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welcome photo dave logan explore olympic national park scenic drives and trails relax oceans forests waterfalls wildlife local cuisine art native culture elwha dam removal river restoration interpretive programs museums twilight local festivals connect learn have fun you ve just taken the first step british columbia vancouver island british columbia of a marvelous magical journey to one of the most intriguing regions on our planet whether you re exploring the lush olympic rain forests wild ocean beaches snow-capped mountains pristine lakes and rivers or friendly towns along the way the olympic peninsula will surprise enthrall and delight you at every step your adventure is about to begin 5 idaho 101 101 washington 90 this planner contains highlights of our region go to olympicpeninsula.org to find more details and use the handy backpack feature to plan your personal itinerary ocean 5 82 pacific 84 mbialucorveri oregon 1

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table of contents welcome 1 table.of.contents 2 this.is.olympic.national.park 2 celebrate.elwha.restoration 4 olympic.national.forest 5 victoria canada 5 n hood.canal s.emerald.towns 6 gateway.towns 7 port.townsend 8 sequim the.dungeness.valley 10 port.angeles 12 strait.of.juan.de.fuca.nat l.scenic.byway 14 joyce clallam.bay/sekiu 14 neah.bay/cape.flattery 15 forks la.push rain.forest.country 16 twilight 17 olympic.peninsula.map 18 transportation weather 19 festivals events 20 olympic.coast.cuisine 22 special.interest.travel 24 cycling specialty.touring 26 lodging.guide 27 rv/camp.guide 33 olympic.peninsula.waterfall.trail 35 visitor.centers/chambers.of.commerce back cover the olympic peninsula travel planner is produced annually by the olympic peninsula tourism commission circulation 90,000 copies no portion of this travel planner may be reproduced without permission of optc while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein we will not be held liable for inaccurate information this is olympic national park a million acres of adventure await in this unique three-parksin-one playground here you will find 73 miles of pristine wild pacific ocean beaches moss-draped rain forest valleys and peaceful wildflower-carpeted alpine meadows at the doorstep of glacier-capped mountains designated an unesco world heritage site and international biosphere reserve roads enter the park s interior from its edge like spokes on a wheel leaving 95 of the park designated as olympic wilderness this wilderness is home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals including the world s largest unmanaged roosevelt elk herd and the elusive olympic marmot it also offers over 600 miles of trails for hiking climbing and exploring a primeval land of contrast any season is olympic season tourism commission to order more travel planners please call the olympic peninsula visitor bureau at 1-800-942-4042 ©2012 olympic peninsula tourism commission olympic peninsula maps ©2012 insideout solutions inc design insideout solutions inc · sequim wa · insideout.com cover photo credits woman harvesting sequim lavender courtesy of purple haze lavender and garden world images kayaker in port townsend bay courtesy of the northwest maritime center hoh rainforest by ross hamilton shi shi beach sunset by randall j hodges hurricane ridge hiker by john gussman 2 any season is perfect to explore the park in winter snowshoe with a ranger at hurricane ridge and during summer enjoy an interpretive talk around a campfire spring brings melting snow that revs up the river levels and waterfall volume to roaring on a warm summer day find a shaded spot under a mossy tree or a cool eddy in a river to dangle your feet in fall stroll under the brilliant gold big leaf maples or scout for migrating birds the ocean beaches beckon year round with dramatic surf storms micro-societies in tidal pools and massive whales spouting as they migrate offshore this is a place where you truly can snowshoe in the morning and go surfing in the afternoon or simply find a secluded spot to enjoy nature at its most protected united nations educational scientific cultural organization

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rialto beach hoh rain forest spruce soak it up embrace this world heritage site by learning about the many faces of olympic during your visit first two hydro dams on the elwha river are coming down and the ecosystem restoration is historic be sure to experience it firsthand second all over the park in summer months there are evening campfire programs interpretive walks in the forest beach and alpine meadows there are displays and guidebooks at the many park visitor centers along with informative staff check the park s newsletter the bugler for the schedule or visit nps.gov/olym/parknews 3 photo insideout solutions inc general park information nps.gov/olym 360-565-3130 · open 9 am­4 pm daily except christmas olympic national park visitor center wilderness information center 3002 mount angeles road in port angeles is the park s primary visitor center it features a number of park exhibits map and book sales a hands-on discovery room for younger visitors an award-winning orientation film run time 25 minutes shown on request and a dedicated staff to help you plan a visit whether for one day one week or longer wilderness camping hiking and permit information and bear canisters are available many ranger stations do not have regular winter hours check the park newspaper the bugler or onp website for current activities and seasonal details if you are traveling with a pet please be sure to observe park policies top picks beach.hikes from an overlook to a 5 day trek and everything in between olympics beaches look just like they did when wooden ships searched for the elusive northwest passage try the ozette wilderness loop third beach near lapush beach 4 near kalaloch and don t miss ruby beach sol.duc.hot.springs sol duc hot springs resort featuring three hot pools a freshwater swimming pool food service and rental cabins is a great place to soak especially after a hike to sol duc falls or up to seven lakes basin and the high divide rain.forests among the few temperate rainforests on the planet in the spring is seems backlit with green light the golden maples blaze in the fall and it s a treat any time of year hoh quinault and bogachiel valleys alpine.regions start at hurricane ridge for several ridge-top strolls with more challenging backcountry hikes to the hoh quinault and elwha valleys the road to hurricane ridge is open seven days a week weather permitting national park lodges lake.quinault.lodge lake.crescent.lodge 800-562-6672 360-928-3211 olympicnationalparks.com olympicnationalparks.com sol.duc.hot.springs.resort log.cabin.resort lake.crescent 866-476-5382 360-928-3325 olympicnationalparks.com logcabinresort.net kalaloch.lodge hurricane.ridge.lodge 866-525-2562 day use only olympicnationalparks.com photo ross hamilton photo jodi riverstone photo ross hamilton

