Learn - Olympic Peninsula
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Learn - Olympic Peninsula
Photo: Dave Logan Welcome! Explore Olympic National Park, scenic drives and trails Relax Oceans, forests, waterfalls Connect Wildlife, local cuisine, art, native culture Learn Elwha Dam Removal & River Restoration, interpretive programs, museums Have Fun! Twilight, local festivals You’ve just taken the first step 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! VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA IDAHO 5 WASHINGTON 101 101 5 82 P A C I F I C 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. O C E A N 90 84 1 M B I A L U C O R V E R I OREGON 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 TOURISM COMMISSION This is Olympic National Park… A Primeval Land of Contrast 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. 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. Any Season Is Olympic Season 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 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. Photo: Ross Hamilton Photo: Jodi Riverstone Photo: Ross Hamilton Rialto Beach General Park Information: NPS.gov/olym 360-565-3130 • Open 9 AM–4 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 Elwha River RESTORATION S T R A I T Elwha dam before deconstruction Natural Wonders Never Cease O F Strait of Juan de Fuca J U A N D E Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Center F U Warrior Path Lower Elwha Road PORT ANGELES Clallam Bay Laird Road 112 Lincoln Street (being drained) Area Closed to All Use Race Street Lake Aldwell Viewpoint Olympic Hot Springs Road r Elwh a R ive Photo: Diane Schostak Hurricane Ridge Road Madison Falls Trail e Rock Trail cad Tra il Ca s ha st Elw Trail We Natural Wonders Never Cease G r i ff C r e ek Elwha Valley 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. a - Hurricane H ill Tr Elwh ail Area Closed to All Use Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center Whiskey Bend Road (subject to temporary closures) Lake Mills (being drained) W Elw a olf C re ve r l rai rT Ri e k Tr a il Elw ha Riv e h er dg Do O LY M P I C N A T I O N A L P A R K 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 Photo: John Gussman 101 Museum at the Carnegie Sequim Olympic National Park Visitor Center Lake Aldwell OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST A 101 Elwha Dam Viewpoint Forks C Feiro Marine Life Center Map: Courtesy of Olympic National Park Celebrate Elwha! North Glines Canyon dam during deconstruction 4 1 2 Kilometers 1 2 Miles Photo: Diane Schostak 0 0 Olympic National Forest Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 Joyce 101 Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks La Push Olympic National Park 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon Seattle 101 101 Photo: Tammi Hinkle Olympic National Forest FS.fed.us/r6/olympic ONF Hood Canal District, Quilcene: 360-765-2200 ONF Pacific District, Forks: 360-374-6522 Olympic National Forest 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. 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 Victoria, Canada Photo: Lani Doely Olympia Cycling in the Olympic National Forest Muhut Falls 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 Fairmont Empress Hotel overlooking Victoria Harbour Victoria, B.C. Photo: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. Neah Bay 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 Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 101 La Push Joyce Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks Olympic National Park Quilcene 3 Brinnon TRAVEL ADVISORY: . Click on the “Getting Around” link at OlympicPeninsula.org for current information on travel to Canada, 5 including I.D. requirements. Seattle buildings, colorful gardens, outdoor101recreation and marine adven101 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 5 North Hood Canal’s Emerald Towns Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 101 La Push Joyce Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks Olympic National Park 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon 101 Seattle 101 Photo: Courtesy of OPVB Quilcene & Brinnon EmeraldTowns.com Brinnon: 360-796-4350 Quilcene: 360-765-4999 Olympia View from Mt. Walker Quilcene & Brinnon 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 Service–Quilcene 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 Photo: Joy Baisch 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. Clamming at the Dosewallips River Valley 6 Gateway Towns & Discovery Bay/Gardiner Neah Bay Ludlow Falls Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 101 La Push Joyce Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks Olympic National Park 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon 101 Seattle 101 Gateway Towns Photo: Lani Doely JeffCountyChamber.org 360-437-0120 EastJeffersonCounty.com Olympia 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 27–29 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 30–Sept 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. 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 AM–3 PM May–Oct. 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. 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 7 Photo: Courtesy of Inn at Port Hadlock Golfing at Port Ludlow Photo: Courtesy of The Resort at Port Ludlow Port Townsend Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 101 La Push Joyce Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks Olympic National Park 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon 101 Seattle 101 Photo: Elizabeth Becker Port Townsend EnjoyPT.com 360-385-2722 • 1-888-365-6978 Olympia Maps for Port Townsend are available online or at the Visitor Center, 440 12th Street. Washington’s Victorian seaport & arts community Enjoy All Things Port Townsend! Favorite Events 77th Annual Rhododendron Festival: May 13–20 360-821-8444 • 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 1–8 360-385-3102 • 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 22–29 360-385-3102 • 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 3–19 360-385-7396 • 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 7–9 360-385-3628 • 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 21–23 360-379-1333 • PTfilmfest.com Enjoy independent, foreign, classic and documentary films, plus mingling with stars and conversations with filmmakers. 30th Annual Kinetic Skulpture Race: Oct 6–7 360-379-4972 or 360-385-7306 • PTkineticRace.org Attempts to marry art and transportation produce hilarious results as ingenious contraptions try to race the course. 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! 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 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, 1880s–1940s. 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 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 Sequim & the Dungeness Valley Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 101 La Push Joyce Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks Olympic National Park 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon 101 Seattle 101 Photo: George Gerkitz Sequim/Dungeness Valley VisitSunnySequim.com 1-800-737-8462 Olympia Sequim Travel Planner available online or at the Visitor Center, 1192 E. Washington. Lavender season in Sequim Small-Town Living Favorite Events Olympic Peninsula Bird Festival: Mar 30–Apr 1, 9 AM–9 PM 360-681-4076 • OlympicBirdFest.org Guided bird trips, boat tours, silence auction and more. Sequim’s 117th Irrigation Festival: May 4–13 360-683-6197 • 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 20–22 360-683-6197 • 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 1–3 360-461-2202 • SequimBalloonFestival.com • Hot air balloons, car show, art, food, music and more. Dungeness River Festival Sequim: Sept 28–29 360-681-4076 • DungenessRiverCenter.org Preserving the culture of the Dungeness River. Get Into the Sequim of Things: Oct 2012–Oct 2013 VisitSunnySequim.com • The City of Sequim kicks off its yearlong centennial celebration. Sequim Art Walk: 1st Friday of every month, 5–8 PM SequimArtWalk.com • Food, art and an opportunity to meet members of the local art community! 