural hub won fourth Best Northwestern Small Town distinction by USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice travel award contest in 2017.

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SHOPPING 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.

MUSIC • May-September: Centrum festivals and events, Fort Worden State Park. Visit centrum.org for complete summer 2019 lineup.

• May 25: 18th Fort Worden Children’s Choir Festival, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., McCurdy Pavilion, $15 adults, $12 students/seniors.

• May 26: Salish Sea Early Music Festival: Bach’s Triple Concerto, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, by donation.

• May 26: 11th annual Ugandan Orphan Benefit Concert, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m, Grace Lutheran Church, by donation.

• May 27: Port Townsend Summer Band’s Memorial Day Concert & Ceremonies, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion Post No. 26.

• June 9: Salish Sea Early Music Festival: Early 17th Century Canzonas, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, by donation.

• June 23: Salish Sea Early Music Festival: Haydn & J.C. Bach, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, by donation.

Main Street’s Concerts on the Dock, Pope Marine Plaza, free. All concerts are 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Artist lineup wasn’t available by press time.

Upon entering “The City of Dreams,” you might have some trouble deciding what to do first.

IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY This summer, the city is working on its Water Street Enhancement Project, which will replace 80-year-old sewer lines running the main downtown route of Water Street, while putting in infrastructure that will see overhead utilities such as power lines moved underground by 2020.

It will revamp Water Street sidewalks to bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, resize parking spaces in downtown to make them more uniform and transform the small parking lot at the end of Tyler Street into a pedestrian area with beach access.

Please be patient as you look for parking, and mind the construction workers.

A HISTORIC SEAPORT 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.

Whether you’re into camping or RVing, long-term or short-term vacation rentals, bed-and-breakfasts or motels and hotels, families and friends have myriad choices of places to stay. This is the perfect town to explore and a great “home base” for day trips to the Olympic National Park.

Port Townsend’s heyday as a lateVictorian seaport brought wealth and style to the community as upwardly mobile captains and merchants built fine homes.

The “uptown” area overlooking Admiralty Inlet reveals about 30 homes built between 1860 and 1900. These historic houses were 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. Please be respectful.

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PORT TOWNSEND SUMMER BAND Free.

• May 27: American Legion Post 26, 11:30 a.m.

• June 30: Chetzemoka Park, 3 p.m.

• July 4: Fort Worden State Park, 6 p.m.

• July 28: Pope Marine Park, 3 p.m.

• Aug. 17: Uptown Street Fair, 11 a.m.

• Aug. 25: Chetzemoka Park, 3 p.m.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & FESTIVALS • May 25: Artisan Food Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Port Townsend Community Center, free.

• June 2: Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off and Horseshoe Contest, Jefferson County Fairgrounds (Erickson Building), bring your own lunch/beverages.

• June 6: Main Street Taste of Port Townsend, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Northwest Maritime Center, $50 food and alcohol tastes, $35 food-only tastes, 21 and older event.

• June 7-9: Brass Screw Confederacy Steampunk Festival, Cotton Building, $25-$150.

• June 15: Secret Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., local gardens, price TBD.

• July 6: Solar Home Tour, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Power Trip Energy, free.

• Aug. 9: Annual Port Townsend Rock Club Gemboree, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Jefferson County Fairgrounds, free with entry into Jefferson County Fair.

• Aug. 17: Uptown Street Fair & Parade, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., uptown, free.

• Sept. 7-9: Wooden Boat Festival, various times, Northwest Maritime Center, free.

• Sept. 20-22: Annual Port Townsend Film Festival, Rose Theatre, $40-$1,500.

• Oct. 3: Main Street Girls’ Night Out, Cotton Building, by donation.

CAR SHOWS • June 15: Annual Rakers Car Show, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Field, $5 adults, 12 and younger free.

• Aug. 16-17: Port Townsend Kiwanis Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Memorial Field, $5.

ART & THEATER • Monthly Saturday Port Townsend Art Walks, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., various locations, free.

• June 7-20: “Cole Porter Revue,” Key City Public Theatre. Tickets $24 to $29, except on “pay as you wish” nights.

• Aug. 2-25: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Chetzemoka Park (presented by Key City Public Theatre). Tickets $24 to $29, except on “pay as you wish” nights.

• Aug. 17-18: Art Port Townsend Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations, free.

RECREATIONAL RACES • May 31-June 2: SEVENTY48 Adventure Race, Tacoma to Port Townsend.

• June 1-2: Annual Classic Mariner’s Regatta, Northwest Maritime Center, $60 entry fee for participants.

• June 3: Race to Alaska, Port Townsend to Ketchikan.

• June 22: Rat Island Regatta, 8 a.m., Port Townsend Marine Science Center, $10-$20 per participant.

• Oct. 5-6: The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race, downtown, entry fees TBA. FAIRS • June 21-23: Into the Mystic Psychic Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, free admission.

• Aug. 9-11: Jefferson County Fair, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Jefferson County Fairgrounds, free-$8.

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

It is furnished in period pieces and open May through September.

Port Townsend shined in the 1880s and ‘90s with the promise of a railroad, so many of the homes reflect the style of the waning Victorian Age with massive construction and elaborate ornamentation.

Maritime Center Port Townsend celebrates its maritime past and future with this living museum.

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:

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.

Programs at the building highlight maritime artisans and craft demonstrations featuring sail making, leather and rope work and hand-tooled, small-craft boat building and maintenance.

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.

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Port Townsend was designated a National Historic District in 1976.

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Historical society

The Jefferson County Historical Society operates and maintains five sites along with an extensive online database. For more information, visit jchsmuseum.org.

JEFFERSON MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY In the magnificently restored 1892 Port Townsend City Hall building, the exhibits of this museum are housed in the former municipal courtroom, fire hall and jail spaces. They illustrate the lively history of communities born in waterfront forests more than 150 years ago.

D.C.H. ROTHSCHILD HOUSE MUSEUM This building takes you back to the 1800s.

The house is virtually unchanged, providing insight into wealthy lifestyles of the day.

OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER Located in Port Ludlow, the center touts a museum featuring exhibits of the early days on the Olympic Peninsula.

Photographs of scenes and artifacts from the early logging, fishing and farming areas in rural Jefferson County can be viewed at the visitor center.

RESEARCH CENTER Serving as both the primary research facility and the repository for the society’s archival collections, staff and volunteers are on hand to assist researchers.

COMMANDING OFFICER’S QUARTERS Built in 1904, this house is located in Fort Worden State Park, overlooking Admiralty Inlet. Late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings provide a unique glimpse into the life of a senior U. S. Army officer and his family in the first decade of the 20th century.

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The Kelly Art Deco Light Museum houses a grand history of art deco lights that graced the homes of a time when speakeasies were common and Prohibition was the law of the land.

The museum gives a rare glimpse of the years 1928 to 1938.

See over 400 fixtures, including chandeliers, wall sconces and table lights that graced the homes of the middle and upper class during the Great Depression.

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

Admission is free, kellymuseum.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 and its inhabitants.

In the summer, the center is open Wednesday through Monday. It is open Fridays through Sundays the rest of the year. The aquarium closes in winter. Visit ptmsc.org for more info.

INTERACT WITH THE 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, hermit crabs and more.

Scheduled guided beach walks to nearby tide pools and live feeding of the animals in the marine exhibits are summer favorites for children, available with admission to the exhibits.

LISTEN TO THE WHALES 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.

COLLECT PLANKTON 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-onthe-dock activities are free and open to the public. Look online for a calendar of the museum’s scheduled activities.

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HISTORIC FORTS To uncover the best places to romp with your dog on the beach, hike to your heart’s content, be lulled by waves slapping on the shore and fling open your tent flap to the sun sparkling over the mountains, just ask some Olympic Peninsula residents for their favorite fort.

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.

Fort Worden State Park

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

Come kayak, swim, water ski, crab or dive in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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

While today’s park hosts workshops, festivals and family reunions, the Fort Worden of 100 years ago was home to nearly 1,000 troops and officers training to defend the Puget Sound from invaders.

MUSEUMS & TOURS 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.

Nurture your creative side by attending a world-class conference or retreat at the fort. Look online for scheduled events.

Stay in a barracks-turned-dormitory, a commanding officer’s home or a castle.

Explore defunct coastal defense batteries, and imagine the compound teeming with enlisted men, officers and staff during World War I and II. HIKING 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.

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CAMPING Campers can enjoy this scenic and historic fort at two campgrounds with 80 campsites that can be reserved up to one year in advance. Both campgrounds have restrooms with showers.

As with all campgrounds on the Peninsula, there is an overnight fee.

A Discover Pass is required for day-use parking at a Fort Worden campsite, in the beach area and at the main trailheads, parks.state.wa.us/511/Fort-Worden.

Fort Flagler State Park

Marrowstone Step back in time when you visit Fort Flagler State Park on the northern tip of Marrowstone Island.

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

CAMPING & OUTDOOR RECREATION Beachfront tent and RV sites boast some of the best views in the region. The park has 59 standard campsites, 55 full hook-up spaces, two primitive sites, one Cascadia Marine Trail site, one dump station and two restrooms.

Activities include hiking, boating, kite-flying, beach exploration, saltwater fishing, clam digging and crabbing.

Hike or bike along miles of trails, including an interpretive trail.

MILITARY MUSEUM 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

Port Townsend 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.

CAMPING This small camping park south of Port Townsend is unique among Washington’s coastal forts because it has all but returned to nature. Fort Townsend provides a quieter alternative to its busier northern neighbor, Fort Worden.

The park has 40 standard campsites and four hiker/biker campsites that are first-come, first-served. The group site takes up to 80 people.

The park has one dump station, two restrooms and one shower.

TOURS & OUTDOOR RECREATION Explore a historic torpedo tower that held state-of-the-art technology during World War II (now part of the group site).

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. Walk the parade lawn and find interpretive plaques lining the former Officers’ Row. Check the park’s calendar to learn about events on the lawn.

A park ranger conducts interpretive walks by request on Saturdays.

Visit parks.state.wa.us/510/ for more info.

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Galleries

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

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

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.

PT Skate Park

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, as well as 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 safety gear!

Larry Scott Memorial Trail

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.

Access is from the Port Townsend Boat Haven off Haines Place. It is a segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail.

The trail is a great place to see breathtaking views not accessible by car.

PORT TOWNSEND FRESH & LOCAL

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.

MANRESA CASTLE If you’re looking for a spectral experience, this is 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.

WATER STREET HOTEL 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 through a wall.

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

THE PALACE HOTEL The Palace Hotel was formerly a brothel.

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

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

She mostly appears in rooms 3 and 4, and people report smelling her 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, appeared between the hours of midnight and 1 a.m.

Twisted History Tours offers different types of tours for all ages.

From family-friendly phantoms to uptown haunts to tarot readings and more, visit tourporttownsend.com for more info.

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Ferry to Coupeville

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

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.

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FARMLAND & WILDERNESS 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.

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SKAGIT COUNTY 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.

Aero Museum

If antique airplane aficionados are anything like their car-worshipping counterparts, they’ll hit every museum within a hundred miles.

One not to miss on the Olympic Peninsula is the Port Townsend Aero Museum at Jefferson County International Airport.

The museum was originally based out of a scattering of hangars at the west end of the airport. Fundraising for a new building was a major undertaking, with proceeds coming from contract work, rummage sales, online auctions and individual donations.

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

At any given time, a half-dozen are being 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 a stunning survey of military and civil flight history. Spanning the full secondstory walkway of the museum, the art gallery should not be missed!

The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays. For more information, visit ptaeromuseum.com.

Wooden Boat Foundation

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.

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

The foundation offers educational courses to both adults and youths.

EVENTS 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.

Learn about upcoming events on the foundation’s website, nwmaritime.org.

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. Hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it is open Saturdays now through the 43rtd annual Wooden Boat Festival, SAILBOAT AT THE WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL slated for Sept. 6-8.

USING THE FERRY VEHICLES 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 time.

WALK-ONS & BIKES 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 or walk-on passengers.

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PARKING 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.

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

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

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

That’s the Port Townsend Paper mill, which has been in continuous operation for more than 85 years, ptpc.com.

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

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.

Discovery Bay

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 a beautiful, quiet estuary.

British explorer Capt. George Vancouver found Discovery Bay in 1792 and named it after his flagship, HMS Discovery.

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

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Modern & Estate Jewelry

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SHOPPING & DINING Be sure to stop in the new Disco Bay Detour. It boasts 12 taps pouring local craft cider beer and kombucha, plus local wine. It often has food and live music, too.

Disco Bay Detour shares a parking lot with the Discovery Bay Village Store, Disco Bay Outdoor Exchange and Sea Change Cannabis (the first recreational marijuana business on the Peninsula).

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

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OUTDOOR RECREATION The Port of Port Townsend owns a public recreational boat launch off Gardiner Beach Road that provides access to Disco bay.

While kayakers sometimes paddle along the shoreline, the bay is typically quiet.

In 2008, the North Olympic Salmon Coalition created and restored salt marsh habitat, named 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.