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celebrate elwha elwha dam before deconstruction strait strait of juan de fuca lower elwha klallam tribal center warrior path o f natural wonders never cease juandefuca feiro marine life center port angeles lower elwha road clallam bay 112 laird road lincoln street museum at the carnegie 101 sequim elwha dam viewpoint lake aldwell being drained forks area closed to all use olympic national park visitor center lake aldwell viewpoint olympic hot springs road race street photo diane schostak elwh a r ive olympic national forest r 101 hurricane ridge road madison falls trail e rock trail cad ca s natural wonders never cease g r i ff c r e ek when the century-old elwha and glines canyon dams are removed and the river is flowing free pacific salmon and other migratory fish will return to more than 70 miles of spawning habitat over 100 species of wildlife will benefit from the increase in salmon reconnecting vital links between mountains forests river and sea this landmark deconstruction project comes at a cost of over $300 million and will take four years to complete from replacing water treatment facilities through revegetation efforts to learn more please visit these local places of interest and check the park website nps.gov/olym be sure to check back on your next trip to see the changes that come about as this valley embraces its history and its future elwha valley area closed to all use a hurricane h ill tr elwh ail tra il whiskey bend road hurricane ridge visitor center subject to temporary closures lake mills being drained w olf c re e k tr a il a ri ve elw ha riv e r o ly mpicnationalpark photo john gussman glines canyon dam during deconstruction where can you learn more about the elwha river restoration elwha.dam.viewpoint stroll on the short trail to an overlook where you can witness dam removal and ecosystem restoration hurricane.ridge.visitor.center vistas of the elwha valley and surrounding mountain ranges elwha dam during elwha.valley experience elwha valley deconstruction with its spectacular river views and easy access to madison falls and other trails museum.at.the.carnegie learn about the historic elwha valley including glines canyon and elwha dams through informative exhibits lake.aldwell.viewpoint observe the disappearing lake aldwell reservoir framed by the expansive elwha watershed feiro.marine.life.center interact with elwha exhibits that feature a hands-on model of glines canyon dam and lake mills lower.elwha.klallam.tribal.center walk along the 0.7-mile warrior path loop to the scenic elwha river estuary l trai int po north 0 1 2 kilometers 0 1 2 miles 4 photo diane schostak map courtesy of olympic national park elwha rivero n restorati ha st elw trail we elw h l rai rt er dg do

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olympic national forest neah bay sekiu clallam bay 112 joyce port angeles 101 la push forks 101 port townsend sequim gardiner marrowstone is port hadlock port ludlow 104 olympic national park quilcene 5 3 seattle brinnon 101 101 cycling in the olympic national forest fs.fed.us/r6/olympic onf hood canal district quilcene 360-765-2200 onf pacific district forks 360-374-6522 olympia olympic national forest photo tammi hinkle olympic national forest olympic national forest covers over 633,000 acres and is made up of two ranger districts the hood canal and the pacific it offers a wide range of recreation including hiking camping backpacking picnicking boating and other outdoor activities it operates 17 campgrounds that are on a first-come first-served basis and have varying overnight fees there are five designated wilderness areas these do not require wilderness permits but a northwest forest pass is required for all vehicles parked at many onf trailheads dogs are welcome on forest service trails in all onf campgrounds dogs must be on a leash please pick up after your pet in addition to usual outdoor activities onf has a bounty of delicacies berry picking season usually begins in july and extends through september no permit is needed for personal mushroom gathering but be sure to know the daily limit and other state guidelines for harvesting these yummy morsels seal rock campground on hood canal is one of the few national forest campgrounds located on salt water that allows harvesting of oysters for personal consumption be sure to leave the shells on the beach muhut falls victoria canada fairmont empress hotel overlooking victoria harbour the garden city is a year-round tourism destination offering a friendly haven for all visitors getting there is easy see page 19 for ferry information canada neah bay sekiu clallam bay victoria b.c 112 joyce port angeles 101 la push forks 101 port townsend sequim 104 marrowstone is port hadlock port ludlow olympic national park quilcene 3 brinnon seattle travel.advisory click on the getting around link at olympicpeninsula.org for current information on travel to canada 5 including i.d requirements across the strait of juan de fuca from the olympic peninsula victoria british columbia is always in season a cosmopolitan city with a smalltown atmosphere it is the capital city of british columbia and the seat of provincial government renowned for its charming ambience victoria boasts heritage 5 photo insideout solutions inc buildings colorful gardens outdoor recreation and marine adven101 101 tures at every turn among its world-class attractions are the elegant fairmont empress hotel and the magnificent butchart gardens both of which have played important roles in victoria s colorful history tourismvictoria.com olympia photo lani doely