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. Local Farms & Lavender 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. 10 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. John Wayne Marina 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. Sequim Elk Herd 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 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 11 Photo: Courtesy of OPVB Photo: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. 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. Port Angeles Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 101 La Push Joyce Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks Olympic National Park 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon 101 Seattle 101 PortAngeles.org 360-452-2363 Olympia Ride The Hurricane participants near the summit Favorite Events Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts: May 25–27 360-457-5411 • 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 12–14 360-452-6300 • CrabFestival.org Hours: Fri, 4 PM – 8 PM • Sat, 10 AM–8:30 PM Sun, 9AM–5 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! 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 Photo: Russ Veenema Port Angeles Photo: Russ Veenema 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 20–21 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. 13 Photo: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. 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: Wed–Sun • 10–4 (Nov–Feb); 11–5 (Mar–Oct). 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. Strait of Juan de Fuca National Scenic Byway, Joyce, Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 101 La Push Joyce Port Angeles 101 Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks Olympic National Park Photo: Courtesy of the Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Assoc. Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon 101 Seattle 101 Nat’l Scenic Byway, Joyce, Clallam Bay/Sekiu, Neah Bay/Cape Flattery Highway112.org ClallamBay.com • Sekiu.com NeahBayWa.com Olympia Scenic Byway SR 112 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 13–15 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 24–26 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. 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 Clallam Bay/Sekiu Clallam Bay/Sekiu & Neah Bay/Cape Flattery Photo: John Gussman 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. 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 Neah Bay & Cape Flattery Forks, La Push & Rain Forest Country Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay 112 101 La Push Joyce Port Angeles 101 Port Townsend Sequim Gardiner Marrowstone Is. Port Hadlock Port Ludlow 104 Forks Olympic National Park 5 Quilcene 3 Brinnon 101 Seattle 101 ForksWa.com 1-800-443-6757 Olympia Hoh Rain Forest Surrounded by rain forest valleys and within minutes of the rugged Pacific Coast, Forks is a friendly little town full of recreation opportunities. Within an hour of Forks, one can be strolling a rain forest trail, kayaking a tidal estuary, surfing a wilderness beach, soaking in natural hot spring waters or canoeing a clear blue glacier-carved lake. Favorite Events Forks Old-Fashioned 4th of July: June 30–July 4 800-443-6757 • ForksWa.com Forks has long been famous for its pull-out-all-the-stops observance of Independence Day, including a parade, demolition derby, arts & crafts show, horseshoe & cribbage tournaments, salmon bake, sack races, frog jump and a great fireworks show. Quileute Days: July 20–22 La Push • 360-374-3176 • QuileuteNation.org A celebration of cultural heritage and modern lifestyle. It includes a traditional salmon bake, dancing and songs, a softball tournament, a horseshoe tournament, arts & crafts and food. There are also canoe races, bone games and a fantastic fireworks display at First Beach. Points of Interest Forks Timber Museum: 1421 Forks Ave. South • 360-374-9663 Forks-web.com/fg/timbermuseum.htm Museum displays the tools and history of logging, including The Logger, a 10-ft tall, chainsaw-carved cedar statue surrounded by name plaques honoring past timber workers. Exhibits also highlight the history, pioneers, agriculture and Native culture of Forks. Waterfalls: Mineral Creek, Maple Creek, Beaver, Sol Duc, Strawberry Bay, Falls Creek Falls From Coast to Forest Over 70 miles of protected coastline form the western boundary of the north Olympic Peninsula. Twenty-five miles south of Forks, Ruby Beach, Kalaloch and South Beaches beckon, and only 14 miles west, one can be at Rialto Beach or First Beach in La Push, home of the Quileute Tribe. Great forested trails leading to pristine shores are found at Second and Third Beaches near La Push. The dense rain forest valley of the glacier-fed Hoh River is a must see. These forests thrive sustained by 12 to 16 feet of rainfall a year, not including the 30 inches of tree drip from fog condensing in the canopy! The browsing herds of Roosevelt elk feed on the thick understory and keep it from obscuring the view. The Hoh Visitor Center is the starting point for several walks under two miles, as well as longer and more challenging hikes to the glaciers and alpine meadows of Olympic National Park’s interior. La Push Home of the Quileute People for thousands of years, this village at the mouth of the Quillayute River offers a marina and services for visitors including beachfront resort and RV park. The mile-wide First Beach is a popular surfing spot and a favorite place for gray whales to pause and feed on their northward migration. Best viewing is in the morning from mid-February through late May. Digging for clams 16 Photo: Debbie Preston Photo: Lonnie Archibald Forks, La Push, Rain Forest Photo: James Jamie First Beach Twilight Fascination So Much To Do! Stephenie Meyers’ plot for the popular book series and movie, Twilight, takes place on the west end of the North Olympic Peninsula. Find story locations through self-guided tour maps or on organized tours. Visit the high school in Forks that Bella and Edward attend, the beach at La Push where Bella learns the truth about Edward and the restaurant in Port Angeles where they have their first date. Local stores and restaurants offer menu items & memorabilia for Twilight-hungry fans. Forks Timber Museum If you come for Twilight, plan to spend a few days absorbing the atmosphere of the Peninsula that conjures up romance, excitement, adventure and a timeless desire to return over and over again. Don’t miss Twilight themed events including Stephenie Meyer Day in Forks. Special celebrations and promotions are focused around the releases of movies and DVDs. Photo: Dave Logan Stephenie Meyer Day • September 14–16 StephenieMeyerDay.com Gather with the Twilight faithful for contests, tours and fun to celebrate Bella’s birthday and honor author Stephenie Meyer. 17 Photo by Chris Cooke, Courtesy of Forks Forum on the Olympic Peninsula World-class fishing adventures await as vibrant runs of salmon and steelhead in the Bogachiel, Hoh, Sol Duc and Calawah Rivers. Saltwater charters from La Push for salmon and bottom fish are available from May to September. Local guides, restaurants and inns cater to those fishing, making pre-dawn breakfasts and packing lunches to enjoy on the river. A surprising number of restaurants, gift shops, cabins, inns and other lodgings can be found in Forks, many with secluded acreages on riverbanks or calm pastures. Timber harvest plays an important role in the community, augmented in the new millennium by technology. Be sure to visit the Forks Timber Museum at the south end of town. Savor the relaxed atmosphere of this town where folks still chat in grocery lines and stop for pedestrians. Bring a lightweight hooded jacket, comfortable shoes and a smile…though this town gets 10 or 12 feet of rain a year, no one carries an umbrella! Orcas Island Map, Transportation & Weather Information San Juan Island Vancouver Island British Columbia Tatoosh Island Friday Harbor Lopez Island Victoria, B.C. 