PORT TOWNSEND SHOPPING

Artisan Ice Cream

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Tails are Waggin’ & Dogs are Braggin’ About our Condo Suites

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Stay 4 nights or more, receive $3 off each additional night.

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42 Dory Road, Sequim • 360.582.9686

Bonita’s

OLYMPIC PENINSULA PET SERVICES

Bonita’s

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COZY CARE Dog & Cat Boarding with a Professional & Compassionate Touch Excellent rural Sequim location minutes from downtown Highly Vet Recommended for Socialized Dogs Multiple Play Yards for All Breeds & Sizes Separate Cat Room with Spacious Enclosures

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Offering integrative, medical, dental and surgical services as well as wellness services.

Appointments Mon - Fri 9:00 - 5:00 1445 F Street Port Townsend - (360) 379-1133

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Interested in volunteering or making a donation? Please call 360-460-6258.

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provide our dogs with a loving and safe shelter, medical care including all vaccinations, spaying and neutering, microchips and even behavioral and obedience training—everything possible to give these dogs the best opportunity for a happy adoption.

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BAPTIST Lighthouse Baptist Church

PORT TOWNSEND PRESBYTERIAN

108 Airport Road (360) 379-2475

First Presbyterian Church of Port Townsend

SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Service First Sunday of the month exception: Potluck following morning service Afternoon Service immediately after lunch No evening service

1111 Franklin Street (360) 385-2525

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

EPISCOPAL

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

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

SUNDAY 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Enrichment Time for all ages 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 a.m. Godly Play & Childcare WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayer THURSDAY 8:30 p.m. Sung Compline www.stpaulspt.org

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist Port Townsend

275 Umatilla, near Discovery and San Juan Port Townsend • (360) 379-1139 SUNDAY 10 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School WEDNESDAY Noon Testimony Meeting READING ROOM IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Mon & Fri. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Facebook:Christian Science Church PT

WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 1120 Walker St (360) 385-1595 gracelutheranpt@gmail.com Pastor Coe Hutchison

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 The Roadhouse 2152 W. Sims Way, Port Townsend For current schedules, special activities and information visit www.gracelutheranpt.org

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

Family Friendly. Bible Believing.

Pastor James Lyman (360) 385-4544 SUNDAY 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Church MONDAY 10 a.m. Women’s Craft & Chat 3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30 p.m. Free Movie Night Come early for the cartoons emc.pt2135@gmail.com

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

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

MONTHLY 9:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast 2nd Saturday of the month 10:30 a.m. Ladies’ Luncheon 3rd Saturday of the month lighthousebaptistchurchpt@gmail. pastordepriestlbcpt@gmail.com On Facebook: Lighthouse Baptist Church 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 Interim Pastor Douglas Monkemeier SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship TUESDAY 4-6:30 p.m. Community Soup free meal - everyone welcome

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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’

MUSIC IN THE PARK Each Tuesday from June 18 to Aug. 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., join locals and visitors to hear new groups and old favorites at Music in the Park. Bring your chair or blanket and a picnic and enjoy a musical evening at the James Center for the Performing Arts.

lavender products, flavored olive oils, scented candles, hand-crafted chocolates, spices and teas, an artisan bakery and vintage and exotic clothing and linens.

Dubbed “Sunny Sequim,” the SequimTake a break at a coffeehouse or bistro, Dungeness Valley gets an average of 300 some of which roast their own beans. days of sunshine a year.

Sample Washington wines at nearby In the rain shadow of the 8,000-foot wineries. Try the many restaurants.

ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY Olympic Mountains, Sequim receives an Several stores carry Northwest arts and On Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., average of 16 inches annually. crafts, often featuring local artists.

Known as the “Lavender Capital of North the annual Block Party will be held at the Civic Center.

Live music, dancing, food and FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK America,” Sequim draws thousands to its activities will be available. Music Held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each month, Lavender Weekend. The city won the Best starts at 7 p.m. downtown businesses and artists joined Northwestern Small Town distinction in forces long ago to make art available to all. the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice RELAX & RECHARGE The walk includes more than a dozen travel award contest in 2017 and, along Downtown Sequim is a destination for venues highlighting area artists. Maps are with Olympic National Park, was named by those who enjoy eating, shopping, Frommer’s travel guide as one of the best exploring and relaxing. The downtown is a available at participating businesses.

Join the artists’ reception, which offers places to go in 2019. walkable community of locally owned and snacks and wine at the art co-operative, operated specialty shops anchored by SEQUIM IRRIGATION FESTIVAL Sequim Civic Center at 5 p.m.

Sequim Avenue and Washington Street.

The city is home to the longest-running Within its six-square-block area, there OLYMPIC THEATRE ARTS festival in the state of Washington. The are several small businesses that are Catch a show at Sequim’s strong festival celebrated 124 years in early May conveniently located. They offer plenty of community theater, olympictheatrearts.org. and was named “The Best Small Town variety and take pride in personalized Celebration” in Evening Magazine’s 2016 customer service. Just park your car on any SEQUIM BAY Best of the Northwest competition.

For fun outdoor recreation like kayaking, of the non-metered streets and stroll to one clamming and fishing, go to the bay. Go SEQUIM LAVENDER WEEKEND of downtown’s restaurants for home-style camping out at the bay for quick and easy Slated for July 19-21, this celebration cooking or gourmet fare. draws thousands of lavender lovers from all Meander through downtown’s distinctive access to downtown nightlife. over the world. shops featuring surprising goods such as

DOWNTOWN SEQUIM

Lavender history

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 ‘40s, 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.

Many of the farms are open throughout the summer and welcome visitors to learn more about growing, harvesting, and processing lavender.

Sequim is now renowned for its lavender, which even flavors much of the local honey.

SEQUIM LAVENDER FARMS & PRODUCTS Open Daily May – September

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Family Operated Lavender Farm

No pets allowed on the farm due to FDA culinary regulations. Thank you for your respect & cooperation.

OPEN YEAR ROUND!

Come experience the “Essence of the Valley”

We produce our own products on the farm, large selection in Culinary and Bath & Body products and Lavender Plants.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MUSIC • May 18: Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra concert, 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, $12.

• June 1: Sequim Community Orchestra Concert, 2 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, by donation.

SEQUIM CITY BAND James Center for the Performing Arts, free: • June 9, 3 p.m.

• July 4, 3 p.m.

• Aug. TBA, 7 p.m.

• (Night with the Band) • Sept. 15, 3 p.m.

• June 22, Solar Tour, Power Trip Energy, various locations, free.

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.

• May 31-June 2: Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club Agility, Rally & Obedience Show, various times, Carrie Blake Park.

• June 22: Petals and Pathways Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations, $15-$20.

• July 19-21: 23rd annual Sequim Lavender Weekend, various times, Carrie Blake Park, Dungeness Valley.

• July 26-28: Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club All Breed Show, various times, Sequim High School sports fields.

• Aug. 8-11: Northwest Colonial Festival, various times, George Washington Inn, cost TBA. • Aug. 10: Strait Stamp Show, 9:30 a.m. to

5 p.m., Masonic Lodge, free.

• Aug. 24-25: Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire & Sequim Valley Fly-In, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sequim Valley Airport, $5.

• Sept. 21: Waterfront Day, John Wayne Marina, schedule TBA. • Sept. 27-28: 20th annual Dungeness River Festival, time TBA, Dungeness River Audubon Center, free.

CAR SHOWS • Aug. 10: Sequim Prairie Nights Downtown Show & Shine, downtown.

ART & THEATER • First Friday Art Walks, every month, art venues throughout Sequim, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., free.

• July 12-21: “Immigrant Garden — Letters” (Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.), Olympic Theatre Arts, $12 students, $16 adults.

• July 19-21: Art Jam, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rock Hollow Farm, free.

• Aug. 2: Keying Around/Block Party, with the First Friday Art Walk.

RECREATIONAL RACES • Aug. 3: Tour de Lavender cycling event, locations and prices vary.

• Aug. 17: Valley of the Trolls Run/Walk, 8 a.m., Troll Haven-Bandy Farms, prices vary.

LAVENDER FIELDS IN FRONT OF THE OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS

SEQUIM LAVENDER FARMS & PRODUCTS

Open Daily June-August, 10-6 Gift Shop, U-pick Over 100 Varieties of Lavender!

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MUSIC IN THE PARK Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., James Center for the Performing Arts.

• June 18: Navy Band Northwest • June 25: Caribe Steel Band (Caribbean, reggae, Calypso, soca, samba) • July 2: Ranger and the Re-Arrangers (swing, gypsy jazz) • July 9: John Hoover and the Mighty Quinns (music of John Denver) • July 16: Stardust Big Band (18-piece big band music) • July 23: Bread & Gravy (blues, classic rock, contemporary, more) • July 30: Max Hatt & Edda Glass

(contemporary, jazz, bossa nova, Brazilian) • Aug. 6 : Black Diamond Junction (classic rock, pop, country hits) • Aug. 13: Blue Rhinos (blues, rock) • Aug. 20: Farmstrong (folk, country, bluegrass) • Aug. 27: Joy in Mudville (Americana/roots rock) • Sept. 30: Pops & Picnic!, 7 p.m., Sequim Boys & Girls Club, $5-$20.

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SEQUIM LAVENDER FARMS & PRODUCTS

Graysmarsh Farm

and Maribel Gonzalez Victor’s Lavender Farm Victor welcome you to our family farm!

Order gourmet preserves www.graysmarsh.com

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Lavender growers throughout the world rely on Victor’s advice and his plants for successful lavender gardens and farms.

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July 19-21, open from 9-6 Lavender workshops with Victor and other experts, oil distillation demo, make your own lavender wreath, Friday evening barn dance with Joy in Mudville, lavender desserts and beverages, and Maribel’s family recipe tamales!

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Lavender Weekend

Welcome to Sequim Lavender Weekend, the largest lavender celebration in the country, July 19-21. Local organizations and businesses plan all year for a fun and fragrant weekend featuring all things purple. Find activities, farm festivals and events at visitsunnysequim.com.

Sequim’s lavender farms draw thousands of tourists to the sweet-scented herb and its numerous products.

The 23rd annual Sequim Lavender Festival, presented by the Sequim Lavender

Growers Association, has multiple festivities for visitors, lavenderfestival.com.

The three-day weekend buzzes with farm events, a fair with lavender products of all kinds, arts and crafts, children’s activities, live music and more.

Carrie Blake Park will be the headquarters of the festival, touting vendor booths, food courts, a beer garden and a music stage for Lavenderstock.

LAVENDERSTOCK MUSIC STAGE Enjoy a wide range of music, from bagpipes to bluegrass, all weekend at this state-of-the-art outdoor performance stage built by the Sequim City Band.

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• Family owned and operated • Unique, free educational farm experience • Quality, handmade lavender products • 100 year old barn • Oil distillation • U-Pick

Open daily May-Sept 9-5

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Organic Blossoms Natural Products Gift Shop • Lavender Ice Cream & Lemonade Lavender Plants • U-pick Lavender Pet Friendly

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ACCESS & ADMISSION Admission is free to the Carrie Blake Park festival events. Admission charges might apply at a few lavender farms.

Tune in to KSQM 91.5 on the FM dial throughout the weekend for music, news and weekend updates.

LAVENDER WEEKEND CONCERT

FARM FESTIVALS & EVENTS During Lavender Weekend, many lavender farms throughout the Dungeness Valley host their own festivals, with music, food, demonstrations, classes and more.

Some farms even have a shuttle service to and from them. Check out their individual websites for more details about their events and services.

Some farms charge an admission fee and others have free admission. There is plenty of parking at the farms for lavender lovers.

Visit visitsunnysequim.com for admission information and tour hours.

If you’re unable to visit during Sequim Lavender Weekend, note that many farms are open all summer into early fall.

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ART COMPETITION This lavender-themed event includes a high-end juried competition featuring all forms of art techniques and media, photography, pottery, metalwork, leatherwork, carvings, jewelry, fibers and precious minerals and rocks.

Artisans from throughout the country make the Sequim Lavender Festival one of their must-do seasonal events.

• Nelson’s Duck Pond & Lavender Farm nelsonsduckpond.com • Olympic Lavender Company buylavender.com • Peninsula Nursery facebook.com/peninsulanursery • Purple Haze Organic Lavender Farm purplehazelavender.com • Sunshine Herb & Lavender Farm sunshinelavender.com • The Lavender Connection lavenderconnection.com • Troll Haven trollhaven.org • Victor’s Lavender victorslavender.com • Washington Lavender Farm walavender.com

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LAVENDER FESTIVAL STREET FAIR Growers Association members will offer original and hand-created gifts and personal care items produced from their Sequim lavender harvest at their vendor booths all three days.

Products include everything from hydrating oils, lotions and soaps, relaxing eye pillows, culinary ingredients and pet apparel to the beautifully prepared lavender bouquets and lavender buds.

And, of course, unique and hard-tolocate lavender plants will be available at the Street Fair and the farms.