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north hood canal s emerald towns neah bay sekiu clallam bay 112 joyce port angeles 101 la push forks 101 port townsend sequim gardiner marrowstone is port hadlock port ludlow 104 olympic national park quilcene 5 3 seattle brinnon 101 101 quilcene brinnon photo courtesy of opvb view from mt walker emeraldtowns.com brinnon 360-796-4350 quilcene 360-765-4999 olympia quilcene brinnon these two delightful hood canal small towns just minutes apart are nestled in the scenic area of hwy 101 that hugs the shore of the great fjord called hood canal at the eastern edge of the olympic national forest quilcene and brinnon offer sheltered deep water marinas three major rivers and clam and oyster beaches there are camping venues in the forest and along the beach bring your kayaks and boats and scuba and fishing gear take in the quilcene fair visit a world-renowned rhododendron nursery view major oyster farms and tour an historic museum there are two visitor centers one at the us forest service ranger station in quilcene and one at brinnon community center with detailed maps and up-to-date information about the national forest national park and surrounding area this is the eastern access to olympic national park/forest abundant with all levels of hiking trails that can lead you through the entire park for a week of trekking or a short round-trip stroll with a picnic falls view park and waterfall and mount walker viewpoints are all within a few minute s drive of either community photo joy baisch clamming at the dosewallips river valley points of interest quilcene.historical.museum 151 e columbia st · 360-7654848 · featuring exhibits of quilcene community history with military logging and mining memorabilia relevant artifacts documents and photographs and now with scheduled music events bike.trails bike map available at visitor centers or check the online bike map at ptbikes.org whitney.gardens nursery 306264 hwy 101 brinnon · 800-9522404 · whitneygardens.com · world-renowned rhododendrons and more brinnon.gardens 105 schoolhouse road brinnon · 360-7964886 · brinnongardens.com · offers tours and events wide variety of rare maples conifers and mature rhododendrons waterfalls rocky brook hamma hamma murhut falls view falls mount.walker scenic drive to full vista from two picnic lookouts hood.canal.scuba.diving gentle currrents and curious rock formations dive with giant pacific octopus wolf eels rockfish and plumose anemones us.forest.service­quilcene.ranger.station a great place to find information on all parks activities events and services visitor center operated by north hood canal chamber ranger station 360-765-2200 · fs.fed.us/r6/olympic visitor center 360-765-4999 · emeraldtowns.com favorite events quilcene.fair antler.show sept emeraldtowns.com shrimpfest will take a year s hiatus in 2012 quilcene-brinnon.garden.club.sale memorial day weekend emeraldtowns.com 6

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gateway towns discovery bay/gardiner ludlow falls neah bay sekiu clallam bay 112 joyce port angeles 101 la push forks 101 port townsend sequim gardiner marrowstone is port hadlock port ludlow 104 olympic national park quilcene 5 3 seattle brinnon 101 101 gateway towns photo lani doely jeffcountychamber.org 360-437-0120 eastjeffersoncounty.com olympia port ludlow escape to the only master planned resort community in washington state port ludlow sits tucked away on the west end of the hood canal bridge with history as a logging and shipping town today it is a bustling community offering a variety of activities adventure seekers can kayak bike or hike 18 miles of trails golfers can tee it up on the 18-hole course recognized as the official best golf resort washington those looking for relaxation can charter a yacht go whale watching or simply relax near a cozy fireplace return to the renowned inn at port ludlow for an evening in one of the luxurious rooms and unwind at the award-winning fireside restaurant port hadlock/chimacum/irondale/nordland these communities have rolling hills farms miles of waterfront and recreational activity surrounded by a wealth of parks playfields and campgrounds the area is steeped in a strong maritime heritage the northwest school of wooden boatbuilding teaches maritime trades near the port hadlock marina weekly during the summer music lovers will enjoy the olympic music festival in an old barn a few miles south of chimacum sportsmen and women can fish for trout on several fresh water lakes as well as the saltwater bays and inlets for other species ­ or gather clams and oysters visit the chimacum farmers market on sundays 11 am­3 pm may­oct indian island/marrowstone island the us navy operates a supply depot on indian island you ll find both indian island and marrowstone island are easily accessed from the mainland via a bridge day trippers and campers will enjoy historic fort flagler state park on marrowstone along with many other public parks on both islands points of interest art artists league at the inn at port ludlow fine arts and crafts by local artists waterfall port ludlow falls world-class.golf five courses within 30 minutes fort.flagler.state.park a 784-acre marine park surrounded on three sides by 19,100 feet of saltwater shoreline parks.wa.gov/parks port.ludlow.rv.park 36-tree lined well-manicured sites 360-437-9377 or email portludlowrvpark@yahoo.com a.host.of.great.shoreline.parks.for nature walks hiking fishing beachcombing scuba diving and picnicking favorite events festival.by.the.bay july.27­29 port ludlow · portludlowfest.org arts and crafts sailboat and kayak races tennis and golf tournaments and a car show are among the varied activities at this fun-filled event olympic.music.festival june.30­sept.2 ·.every.sat sun quilcene · 360-732-4800 · olympicmusicfestival.org world-renown musicians offer outstanding classical music during these concerts in the barn doors open 11:30 am concert starts at 2:00 pm discovery bay/gardiner centrally located with access to olympic national park port townsend and all waterways including hood canal view of port hadlock s marina golfing at port ludlow photo courtesy of the resort at port ludlow 7 photo courtesy of inn at port hadlock