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Airport Rd Bay Oak d Valley R veerr BBeeaav 110 Quillayute Rd So So Sp l D rin uc gs Ho Rd t Lake Sutherland Port Angeles 101 ane iver 101 112 Hurric Olympic National Forest East Beach Coupev Port Townsend Dungeness Loop al Joyce Piedmont Dungeness Spit an 113 Lake Ozette Salt Creek LOWER ELWHA Loop RESERVATION Joyce C 112 od tte Ho ze d -O rR Sand Point ko 20 Strait of Juan de Fuca nte Ho Rd Whidb Islan Ce OZETTE RESERVATION Sekiu Clallam Bay River 112 Shi Shi Beach Dungeness MAKAH RESERVATION Elwha River Hobuck Beach 101 5 Olympia 16 H Anacortes Distances from Port Angeles 20 bey nd ville Camano Island 525 5 Clinton w Mukilteo Rd Port Gamble 04 Edmonds Kingston ulsbo 05 Bainbridge Island Lake Washington Seattle erton 6 Southworth SeaTac Intl. Airport 16 5 Tacoma N Time 3:00 1:15 1:25 1:15 2:00 :40 :30 2:00 2:30 1:00 1:10 1:10 4:00 1:00 3:00 2:35 :25 1:05 6:00 2:15 1:30 By Bus & Shuttle Clallam Transit: Port Angeles and surrounding areas, including Forks. 360-452-4511 • 800-858-3747 • ClallamTransit.com Jefferson Transit: Port Townsend and surrounding areas, including Lake Quinault north to Forks. • 360-385-4777 • 800-562-9730 JeffersonTransit.com Dungeness Line: Two trips daily from Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Discovery Bay and Kingston to Edmonds, Seattle Greyhound, Amtrak and Sea-Tac. • 111 East Front St., Port Angeles • Fare/schedule info: 800-457-4492 • 360-417-0700 • OlympicBusLines.com Rocket Transportation: Provides auto and van door-to-door service on the Olympic Peninsula; includes trips to/from Sea-Tac. • 260643 Hwy 101, Sequim • 877-697-6258 • 360-683-8087 • GoRocketMan.com All Points Charters & Tours: Provides trailhead shuttle service for Olympic Nat’l Park and winter shuttle service to Hurricane Ridge. 360-460-7131 or 360-565-1169 • GoAllPoints.com F Inches 70/30 50" 65/35 85" 70/41 112" 70/35 99" 70/40 25" 70/35 19" 70/40 18" 70/30 43" 75/40 16" o By Boat Blackball Ferry/MV Coho–Port Angeles: Vehicle and passenger service to Victoria, BC • 360-457-4491 • 250-386-2202 (Victoria) • FerryToVictoria.com Puget Sound Express–Port Townsend: Passenger service to the San Juan Islands. Charters available. • 360-385-5288 • PugetSoundExpress.com Washington State Ferries: Vehicle and passenger service via Puget Sound. • 888-808-7977 • WSDOT.wa.gov/ferries By Air Kenmore Air: Alaska Airlines partner Kenmore Air Express offers daily service between Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) and the Port Angeles Airport (CLM) and Seattle connections to the San Juan Islands, Friday Harbor and Victoria, BC. • 800-543-9595 • Reservations: AlaskaAir.com or KenmoreAir.com Rite Bros Aviation: Charter and scenic flights from Port Angeles. 800430-7483 • RiteBros.com Goodwin Aviation: On-demand air taxi services from Jefferson County International Airport. • 360-531-1727 • GoodwinAviation.com Custom Tours ® ©2012 Km 233 90 103 92 142 30 32 140 196 77 96 80 410 72 122 201 24 58 578 177 30 From Tacoma: Cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, continuing north on Route 16 through Gig Harbor and Port Orchard. Turn onto Hwy 3 south of Bremerton and continue to the Hood Canal Bridge. From Olympia and points South: West on Hwy 8 at Olympia, then north toward Shelton along Hwy 101. Or take Hwy 8, then Hwy 12, to Aberdeen and Hoquiam, and follow Hwy 101 north to Kalaloch and Forks. From Victoria, British Columbia: Two private ferries can transport you from Victoria to Port Angeles. On Washington State Ferries: Routes from Seattle to Bainbridge Island and Kingston, from Edmonds to Kingston or from Coupeville on Whidbey Island to Port Townsend. Rental cars: In Port Angeles, serving the Olympic Peninsula– Budget • 360-457-4246 and Enterprise • 360- 417-3083 Average Temperatures and Rainfall Brinnon Clallam Bay/Sekiu Forks Neah Bay Port Angeles Port Ludlow Port Townsend Quilcene Sequim Vashon Island Gig Harbor Miles Aberdeen/Hoquiam 145 Brinnon 56 Clallam Bay/Sekiu 64 Forks 57 Hoh Rain Forest 88 Hurricane Ridge 18 Lake Crescent 20 Neah Bay 87 Olympia 122 Port Hadlock 48 Port Ludlow 50 Port Townsend 50 Portland, OR 255 Quilcene 45 Seattle–by ferry 76 SeaTac Int’l. Airport 125 Sequim 15 Sol Duc Hot Springs 36 Spokane 359 Tacoma 110 Victoria, BC–by ferry 18 By Car For information on specialty and custom tours around the Park, Victoria, BC and history/culture-focused tours, visit OlympicPeninsula.org > Things to Do > Scenic Views & Tours 19 2012 Festivals & Events YEAR-ROUND Railroad Bridge Park Bird Walk: . Every Wed • Meet at the Dungeness River Audubon Center in Sequim 8:30–10:30 AM • 360-681-4076 DungenessRiverCenter.org Port Townsend Art Walk: 1st Saturday of every month • 5–8 PM Sherry Grover • 360-385-3037 PTguide.com/arts/gallerywalks.html Sequim 1st Friday Art Walk: Downtown Sequim • 1st Friday of every month • 5–8 PM SequimArtWalk.com Port Angeles Art Walk: Meet at the Landing in Port Angeles, every 2nd Sat. at 11 AM • 360-457-9614 PortAngelesDowntown.com/ art_on_the_town.html ALL SUMMER Concerts in the Park: . June–Sept, every Tuesday Sequim • James Center for the Performing Arts near Carrie Blake Park • 360-683-4139 Concerts on the Pier: . June–Sept, every Wednesday Port Angeles City Pier • 6 PM–8 PM PortAngeles.org Concerts on the Dock: . July–Aug, every Thursday Pope Marine Visitor Plaza, Port Townsend • 5:30–8:30 PM June 30–Sept 2: Olympic Music Festival Quilcene • Sat–Sun • Doors open at 11:30 AM , Concert 2 PM • 360732-4800 • OlympicMusicFestival.org June–Sept: West End Thunder Drag Races • Forks Airport • Sat & Sun, 3rd weekend of each month (except in Sept: 9/10–9/11) • 360-374-6696 WestEndThunder.com June–Sept: Art Ranger Tour • Port Angeles Fine Arts Center • Every 1st Sat at 10 AM & every 3rd Wed at 10 AM 360-417-4590 or 360-457-3532 PAFAC.org JANUARY Jan 28: Snowgrass 2012 • Bluegrass concert • Port Angeles High School Auditorium • 6:30–8:30 PM 360-457-8355 FEBRUARY Feb 3–19: “Spitfire Grill” (Musical) Olympic Theatre Arts, Sequim • 360683-7326 • OlympicTheatreArts.org Feb 11–12 & 18–20: Red Wine & Chocolate • Olympic Peninsula Wineries • 11 AM–5 PM • 800-785-5495 OlympicPeninsulaWineries.org Feb 25–26: KONP Home Show Port Angeles High School Sat, 9AM–5 PM and Sun, 10 AM–4 PM TheKONPhomeshow.com MARCH Mar 8: International Women’s Day Olympic Cellars Winery 6–8 PM • 360-452-0160 OlympicCellars.com Mar 10–11: 4th Annual Olympic Driftwood Sculptors Show Sequim Dungeness River Audubon Ctr. at Railroad Bridge Park 10 AM–4 PM • 360-681-2535 OlympicDriftwoodSculptors.org Mar 18: 10 th Annual Jefferson County Community Garage Sale Port Townsend • Jefferson County Fairgrounds • 9 AM–4 PM JeffCoFairGrounds.com Mar 23–25: Victorian Heritage Days Port Townsend and Fort Worden 360-379-2847 • VictorianFestival.org Mar 24–25: 2nd Annual Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show • Port Angeles Vern Burton Community Ctr. 360-417-4550 Mar 30–Apr 1: Olympic Peninsula BirdFest • Sequim • 9 AM–9 PM • 360681-4076 • OlympicBirdFest.org APRIL Apr 13–15: 12th Annual Port Angeles Kayak Symposium • Waterfront at Red Lion Hotel • Fri, Noon–5 PM • Sat, 9 AM–5 PM • Sun, 9 AM–3 PM • 888-4521443 • RaftAndKayak.com Apr 14–15: NW Wine & Cheese Tour Olympic Peninsula Wineries 11 AM–5 PM • 800-785-5495 OlympicPeninsulaWineries.org Apr 20–22: RainFest 2012 • Arts celebration & parade • Downtown Forks • ForksWa.com Apr 20–22: RainFest Quilt Show Forks High School Spartan Gym Theresa Stringer • 360-374-7525 PieceMakersQuiltClub.com Apr TBA: Kids’ Fishing Derby • Lincoln Park Pond • 8 AM • Amber Mozingo 360-417-4523 • CityofPA.us Apr 21: Earth Day Beach Clean Up Clallam Bay/Sekiu • 360-963-2339 ClallamBay.com Apr 22: Port Townsend Chamber Music Centrum, Fort Worden • 360-3853102 ext. 120 • Centrum.org Apr TBA: Eagle Festival • Neah Bay Makah Marina • 9 AM–5 PM • 360-6402430 • NeahBayWa.com Apr 27–May 13: “Paragon Springs” Live performances by Olympic Theatre Arts • Sequim • 360-683-7326 OlympicTheatreArts.org Apr 28: 15th Annual Kitchen Tour Port Townsend • 10 AM–4 PM 360-385-2224 • aauwpt.org Apr 28–29: 12 th Annual JeffCo EXPO Jefferson County Fairgrounds 9 AM–5 PM • Sue McIntire • 360-3851013 • JeffCoFairGrounds.com MAY May TBA: Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby Bogachiel Rearing Pond • 6 