LAVENDER FARMS Farms open to the public during Sequim Lavender Weekend include: • B & B Family Farm bbfamilyfarm.com • Earth Muffin Lavender earthmuffinlavender.com • Fat Cat Garden & Gifts fatcat-lavender.com • Graysmarsh Berry Farm graysmarsh.com • Jardin du Soleil Lavender jardindusoleil.com • Kitty B’s Lavender Farm kittyblavenderfarm.com • Lost Mountain Lavender lostmountainlavender.com • Martha Lane Lavender marthalanelavender.org • Meli’s Lavender Melislavender@outlook.com

FOOD VENDORS There will be nothing lacking for the discerning appetite during the weekend.

Plan on eating your fair share of barbecue, at least six kinds of lavender ice cream, crab cakes and salmon, Greek and Thai food, coffee and freshly made crepes.

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One of the major Lavenderstock events you can’t miss is the free dance in the park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. that Saturday. Black Diamond Junction will bring the energy for dancing and listening enjoyment.

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PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSES 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.

NEW DUNGENESS LIGHTHOUSE The New Dungeness Lighthouse is near the tip of Dungeness Spit, a round-trip trek of 10.2 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.

In 1993, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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September, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and for special tours on request. Tours are free, but donations are appreciated. For more info, contact dfrazeur@olypen.com.

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

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. Learn more at newdungenesslighthouse.com.

POINT WILSON LIGHTHOUSE 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.

No longer considered essential for aiding navigation, Point Wilson Lighthouse is open for tours on Saturdays, May through

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CAPE FLATTERY LIGHTHOUSE The 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. Various companies offer private tours by kayak and boat.

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MARROWSTONE POINT LIGHTHOUSE 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.

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DESTRUCTION ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE 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.

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Dungeness Recreation Area & Wildlife Refuge 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 views 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, warblers’ serenades and the melancholy cooing of mourning doves.

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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 and other wildlife.

The spit is one of the world’s longest natural sand spits, 5.5 miles long and growing at a rate of about 13 feet per year.

At its highest point, the spit is only 15 feet above sea level, often flooding in winter.

NEW DUNGENESS LIGHTHOUSE The New Dungeness Lighthouse, first lit in 1857 and available for tours, is located half a mile from the tip (the last half mile is closed to protect sensitive habitat).

Pay a $3 fee at the kiosk/information center to enter the refuge. No dogs allowed.

CAMPING Hikers are restricted to the north shore Park amenities include a group camp with to reach the New Dungeness Lighthouse, picnic shelter, play equipment and miles of newdungenesslighthouse.com. trails for pedestrians and equestrians.

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is The recreation area has 66 standard campsites within the park. Half of the sites open to the public year-round.

Hiking, wildlife viewing and may be reserved in advance (sites 34-66), photography are popular activities at the the remaining are open on a first-come, first-served basis (1-33). Two restrooms are Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. available with showers.

SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS Visit clallam.net/Parks/Dungeness.html.

To ensure that wildlife continues to have a peaceful place to rest and feed, certain DAY USE While there is no entrance or day use fee recreational activities such as swimming, jogging and other beach activities are charged at this park, a separate entrance allowed only in selected areas during fee is required to access the Dungeness certain times of the year.

Spit. Leashed dogs are allowed, but not on Pets, bicycles, kite-flying, frisbees, the spit. Please use doggie bags. ball-playing, camping, beachcombing and To access the Dungeness National fires are not permitted in the refuge Wildlife Refuge and the Dungeness Spit, because they disturb the many migrating drive through the recreation area to the birds and other wildlife. refuge parking lot.

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Sequim parks

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PIONEER MEMORIAL PARK Established in 1951 by the Sequim Prairie Garden Club, Pioneer is a lovely 4-acre park and arboretum in downtown.

Admire the restored waterfall and pool and then proceed to view beautiful established trees, shrubs and flowers.

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.

Located in the center of the park, the garden clubhouse is available to rent.

Visit sequimprairiegardenclub.org for more.

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

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 collars that transmit radio signals.

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

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

Sequim’s herd, today comprising about 40 animals, considers the area part of its

PICKLEBALL COURTS AT CARRIE BLAKE PARK

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Raise your paddle if you’re into the sport of pickleball.

Sequim’s team, the Sequim Picklers, and the City of Sequim opened eight new tournament quality courts in 2018 to Carrie Blake Park.

As of August 2018, Sequim Picklers has over 160 members from Clallam and Jefferson counties.

The team also plays at the Boys and Girls Club courts.

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There also is James Center for Performing Arts, the Albert Haller Playfields (a .425-mile walking trail around the playfields that links to the Olympic Discovery Trail) and the Terrace Gardens that are maintained by the Sequim Botanical Garden society.

Port Williams’ official name is Marlyn Nelson County Park at Port Williams.

This 1-acre gem was deeded to Clallam County Parks in 1976.

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.

Bring your kayak or small boat for a trip around Sequim Bay. Walk the beach or simply park at the water’s edge to watch the ships pass by.

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

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

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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.

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Plan an evening with The Water Limousine.

You also can rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for an afternoon of fun on the water.

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.

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7 Cedars Casino

The Jamestown S’Klallam tribe operates several businesses along the highway in Blyn, including 7 Cedars Casino.

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. It also has a large nightclub space that can be rented in advance for special events. Contact the casino for more information.

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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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.

Why does a Steller’s jay’s feather look blue when there is no blue pigment in it?

Why does the murre’s egg have that odd shape? How do you tell a lynx from a bobcat?

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With its stunning displays, hands-on exhibits and knowledgeable staff, the Audubon Center is a must-see, a focal point for study and education concerning the Dungeness River Watershed and its environs.

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.

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

Check out spectacular specimens of taxidermied animals in the River Center, prepared by Claude and Edna Ritze of Sequim. Visit the Native Plant Garden, where visitors can learn about familiar foods and places Pacific Northwest animals love.

The River Center’s staff and docents are eager to show visitors the collection and answer questions.

Children will enjoy going on a scavenger hunt through the park, and the River Center is a great place to begin a ramble along the riverside trails through the forest or over the stony shore of the Dungeness River, dungenessrivercenter.org

SALMON ON THE RIVER The river and its associated tributaries have historically supported populations of pink, chinook, coho and chum salmon.

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The chinook population also has decreased and is considered to be severely depressed. Attempts to augment the population by hatch and release were discontinued in 1982 due to lack of success.

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

The Dungeness Fish Hatchery hatches and releases both coho and chum salmon.

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Museum & Arts

The Sequim Museum & Arts Center, affectionately referred to as “The MAC” by locals, is dedicated to presenting the history and culture of the families that settled the Sequim Prairie, Dungeness and areas of eastern Clallam County.

MUSEUM & ARTS EXHIBIT CENTER The Cedar Street Sequim Museum Exhibit Center closed permanently May 31.

Through the month of June, the collection will be moved to the new building at 544 N. Sequim Ave. in preparation for the July 6 grand opening.

The grand opening will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a short program: the State of Washington Masonic Lodge will lay a cornerstone, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe will offer a blessing and tours of the new building will be throughout the day.

Summer hours for the new center will temporarily be Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit sequimmuseum.com.

Requests for student tours, special programs or other visitors can be arranged by emailing sequimmuseum@olypen.com or calling 360-681-2257.

This the first time Sequim has a new museum built and dedicated to its heritage.

The “new” exhibit items have been in temporary locations for decades.

Carbon and DNA tests show that the Manis Mastodon tusks housed in the museum are the oldest in North America.

Visitors from around the world visit Sequim to see this amazing find.

The greatest accomplishment of the new building is that it was built using private funds, volunteer labor, gifted materials and labor. Dedicated, loving people partnered to make this happen.

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

DUNGENESS SCHOOLHOUSE The historic schoolhouse hosts weddings, musicals, classes, family reunions and tours that keep the 126-year-old National Historic site busy. Applications are online.

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CLALLAM CO-OP GRAIN ELEVATOR The grain elevator was strategically positioned near the railroad tracks that once cut through town.

The old Clallam Co-Op granary has provided a distinctive notch to the Sequim skyline for decades, as it’s the tallest structure in Sequim.

Completed in 1945, the former grain elevator, which operated as such from the mid-1940s through the mid-1970s, is currently the home of the Mexican restaurant Baja Cantina.

The MAC wanted to purchase the grain elevator, but could not raise enough money.

The structure now also serves the area as a multi-purpose communications tower.

SEQUIM OPERA HOUSE Built in 1906, the Sequim Opera House served to quench residents’ creative thirsts and entertainment needs for decades.

It remains one of Sequim’s oldest commercial buildings and was added to the National Register of Historic places in 1991. The interior retains some of its historic character on the upper level.

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A family run business, Olympic Game Farm is home to many animal species, both endangered and nonendangered.

Many of its animals are veterans of television and movies.

For more than 28 years, the farm worked with Walt Disney Studios and many others on features for theater and television.

Today, the farm is home to over 20 different exotic and nonexotic species, with hundreds of animals on site for families to “get face to face with wildlife” from the comfort of their vehicles on the farm’s driving tour. 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 is home to coyotes, bobcats, cougars and many more species.

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Veterans ceremonies are held throughout the year.

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Irrigation Festival

The history of irrigation is a huge part of Sequim and the Dungeness Valley.

Unlike some parts of the Olympic Peninsula, Sequim must irrigate for agriculture because it is in the rain shadow of the Olympics.

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HISTORY The Sequim Irrigation Festival, held each May, celebrates the work that D.R. “Crazy” Callen and his partners did to design and develop the irrigation ditches that brought water from the Dungeness River to the parched prairie.

Hardy pioneers worked all winter long to build the ditches and flumes.

Money was scarce, and the surveyor was paid partly in potatoes.

The following spring, it was time for the “big day.” The residents of the Dungeness Valley and surrounding communities came by wagon, on horseback and on foot to witness the opening of the headgate for the first time.

The first headgate on the Dungeness River was lifted May 1, 1895.

Exactly one year later, the first irrigation celebration took place at Crazy Callen’s farm.

This was the start of a tradition that would become the oldest continuing festival in Washington state.

As irrigation increased, downstream river flows lessened, so farmers and conservationists have taken measures to decrease the diversion of water for irrigation.

They have replaced open ditches with covered pipe to cut back on evaporation, for example, and have decreased the amount of cropland to be irrigated.

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SCENIC DRIVES Many of the Peninsula’s highways and roads curve around glacier-carved lakes, wind past sea stacks and lighthouses and provide views of farms, old-growth trees and the Olympic Mountains.

All of these landscape features — combined with the chance to see deer and elk in forested areas and harbor seals and whales just off quiet coastal roads — unite to make the Peninsula a wonderful place to take a leisurely day trip.

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It should be noted that GPS signals might get lost during these trips, so bring a map with you just in case!

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SEQUIM: OLD OLYMPIC HIGHWAY Set out east from Port Angeles on U.S. Highway 101 toward Old Olympic Highway for a short jaunt through the Dungeness Valley/Agnew area.

After taking a left off 101, follow the old highway for farmland views reminiscent of Midwestern countryside.

On a clear blue day, enjoy views of hay and horses as you curve onto Cays Road, heading toward Dungeness Bay. FORKS: COASTAL BEACHES Veer right onto Marine Drive, crawling A favorite spot, no matter the distance, is toward Cline Spit and enjoying the lovely heading west down U.S. Highway 101 past bluff houses and view of the bay.

Forks toward the coastal beaches.

Take a sharp left down Cline Spit Road to Starting in Port Angeles, travelers can stop for a walk, a picnic and lovely water take in views of the Elwha River, Lake views.

Sutherland and Lake Crescent before the long road into Forks.

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This trip requires an Olympic National Park pass.

Once past the Heart o’ the Hills entrance station, climb your way past tall pines and dramatic drop-offs.

There are opportunities to stop along the way for views of the Olympic Mountains and to pause for a selfie with friends.

Cruise through two tunnels before reaching the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center, the perfect place to stop for a picnic and stretch your legs.

Several hikes ranging from easy to difficult can be found within the visitor center complex.

You can enjoy a ride by cute Pacific Northwestern-style cottages and old Victorian houses to reach Fort Worden State Park and Point Wilson Lighthouse.

Picnic tables in the park make the perfect place stop to take in the scenic surroundings — you might even catch a glimpse of Mount Baker on a clear day, or spot some lolling otters in the surf.

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Once on 112, also known as the Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway, enjoy the rolling countryside that leads to scenic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Motorcyclists should take care when nearing the area near Pillar Point County Park, as the road is very bumpy and curvy.

For those who get motion sickness, come prepared!

Pass through Clallam Bay and Sekiu, pausing for a bite to eat, enjoying some gorgeous vistas and seeing some fishermen do what they do best.

Stop for a photo with the famous Rosie the Fish and take in views of the coastal sea stacks rising out of the blue water before heading onward.

After reaching Neah Bay, you’ll need to stop for a Makah Recreation Permit at the Makah Museum (located within the Makah Cultural and Research Center or Washburn’s General Store) before continuing on to Cape Flattery.