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port townsend neah bay sekiu clallam bay 112 joyce port angeles 101 la push forks 101 port townsend sequim gardiner marrowstone is port hadlock port ludlow 104 olympic national park quilcene 5 3 seattle brinnon 101 101 port townsend photo elizabeth becker enjoypt.com 360-385-2722 · 1-888-365-6978 olympia washington s victorian seaport arts community maps for port townsend are available online or at the visitor center 440 12th street discover the authentic charm of our seaport with its maritime heritage and a touch of urban chic make a life-time memory and treat yourself to an unforgettable experience in our beautiful city explore port townsend s parks beaches and trails on foot or by bike meander through a museum dance up a storm enjoy live music attend a festival or just saunter along a beach dubbed the paris of the pacific northwest by sunset magazine our restaurants bistros and cafes prepare delicious local fare at its finest fresh from the farm field or sea while the history of our city is young by world standards we are proud of our heritage take a tour of our historic homes and buildings port townsend is one of only three victorian seaports on the national register of historic places visit the jefferson county historical society museum fort worden and the rothschild house to learn more about our rich history the artistic soul soars in our community as showcased in our unique art galleries and live performances of music and theater port townsend is the perfect home base for exploring all the olympic peninsula has to offer enjoy all things port townsend get on the water boating it s almost impossible to be this close to water and not want to be on it rent a kayak or a classic wooden rowboat for the day go sailing on boats large and small take a day trip to the san juan islands or to protection island on wildlife tours view whales puffins and seals while learning about the unique ecology of puget sound feeling more adventurous try scuba diving or snorkeling the port townsend marine science center gives you a chance to touch marine life and see animals that are often hard to find 8 favorite events 77th.annual.rhododendron.festival may.13­20 360-821-8444 · rhodyfestival.org this joyful community festival includes the rhody tour for cyclists rhody run pet parade bed races and grand parade festival.of.american.fiddle.tunes july.1­8 360-385-3102 · centrum.org enjoy a foot-tapping celebration of traditional fiddle traditions from the masters of a wide variety of fiddling styles jazz.port.townsend july.22­29 360-385-3102 · centrum.org some of the jazz world s great artists make port townsend home for a week and offer performances you won t want to miss shakespeare.in.the.park aug.3­19 360-385-7396 · keycitypublictheatre.org twelfth night comes vividly to life in chetzemoka park performances are fri sat and sun evenings at 6 pm 36th.annual.wooden.boat.festival sept.7­9 360-385-3628 · woodenboat.org the festival offers tours of wooden boats workshops on maritime skills exhibits and activities all around the town 13th.annual.port.townsend.film.festival sept.21­23 360-379-1333 · ptfilmfest.com enjoy independent foreign classic and documentary films plus mingling with stars and conversations with filmmakers 30th.annual.kinetic.skulpture.race oct.6­7 360-379-4972 or 360-385-7306 · ptkineticrace.org attempts to marry art and transportation produce hilarious results as ingenious contraptions try to race the course.