AM ForksWa.com May 4–13: 117th Annual Sequim Irrigation Festival • Sequim • 360-6836197 • IrrigationFestival.com May 14–19: 77th Annual Rhododendron Festival • Port Townsend RhodyFestival.org May 25–27: 19 th Annual Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts • Port Angeles 10 AM–10 PM • Dan Maguire 360-457-5411 • JFFA.org 20 May 26: Sekiu Airport Fly-In Sekiu • 360-963-2581 ClallamBay.com or Sekiu.com May TBA: Halibut Derby • Port Angeles Boat Haven • Sat, Daylight– 2 PM and Sun, Daylight–Noon Norm Metzger • 360-457-6525 JUNE June 3: North Olympic Discovery Marathon • Sequim to Port Angeles Olympic Discovery Trail • Starts 9 AM Larry Little • 360-417-1301 NODM.com June 14: Taste of Port Townsend Throughout Port Townsend 4–7:30 PM • 360-385-7911 PTmainstreet.org June 30–July 4: Forks Old Fashioned 4 th of July • ForksWa.com JULY July 1–8: Festival of American Fiddle Tunes • Centrum, Fort Worden State Park • 360-385-3102 Centrum.org July 4: 4 th of July Celebration Waterfront, Port Angeles • 6 PM–11PM 360-452-2363 • PortAngeles.org July 4: Old Fashioned 4 th at the Fort • Port Townsend, Fort Worden State Park • 5PM July 13–15: 31st Annual Clallam Bay & Sekiu Fun Days • Sekiu/Clallam Bay 360-963-2339 • ClallamBay.com July 14–15: Hadlock Days Port HadLock • 360-301-0791 HadlockDays.com July 20–22: 37th Annual Dungeness Bonsai Society Show • St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Sequim • 10 AM–5 PM Bill Simpson or Karen Coryell 360-683-2726 • 360-461-2774 dungeness_bonsai@yahoo.com July 20–22: 16th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival® • 877-681-3035 LavenderFestival.com July 20–22: Sequim Lavender Farm Faire™ • 360-452-6300 SequimLavenderFarms.org Roosevelt elk Photo: Debbie Preston July 20–22: Lavender Farm Faire™ Wine & Beer Garden at Lavender in the Park Olympic Peninsula Wineries 10 AM–5 PM • 800-785-5495 OlympicPeninsulaWineries.org July 20–22: Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show & Display • Sequim Middle School Gym • 10 AM–5 PM SunbonnetSueQuiltClub.org July 20–22: Olympic Driftwood Sculptors Show • Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Mac Leay Rd 10 AM–6 PM • 360-681-2535 OlympicDriftwoodSculptors.org July 20–22: Quileute Days La Push • Quileute Tribal Council 360-374-3176 • QuileuteNation.org July 22–29: Jazz Port Townsend Centrum, Fort Worden State Park 360-385-3102 • Centrum.org July 27–29: Festival by the Bay Port Ludlow • PortLudlowFest.org AUGUST Aug: Olympic Cellars Winery Summer Concert Series • Olympic Cellars Winery • Saturdays • 7–9:30 PM 360-452-0160 • OlympicCellars.com Aug 4: 30 th Annual Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival • Joyce JoyceWa.com Aug 5: Ride the Hurricane • Hurricane Ridge Road, Port Angeles • 7AM–Noon 360-452-2363 • PortAngeles.org Aug 10–12: 76th Annual Jefferson County Fair • Jefferson County Fairgrounds 10 AM • 360-385-1013 JeffCoFairGrounds.com Aug 11–12: Heritage Weekend Downtown Port Angeles • All day Don Perry • 360-460-1001 donperry10@yahoo.com Aug 16–19: Clallam County Fair Clallam County Fairgrounds 360-417-2551 ClallamCountyFair.com Aug 17–19: Rainforest Run Motorcycle Rally • Forks RainforestRun.com Aug 24–26: Makah Days • Neah Bay 360-645-2201 • Makah.com Aug TBA: Senior Games Port Angeles • 360-457-7004 PortAngelesSeniorGames.com SEPTEMBER Sept 1–3: Sequim Balloon Festival 360-461-2202 SequimBalloonFestival.com Sept 7–9: 36th Annual Wooden Boat Festival • Port Townsend 360-385-3628 • WoodenBoat.org Sept 8: Great Strait Sale • Hwy 112 (61-mile event) • 360-457-1424 Sept TBA: Harvest Party Olympic Cellars Winery 11 AM–6:30 PM • 360-452-0160 OlympicCellars.com Sept 14–16: Stephenie Meyer Day Author of Twilight • Forks StephenieMeyerDay.com Sept 15: 5th Annual Opulent Art Show The Cutting Garden, Sequim 10 AM–4 PM • OpulentArtShow.com Sept 15–16: Quilcene Fair & Parade Quilcene • 360-765-4999 EmeraldTowns.com Sept 16: WSU Farm Tour Jefferson County Farms • 360-3795610 • WSUfarmtour.com Sept 18: Annual Tour de Farms Jefferson County Farms 10 AM–4PM • PTbikes.org or WSUfarmtour.com Sept 21–22: Annual Cabin Fever Quilt Show • Port Townsend 10 AM–5 PM • 360-379-0244 Sept TBA: Olympic Bike Adventure Olympic Discovery Trail • 9 AM–5 PM Dan Estes• 360-417-4557 OlympicDiscoveryBike.com Sept TBA: Dinghy Festival Port Hadlock’s historic waterfront Eileen • 360-385-3450 ajaxcafe@surfbest.com Sept 21–23: 13th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival • Port Townsend • 360-379-1333 PTfilmfest.com Sept 28–29: Dungeness River Festival Sequim • Railroad Bridge Park 10 AM • 360-681-4076 DungenessRiverCenter.org OCTOBER Oct TBA: Harvest Celebration Farm Tour Sequim • Curtis • 360-417-2279 ClallamGrown.org or FriendsoftheFields.org Oct TBA: La Push Last Chance Salmon Derby • La Push • 5 AM • 360-374-2531 ForksWa.com/salmonderby Oct 6–7: Fiber Arts Festival • Sequim 360-683-8110 • FiberArtsFestival.org Oct 6–7: 30 th Annual Kinetic Skulpture Race • Port Townsend 360-379-4972 • 360-385-7306 PTKineticRace.org 21 Oct 12–14: Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival • Port Angeles Waterfront • 360-452-6300 CrabFestival.org Oct 13–14: Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival Wine & Beer Garden Olympic Peninsula Wineries OlympicPeninsulaWineries.org Oct TBA: Forest Storytelling Festival Port Angeles • Peninsula College 360-417-5031 DancingLeaves.com/storypeople NOVEMBER Nov TBA: Taste of the Peninsula Port Angeles • 360-452-9244 TastePeninsula.com Nov 10–11: Harvest Wine Tour Olympic Peninsula Wineries • 11AM–5 PM OlympicPeninsulaWineries.org Nov TBA: Festival of Trees • Port Angeles • Vern Burton Community Ctr 360-417-7144 • bruce@omhf.org DECEMBER Dec 1: JT’s Sweet Stuffs Holiday Twinkle Light Parade • Forks Janet Hughes • 360-374-6111 Dec 1: Community Tree Lighting with Santa • Haller Fountain, Port Townsend • 4:30 PM • 660-385-7911 360-385-7911 • PTmainstreet.org Dec TBA: Christmas Bird Count Dungeness River Audubon Center Sequim • 360-681-4076 OlympicPeninsulaAudubon.org Olympic Coast Cuisine Restaurants feature what’s fresh and local Start with the freshest local ingredients! Beneath the shores of our puzzle-like shorelines are shellfish beds where oysters, shrimp, goeduck, clams and all manner of delicacies thrive. Our glacier-turned soils are great for growing, and our climate is mild year round, with many farmers using their fields through the winter. Beef and milk cows, apiaries, lavender farms, berries, tree fruits and even hops are grown on the Peninsula. Local bakeries grind local grains, dairy farms supply the creameries, and we all get to reap the benefits! The Preparation Culinary lavender Inspired local chefs offer dishes and cooking methods that make “Olympic Coast Cuisine” meals memorable experiences. Many of our restaurateurs believe that supporting local growers provides the most delicious cuisine, reduces carbon emissions from trucking products over long distances and vitalizes the local economy. It is not surprising to find local chefs teamed up with local farmers for menu planning, offering the best possible experience for the culinary traveler. Farmers’ Markets Photo: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. Enjoy the local bounty at the seasonal Farmers’ Markets. It’s a weekly celebration with live music, and colorful stands of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and other local wares. Photo: Kathy Gehrt The Ingredients Photo: Courtesy of OlympicAquaFarms.com Cuisine is an art form that engages all the human senses. Foods prepared with fresh, local ingredients impart a sense of a place and its culture. Resplendent with fresh, organically grown fruits and vegetables, as well as coastal seafood, handcrafted wines and other local foods, the Olympic Peninsula has much to offer the culinary tourist. Farmers, restaurants and hotels have endorsed an “eat local” movement and we are proud of our longstanding agricultural heritage. Fine Wines, Artisan Ciders & Local Brews Local vintners craft their wines on site from the best grapes of Eastern Washington. Cideries are reviving the traditions of hard ciders. Brewers are growing their own hops and grains. Each crafter’s personal approach brings out unique characteristics in their beverage, which can pair nicely with a range of Olympic Coast Cuisine. Local wine, cider, and beer tasting rooms welcome you! Chimacum Farmers Market Sun. 11AM–3PM, May–Oct. 9122 Rhody Dr. • 360-379-9098 JeffersonCountyFarmersMarket.org Forks Open Air Market Sat. 10 AM–3 PM, Mid-May to Mid-Oct. 1421 S. Forks Ave. • 360-327-3877 Port Angeles Farmers Market Sat. 10 AM–2 PM, year round Wed. 2:30 PM–5:30 PM, Mid-June through Sept. • Downtown at Gateway Transit Center • 360-460-0361 PortAngelesFarmersMarket.com 22 Port Ludlow Farmers Market Fri. 9 AM–2 PM, May–Sept. Village Market at Oak Bay & Paradise Bay Roads • 360-437-0882 Port Townsend Co-op Sat. 11AM–3PM, Jan.