Take Cape Loop Road until you reach the parking area for Flattery. Be sure to display your permit.

A short, relatively easy hike from the trailhead through Sitka spruces leads to an amazing view of the Strait, Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island and opportunities for photos of coastal creatures.

then right again onto Mora Road to spend a few — or many! — moments at beautiful Rialto Beach, entering into the “treaty area” of the Twilight vampires and werewolves.

Enjoy a picnic and take in sea stack views as fishermen surf-cast into the waves.

Once satisfied, depart Rialto and continue back out and into Forks.

Cast a line in fishing rivers like the Bogachiel and Hoh, or blaze a trail through the Hoh Rain Forest before popping out on the coast.

Stop at Ruby Beach for a walk filled with views of eagles, the Destruction Island Lighthouse and crashing waves, or continue to any number of roadside beach stops.

Hungry or looking for a place to rest overnight? Go the extra mile(s) and post up at Olympic National Park’s Kalaloch Lodge or Kalaloch Campground.

onto state Highway 20 and head northeast for 12 miles to historic Port Townsend.

Enjoy the twists and turns the highway takes while you play peek-a-boo with the blue waters of Discovery Bay. After making a left at the light, the highway turns into Water Street and runs next to Admiralty Inlet, ending at the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Driving into town, you will pass historic Victorian buildings and storefronts, marinas and working boat yards, restaurants and hotels.

Explore the town on foot, grab a bite to eat or have a picnic lunch.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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wineries, beautiful libraries, stellar fishing opportunities and numerous arts and entertainment venues.

The National Rural Health Association has recognized Olympic Medical Center as one of the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the country for four years in a row.

Jefferson Healthcare has been designated as a leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality since 2014 by the Human Rights Campaign.

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Faith Lutheran Church (LCMS) 382 W Cedar • (360) 683-4803 PO Box 925, Sequim, WA 98382 Rev. Steve Eaton Rev. Roger Stites

SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Bible Classes Youth Group & Family Fun Events Christian Preschool

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“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

HOLY COMMUNION 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month Both Services www.faithlutheransequim.org

Dungeness Valley Lutheran

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925 North Sequim Ave. (360) 681-0946 Reach Out Share God’s Love

SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. & 10 a.m. Worship www.dvelca.org email: dvlcoffice@gmail.com

PORT ANGELES Saturday Farmers Market Year-round at The Gateway in downtown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. farmersmarketportangeles.com

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

SEQUIM Saturday Farmers Market Through Oct. 26 at Civic Center Plaza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sequimmarket.com

SUNDAY 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Fellowship/ Refreshments We welcome all persons equally.

Web site: www.sequimtumc.org Email: church@sequimtumc.org

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

BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SEQUIM (SBC) 1323 Sequim-Dungeness Way Sequim, WA 98382 Wes Funkhouser, Pastor (360) 683-2114 SUNDAYS: 9:15 a.m. Small Group Bible Study 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE Please visit our website for additional meeting times and activities! office@fbcsequim.com www.fbcsequim.com

360-977-7689 office 425-785-1788 cell Sunday Service is 10 a.m.

387 E. Washington St., Sequim Pastor, Rev. Lynn Osborne

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Looking for a different kind of faith community?

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Peninsula Evangelical Friends Church

Between Sequim & Port Angeles on Old Olympic Hwy. 1291 N. Barr Road, Pt. Angeles 452-9105 Pastor Jonathan D. Fodge Ministers: The Entire Congregation SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ( mid Sept. thru May only) pefchurch@gmail.com Families worshiping and learning together www.sermonaudio.com/pefc www.pefcpa.com

JEWISH Congregation Olympic B’nai Shalom

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

Between Sequim & Port Angeles 1033 N. Barr Rd., Agnew Between Hwy 101 & Old Olympic Imagine a religion that embraces many different beliefs… including yours.

10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and Children’s Program-Enrichment & Play Fellowship Hour following the service

Connections to Seattle & Tacoma Congregations

ACTIVITIES Choir, Women’s Groups, Men’s Group, Short Story Book Group, Contemplative Service, Second & Fourth Tuesday brunches, Third Sunday Potluck.

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CHIMACUM Sunday Farmers Market June through October behind Chimacum Corner Farmstand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. jcfmarkets.org/sunday FORKS Saturday Open Aire Market Through October at the Umpqua Bank parking lot on Forks Avenue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. forkswa.com

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PORT TOWNSEND Wednesday Farmers Market June through September at the Jefferson Transit Haines Place Park and Ride from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. jcfmarkets.org/port-townsendwednesdays

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King’s Way Foursquare Church Pastor Mike VanProyen SUNDAY MORNINGS 8:15 9:30 with Children’s Ministry 11:15 with Children’s Ministry website: www.thekingsway.net email: info@thekingsway.net 1023 Kitchen-Dick Road Sequim, WA

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.

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St. Joseph Parish

121 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.

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Thursday - Friday 8:30am 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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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.

Sunday School: Nursery-Preschool available 1st Service Nursery-5th grade available 2nd Service Jr High and High School class meet during 2nd service www.dcchurch.org

SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Nursery - infant to 2 years old Children’s Ministry 11:00 a.m. Fellowhip Hour Nursery - infant to 2 years old Children’s Classes ages 3-12 WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Middle School/High School THURSDAY 6:00 p.m. Awana (September - May)

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

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

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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 summer offers 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.

EXPLORING HISTORY

REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER Stop by the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, portangeles.org and visitportangeles.com, to talk with knowledgeable volunteers about what there is to see and do in Port Angeles.

Located on the scenic waterfront along Railroad Avenue, the center carries souvenirs, maps, brochures and touristrelated guides to help visitors enjoy their time on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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

The chamber represents more than 400 businesses and organizations on the Peninsula, with information on all of them!

UNDERGROUND HERITAGE TOURS Port Angeles Underground Heritage Tours, portangelesheritagetours.com, offer visitors a guided walking tour through the city’s 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 and Visitor Center.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MUSIC • May 17: Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra concert, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, $12.

• June 5-Sept. 25: Concerts on the Pier, City Pier, foot of Lincoln Street in downtown Port Angeles, each Wednesday from June 5-Sept. 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., free.

Artists lineup TBA. Visit portangeles.org.

• Sept. 28: Pops & Picnic!, 7 p.m., Vern Burton Community Center, $20.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS • Through May 31: North Olympic Library System Poetry Walks, Peabody Creek Trail, Madison Falls Trail, Spruce Railroad Trail, self-guided, free.

• Through Oct. 6: Port Angeles Heritage Tours, Mondays-Saturdays, Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce, tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., $8-$15.

• May 24-27: 26th annual Juan de Fuca Festival, times vary, Vern Burton Community Center, $28-$85, kids 12 and younger admitted free.

• June 8-9: Port Angeles Maritime Festival, downtown waterfront, full schedule and fees TBA, visit maritimefestival.org.

• July 4: 4th of July Celebration, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., downtown and City Pier, free.

• Sept. 20-22: Fourth annual Arts and CLALLAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE Built in 1914, the impressive Clallam County Courthouse, clallam.net, 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.

The courthouse clock was made by Joseph Mayer, a Seattle manufacturing jeweler and street clock maker.

Mayer capitalized on the burst of county courthouse construction in western Washington in the decade before World War I, installing tower clocks in Tacoma, Everett and Montesano.

He installed this interesting Howard tower clock in the Clallam County Courthouse in 1915.

MUSEUM AT THE CARNEGIE Nearby, the Museum at the Carnegie, elwha.org/departments/carnegie-museum, offers a glimpse into Clallam County’s past.

The museum, found in the city-owned historic 97-year-old Carnegie Library, was taken over by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.

Draughts Beer & Wine Festival, times vary, downtown, $10-$45.

• Oct. 11-13: 17th annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, times vary, City Pier, free admission.

• Oct. 18-20: 25th annual Forest Storytelling Festival, Peninsula College’s Little Theater, prices and times vary.

ART/THEATER • July 19-Aug. 4: Shakespeare in the Woods featuring “The Taming of the Shrew,” every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m., Webster’s Woods Art Park, free/by donation.

RECREATIONAL RACES • June 1-2: North Olympic Discovery Marathon, race start locations/times vary, $12-$115.

• Aug. 4: Ride the Hurricane, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hurricane Ridge Road, $50.

• Sept. 7: GOAT (Great Olympic Adventure Trail) Run, race start locations/times vary, $50-$80.

• Sept. 28: Big Hurt, race start locations/ times vary, $120-$260.

FAIRS • Aug. 15-18: Clallam County Fair, times vary, Clallam County Fairgrounds, ticket prices TBA, visit clallam.net/fair.

The space has cultural and historical artifacts related to the history of the tribe and other tribes on the Olympic Peninsula.

ELWHA KLALLAM HERITAGE CENTER To learn more about the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, stop by the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, elwha.org.

Port Angeles was once home to a 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 that 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 integrates life and vocational skills, cultural values and history, as well as providing entrepreneurial avenues and initiating opportunities to learn traditional Klallam arts.

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Only a few minutes via car from downtown Port Angeles, past the Port Angeles Boat Haven, you will find Ediz Hook, a 3-mile-long crescent-shaped 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.

For treasure-seekers, you won’t find seashells along the rocky shores, but you might be rewarded with sea glass or agates.

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

Watch for feral cats as they slink around the border of boulders.

Kayak, stand-up paddleboarding, canoe and scuba dive from the Sail & Paddle Park.

At the end of Ediz Hook is the Port Angeles Coast Guard Station, which is off limits to the public.

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

Please slow down for workers, runners, walkers and bikers who use the same roadway to access the area.

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Pebble Beach Park, formerly known as West End Park, is a 1.5-acre waterfront area along Front Street in downtown.

The park also was renamed in the Klallam language. Find the pronunciation at tinyurl.com/PebbleBeachKlallam.

The recent name change was proposed by representatives of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and recommended by a unanimous Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission.

Pebble Beach Park was designed to celebrate Klallam history and culture with numerous tribal elements on the grounds.

It features two beaches. Come sit on one of the benches 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 as you walk the pathway to waterfront businesses.

Have a picnic on the green grass, do a little bird watching or snap photos of boats moving about in the harbor. There have been sightings of orcas nearby, so keep a sharp eye out!

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Stroll downtown

Shopping & dining As you wander downtown to find delicious food and unique souvenirs to remember your travels by, you’ll find a wealth of cafes and restaurants to refuel before returning to Olympic National Park to cross one more trail off your bucket list.

ART ON THE TOWN Art on the Town is an ever-changing outdoor art project that graces the downtown 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,” are a popular photography opportunity for visitors.

CONRAD DYAR MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain at First and Laurel streets features cascading water and benches for resting, backed by the gorgeous Olympic Visions mural.

Many buskers like to perform here.

The three-level Laurel Street stairs begin behind the fountain area. Get great views of the activity in Port Angeles Harbor and beyond at the top.

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MURALS As you explore the downtown, you will find artistic murals that represent the past of Port Angeles and the Peninsula, visitportangeles.com/mural-trail.

Twelve outdoor art murals dot downtown and tell a tale of the town’s rich maritime history and Native American culture.

Two within close proximity are the “Sluicing the Hogback” and “MV Kalakala” murals, located along Laurel Street.

This summer, the Sluicing mural is getting a facelift by Cory Ench, who painted the Kalakala mural in 1995-1996.

DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION The Port Angeles Downtown Association, portangelesdowntown.com, represents over 225 businesses in the downtown area.

Downtown businesses are independently owned and support local families who support local schools, churches, athletic groups and civic organizations.

RESTAURANTS Some dining establishments offer outdoor seating areas so patrons can soak up the sun.

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

Savor locally caught seafood and locally grown produce at the majority of eateries.

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP Once everyone is happily fed, stretch your legs by walking along the brick-lined sidewalks.

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

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

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As you explore the Port Angeles waterfront, it’s hard to miss the City Pier.

The pier offers scenic vistas, fishing and ferry watching.

Climb the stairs of the lookout tower to see even farther across the sparkling Strait and the city.

Aside from being the home of the Feiro Marine Life Center, the pier plays host to numerous events during the summer.

The “Grab-a-Crab” derby during the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival takes place in large holding tanks on the pier.

Participants use crab snares and bait.

Every summer starting in June and going until September, visitors can enjoy free live music in downtown every Wednesday at 6 p.m. under the covered stage on the pier.

Artists and specific dates will be announced at visitportangeles.com.

Six new floating docks were recently added at City Pier. The docks allow moorage space for tall ships, boaters and kayakers.

HOLLYWOOD BEACH In front of the Red Lion Hotel, visitors can bring their families to Hollywood Beach, which offers a playground, access to the Olympic Discovery Trail and a great view of the Strait.

Launch a kayak or paddleboard from the mellow shore.

You can also throw on your diving gear and walk in for a scuba session.

Be sure to pack a picnic and take in amazing views of the city and Olympic Mountains from here. On a clear day, you might even see Mount Baker.