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a place to relax and be inspired fort worden state park perched at the northern entrance to puget sound inside the port townsend city limits fort worden state park a military base that was commissioned in 1902 is a legendary gathering place and life-long learning center with a 360-degree panorama of the olympic and cascade mountains the fort s 434 acres are bordered by pristine wetlands and miles of sandy beaches over a dozen learning focused organizations call the fort home providing educational opportunities for people seeking truly special experiences this expansive park offers miles of trails and old military bunkers to explore seasonal bike and kayak tours operate at the park centrum foundation offers music and multi-disciplinary performances throughout the year several special events such as the art fest american fiddle tunes and the port townsend jazz festival are held here year-round visitors return to fort worden to immerse the entire family in a myriad of cultural historic and simply fun experiences fortworden.net · 200 battery way · 360-344-4400 don t settle for ordinary from historic hotels and welcoming b&bs to groovy guesthouses stay awhile in port townsend and enjoy the view from accommodations that pamper you shop shop shop explore port townsend s delightful array of boutique shops and captivating art galleries in historic downtown walk up the steps by haller fountain and discover the charm of uptown too 9 points of interest centrum fort worden state park · 360-385-3102 · 800-733-3608 for ticket sales · centrum.org features workshops that bring students together with masters in the arts including pulitzer prize and grammy winners coast.artillery.museum fort worden state park · 360-385-0373 coastartillerymuseum.org preserves and interprets coast artillery s harbor defenses of puget sound 1880s­1940s commanding.officer s.quarters.museum fort worden state park · 360-385-1003 jchsmuseum.org/coq.html built on officer s row in 1904 this elegant home is filled with period antiques from the turn of the 20th century jefferson.county.historical.museum 540 water st · 360-385-1003 · jchsmuseum.org located in the historic city hall the museum preserves and promotes jefferson county heritage including native american history victorian life military and maritime memorabilia key.city.public.theatre 419 washington st · 360-379-0195 · keycitypublictheatre.org kcpt is the olympic peninsula s premier theatre with award-winning live performances year-round programming and educational opportunities for all ages northwest.maritime.center/wooden.boat.foundation 431 water st · 360-385-3628 · woodenboat.org this organization preserves and celebrates traditional maritime skills and culture providing programs and water classes the yearly wooden boat festival highlights these activities port.townsend.farmers.market uptown pt · 360-379-9098 · jeffersoncountyfarmersmarket.org named the best farmers market in washington state in 2011 celebrating local farms and producers port.townsend.marine.science.ctr natural.history.museum fort worden state park · 360-385-5582 · ptmsc.org inspiring conservation of the salish sea with interactive live exhibits for the public and educational programs rothschild.house.museum corner of franklin taylor · 360-385-1003 jchsmuseum.org/rothschild/house.html this 1868 greek revival style home on the national register of historic places is filled with the objects and furnishings of the rothschild family s life for over 90 years photo ashley forrette

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sequim the dungeness valley neah bay sekiu clallam bay 112 joyce port angeles 101 la push forks 101 port townsend sequim gardiner marrowstone is port hadlock port ludlow 104 olympic national park quilcene 5 3 seattle brinnon 101 101 sequim/dungeness valley photo george gerkitz visitsunnysequim.com 1-800-737-8462 lavender season in sequim sequim travel planner available online or at the visitor center 1192 e washington olympia small-town living the city of sequim pop 6,000 is full of small town charm a great getaway the city offers friendly faces local farms unique gift shops art galleries and restaurants featuring regional cuisine home to the oldest continuous festival in washington state the month of may brings the sequim irrigation festival for over a century this community event has been celebrating the irrigation ditches that make the arid valley lush and bountiful outdoor fun due to the rain shadow effect caused by the olympic mountains sequim is one of the driest places in western washington it is the perfect destination for your outdoor adventures bring your bike kayak golf clubs walking shoes and binoculars and plan to spend some time in the valley rich in agricultural heritage sequim is known for its organic farms in the summer you can pick a variety of berries including raspberries blackberries blueberries and strawberries or stop by a local produce stand for the freshest of local fruits and vegetables and while you re here visit our local creamery and be sure to savor the delicious dungeness crab native to the dungeness area may through october visit the saturday sequim open aire market where local growers sell fresh produce and artisans display their hand-crafted items don t miss the colorful and fragrant lavender farms with over 30 farms in the area it s no surprised that sequim is recognized as the lavender capital of north america® the sunny mild weather in the sequim-dungeness valley is perfect for lavender cultivation this highly fragrant and useful herb blooms in the summer with farms open for u-pick from july through september local farms lavender favorite events olympic.peninsula.bird.festival mar.30­apr.1 9 am­9 pm 360-681-4076 · olympicbirdfest.org guided bird trips boat tours silence auction and more sequim s.117th.irrigation.festival may.4­13 360-683-6197 · irrigationfestival.com join us for this community celebration to salute the irrigation waters that bring the sequim-dungeness valley to life this week-long festival includes the grand parade arts crafts fair the kids festival on the field with its own parade an old-time logging show community picnic carnival and more sequim.lavender.weekend july.20­22 360-683-6197 · sequimlavenderweekend.com this celebration of the senses includes tours of the gorgeous lavender farms in the sequim-dungeness valley workshops and demonstrations will cover how lavender is grown and used in gardens crafts and cooking food crafts and lavender products are available at the farms the street fair in downtown sequim and at the new lavender in the park event sequim.balloon.festival sept.1­3 360-461-2202 · sequimballoonfestival.com · hot air balloons car show art food music and more dungeness.river.festival.sequim sept.28­29 360-681-4076 · dungenessrivercenter.org preserving the culture of the dungeness river get.into.the.sequim.of.things oct.2012­oct.2013 visitsunnysequim.com · the city of sequim kicks off its yearlong centennial celebration sequim.art.walk 1st.friday.of.every.month 5­8 pm sequimartwalk.com · food art and an opportunity to meet members of the local art community 10