–Mar. Outside the co-op at 414 Kearney Port Townsend Farmers Market Sat. 9 AM–2 PM, Apr.–Dec. Uptown on Tyler St. Wed. 3–6 PM, June–Sept. Polk & Lawrence • 360-379-9098 JeffersonCountyFarmersMarket.org Quilcene Farmers Market Sat.10 AM–2PM, Apr.–Sept. at Hwy. 101 & Center Ave. • 360-621-3721 Sequim Open Aire Market Sat. 9 AM–3 PM, May–Dec. at 2nd & Cedar St. • Wed. 3–6PM, June–Sept. at corner of Sequim Ave. & Washington St. • 360-683-0164 SequimOpenAireMarket.com Sequim Sea Breeze Market Fri.–Sun. 9AM–3 PM, starting May NE corner of 3rd Ave. & W. Washington St. • 360-808-8363 Visit OlympicCulinaryLoop.com A Whole New Slice of Life (edited) My wife Treena and I have completed the equivalent of 28 loops around the world over the past 52 years. You need to know this piece of relatively useless trivia to fully understand the enormity of my next statement. Only once have we ever had such an eye-opening experience as we are currently having on the Olympic Peninsula, and that was in Reggio Emilia in central Italy in 1966. The present day peninsula is a whole new slice of life in the making… In the past four days we have begun to understand our immediate and long term future food in the Pacific Northwest. We have listened to people who come from families that have invested their lives for over five generations in food production. You can call them organic or sustainable, both are often true, but Marco Pinchot III, the great grandson of a famous forester, calls the movement that is most needed: resilience. We really don’t need more of the same, even if it is done a little better… Today’s oyster is now the DEW line (distance early warning radar defense during the cold war) for us as humans. The Ph of our coastal waters is changing, as it gets more acid, due to our collective run off, the oyster and other shellfish and some fish will cease to exist. Eventually we will follow. But we are resilient people and always have been, and this is why Treena and I are having the time of our lives on this trip. At every single stop…., we have met world changers on their way to making the Olympic Peninsula one of the world’s most important culinary destinations. This is a vibrant test bed for collaboration between growers and fishermen and chefs and ecologists, with a small but increasingly knowledgeable customer base. …Taste the difference that passion makes and listen carefully to the folks who have valued this fabulous slice of our great nation for over 100 years. They are not going away and you’ll find it hard to do so after only a few delicious days in this beautiful, restful countryside. We have, by the way, booked to return before the year is out. This is just too good to miss. Graham Kerr, “The Galloping Gourmet” Celebrate! Celebrate the Olympic Peninsula’s culinary abundance… Feb: Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ Red Wine & Chocolate Tour July: Lavender Weekend in Sequim Sept: Farm tours Oct: Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival Nov: A Taste of the Peninsula and Lavender Holiday Bazaar More Events Pages 20–21 23 Photo: Courtesy of OPVB The Olympic Culinary Adventure Loop is a project of the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission in partnership with SeattleDining! and the Olympic Culinary Loop Be a culinary adventurer! Association. This self-guided tour to 16 destinations offers authentic farm-to-table experiences in four Peninsula counties. A downloadable route map and description of each destination can be accessed at OlympicPeninsula.org and then click on the Olympic Culinary Adventure banner. Photo: Diane Schostak Entire blog at: Edible Seattle Fresh Blog Guest Post by Graham Kerr, October 7, 2011, EdibleSeattle.com/lyftenbloggie.htm Special Interest Travel Golfing Wilson’s Warbler Water Adventures Kayaking/Canoeing/SUP/River Rafting/Surfing: Olympic Peninsula has many lakes, rivers and shorelines that offer fresh and saltwater opportunities for water adventures. La Push and Neah Bay’s Hobuck Beach are popular spots for surfing. Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is being embraced on Lake Crescent and the sandy beaches of Crescent Bay and Salt Creek Recreation Area. Kayakers will find Hood Canal’s shores ideal for endless exploring, as are the inland waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Townsend to Neah Bay. Freshwater Bay, west of Port Angeles, and protected Dungeness Bay, north of Sequim, are both favorite places for water activity and observing a variety of birds and sea life. Sequim Bay, Port Angeles Harbor and Clallam Bay are all favorites of small craft enthusiasts, as are area lakes. Rivers, including the Hoh, Quillayute, Sol Duc and Elwha, are popular for rafting and kayaking. Diving: Surrounded on three sides by water, the Olympic Peninsula has some of the best diving on the West Coast. For freshwater diving, try Lake Crescent and Lake Ozette. There are many locations around the coast of the Peninsula that offer diving and marine services. Some of the area’s waters, such as the open coastal waters of the National Marine Sanctuary, are suitable only for advanced divers. Kayak on Lake Crescent Protection Island at the head of Discovery Bay provides nesting habitat to 70% of Puget Sound’s seabird population. Bald eagles, harbor seals and deer from the mainland also feed and breed here. Though no access to the island is permitted, several companies offer boat tours for viewing of this 364-acre site. RV’ing & Camping The RV experience is well supported by an abundance of RV parks and campgrounds catering to RVs. Olympic National Park has 17 developed campgrounds within its boundaries and nearly 100 wilderness camps. Numerous private campgrounds can be found throughout the region with different levels of amenities. Most are open year round. For a guide to RV parks, see pages 33–35. With state, county, city and private campgrounds, not to mention Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest, visitors can take their pick of a variety of camping experiences ranging from extremely primitive to amenity-laden. Birding Bird enthusiasts come to the Olympic Peninsula from around the world to study the more than 200 species of birds that inhabit the region. These include bald eagles, marbled murrelets, brants, falcons, Stellar jays, dippers, thrushes, widgeons and many more. Popular viewing areas for birds include Cape Flattery, Neah Bay and Hwy 112, the Port Angeles Waterfront and Ediz Hook, the upper waters of Dungeness and Gray Wolf Rivers in Olympic National Forest, Olympic National Park at Hurricane Ridge, Marrowstone Island east of Port Townsend and Dungeness Spit. At the Dungeness River Audubon Center at Railroad Bridge Park there is an 8:30am, year-round, Wednesday morning bird walk. Visit DungenessRiverCenter.org for more information. Hiker’s Paradise Trails vary widely, from strolling on nature trails to climbing rock faces in the high mountains. The Peninsula has over 900 miles of trails, many that can be enjoyed year round. As you explore the trails and visit the scenic backcountry and wilderness, please be considerate and leave no trace of your passing. Hikers with dogs might want to consider Forest Service trails as fourlegged friends can find off-leash freedom. 