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Feiro Marine Life Center Out on the City Pier, the sea creatures within the tanks at the Feiro Marine Life Center, feiromarinelifecenter.org, seem static until a volunteer points out a small scallop filtering plankton or several starry flounders and great sculpins blanketed in light 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 pier next to Hollywood Beach.

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

The exhibits are representative of the marine life inhabiting the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Visitors can get up close to local marine life in the center’s touch, view tanks and check out a bank of aquariums. Learn about plankton at the microscope station.

The newest exhibit is a refurbished moon jellyfish habitat.

If you spend time on the waterfront near the Landing Mall, you might notice some fish. Not in the water, but on the fence.

The collection of student produced marine-themed art has grown to cover nearly the entire fence around the property.

The late Paul Cronauer launched the public art project, with his goal to include 20,000 fish on the fence.

Over the years, the art project has branched out into a dedicated education program, involving local students and youth, an interpretive walk and an annual fundraising event.

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Higher education

Peninsula College, pencol.edu, is a public community college founded in 1961.

It is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington.

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, a distance of about 140 miles.

Peninsula College’s main campus is in Port Angeles and occupies 75 acres.

Extension sites are in Sequim, Forks and Port Townsend.

The college is the only resident institution of higher education on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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

Writing, math and computer labs provide individualized instruction to help students succeed.

The college offers several in-demand bachelor’s and associate’s degree options and direct transfer degrees.

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

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

Theater, art, music and sports events also provide educational enrichment and entertainment for college students and area community members.

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3. Todd Fischer Railroad Ave 115, Suite 112 | 360.301.937 | ToddFischer.net Painting the Pacific Northwest and more. Visit the art gallery and gift shop for unique gifts by PNW artists and vendors. Catering to the outdoor lifestyle.

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Stop by the Olympic Coast Discovery Center, olympiccoast.noaa.gov, to learn more the animals and plants that call this area home.

Found in The Landing mall, the visitor center helps inform guests about Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary natural and cultural resources, research and educational programs.

Entry is free and open to the public.

The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary includes 2,408 square nautical 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, communities of deep-sea coral and sponges form habitats for fish and other marine wildlife.

The sanctuary has a rich cultural and historical legacy including area tribes’ ties to the ocean environment.

In addition, more than 200 shipwrecks are documented within its boundaries.

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Cannabis info

under 21 is allowed on the retail premises.

Most retail marijuana stores only accept cash and usually have an ATM available.

Part of what draws hundreds of people to the Peninsula yearly is the cannabis industry.

Pot use and possession remain a criminal CLALLAM COUNTY act on federal lands.

PORT ANGELES However, you can smoke on private • Green 101 property out of view of the general public.

• Mister Buds Adults 21 and older can purchase up to 1 • Origins ounce of usable marijuana, 16 ounces of • Sweet Relief Cannabis Express marijuana-infused edibles in solid form, 72 • The Hidden Bush ounces in liquid form or 7 grams of • Muffy’s Smokin’ Greens concentrates.

SEQUIM Marijuana can be sold and purchased • Karma Cannabis only at state-licensed retail stores.

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Runners welcome

Throughout the year, the North Olympic THE BIG HURT • Sept. 28: Mountain Bike 15 miles + Peninsula plays host to multiple road races.

Kayak 3 miles + Road Bike 30 miles + Run SPRING 10K, bighurtpa.com Not for the faint of heart, this race series NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON encompasses four legs: mountain biking, • June 1-2: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full kayaking, road biking and a 10K run.

Marathon, Marathon Walk, Kids Marathon, Form a team and give it your all! nodm.com The marathon and half-marathon are on CRABFEST 5K FUN RUN, a point-to-point course that incorporates • Oct. 12, crabfestival.org the Olympic Discovery Trail with views of This run during the Dungeness Crab & the Olympic Mountains between Sequim Seafood Festival in Port Angeles is a quick and Port Angeles and a 5-mile finishing out-and-back race for all ages. stretch along the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

LARRY SCOTT TRAIL The 5K, 10K and Kids Marathon are • Oct. 19: 5K, 10K, runthepeninsula.com/ out-and-back races on the ODT. larryscott The fourth of five in the Run the SUMMER Peninsula road race series, this out-andGREAT OLYMPIC ADVENTURE TRAIL back follows part of Port Townsend Bay on (GOAT) RUN the Larry Scott Memorial Trail.

• Sept. 7: Half Marathon (two), Full NORTH OLYMPIC TURKEY TROT Marathon, 50K, greatoatrun.org • Nov. 28: 5K, 10K, runsignup.com/noptt The course takes place on a combination of On Thanksgiving morning, before the single-track trail and logging roads between craziness of the holiday sets in, why not the National Park and the Strait. run to the Strait along the ODT with a Runners will be greeted by delectable couple hundred of your fellow runners? food after the race.

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Racers get oysters and craft beer after the race.

Come relax and enjoy the beauty and serenity of Sea Cliff Gardens and the Olympic Peninsula.

JAMESTOWN S’KLALLAM • Dec. 7: 5K, 10K, runthepeninsula.com/ jamestown The fifth and final race of Run the Peninsula, this out-and-back starts at the Jamestown Tribal Campus in Blyn.

Bring a headlamp, as this race starts later in the evening.

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The 1,300-square-foot visual arts exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, pafac.org, is a wonderful place for the art lover 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.

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.

WEBSTER’S WOODS ART PARK 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 first sculptures were installed in 2000, and new pieces are added every year.

The center’s gallery and Webster’s Woods are both free and open to the public year-round. Donations are gladly accepted.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE WOODS The popular — and free! — Shakespeare in the Woods series features “The Taming of the Shrew” this summer.

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JUAN DE FUCA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

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Summer officially kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, jffa.org.

This year’s festival, the 26th annual, takes place at the Vern Burton Community Center from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27.

The festival features music and dance performances from around the world, a lively street fair, arts and crafts programs for children and workshops for all ages.

A community tent covers activities such as balloon animal crafts, storytimes, fine arts booths and rock painting.

The center boasts four stages featuring musical acts of folk, rock, soul, bluegrass, country and everything in between, not to mention comedy acts, acrobatics and ballet.

Maritime Festival

The 2019 Port Angeles Maritime Festival, portangelesmaritimefestival.org, highlights the city’s rich maritime history and looks at the promising future of maritime on the North Olympic Peninsula.

The celebration, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, touts historical displays, live music, boat exhibits, kayak rentals, food, the “Kraken Slide” for kids and face and henna painting, plus tall ship, patrol boat and log yard tours.

Explore the Port Angeles waterfront during this community festival, and learn about our past, present and future at sea.

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Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival

Each October, the smell of freshlycooked seafood fills the downtown air, and thousands of hungry diners file through gigantic white tents on the Port Angeles waterfront in search of dishes highlighting the bounty of the Northwest.

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The 18th annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, crabfestival.org, is a celebration of the Olympic Peninsula’s diverse bounty — seafood, maritime and cultural traditions and the breathtaking coastal environment.

This year the festival takes place from Friday, Oct. 11, to Sunday, Oct. 13.

The festival features a community crab feed, the “Grab a Crab” tank derby, live

music, vendors, cooking demonstrations, an art show and a 5K run and walk.

CrabFest has been named one of the Top 100 Events by the American Bus Association and has been recognized by Coastal Living Magazine, GQ Magazine, Saveur and others as one of the top seafood festivals in North America. CrabFest was even a question on Jeopardy!

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The young festival, now in its fifth year, takes place from Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22.

In addition to featuring more than 20 regional breweries, wineries and cideries, Arts & Draughts hosts a street fair showcasing quality, hand-crafted merchandise and plenty of local food vendors.

Live music is a prominent feature, with musical acts to be announced soon.

Performances happen throughout the entirety of the festival, with a concert and beer garden kicking off the festival that Friday night.

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Attend a Lefties baseball game

Baseball teams.

A number of players in the West Coast League have gone on to become stars in the majors.

The Lefties will play home games at Civic Who doesn’t love a baseball game?

Field on Race Street.

Residents of the Olympic Peninsula General admission tickets start at $5; host a variety of baseball and softball premium seating costs $15; and diamond tournaments throughout year. seating, where table service is available, is But the newest team in Port Angeles is $20 per person. part of the bigger West Coast League, and Looking for Lefties gear? The team store the community is loving their summer-long on First Street downtown is open Tuesdays season each year. through Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Port Angeles Lefties are a wooden and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. bat collegiate team that plays teams from This year, the Lefties will travel to all around the Pacific Northwest.

Victoria, B.C., to play Team Cuba on June 2 Lefties players are recruited from major in a game that their league rivals, the universities, and many of them could later Victoria Harbour Cats, helped arrange. be drafted professionally by Major League Visit paleftiesbaseball.com.

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C'EST SI BON • July 21 vs. Kelowna Falcons, 1:35 p.m.

• July 24 vs. Redmond Dudes, 6:35 p.m.

• July 25 vs. Redmond Dudes, 6:35 p.m.

• July 26 vs. Redmond Dudes, 6:35 p.m.

AUGUST • Aug. 2 vs. Portland Pickles, 6:35 p.m.

• Aug. 3 vs. Portland Pickles, 6:35 p.m.

• Aug. 4 vs. Portland Pickles, 1:35 p.m.

• Aug. 6 vs. Victoria Harbour Cats, 6:35 p.m.

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• July 3 vs. Highline Bears, 5:05 p.m.

• July 8 vs. Corvallis Knights, 6:35 p.m.

• July 9 vs. Corvallis Knights, 6:35 p.m.

• July 10 vs. Corvallis Knights, 5:05 p.m.

• July 11 vs. Everett Merchants, 6:35 p.m.

• July 16 vs. Cowlitz Black Bears, 6:35 p.m.

• July 17 vs. Cowlitz Black Bears, 6:35 p.m.

• July 18 vs. Cowlitz Black Bears, 6:35 p.m.

• July 19 vs. Kelowna Falcons, 6:35 p.m.

• July 20 vs. Kelowna Falcons, 6:35 p.m.

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• June 9 vs. Bellingham Bells, 1:35 p.m.

• June 18 vs. Wenatchee Applesox, 6:35 p.m.

• June 19 vs. Wenatchee Applesox, 6:35 p.m.

• June 20 vs. Wenatchee Applesox, 6:35 p.m.

• June 25 vs. Yakima Pippins, 6:35 p.m.

• June 26 vs. Yakima Pippins, 6:35 p.m.

• June 27 vs. Yakima Pippins, 6:35 p.m.

• June 28 vs. Bend Elks, 6:35 p.m.

• June 29 vs. Bend Elks, 6:35 p.m.

• June 30 vs. Bend Elks, 1:35 p.m.

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The bay is great for stand-up paddle boarding thanks to relatively shallow and calm waters.

An overflow parking and picnic area is on the bluff above the bay.

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LOVELY LAKES The Peninsula is known for its beautiful lakes, which offer a variety of recreational opportunities for the entire family.

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.

The lake may be closed to all water activity due to recurring toxic algae issues.

Check with Jefferson County Public Health on their lake status page for lake conditions and status reports.

LELAND LAKE Leland Lake near Quilcene is a popular fishing lake. It is stocked seasonally.

The sheltered lake also is a popular kayaking and SUP destination.

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

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LAKE PLEASANT Lake Pleasant Community Beach Park near Beaver offers visitors almost 2 acres and 208 lineal feet of lake that is perfect for year-round fishing, swimming, kayaking and camping.

Boat launches, loading and mooring docks and boat trailer parking are available for those wanting to get out on the water.

A playground, picnic area and public restrooms make the lake a great spot to stop during the drive to coastal attractions.

LAKE QUINAULT Lake Quinault is in the glacial-carved Quinault Valley of the Quinault River, at the southwestern edge of Olympic National Park. The lake is within the temperate Quinault Rain Forest.

Area activities include fishing (with a permit from the Quinault tribe), scenic drives and lots of hiking.

The southern side of the lake is home to the historic Lake Quinault Lodge and the Rain Forest Resort Village.

Tent camping, RV sites, vacation rentals and lodge accommodations are available.

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LAKE CRESCENT Nestled in the northern foothills of the Olympic Mountains, Lake Crescent lies about 18 miles west of Port Angeles.

The pristine azure waters of this deep, glacially carved lake make it an ideal destination for those in search of natural beauty.

Picnic and swimming areas and boat launches can be found at both ends.

A variety of trails, including the popular Marymere Falls trail, encourage visitors to stretch their legs and snap a photo or two.

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, restrooms, access to potable water, trails and a boat launch.

LAKE OZETTE Located on the northwestern coast of the Peninsula, Lake Ozette is the largest unaltered natural lake in the state.

The lake is a place of rich history.

Discoveries have unearthed the presence of a culture dating back at least 2,000 years, as well as the well-preserved Ozette village that had been covered by a mudslide.

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.

The area features several trails leading to the Pacific Ocean.

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MADISON CREEK FALLS ELWHA VALLEY This wheel-chair accessible and photogenic waterfall is a short 200 feet from the Elwha River entrance.