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john wayne marina join us for america s largest lavender celebration always held the third weekend in july many lavender farms and gift shops are open throughout the year featured in the june 2003 issue of sea magazine as best of the west for small marinas the marina was constructed in 1985 on 22 acres donated by the john wayne family john wayne frequented sequim bay waters aboard the family yacht the wild goose prior to his death he envisioned a marina in the scenic bay eventually this vision became reality under the ownership of the port of port angeles today the marina features permanent and guest moorage excellent marine services a restaurant showers laundry and banquet facilities and provides boat launch ramps fuel facilities public beach access and picnic areas john wayne marina points of interest museum.and.arts.center/sequim-dungeness.valley 175 w cedar st · 360-683-8110 · macsequim.org visit the famous manis mastodon exhibit rotating collections art exhibits and the museum store olympic.theatre.arts 414 n sequim ave · 360-683-7326 · olympictheatrearts.org theatrical productions and educational programs that entertain stimulate and inspire community involvement dungeness.river.audubon.center railroad bridge park · 360-681-4076 · dungenessrivercenter.org the dungeness river audubon center is located at the site of the historic railroad trestle that crosses the river north of hwy 101 the trestle has been converted to a planked section of the north olympic discovery trail territorial views of woodlands river vistas local wildlife and native flora beckon from the nature trails the center offers interpretive programs summer science day camps and river talks and classes in the river center building as well as exhibits displays and specimens olympic.game.farm 1423 ward road · 360-683-4295 · olygamefarm.com come face-to-face with wildlife at the olympic game farm once a popular filming site for walt disney studios the private game farm features zebra bison kodiak bears and many other wild animals feeding the animals is great fun as you can take a driving tour on the grounds when you re finished with the tour be sure to visit the petting farm and freshwater aquarium on the national register of historic places the new dungeness light station association has manned the lighthouse since 1994 access to the light station is limited to hikers at low tide and small boats in calm seas boats and kayaks need to call ahead for reservations as water access is limited to minimize disturbance to marine mammals and the lighthouse on the dungeness spit birds · 360-457-8451 fws.gov/washingtonmaritime/dungeness 11 photo insideout solutions inc sequim elk herd keep your eyes open for a glimpse of the sequim elk herd on the southeastern slopes of town the herd comprised of about 70 roosevelt elk considers sequim part of its grazing range the herd is just one of the many colorful features that make sequim a worthwhile visit dungeness spit lighthouse at 5.5 miles in length the dungeness spit is the longest naturally occurring sand spit in north america and home to the dungeness national wildlife refuge the refuge is a sanctuary for over 250 species of birds 41 species of land mammals and eight species of water mammals its trails and picnic areas offer breathtaking views of the beaches the dungeness harbor and the strait of juan de fuca if you re up for a hike or a paddle to the end of the spit you ll find the old dungeness lighthouse built in 1857 and now photo courtesy of opvb

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port angeles neah bay sekiu clallam bay 112 joyce port angeles 101 la push forks 101 port townsend sequim gardiner marrowstone is port hadlock port ludlow 104 olympic national park quilcene 5 3 seattle brinnon 101 101 port angeles photo russ veenema portangeles.org 360-452-2363 ride the hurricane participants near the summit olympia nestled between the olympic range and the strait of juan de fuca this active deep water seaport with its proud and colorful history has earned its name port angeles the authentic northwest the community is just 18 miles to the most visited area of olympic national park hurricane ridge port angeles also provides the best access to victoria bc via the blackball ferry line mv coho this 90-minute sailing is available every day of the year except when out of service for annual dry dock from jan 23-feb 7 downtown happenings the downtown waterfront is ideal for walking take a guided tour of historical port angeles to see sections of our famed underground or to view colorful murals depicting local lore enjoy art on the town a display of over 56 outdoor sculptures including the avenue of the people a permanent outdoor art display of ordinary people doing ordinary things take a guided art walk through downtown or simply wander and enjoy the cafés restaurants galleries gift shops independent bookstores and antique shops nestled between water and mountain views the bustling farmers market open year round every saturday at the gateway plaza and wednesday afternoons in the summer showcases local produce foodie treats and crafts downtown has easy access to the olympic discovery trail see page 26 the port angeles city pier offers magnificent views of the ships at anchor and the city of victoria canada 18 miles across the strait of juan de fuca to the south the snowcapped olympic mountains fill the horizon the community hosts a variety of events including summer outdoor concerts the famous dungeness crab seafood festival in october and arts in action 12 photo russ veenema favorite events juan.de.fuca.festival.of.the.arts may.25­27 360-457-5411 · jffa.org over 125 performances of music dance and theater presenting acts from around the world live performances on indoor and outdoor stages are joined by musical workshops a global craft fair delicious food public art and special activities for children north.olympic.discovery.marathon june.3 360-417-1301 · nodm.com half and full marathon using the olympic discovery trail that connects sequim and port angeles ride.the.hurricane aug 5 7 am ­noon 360-452-2363 · portangeles.org this unique recreational cycling event allows cyclists to ride the famed hurricane ridge road free of vehicles hurricane ridge is considered one of the premier uphill rides in the country dungeness.crab seafood.festival oct.12­14 360-452-6300 · crabfestival.org hours fri 4 pm ­ 8 pm · sat 10 am­8:30 pm sun 9am­5 pm the festival features a traditional dungeness crab feed and the freshest northwest seafood with wine tasting a beer garden demonstration kitchen entertainment craft fair and us coast guard demonstration the crab derby offers hands-on crab catching fun!