24 Photo: John Gussman Photo: Courtesy of Strait of Juan de Fuca Byway Assn. A mild climate and low crowds make golfing a year-round activity here. The Resort At Port Ludlow has a championship course, with two more public courses in nearby Port Townsend, Discovery Bay Golf Course and Port Townsend Golf Course. In Sequim, you’ll find the Cedars at Dungeness with its famous Dungeness crab-shaped sand trap, Sunland Golf & Country Club and Sky Ridge Golf Course. The semi-private Peninsula Golf Course in Port Angeles and the par 3 links course at Salt Creek Golf Course offer two other choices. With the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the north and Hood Canal on the east, the fishing possibilities are endless. Some of the best river fishing in the world can be found on the Elwha, Bogachiel, Hoh and Sol Duc Rivers. While regulations vary on lake fishing, good lake fishing can be found across the peninsula. Clallam Bay and Sekiu have been an ocean fishing mecca for decades, as are La Push on the Pacific Ocean and Neah Bay at the Peninsula’s northwestern tip. Many charters sail out of these bays and harbors. Hood Canal, especially near Quilcene and Brinnon, is famous for its shellfish. Dungeness Harbor is the home of the prized Dungeness crab, celebrated annually during the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival in Port Angeles. Strait of Juan de Fuca Photo: John Gussman, Courtesy of the Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Assoc. Fishing & Foraging Waterways of the newly designated Salish Sea are a mariner’s dream. The Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north is a challenging and exhilarating sailing experience. Marinas for ocean fishing include world-renowned Sekiu, Clallam Bay, Neah Bay and La Push for spectacular catches. Along the Strait, Port Angeles Harbor and Sequim Bay offer protection for small craft and moorage. The Hood Canal is a glacial fjord with many secluded coves and beaches. The Quilcene Boat Haven and two Pleasant Harbor marinas can be found on Hood Canal. Several other marinas offer public moorage in Port Townsend, Port Hadlock and Port Ludlow. Oil City Beach the hills and lowlands and are frequently seen throughout the region. Likewise, eagles and raptors such as falcons and hawks populate many areas on the Peninsula. In the fall, spawning season brings different species of salmon into the rivers and streams. In Olympic National Park, mountain goats live in the higher altitudes, while Roosevelt elk roam in the lower areas and move in and out of the Park boundaries. You may also see an elusive marmot or a fisher that was re-introduced into the Park in 2008. The Olympic National Park Visitor Center has information on indigenous species, and safety information about the animals you don’t want to see up close, such as black bear, bobcats and cougar. Wildlife Viewing The Olympic Peninsula is one of the best places on the globe to view diverse wildlife at close proximity. Black-tailed deer inhabit Photo: Dave Logan Casinos There are two casinos on the Peninsula. The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe operates Seven Cedars Casino on Hwy 101 at Blyn, five miles east of Sequim. Enjoy table games and slots, as well as several dining options and a variety of live entertainment. The Cedar Boughs Art Gallery has gifts representative of the Northwest Coast. Be sure to take an up-close look at the symbolic totem poles on the property. The Elwha River Casino, located about 15 minutes west of Port Angeles, has over 100 electronic slot machines. The full-service River’s Edge Deli offers salads, burgers, soups, sandwiches and homemade baked goods. 25 Photo: Courtesy of OPVB Sailing/Marinas Photo: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. Biking on Hurricane Ridge Touring the Olympic Peninsula Cycling Olympic Discovery Trail: A trail system that will eventually Vintage, classic, Harley or Honda, whatever your vehicle, the Olympic Peninsula is an exhilarating ride! US Hwy 101, primarily two lanes with very little four-lane or divided highway, encircles the Peninsula. A dozen great routes spoke off Hwy 101, into Olympic National Park and to the reaches of the Peninsula. Here are a few favorites: •Skirt along the Hood Canal, a 61-mile, glacier-carved fjord. Enjoy the tidal areas, waterfront hiking trails and parks. Don’t miss the rhododendron gardens in Brinnon and the scenic lookout atop Mt. Walker. Enjoy some fresh oyster stew or a bucket of clams at one of the many eateries along the way. •Strait of Juan de Fuca State Route 112. This National Scenic Byway winds over 60 miles from Hwy 101 to Neah Bay and beyond to Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the contiguous US. This 250-curve fun-to-drive route passes shores, quaint communities with lots of parks, and has pull-outs to stop and enjoy the views or stretch the legs. Watch for whales dining in the kelp reefs offshore, the bald eagles, heron and osprey, and rafts of otters. Other top picks: •Hwy 20 and Hwy 101 around Port Townsend to Discovery Bay and Fort Flagler State Park with many music events and WWI history. •Old Olympic Highway near Sequim – U-Pick fruits and lavender farms dot the way. •Side trips into Olympic National Park at Hurricane Ridge, Sol Duc Hot Springs and the Hoh Rain Forest. connect Port Townsend to LaPush uses railroad right-ofway, public roads and trails. The trail is growing as sections are completed and are suitable for all non-motorized traffic, including equestrians in most places. The Olympic Bike Adventure, with options for 10, 25 and 60 miles takes place on the trail in September, OlympicBikeAdventure.com. For details on the trail, including maps and photos, visit OlympicDiscoveryTrail.com. The new Adventure Route Segment features 25 miles of groomed, single- and double-track trails between Hwy 101 west of Port Angeles and the north shore of Lake Crescent at Piedmont. Download detailed map at the website. In addition to the Discovery Trail, cyclists will find all kinds of terrain, from rugged mountain biking to relaxing family rides. Choose a country road along inlets and bays or a coast trip down a Forest Service road. Look for the Foothills Trail south of Port Angeles, the Mount Mueller Trail west of Lake Crescent, and the Spruce Railroad trail on the north shore of Lake Crescent. Ride the Hurricane: This is a unique event that allows cyclists Photo: Dave Logan a vehicle-free, recreational bike ride up the 12 miles of road to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, will be held August 5. Hurricane Ridge Road is considered one of the premier cycling uphill rides in the country and offers spectacular views. Consult PortAngeles.org for registration information. A good site to visit for more info is the Port Townsend Bicycle Association at PTbikes.org. Lower Level Bridge on the Olympic Discover Trail 26 Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Hwy 112 Photo: Dave Logan Photo: Dave Logan Cycling & Specialty Touring Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. Breakfast Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Units Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. Brinnon / Quilcene / Port Ludlow / Port hadlock / Marrowstone IsLAND / Gardiner / Discovery Bay Adelma Beach Cabin • 262 Adelma Beach Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-774-0213 • AdelmaBeach.com Alegria Guest House • 4934 SR20, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-3695 • AlegriaGuesthouse.com An Inn Between • 5825 Old Gardiner Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-8125 • AnInnBetween.com An Inn Between Two • 5821 Old Gardiner Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-8125 • AnInnBetween.com Arcadia West Guest Nest • 389A Arcadia West, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-381-5099 • VRBO.com/268004 A Wolves’ Den • 269 N Jacob Miller Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-316-9174 • Winterchill-Farm.com Bay Cottage • 4346 S. Discovery Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-2035 • BayCottageGetaway.com Beach Cottages on Marrowstone • 10 Beach Dr, Nordland 98358 • 800-871-3077 • BeachCottageGetaway.com Beach Getaway on Oak Bay • 101 Oak Rd, Port Hadlock 98339 • 360-437-2532 • BeachGetawayOnOakBay.com Beaver’s Pond Retreat • 3851 Larson Lake Rd, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-732-7148 • BeaversPondRetreat.com Big Cedars Lodge • 12224 