MARYMERE FALLS LAKE CRESCENT Hike through old-growth forest and up a steep incline to take in this popular and powerful 90-foot waterfall.

There are two viewpoints: the lower platform gives a view directly opposite the base of the falls, while the hillside viewing deck looks down on the falls.

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POPULAR TIDE POOL LOCATIONS For some easily accessible tide pools, try a few of the following: • Ruby Beach and Beach Four in the Kalaloch area.

• Shi Shi Beach near Neah Bay. • Freshwater Bay and Salt Creek Recreation Area off Highway 112 outside of Port Angeles.

• Second Beach, Third Beach and Hole in the Wall in the La Push/Mora area.

Two notes with Hole in the Wall: Do not cross through Hole in the Wall when the tide begins to cover the floor of the arch.

Hole in the Wall is constantly battered by waves. Falling rocks can be a significant hazard, so avoid lengthy visits right next to and under the arch. If you hear rock falling, cover your head and move away from the arch.

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TIDE POOL ETIQUETTE • While exploring, remember to watch 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.

The rocks also may be quite slick from algae and seaweed, so use extreme caution while exploring.

• 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.

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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, sculpin and anemones are just some of the treasures that can be found in area tide pools.

While you can see tide pools during positive tides (up to +1.5), the best low times are zero and minus tides.

Tide pools are delicate areas. Visitors need to refrain from tromping about in them.

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This includes all types of 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.

When walking around tide pool areas, remember to watch closely for sneaker waves and the returning tide.

• Make sure you are wearing appropriate clothes and shoes, as they will get wet and sandy.

Sneakers and boots are best; flip-flops are not recommended.

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What’s in store for Port Angeles

The city is seeing a lot of growth in the next few years, including renovations to the old Lincoln Theater, a new downtown hotel and a new waterfront arts center.

LINCOLN THEATER The shuttered theater is undergoing restoration efforts.

The downtown landmark’s new managers have said they want to turn the former movie house into a nonprofit performing arts venue.

But before the theater can reopen, it needs improved exits, proper lights and signs and functional doors.

RENDERING OF PROPOSED DOWNTOWN HOTEL

DOWNTOWN HOTEL The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is

making big plans to build a four-story hotel near the downtown waterfront.

The hotel would include an indoor restaurant, an outdoor restaurant, meeting space and a bar.

The tribe continues to purchase downtown property for this project.

WATERFRONT ARTS CENTER A performance venue and conference facility is in the works for the west side of Port Angeles’ waterfront.

The Field Arts and Events Hall will be a 41,000-square-foot glass-wrapped building that will be constructed at the corner of Oak and Front streets on a 1.6-acre parcel purchased with a $1.43 million donation.

When it’s done, representatives say the center will join a Lower Elwha Klallam performance-educational longhouse and a new Feiro Marine Life Center facility.

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ) 2606 S. Race St., Port Angeles 360-457-7062 David Moffitt, Pastor

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Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. www.firstchristianchurchportangeles.org

209 West 11th St. Port Angeles (360) 452.2351 www.clallamcatholic.com

St. Joseph Parish

121 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 8:30am 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.

North Olympic Church of Christ

Bethany Pentecostal

506 S. Francis • 457-1030 Corner of 5th & Francis Omer Vigoren, Pastor Jeff Douglas, Music/Youth Leader

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

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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 MONDAY 8:15 p.m. Compline WEDNESDAY 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist www.standrewpa.org

UNITY Unity in the Olympics 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

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Corner of 2nd & Race P.O. Box 2086 • (360) 457-4839 Pastor Neil Castle

EVERY SUNDAY 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m. Worship Service EVERY WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Christian Maturity Studies Invite your friends & neighbors for clear, biblical preaching, wonderful fellowship, & the invitation to a lasting, personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

LUTHERAN St. Matthew Lutheran

FRIENDS/QUAKER Peninsula Evangelical Friends Church

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

WEDNESDAY 5:30 p.m. Free Dinner Call for more information regarding other church activities. www.stmatthewportangeles.org

First Presbyterian Church

SUNDAY 9:30 Traditional Service 11:00 Contemporary Service 11:00 Children’s Church for kids 3-9 Nursery care provided at both services

139 West 8th • (360) 452-4781 Matthew Paul, Pastor

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. childcare provided

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Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.

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Connections to Seattle & Tacoma Congregations For Information: www.obsh.org, (360) 452-2471 www.facebook.com/COBS.ORG/ or write P.O. Box 553, Port Angeles, WA 98362

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

PRESBYTERIAN

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ( mid Sept. thru May only)

JEWISH Congregation Olympic B’nai Shalom

Redeeming Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

For information: (360) 504-1950 www.rgopc.org

(American) Leading people in an ever changing culture to the hope of Jesus 105 West 6th Street • (360) 457-3313 Tim Hughes, Pastor

(Missouri Synod) Lincoln at 13th St. • (360) 457-4122 Rev. Dr. Patrick Lovejoy, Pastor SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:15 a.m. Children Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Worship Service

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SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Study Hour 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

First Baptist Church

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

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

Tuesday evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday 12:00pm 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.

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Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Between Sequim & Port Angeles 1033 N. Barr Rd., Agnew Between Hwy 101 & Old Olympic Imagine a religion that embraces many different beliefs… including yours.

10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and Children’s Program-Enrichment & Play Fellowship Hour following the service ACTIVITIES Choir, Women’s Groups, Men’s Group, Short Story Book Group, Contemplative Service, Second & Fourth Tuesday brunches, Third Sunday Potluck.

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SATURDAY 6:00 p.m. Upper Room Service 112 North Lincoln St. PA SUNDAY 8:15 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship Services 9:50 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

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

Broadcast on KONP 1450 at 11 a.m.

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

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Joyce

For a small town, Joyce has a really big personality.

Found just west of Port Angeles on state Highway 112, what Joyce lacks in size is made up for with fun festivals, historical sites and a general store that offers an eclectic array of goods.

GENERAL STORE Joyce General Store, joycegeneral.com, is what comes to mind when you think of a small-town mom-and-pop shop in the Northwest.

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

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.

CRESCENT BEACH Port Crescent was a few miles north of Joyce on what is now Crescent Beach. The privately owned beach, crescentbeachrv.com, offers campsites, RV sites and cabins for those seeking a peaceful oceanfront overnight.

Visitors also can purchase a day pass to relax on the beach or play in the water. Try out surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, skimboarding or ocean kayaking.

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One of the county’s most popular parks for families, Salt Creek Recreation Area, clallam.net/Parks/SaltCreek.html, offers visitors forests, rocky bluffs, tide pools, a sandy beach and camping options.

It features wonderful panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Crescent Bay and Vancouver Island.

Park amenities include a picnic shelter with a fireplace; a playground; basketball, volleyball and horseshoe courts; and a softball field, plus several hiking trails.

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.

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.

The scenic Whale Trail, thewhaletrail.org, is a string of 20 locations around Washington where visitors are likely to see whales and other marine mammals from shore.

A sign at Salt Creek Recreation Area overlooks Crescent Bay, where gray whales often are seen.

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

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JOYCE DAZE Later in the summer, a popular local event is the Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival, joycedaze.org.

Prolific blackberry brambles can be seen growing along highways and most side roads across the Peninsula.

The reward for letting these prickly vines grow is delicious blackberries.

This one-day event takes place the first weekend of August and features blackberry pies, pie-making contests, a community pancake breakfast at the Grange Hall, arts and crafts vendors and much more.

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JOYCE MUSEUM The Joyce Museum, joycegeneral.com/ museum, housed in a former railroad station, is next door to the general store. Built in 1915, it’s 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.

Summer hours are Thursdays-Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Gigantic trees draped in moss surrounded by enormous ferns, beaches dotted with sea stacks and rolling rivers sprinkled with glacial powder dominate the wild and wonderful West End. With a city filled with logging industry history and Native American culture everywhere, visitors are transported to a place unlike any other.

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Discovering Forks

Historically, Forks is known as a timber town and the gateway to wild beaches.

Forks is 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.

Experience world class attractions such as the Rialto Beach, the Hoh Rain Forest, Kalaloch Beach, Lake Ozette and many mountain trails.

When starting your exploration of the area, consider stopping by the Forks Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Information Center, forkswa.com, 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.

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La Push 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 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 a good spot to watch for gray whales as they migrate along the coast.

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.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENTS & FESTIVALS • Through May 31: North Olympic Library System Poetry Walks, Hall of Mosses Trail, self-guided, free.

• Every Wednesday, May 29-Sept. 4 (closed July 4): Forks Logging and Mill Tours, 8:45 a.m. to noon, Forks Visitor Information Center, free.

• June 14-16: Raincon, times vary, Rainforest Arts Center, free.

• June 18: Forks History and More, 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, free.

• July 4-6: Forks Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, downtown, schedule of events TBA, visit forkswa.com.

• July 6: Moonlight Madness, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., local businesses, special sales.

• July 16: Forks History and More, 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, free.

• July 19-21: Quileute Days, times vary, La Push, free.

• Aug. 16-19: Cycle Camp Family Reunion, times vary, Cycle Camp near Forks, free.

• Aug. 20: Forks History and More,

11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, free.

• Sept. 7: 18th annual Bear Creek Chili Cook-off and Potluck, all day, Hungry Bear Cafe, Forks, free.

• Sept. 12-13: Forever Twilight in Forks, times/locations/ticket prices vary.

• Sept. 17: Forks History and More, 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, free.

• Sept. 28: Free Entrance Day, all day, Olympic National Park, free.

• Oct. 9-13: Hickory Shirt/Heritage Days, times vary, Rainforest Arts Center, free.

• Oct. 12: Fish N Brew, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Rainforest Arts Center, free.

• Oct. 15: Forks History and More, 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, free.

• Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 and 31: Rain of Terror Haunted House, 7 p.m. to midnight, Quillayute Airport, $10.

CAR SHOWS • June 22-23: West End Thunder Drag

Races, 8:30 a.m. gates open, Forks Municipal Airport, free-$20.

• July 13-14: West End Thunder Drag Races, 8:30 a.m. gates open, Forks Municipal Airport, free-$20.

• Aug. 10-11: West End Thunder Drag Races, 8:30 a.m. gates open, Forks Municipal Airport, free-$20.

• Aug. 31: Hot Thunder Nite Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., downtown Forks, free (registration $5-$10).

• Sept. 7-8: West End Thunder Drag Races, 8:30 a.m. gates open, Forks Municipal Airport, free-$20.

RECREATION • June 22-23: Ninth annual Tod Horton Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament, all day, Tillicum Park Ball Fields, free to watch.

• July 27-29: 29th annual Fred Orr Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament, all day, Tillicum Park Ball Fields, free to watch.

• Sept. 28: 32nd annual West End Invitation Co-Ed Softball Tournament, all day, Tillicum Park Ball Fields, free to watch.

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Logging history

In May 1991, during the height of the northern spotted owl controversy, the city of Forks was looking for a way to get the real story about logging out to the visitors to the area.

In an effort to portray what logging and milling really were about, the Forks Chamber of Commerce created a logging and mill tour.

Since its inception, thousands have climbed aboard the “crew bus” driven by volunteer guides — all are retired from the timber industry — and driven over logging roads to an active logging site.

During tours, participants are given an overview of the history of logging in the area as well as information about how logging practices have grown and changed in recent years.

Attendees also learn about the policies that affect forests and the global impacts of good forest management.

Tours are offered on Wednesdays from May 29 through Sept. 4.

The three-hour tours are free, but donations are gladly accepted.

Tours leave from the Forks Visitor Center at 8:45 a.m.

Wear boots or sneakers, bring a jacket and bring a camera. Kids 8 and older are welcome.

To reserve space on a tour or for more details, call the visitor center at 360-374-2531 or 800-443-6757.

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To understand the history and importance of logging on the West End, stop by the Forks Timber Museum and Loggers Memorial, forkstimbermuseum.org.

Look for the log cabin at the south end of Forks with the loggers out front, next door to the Forks Visitors Center.

Built in 1989 by the Forks High School carpentry class and local volunteers, this cozy museum offers 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 ($3) and will be entertained with the Museum Hunt.

Displays include a pioneer “home” with a wind-up phonograph, ringer washer and cast-iron stove.

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.

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RUBY BEACH

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The West End is known for its accessibility to ruggedly beautiful beaches.

SECOND AND THIRD BEACHES Close to La Push are scenic Second Beach and Third Beach. Both involve some time-consuming hikes through forest but are worth the effort as you are rewarded with long stretches of sandy beach and sea stacks that decorate the landscape.

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 Ruby Beach, about 35 miles south of Forks, is one of easiest-to-reach scenic beaches in the state. It offers craggy sea stacks, softer 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 of its pinkish-red sand. This 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.

The garnet sand grains were originally individual dodecahedron 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.

MORE BEACHES Farther down the road along the Kalaloch strip of the coastline are several beaches numbered 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1.

These stops are easily walked from the car to the shore.

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barnacles, limpets and ochre sea stars; and Ruby Beach, a popular tourist spot with glittering sand and views to die for.