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scenic downtown port angeles harbor sand sculpture in july arts in action is the only event of its kind in the northwest with arts and crafts food live music sand sculptures and many more events check events on pages 20­21 for what s happening during your visit the city pier also houses the fiero marine life center a marine exhibit facility devoted to protecting marine resources adjacent to city pier on the second floor in the landing is the olympic coast discovery center learn about the ocean and underwater landscape maritime history marine wildlife habitats and traditional cultures many of the recreational activities for which the area is famous can be enjoyed in and around this charming community several local wineries offer wine tasting and host other events specialty shops can be found for kayaking hiking camping biking fishing scuba diving and skateboarding during the winter skiing snow shoeing and snow boarding sales and rentals are available lake crescent half an hour west of port angeles is idyllic lake crescent a deep clear 12-mile long lake along hwy 101 people say that no matter how often they visit the olympic peninsula they never tire of the sight of deep turquoise blue lake crescent with its signature historic national park lodge built in 1916 three waterfalls near lake crescent offer an adventure for everyone marymere falls is a short hike from lake crescent lodge whereas wolf creek falls in the elwha valley requires a steep climb and madison falls also in the valley is wheelchair accessible along the north shore of lake crescent is the spruce railroad trail a former railroad grade converted for use as a bike and hiking trail camping rentals and groceries are all nearby points of interest port.angeles.fine.arts.ctr webster s.woods.art.park 1203 e lauridsen blvd · 360-417-4590 or 360-457-3532 pafac.org · free admission thought-provoking exhibitions with a northwest flavor are imaginatively displayed in the semi-circular hilltop gallery set against an awesome vista of marine and mountain views webster s woods is a five-acre museum without walls featuring over 125 sculptures and site works along rustic trails in a unique sylvan setting gallery hours wed­sun · 10­4 nov­feb 11­5 mar­oct webster s woods open daylight hours year-round clallam.county.historical.society museum at the carnegie 207 s lincoln st 360-452-2662 · clallamhistoricalsociety.com the museum in the restored carnegie library building features a permanent exhibit telling the story of clallam county through the lives of its pioneers through the years changing exhibits and a gift store are located on the first floor museum annex is in the historic federal building at first oak dream.playground.and.skate.park 300 block on race street across from civic field · open 8 am to dusk daily olympic.coast.discovery.center 115 e railroad ave · 360-457-6622 · olympiccoast.noaa.gov located by the ferry terminals the center has fascinating interactive interpretive exhibits on display year-round call for hours peninsula.college 1502 e lauridsen blvd · 360-452-9277 · pc.ctc.edu port angeles is home to this terrific facility offering two and four year degrees the campus offers beautiful northwest surroundings and views with cutting edge eco-friendly architecture events and concerts happen throughout the year arthur.d feiro.marine.life.center port angeles city pier · 360-417-6254 · olypen.com/feirolab the center contains numerous aquaria wet tables and exhibits that focus on the near shore habitats and local marine life the popular touch tank lets you meet local marine life up close and personal special tours can be arranged by calling the center photo russ veenema 13 photo insideout solutions inc.