Airport Cutoff Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-8752 • BigCedarsLodge.com Bluff House at Marrowstone Is. • 2500 E. Marrowstone, Nordland 98358 • 209-484-0099 • MarrowstoneBluffHouse.com Brinnon Gardens Inn • 105 Schoolhouse Rd, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4886 • BrinnonGardensInn.com Cabins at Treefrog Woods • 1280 Cape George Rd, PT 98368 • 360-379-0906• PeninsulaSportsman.com Cabin on the Canal • Near Pleasnt Harbor Marina, Brinnon 98320 • 206-782-3868 • CabinOnTheCanal.com Chevy Chase Beach Cabins • 3710 S. Discovery Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1270 • ChevyChaseBeachCabins.com Cove RV Park & Country Store • 303075 Highway 101, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4723 • CoveRV.com Crow’s Nest Cabin • 5073 Flagler Rd, Nordland 98358 • 360-385-4920 • PTGetaways.com • R Located on beach 1 140 150 • • • Water & mtn. view 1 119 179 • • R • • Waterfront 1 119 189 • • R • 3BR, 2BA waterfront home 1 150 175 • • Resort living 1 150 200 • • R Luxury cabin retreat 3 90 150 • • Beautiful beach access 8 90 250 • • • Waterfront & views 1 135 275 • R Waterfront home 1 195 225 • • • Hot tub, fishing 1 125 225 • Lodge & 15 acres 1 120 160 • • • Furnished cedar home 1 125 375 •• • R • 3br, 5-acre event fac 3 95 125 • R Private cabins 1 120 120 • Hood Canal beach access 7 110 300 • • • R • Private beach 1 60 60 • • • 2-night minimum 2 150 189 1 115 150 Private beach • Dabob Bay Cottage • 840 Piper Rd, Quilcene 98376 • 360-765-3947 • DabobBayCottage.com 1 110 135 Eaglemount Rockery Cottages & Museum • 1822 SR 20, PT 98368 • 360-379-8922 • EagleMtRockeryCottages.com 4 79 79 R Free outdoor museum Elk Meadows • 3485 Dosewallips Rd, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4886 • ElkMeadowsWa.com 3 98 125 14+ Mt view– riverfront Fairmount Beach House • 1071 Fairmount Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-2480 1 135 150 ••• Beach access • • Private beach Fort Flagler State Park Retreat Center • 10541 Flagler Rd, Nordland 98358 • 360-385-3701 • Parks.Wa.gov 4 81 175 • • R Wonderful views Hadlock Motel • 181 Chimacum Rd, Port Hadlock 98339 • 360-385-3111 • 888-360-3111 • HadlockMotel.com 18 70 100 • • • • • Heart of Port Hadlock Harbor House • 309257 Hwy 101, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4064 • 360-951-5366 • TheHarborHouse.VirtualAve.net 2 75 100 • • R • Waterfront Honey Moon Cabin on Marrowstone Island • Nordland 98358 • 509-670-0622 • OlympicGetaway.com 1 135 195 • • J Secluded cabin Houseboats4Two • 308913 Hwy 101, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-3440 • 800-966-5942 • Houseboats4two.com 4 195 240 • J Romantic getaway Julianna’s Cottage • 1 Beaver Pond Trail, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-732-7148 • BeaversPond.com 1 195 225 • • • Honeymoon cabin Mount Walker Inn • PO Box 144, 61 Maple Grove Rd. Quilcene 98376 • 360-765-3410 • MountWalkerInn.com 12 65 105 • • fee • Rustic comfort Olympic Vacation Rentals • 57 E Arden St, Port Hadlock 98339 • 360-301-1344 • OlympicVacationRental.weebly.com 2 75 125 • • • Near Port Townsend Paula’s Beach House • Near South Point Road, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-710-7868 • FishTalesVacationRentals.com 1 275 450 • • • Beachfront, sleeps 12 Pleasant Harbor Marina House B&B • 308913 Hwy 101, Pleasant Harbor Marina, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4611 • PleasantHarborMarina.com 3 100 100 • • P,HT Marina view, quiet Port Ludlow Vacation Rentals • Admiralty I Condominiums, Port Ludlow 98365 • 206-992-6036 • PortLudlowVacationRentals.com 2 250 350 • • Beachfront Protection Bluff Retreat • 780 McMinn, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-7459 • AirBnB.com/rooms/185295 1 125 125 • • Waterfront, orcas,sunsets Scott’s Cabin • 3871 Larson Lake Rd, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-732-7148 • BeaversPond.com 1 225 240 • • • Private hideaway Skunk Island Cottages • 33 North Water St, Port Hadlock 98339 • 360-385-3450 • AjaxCafe.com 3 80 120 • • fee Quaint, waterfront Solstice Farm B&B • PO Box 135, Chimacum 98325 • 360-732-0174 • SolsticeFarmStay.com 2 110 110 • • • • Working farm The Resort At Port Ludlow • One Heron Rd, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-437-7000 • 877-805-0868 • PortLudlowResort.com 45 99 399 • • • R • • Water view/golf/marina Windermere Vacation Rentals • PO Box 770, Brinnon 98320 • 888-796-3450 • WindermereHoodCanal.com 12 99 325 • R • • Hood Canal waterfront 27 Port Townsend A Bungalow on the Bluff • 303 Fillmore St, Port Townsend 98368 • 800-385-1238 • PortTownsendGetaway.com A Garden Cottage • 112 Umitilla Ave, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-643-3210 • AGardenCottageGetaway.com A Suite at the Fountain • 914 Washington St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-643-1370 • FountainSuite.com Aladdin Motor Inn • 2333 Washington St, PT 98368 • 360-385-3747 • 800-281-3747 • AladdinMotorInnPT.com Ann Starrett Mansion • 744 Clay St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3205 • 800-321-0644 • StarrettMansion.com Baker House B&B • 905 Franklin, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6673 • 800-240-0725 Bartlett House Cottage • 314 Polk Street, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-9451 Belmont, The • 925 Water St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3007 • TheBelmontPT.com Big Red Barn • 309 V St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-301-1271 • BigRedBarnGetaway.com Bishop Victorian Hotel, The • 714 Washington St, PT 98368 • 360-385-6122 • 800-824-4738 • BishopVictorian.com Blue Gull Inn B&B • 1310 Clay St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-3241 • 888-700-0205 • BlueGullinn.com Commanders Beach House • 400 Hudson St, PT 98368 • 360-385-1778 • 888-385-1778 • CommandersBeachHouse.com Dell’s Guesthouse at North Beach • 510 56th St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3783 • delnorthbeach@olympus.net Fort Worden State Park Conference Center • 200 Battery Way, PT 98368 • 360-344-4400 • FortWorden.org Fort Worden State Park Dormitories • 200 Battery Way, PT 98368 • 360-344-4400 • FortWorden.org Hammond House Cottage • 834 Pierce St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6269 • Olypen.com/glb/hammond Harborside Inn • 330 Benedict St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-7909 • 800-942-5960 • Harborside-Inn.com Holcomb Hideaway • 1823 Holcomb, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-531-0611 • HolcombHideaway.com Holly Hill House B&B • 611 Polk St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-5619 • 800-435-1454 • HollyHillHouse.com Hubers Inn • 1421 Landes St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-3904 • LoShuber.com Inn at McCurdy House • 405 Taylor St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-4824 • InnAtMcCurdyHouse.com Inn at Waterfront Place • 632 A Waterfront Place, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6957 • InnAtWaterfrontPlace.com Katie’s Kottage • 475 W St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-8261 • KatiesCottage.info The LookOut • 419 Lawrence St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-774-1904 Manresa Castle • 7th & Sheridan St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-5750 • 800-732-1281 • ManresaCastle.com Morgan Hill Guest House • 606 Roosevelt St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-2536 • MorganHillGetaways.com Old Consulate Inn • 313 Walker, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6753 • 800-300-6753 • OldConsulateInn.com Palace Hotel • 1004 Water St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-0773 • 800-962-0741 • PalaceHotelPT.com Pilot’s Seaside Cottage • 327 Jackson St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-0811 • PilotsCottage.com Photo: Charlie Neu Port Townsend Inn • 2020 Washington St, PT 98368 • 360-385-2211 • 800-216-4985 • PortTownsendInn.com Port Townsend’s Victorian seaport & arts community 28 Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. 