MIND THE TIDES Remember to always check the tides before heading out to a beach hike. Low tide is ideal. At high tide, many oncepassable 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.

LOG SAFETY 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.

RESCUES 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 grottoes that may be readily accessible by thin strips of beach exposed during low tides.

When the tide turns, the fast-moving incoming waters can trap visitors who must scramble to reach high ground.

For tide charts and more information about hiking the rugged coast, visit nps.gov/ olym/planyourvisit/coastal-routes.htm.

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The wild oceans and salty air create gorgeous landscapes both on shore and in the water for those seeking a different type of hike. 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!

Try exploring the Ozette Triangle (aka the Cape Alava Loop), a two-hikes-in-one 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,

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Die-hard Twilight fans, eager to see the setting of author Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling books, travel to the North Olympic Peninsula to retrace the footprints of their favorite characters.

Although none of the movies were filmed in the small town of Forks, a town populated by slightly more than 3,500, people from all over the world have come to the West End. They make stops everywhere from Forks High School, where Bella and Edward met, to out in 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.

FOREVER TWILIGHT Fans will celebrate “Forever Twilight in Forks,” forevertwilightinforks.com, the weekend closest to Bella’s birthday, Sept. 13.

This year, that’s Sept. 12-15, with pre-festival events scheduled for Sept. 10-11.

Fans will have a chance to enjoy a variety of events, entertainment and vendors based around the Twilight movies and books.

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 residence is considered the home of Bella and her police chief father, Charlie.

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. 775 K St. The Miller Tree Inn with its large windows and open and airy layout, fits the bill for the Cullen house. Feel free to take pictures, but do not go inside unless you are a guest. 654 E. Division St.

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Forks Police Department is where Bella’s father worked. 500 E. Division St. Forks Community Hospital is where Dr. Carlisle Cullen, Edward’s “father,” is employed. 530 Bogachiel Way. Forks Outfittersis considered the “Newton’s Olympic Outfitters” store owned by the Newton family and where Bella works. 950 S. Forks Ave. And be sure to stop by the Forks Visitor Center to take photos next to a replica of Bella’s truck.

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Enjoy the beauty of the reservation while checking out First Beach, where Bella first learned of “the cold ones” from Jacob.

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OTHER FORKS LOCATIONS TO VISIT The Forever Twilight in Forks Collection, forkswa.com/ftfcollection, allows visitors to view screen-worn costumes and actual props used by favorite Twilight saga actors.

The Chamber of Commerce’s collection features a blend of book, movie and unique Forks-centric pieces, including authentic props and costumes, Twilight saga novels from all over the world, a backdrop for photo opportunities and other memorabilia right in the heart of downtown Forks at the Rainforest Arts Center.

Forks High School is where the characters attended school and where Bella met Edward. 261 S. Spartan Ave.

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Trash to treasure

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, especially if it washed up on an Olympic Peninsula beach, and longtime Forks resident John Anderson found it.

John’s Beachcombing Museum, forkswa.com/listing/johns-beachcombingmuseum, is at Anderson’s home near the north entrance of Forks.

Anderson’s collection of plastic buoys, glass and plastic floats, fishing weights, hooks, nets and other fishing-related items is impressive and vast.

The collection starts outside with a tower

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In addition to assortments of shoes, camera bags and other lost-at-sea items, Anderson displays a row of Raggedy Ann heads that are a bit ... unnerving.

One of the most compelling items on display is an unused survival suit. The suit came from a vessel off the mouth of the Columbia River that sank so fast the crew didn’t have time to take advantage of their survival suits.

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Forks Fourth of July Don’t miss this Independence Day celebration if you’re in town.

The Forks Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, forkswa.com/event/forks-oldfashioned-4th-of-july, attracts locals and visitors with its family-friendly celebration.

This year’s theme is “Raise the Flag.”

Rain or shine, the event includes breakfast, a fun run, a kids’ parade, a grand parade, a salmon bake and a demolition derby, plus music in Tillicum Park along with an arts-and-crafts show, horseshoe and cribbage tourneys, a frog jump and a kiddie play-day.

The celebration concludes with a fireworks show.

West End Thunder

Drag races, known as West End Thunder, westendthunder.com, are held on weekends during the summer at Forks Municipal Airport.

Drag races of an eighth of a mile, a show-and-shine exhibit that features classic cars and trucks, food and vendors are included in the event.

This year’s race and show-and-shine events are scheduled for May 25-26, June 22-23, July 13-14, Aug. 10-11 and Sept. 7-8.

General admission is $10 per person; children 12 and younger enter for free.

The show-and-shine car and driver fee is $15.

Gates open to the public at 8:30 a.m.

On Saturday, Aug. 31, Hot Thunder Nite Cruise-In, westendthunder.com/hot-thundernite, will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Forks.

Bring the family for an evening of live music, vendors, food, cars, trucks, big rigs and motorcycles!

Downtown streets will be blocked for angled parking. For those interested in registration, do so in advance for the best location for your vehicle.

The cost is $10 for cars, trucks and big rigs and $5 for motorcycles.

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The downtown Rainforest Arts Center, forkswashington.org/local-resources/rac, has become the home to several events throughout the year.

It is on the former site of the IOOF Hall that 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 Oct. 29, 2012.

The new $2.64 million, 6,300-squarefoot structure is owned by the city 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.

The great room even played host to Twilight author Stephenie Meyer during her visit to Forks in September 2015.

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Saunter through downtown for souvenirs, coffee, cafe food and history.

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Thriftway grocery offers everything you need for your trip: food for all types of diets, libations, a deli, toiletries and fresh produce. You also can purchase licenses here.

Next door at ACE Hardware, find outdoor gear galore, lawn and garden supplies, tools, paint and a variety of home goods and souvenirs.

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The Forks Open Aire Market, forkswa.com/event/forks-open-aire-marketfoam, takes place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May-October.

Organizers are local crafts persons, artists, gardeners, sellers and swappers all coming together to showcase and sell their hard work.

Stop by the Umpqua Bank parking lot on South Forks Avenue to take home a few local goods during your trip.

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Hoh Rain Forest

Summer visitors will reap the benefits of winter’s rainfall in the Hoh Rain Forest, nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-thehoh.htm.

A total of 140 to 170 inches of precipitation falls each year, resulting in a lush green canopy of deciduous and coniferous species in one of the finest remaining temperate rainforests in the U.S. Mosses and ferns carpet surfaces to create some of the most enchanting scenes on the Olympic Peninsula.

The Hoh Valley, less than an hour outside Forks on Upper Hoh Road, provides visitors with picnic areas, camping spots, a visitors center and plenty of recreational opportunities.

You will need a National Parks Pass to access the visitors center, Hall of Mosses and beyond.

HOH RAIN FOREST VISITORS CENTER A great place to start is the visitors center. The staff have plenty of information on hiking trails, and exhibits explain what makes the area so special.

The center is open daily during the summer. Other seasonal hours vary.

HALL OF MOSSES This .8-mile trail is an easy and popular — aka crowded — hike for families.

Sprinkled with educational signage, the trail meanders through gorgeous greenery.

Be on the lookout for elk, banana slugs and all sorts of Northwest wildlife.

SPRUCE NATURE TRAIL This leisurely 1.2-mile loop trail near the visitors center can be paired with the Hall of Mosses trail for a flat, exploratory leg-stretcher. Another one for the kids, too!

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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 has over 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 and visitors to nearby Port Townsend.

FORT FLAGLER STATE PARK Fort Flagler Historical State Park 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 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 The Anderson Lake area 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.

The lake might be closed to all water activity due to recurring toxic algae issues.

Check with Jefferson County Public Health on its lake status page for lake conditions and status reports, co.jefferson.wa.us.

SHINE TIDELANDS STATE PARK This small day-use park on Bywater Bay, next to Hood Canal Bridge, offers fishing and crabbing.

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.

Guests might share space with the local elk herds that wander through camp. (Stay back 100 feet, and never offer food.) 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. The trail crosses a high bridge, completed in 2016 to allow salmon passage in the stream below.

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 BOGACHIEL STATE PARK Forest in Olympic National Park, the Northwest Coast or go beyond to Kalaloch.

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

Department of Natural Resources

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), dnr.wa.gov, to manage state trust lands. DNR 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 Highway 101, and Lyre River, off Highway 112 in the Joyce area.

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The Hoh River Indians, hohtribe-nsn.org or npaihb.org/member-tribes/hoh-tribe/, are considered a band of the Quileute Tribe but are recognized as a separate tribe.

The Hoh Reservation includes 443 acres located 28 miles south of Forks and 80 miles north of Aberdeen.

The livelihood of the Hoh is primarily fishing, although a few of the residents make traditional decorative baskets, carved canoes for ocean going or river use and other decorative carvings.

The Hoh have been increasing their presence locally. In November 2017, the tribe completed the fourth of four building and land purchases dating back to August 2016.

Tribal officials have yet to say what they want to do with the sites, but we do know a casino is not an option.

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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 — totaling 430 acres are within the boundaries of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Olympic National Park, fws.gov.

All three were set aside by former President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 in an effort to protect and enhance habitat for struggling seabird populations.

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.

Copalis National Wildlife Refuge stretches from south of Queets to just north of Grays Harbor.

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.

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 Cape Alava and Shi Shi, Rialto, Second, Ruby and Kalaloch beaches.

Within these refuges, 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 Olympic Peninsula’s beautiful coastal area includes Clallam Bay and Sekiu, twin seafront towns about 50 miles west of Port Angeles, plus Neah Bay, home of the Makah Tribe. Visitors to this area enjoy the wild and rugged coast. Stand at the edge of the continent, fish on untamed rivers and learn about an ancient whaling village.

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The Cape Flattery Trail in Neah Bay, a short path 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 Makah Recreation Permit to hike the Cape Flattery Trail.

Beach hikes

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, you will can access a number of beach hikes.

SHI SHI BEACH Olympic National Park’s Shi Shi Beach offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and nearby Point of the Arches, tide pools, spires and more.

The trail, a 3.3-mile trek from the Makah Reservation in Neah Bay to the beach, is the easiest way to reach the shoreline.

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.

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OZETTE LOOP The Ozette Loop is another celebrated hike along the Northwest Coast. The 3.3-mile hike to the campground at Cape Alava has its ups and downs. It’s a short jaunt on a boardwalk to the Pacific Ocean.

The stroll along the beach to the petroglyphs at Wedding Rocks to the south is equally inviting.

But the boardwalk can be treacherous in spots; it is quite slick when wet. The beach is an ankle-bending jumble of rock and gravel.

Reservations are required for overnight camping. Call 360-565-3100.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS • July 12-14: Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days includes a parade, crafts, photo show, music, games, food and fireworks. Music all day Saturday, includes 1960s tunes, rock, bluegrass and more at the Clallam Bay Spit Community Beach County Park.

Visit clallambaysekiufundays.com.

• July 4: Fourth of July celebration in Neah Bay includes a parade, fishing derby, quilt and fiber arts show and an evening fireworks show.

• Aug. 23-25: 95th annual Makah Days Celebration, times vary, Neah Bay, free. The event includes a talent show, canoe races, salmon bake, traditional and modern dances, Indian gambling games and a fireworks show on Friday night.

• Sept. 28: Neah Bay Fest includes “Sasquatch & Nature’s Bounty” presentations, arts and crafts, visitor center celebration, birds of prey show, silent auction, live entertainment, dinner and more at the Makah Community Gym in Neah Bay. • Oct. 5-6: Hobuck Hoedown includes surf-kayaking or longboard surf competitions at Hobuck Beach in Neah Bay. For more information about Neah Bay’s events, visit neahbaywa.com.

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POINT OF ARCHES Continue the last stretch of the Shi Shi hike to the Point of Arches, a mile-long parade of rocky sea stacks.

Wander the tide pools and observe the daily goings on of the resident coastal critters. Drop your pack and spend your time relishing being in one of the most scenic locations in the Northwest.

Want to camp? You’ll need a Makah Recreation Pass and an Olympic National Park wilderness permit.

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Located at the very northwest tip of the continental United States, Neah Bay is flanked by the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The home of the Makah Nation is steeped rugged cliffs, sustainably managed lush forests and unbelievably gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.

The name “Makah,” attributed to the tribe by the neighboring tribes, means “people generous with food” in the Salish language.

MORE IN NEAH BAY After a tour of the museum, enjoy the beaches, the rainforest or the ocean by surfing, hiking or fishing.

Visitors can stay in a variety of accommodations on the Makah Reservation, makah.com.

MAKAH DAYS Each August, the tribe invites the public to celebrate Makah Days, an annual event featuring traditional dancing, singing and drumming, canoe races, salmon bakes, fireworks and more.

The 95th annual Makah Days will be held Aug. 23-25, facebook.com/makah.days.

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FISHING A popular activity in Neah Bay is fishing in the Pacific Ocean or in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The Makah Marina is a good place to start your trip.

A number of guides operate charters out of the marina, or you can bring or rent your own boat.