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strait of juan de fuca national scenic byway joyce neah bay sekiu clallam bay 112 joyce port angeles 101 la push forks 101 port townsend sequim gardiner marrowstone is port hadlock port ludlow 104 photo courtesy of the juan de fuca scenic byway assoc olympic national park quilcene 5 3 seattle brinnon 101 101 nat l scenic byway joyce clallam bay/sekiu neah bay/cape flattery scenic byway sr 112 highway112.org clallambay.com · sekiu.com neahbaywa.com olympia the strait of juan de fuca scenic byway state highway 112 one of the nation s national scenic byways it follows the shoreline of a glacial fjord connecting puget sound to the pacific ocean separating the olympic peninsula from vancouver island british columbia this dramatic coastline with rugged cliffs and forests reaches farther into the cold waters of the north pacific than any other mainland point in the lower 48 states eagles otters and gray whales are common sights the winding coastal route is beautiful all year changing with the seasons along the way visit the joyce general store and depot museum tide pools and beach access at salt creek recreation area the colorful fishing villages of clallam bay and sekiu lake ozette and trails in olympic national park and neah bay on the makah indian reservation joyce port angeles and port crescent were boom towns in the late 1800s an election in 1890 named port angeles as the county seat thereby decreasing port crescent s importance eventually the community moved to present-day joyce the joyce general store celebrated its 100th birthday in 2011 the joyce depot museum has displays from old port crescent days nearby salt creek recreation area and freshwater bay are popular camping and recreation sites favorite events 31st.annual.clallam.bay/sekiu.fun.days july.13­15 clallam bay/sekiu · 360-963-2339 · sekiu.com a down-home community festival in the scenic fishing villages of clallam bay and sekiu on the gorgeous north coast family fun races food entertainment parades games and fireworks great.strait.sale sept.8 highway 112 · 360-457-1424 · a one-day 61-mile community event sales at homes yards barns stores and community sites find treasures bargains arts and crafts produce and lunch as you travel through forests and alongside beaches from west of port angeles to neah bay take your time enjoy the drive joyce.daze.wild.blackberry.festival aug.4 joycewa.com · family-friendly events and lots of berries makah.days aug.24­26 neah bay · 360-645-2201 · makah.com makah days celebrate the culture and the heritage of the makah tribe the three-day festival has a grand parade street fair canoe races kids races royalty traditional slahal games dancing singing feasting salmon bake talent show and exciting fireworks show clallam bay/sekiu sample the stress-free laid-back lifestyle of the northwest coast in clallam bay and sekiu this corner of the peninsula is known for its rugged pristine coastline and abundant marine life separated by two miles of beach clallam bay and sekiu look across the water to vancouver island b.c once here you ll find everything you could possibly need including nice lodgings and campgrounds good restaurants grocery stores gas/propane 14 internet and espresso salt creek photo dave logan

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clallam bay/sekiu neah bay/cape flattery local mascot rosie overlooks sekiu sekiu is a world-famous recreational fishing destination complete with all the services you need to catch a really big fish other recreational activities include hiking surfing kayaking scuba diving and the favorite of all beachcombing bird watchers are rewarded with puffins marbled murrelets thousands of coastal birds migrating swans raptors and hundreds of bald eagles that spend winters on this coast gray and humpback whales orcas and sea otters are a few of the plentiful marine species coastal recreation sekiu and clallam bay are near lake ozette in olympic national park where hiking trails lead to miles of unspoiled ocean beaches a nine-mile triangle hike from ozette to cape alava to sand point passes ancient petroglyphs to the north shi shi beach in olympic national park was named the best wilderness ocean beach in the united states in 2003 by the travel channel points of interest makah.indian.reservation 360-645-2201 · makah.com the town of neah bay is within the makah reservation at the most northwest point of the contiguous us across the strait of juan de fuca you can see vancouver island in canada nearby are cape flattery shi shi beach and more beaches to explore makah.cultural.center 1880 bay view · 360-645-2711 · makah.com/mcrchome.htm the makah cultural and research center is world famous many of the items are from the ozette dig which yielded makah artifacts from a village partially buried in a mudslide in the 1500s the ozette archeological collection is the largest pre-contact northwest coast indian collection in the country whaling sealing and fishing gear basketry and replicas of a 60-ft cedar longhouse and oceangoing canoes are on display joyce.depot.museum 360-928-3568 · joycewa.com museum displays include railroad memorabilia and history photos and artifacts waterfalls hoko striped peak hi hi kwitht eagles.abound along hwy 112 shi.shi.beach the shi shi trail is a 3.3-mile trail to one of the most spectacular sights in washington state this is a great surfing spot and one of the most unspoiled beaches in the usa photo john gussman neah bay cape flattery to the west follow hwy 112 to neah bay and the makah indian reservation where you will find a world-class cultural museum and the best smoked salmon ever west of neah bay at the tip of the olympic peninsula lies cape flattery the most northwestern point in the contiguous us located on the makah indian reservation a cedar plank boardwalk takes you on a moderate hike to views of the tatoosh island lighthouse the pacific ocean and the strait of juan de fuca tatoosh island is a sacred place for the makah other sights include sea caves eagles cormorants sea otters octopi and falcons in summer makah interpreters on the trail share the history and culture of the area as well as traditional uses of native plants there is no fee to hike the trail but you will need to purchase a recreation permit when you enter the reservation 15 a view of cape flattery photo randall j hodges

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