Fish for halibut, lingcod, rockfish, greenling, sea bass and salmon.

Maybe you are looking to steam up a Dungeness crab? The bottom feeders tend to hang out in the rocky reefs anywhere from 50 to 90 feet deep.

To enjoy Neah Bay fishing, you will need a saltwater license.

Marine tours of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary also are available through some sport fishing companies.

The Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce, neahbaywa.com, has more information about fishing in Neah Bay. RECREATION PERMIT To enjoy activities in Neah Bay, you’ll need to purchase a $10 recreation permit.

You can pick one up at: • Makah Marina • Makah Cultural and Research Center • Washburn’s General Store • Makah Mini Mart • Makah Tribal Center • Hobuck Beach Resort Display the permit in the window of your vehicle while enjoying the trails, beaches and other attractions.

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MAKAH MUSEUM Stop by the Makah Cultural and Research Center, makahmuseum.com, for a glimpse into what life was like for the tribe hundreds of 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 some of the exhibits at the museum.

The museum’s Ozette collection is the largest archaeological accumulation 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.

The dig revealed a fishing camp that is

nearly 3,000 years old and a rock shelter that is 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 traditional classes, including carving and weaving, and guided tours throughout the year.

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

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Nestled along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Clallam Bay and Sekiu, clallambay.com, occupy a unique place in a spectacular region.

Located on the rim of an eye-popping bay, these historic fishing villages have long been a haven for those who crave a real Northwest experience any time of the year.

FISHING Both towns are well known for outstanding sport fishing. For generations, anglers have launched their boats into the protected bay in search of record-breaking fish. You can find charters for fishing — halibut, salmon, lingcod and rockfish are good catches.

OTHER ACTIVITIES 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. Camping also is an option for those who wish to rough it.

The shoreline between the two towns is a good place to comb the beaches, hunt for agate and explore tide pools.

Bring the family for hiking, birding, diving, kayaking and wildlife watching. You might even catch gray whales passing by!

Pillar Point Park

Ten miles east of Clallam Bay along scenic Highway 112, you will find the 4.3-acre Pillar Point County Park.

The 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.

This also is the location of an Audubondesignated Important Bird Area due to the unique estuary bay shoreline habitat and wide variety of shorebirds.

Clallam Bay Spit

Stop by this 33-acre day-use county park in the center of Clallam Bay, where the water of the Clallam River empties into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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

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

A picnic area and restroom are available.

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beyond the peninsula

Visiting the Peninsula opens gateways to many more beautiful Pacific Northwestern areas.

Travel north via ferry to Canada and visit Victoria and all its history. Hit the road south and find more beaches to explore, unique coastal towns, festivals and delicious food along the way.

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Exploring beyond the Peninsula

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After enjoying your visit to the North 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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15 AND YOUNGER 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.

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SCHOOL GROUPS Groups of U.S. and Canadian citizen children 18 and younger, when traveling with a social organization, school or religious group or team will be able to enter under adult supervision with 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, cbp.gov, or Canadian Border Services, cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.

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Quick introduction to Victoria, B.C.

A city full of classic British charm is just a ferry ride away from Port Angeles.

While the trip might not exactly rank as an overseas journey — even though the ferry journey can be rough! —travelers definitely are in another land when they set foot in Victoria.

You can make the 20-mile trip 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.

FERRY TO VICTORIA 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.

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE The magnificent Fairmont Empress Hotel dominates the waterfront as passengers arrive at Inner Harbour.

Harbor tours are available.

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. 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.

The Royal British Columbia Museum, near the Parliament Buildings, has special exhibits and a First Nations area.

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Diving deeper into Victoria, visitors can find much more to see and experience.

BUG ZOO People of all ages will enjoy a trip to the Victoria Bug Zoo, victoriabugzoo.ca.

This miniature zoo offers visitors an opportunity to view and experience multi-legged creatures from around the world in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Get up close and personal with live tropical bugs, including giant walking sticks, alien-eyed praying mantis, tarantulas, glow-in-the-dark scorpions and more, plus see Canada’s largest ant colony.

CASTLE ON THE HILL Craigdarroch Castle, thecastle.ca, is a national historic site that is a stunning example of Victorian architecture.

The castle includes stained-glass windows, woodwork and period antiques.

This legendary Victorian mansion, built between 1887 and 1890 on a hill overlooking the city, announced to the world that coal baron Robert Dunsmuir was the richest and most important man in Western Canada.

EXQUISITE GARDENS A “must-see oasis,” the Butchart Gardens touts 55 acres of gardens, 900 bedding plant varieties, 26 greenhouses and 50 full-time gardeners to tend to every area of the space.

With a former quarry as a canvas, Jennie Butchart envisioned transforming this space into a beautiful garden haven, which is still run by family to this day.

Make sure to plan for at least two hours to get the most out of your visit. The website has a few itineraries for reference.

Extended travel

After sampling all the Olympic Peninsula has to offer, head south to explore an array of charming Washington and Oregon towns.

KITE FESTIVAL IN LONG BEACH Coastal Long Beach is celebrated as one of the best places to fly a kite in the Pacific Northwest.

The Washington State International Kite Festival, kitefestival.com, is a week-long kite celebration and competition held annually during the third full week of August.

Starting Monday and ending Sunday, the town is turned into a kite-lovers extravaganza, boasting skies of high-flying action and choreographed movement.

CRANBERRY SEASON In September, visitors will find colorful cranberry-growing operations in the Long Beach area.

The harvest takes place once berries ripen in October, but visitors can learn about West Coast cranberry growing at the Cranberry Museum and Gift Shop, cranberrymuseum.com.

HEADING INTO OREGON As you continue following coastal roadways into Oregon, cross the Columbia River and find numerous operational lighthouses, sand dunes, beaches you can drive on, historic forts and plenty of opportunities to catch wildlife in action.

Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon, visitftstevens.com, was a coastal defense fort and saw active service from the Civil War days to the end of World War II. The park has many interesting artifacts, including the in-process reconstruction of the Civil War earthworks, Battery Russell.

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ENTERTAINMENT 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.

Food fanciers should note that some of the finest bakeries in the world are found on Fort Street between Douglas and Blanshard, and 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 specific attractions.

More to see & do

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TRAVELER INFORMATION VISITOR CENTERS & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BRINNON VISITORS CENTER 306144 Highway 101, Brinnon 360-796-4350 emeraldtowns.com CLALLAM BAY/SEKIU CHAMBER 16795 state Highway 112, Clallam Bay 360-963-2339 or 877-963-2339 clallambay.com FORKS CHAMBER 1411 S. Forks Ave., Forks 360-374-2531 or 800-443-6757 forkswa.com HOH RAIN FOREST VISITOR CENTER Upper Hoh Road, about 31 miles south of Forks and east of Highway 101.

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HOSPITALS FORKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 530 Bogachiel Way 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

WALK-IN CLINICS

NEAH BAY CHAMBER 1081 Bay View Ave. neahbaywa.com

BOGACHIEL MEDICAL CLINIC 390 Founders Way, Forks Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles 360-565-3130 nps.gov/olym

CLALLAM BAY MEDICAL CLINIC 74 Bogachiel St. Mondays-Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITORS CENTER 93 Beaver Valley Road, Port Ludlow 360-437-0120 enjoyolympicpeninsula.org

CLINICARE 621 E. Front St., Port Angeles Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

360-452-5000 portangelesclinicare.com

OLYMPIC PENINSULA VISITOR BUREAU 618 S. Peabody St., Suite F, Port Angeles 360-452-8552 or 800-942-4042 olympicpeninsula.org PORT ANGELES VISITOR CENTER & REGIONAL CHAMBER 121 E. Railroad Ave. 360-452-2363 portangeles.org and visitportangeles.com JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER 2409 Jefferson St., Port Townsend 360-385-7869 jeffcountychamber.org NORTH HOOD CANAL VISITORS CENTER 295142 Highway 101, Quilcene 360-765-4999 emeraldtowns.com

SEQUIM WALK-IN CLINIC Olympic Medical Center-Sequim Campus, Medical Services Building, 840 N. Fifth Ave., Suite 1400 Mondays-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

FERRIES BLACK BALL FERRY LINE 101 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles 360-457-4491 or 888-993-3779 430 Belleville St., Victoria, B.C. 205-386-2202 or 800-264-6475 cohoferry.com WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES 800-843-3779 wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

TRANSIT SERVICES CLALLAM COUNTY TRANSIT 360-452-4511 or 800-858-3747 Operates county’s public specialized paratransit service and Strait Shot service. clallamtransit.com

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HURRICANE RIDGE VISITOR CENTER 17 miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road.

360-565-3131 nps.gov/olym

SEQUIM-DUNGENESS VALLEY CHAMBER 1192 E. Washington St., Sequim 360-683-6197 or 800-737-8462 sequimchamber.com and visitsunnysequim.com

JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT 360-385-4777 or 800-371-0497 Connects with Clallam, Kitsap and Island transit services. jeffersontransit.com

DUNGENESS LINE 360-417-0700 Provides two trips daily between Port Angeles, Sequim, Discovery Bay, Port Townsend and Kingston, to and from Edmonds, downtown Seattle and SeattleJEFFERSON HEALTHCARE EXPRESS CLINIC Tacoma International Airport.

834 Sheridan St., Suite B, Port Townsend dungeness-line.com Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

ROCKET TRANSPORTATION 360-385-2204 360-683-8087 jeffersonhealthcare.org Door-to-door airport shuttle service.

PORT ANGELES WALK-IN CLINIC gorocketman.com Olympic Medical Center, Medical Office Building, 907 Georgiana St. Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

TAXI SERVICES 360-565-0550 NORTHWEST CABS olympicmedical.org 360-406-0210 SEQUIM FREE CLINIC northwestcabs.com 777 N. Fifth Ave., Suite 109 PENINSULA TAXI Mondays and Thursdays, 360-385-1872 drop-in starts at 4:45 p.m.

SUN TAXI 360-582-0218 360-681-4090 sequimfreeclinic.org

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Hobuck Beach Resort

95th ANNUAL

MAKAH DAYS

The beauty of Neah Bay speaks for itself.

NEAH BAY

Aug 23-25, 2019

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of MCRC and also 20 years since our last whale hunt.

This is an artifact in our MCRC

Coastal lodging where the Pacific meets the Peninsula

Cabins on the beach • Camping & RV

www.HobuckBeachResort.com hobuck@makah.com (360) 645.2339

Nestled on the coast of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the heart of Neah Bay.

THE CAPE RESORT 952343526

www.cape-resort.com • caperesort@makah.com 360-645-2250 • 1510 Bayview Dr

Fri., Sat., Sun Fri., Sat., Sun Fri., Sat., Sun. Friday evening Friday evening Friday evening Fri., Sat. evening

Grand Parade & Flag-Raising Traditional Dances - Youth Traditional Dances - Adult Traditional Salmon Bake Youth Field Competitions Bahokus Peak Challenge Softball Tournament

Saturday morning Sat. (after parade) Saturday evening Sat., Sun. afternoon Fri., Sat.. afternoon Sunday Morning Fri., Sat., Sun.

facebook.com/makah.days or go to www.makah.com

Contact Alana Claplanhoo, Makah Days Chairperson • 360-645-2201 alana.claplanhoo@makah.com

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Cabins • RV & Camping

Street Fair Traditional Canoe Racing Slahal Tournament Talent Show Royalty Coronation Fireworks Extravaganza Modern Dance

Join us for a multitude of activities which honor our ancient Makah customs & traditions and commemorate the history of our Tribe

The Quileute Tribe invites you To a Unique Experience at Quileute Oceanside Resort On the Pacific Coast

Crying Lady Rock 2nd Beach OCEANSIDE RESORT & RV PARK

NOW OFFERING SCREEN PRINTING

offers transient moorage, charters, fuel and marine services 360-374-5392

offers a range of accomodations, from camper cabins and comfy family units to delux ocean-view suites.

Property also features 66 spacious, full service, oceanfront sites with laundry and shower. 7 tent sites within the RV park and 20 camp sites on the beach.

800-487-1267

RIVER’S EDGE RESTAURANT

NATIVE GROUNDS ESPRESSO

Storage rental and events calendar 100 LaPush Road, Forks 360-374-3199

360-374-3265

LONESOME CREEK STORE Boasts all the essentials deli, gas station and much more 360-374-4338

Available by order 360-374-5267

QUILEUTE MARINA

Fresh local seafood 360-374-0777

KI’TLA CENTER

CONTACT US For reservations & information:

800-487-1267

Visit our website for complete listing of events & specials www.quileutenation.org

QUILEUTE OCEANSIDE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FALL LAST CHANCE SALMON DERBY WINTER VETS DINNER CHERISH OUR CHILDREN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER SPRING EASTER EGG HUNT WELCOMING THE WHALES SUMMER SURFING AND TRADITIONS QUILEUTE DAYS

QUILEUTE NATION

QUILEUTE DAYS

952343525

Ancient Spirits calm your senses. Quileute hospitality warms your heart