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Contact lodging. • • Water views 1 110 130 • • Luxury cottage 1 150 250 • • Private, downtown 30 55 150 • • • R View of bay 9 85 129 • • Victorian mansion 4 85 105 • Warm hospitality 1 89 169 • R View, private entrance 4 59 149 • • Classic old hotel 1 160 185 • • • R • Romantic getaway 16 109 195 • • • • R • Distinctive suites 6 95 140 • • • Great breakfast 4 99 235 • • • B&B by the beach 1 115 140 • • • • • Close to trails & beach 39 150 550 • • • • • Houses: 1–11 bdrms 365 30 35 • • • • Group dorms 1 65 70 • 63 80 160 • • • • R • • Water view–all rooms 1 125 165 • • R • Water view 5 99 190 • • • R Warm hospitality 2 115 195 • • • R Weekly rates 2 125 160 • • R Private, relaxing retreat 1 120 155 • • Waterfront apartment 1 65 90 • Garden setting 1 150 150 • • Private, view, fireplace 41 109 229 • • • • • Full service hotel 2 75 200 • • • • • Uptown views 8 99 210 • • • R Historic mansion 19 59 289 • • • • • Victorian hotel 1 120 160 • • R Nautical setting 36 69 159 • • • R • • Motel near water 1 175 195 Port Townsend continued Quimper Inn • 1306 Franklin St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1060 • 800-557-1060 • QuimperInn.com Rainshadow Tourist Home • 609 58th St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-531-0022 • RainshadowPT.com Sea Loft • 306 Lincoln St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1626 • Olympus.net/personal/mortenson Swan Hotel, The • 216 Monroe St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1718 • 800-824-4738 • TheSwanHotel.com Takaki House B&B • 1617 Washington St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-9784 • MTakaki.com Thornton House B&B • 1132 Garfield St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-6670 • ThorntonHousePT.com Tides Inn • 1807 Water St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-0595 • 800-822-8696 • Tides-Inn.com Vestry at the Olde Church, The • 1510 Blaine St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-379-9700 Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. 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Beach, Fort Worden • • • Quiet Uptown 13 90 245 • • • R • • Cozy, seaside 1 85 110 • • • • Gallery, private getaway 2 125 150 • • Hist.Victorian farmhouse 45 59 269 • • • • R • • Water view 1 75 75 1 115 140 1 90 90 R R Hist.1890s/closed winter Washington Hotel • 825 Washington St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-774-0213 • AccommodationsPortTownsend.com 4 115 180 1890s restored Water Street Hotel • 635 Water St, PT 98368 • 360-385-5467 • 800-735-9810 • WaterStreetHotelPortTownsend.com 16 50 160 Sequim / Port Angeles / Joyce • • Waterfront • • • No bank waterfront 10,000 Waves Shorefront Cabin • Sequim 98382 • 800-879-8859 • SequimVacation.com 1 225 325 • • R View & access to spit A Hidden Haven • Port Angeles 98363 • 360-452-2719 • 877-418-0938 • AHiddenHaven.com 7 179 359 • • • • R • Luxury seclusion Action Property Management • 720 E Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-4737 • SunnySequim.com (call for info) 2 10001500 • • Water views, weekly rates Aircrest Motel • 1006 E Front St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-9255 • 888-832-6303 • Aircrest.com 24 48 78 • • • R Budget motor inn All Aboard Caboose • 434 Bear Creek Estates Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-5864 • AllAboardCabooseInn.com 1 100 100 • • Tranquil, unique All View Motel • 214 E Lauridsen, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-7779 • 888-457-7779 • AllViewMotel.com 20 49 139 • • Family-owned Ambleside Vacation Rental • Sequim 98382 • 360-582-9663 • SequimRetreats.com 1 125 165 • • • Private & peaceful Angeles Inn B&B • 1203 E 7th St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-417-0260 • 888-552-4263 • AngelesInn.com 4 85 145 • • 6 Quiet, roomy, local Angel’s Rest Olympic Cabin • Sequim 98382 • 360-582-9663 • SequimRetreats.com 1 100 125 • • • Private & peaceful At Home/A La Maison • 240 Motor Ave, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-461-6484 • AtHome-PortAngeles.com 1 160 255 • • R Such a nice place Beach Garden Cottage • 1052 Jamestown Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-2585 • BeachGardenCottage.com 1 125 140 • • Waterfront, 2-nite min Bond Ranch Retreat • 1405 Hooker Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-461-2156 • BondRanchRetreat.com 5 105 135 •• • Small weddings Brigadoon Vacation Rentals, Inc. • Sequim 98382 • 360-683-2255 • 800-397-2256 • SequimRentals.com 37 95 400 • R R R • Fully furnished Cedarbrook Sea View Vacation Rental • 1345 S Sequim Ave, Sequim 98382 • 800-470-8423 • CedarbrookLavender.com 3 95 155 • • • R Water & mt. views Chez ZigZag • 204 West 2nd St Port Angeles 98362 • 360-504-2929 • PortAngelesVacationRental.net 1 99 145 • • Overlooks PA Harbor Clark’s Chamber Bed & Breakfast • 322 Clark Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4431 • Olypen.com/clacha 4 90 90 • • • Historic farm Colette’s Bed & Breakfast • 339 Finn Hall Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9197 • 877-457-9777 • Colettes.com 5 175 395 •• • • Oceanfront 10 acres Days Inn • 1510 E Front St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-4015 • 800-DaysInn (329-7466) • DaysInn.com 109 69 199 •• • • • • • Centrally located Discovery Lodging • 345 Heron Cove Rd, P A 98363 • 877-337-9090 • DiscoveryLodging.com 6 150 500 • • • • • • Waterfront property 3 70 110 • • Water view Discovery View Cottage • 112 South Diamond Shore Ln, Sequim, 98382 • 360-681-0550 • Home.Earthlink.net/~lucybailey 5 150 310 • • • Romantic gardens Domaine Madeleine Bed & Breakfast • 146 Wildflower Ln, PA 98362 • 457-4174 • 888-811-8376 • DomaineMadeleine.com Dungeness Barn House Bed Breakfast • 42 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-582-1663 • DungenessBarnhouse.com 2 155 175 • • R R • • Waterfront setting Dungeness Bay Cottages • 140 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-3013 • 888-683-3013 • DungenessBay.com 6 95 180 • • Kitchen, private beach Dungeness Beach Retreat • Sequim 98382 • 888-409-7760 • DungenessBeachRetreat.com 1 175 300 • • R Beachfront Eagle’s Flight Bed, Breakfast & Barn • 1053 S Bagley Creek Rd, PA 98362 • 360-417-6797 • 866-692-9159 • EaglesFlightbbb.com 2 85 145 • • • R • • Quiet country setting Econo Lodge of Sequim • 801 E. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-7113 • SequimEconolodge.com 43 60 149 • • free • • Mini-golf Eden by the Sea B & B • 1027 Finn Hall Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-6021 • EdenByTheSea.net 3 145 195 • • • 16 Spectacular views 3 Crabs Beach House • Sequim 98382 • 800-879-8859 • SequimVacation.com 1 225 275 + + 29 Sequim / Port Angeles / Joyce continued Elwha Ranch Bed & Bath • 905 Herrick Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-457-6540 • ElwhaRanch.com Fairmount Motel • 1137 Hwy 101 W, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-452-1627 Fernhaven Cottage • Port Angeles 98363 • 360-461-6484 • FernhavenCottage.com Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. Breakfast Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Units Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. • • Glacier mountain view 13 59 99 • • • By airport 12 65 80 • • • Peaceful country setting 3 140 160 Fern Hollow • 1195 Taylor Cutoff, Sequim 98382 • 360-504-2323 • FernHollowVenue.com Destination venue Five SeaSuns Bed & Breakfast • 1006 S Lincoln St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-8248 • 800-708-0777 • SeaSuns.com Flagstone Motel • 415 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9494 • 888-304-3465 • FlagstoneMotel.net George Washington Inn • 939 Finn Hall Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-5207 • GeorgeWashingtonInn.com Great House Motel • 740 E. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-7272 • SequimMotel.com Groveland Cottage • 4861 Sequim-Dungeness Way, Sequim • 360-683-3565• 800-879-8859 • SequimValley.com Groveland Cottage Vacation Rentals • 4861 Sequim-Dungeness Way, Sequim 98382 • 800-879-8859 • SequimValley.com Harbor Lights B&B • 2371 E 3rd Ave, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-477-4274 • HarborLightsPA.com Harmony Lane • 64 Harmony Lane, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-477-0883 • HarmonyLane.info@gmail.com Helga’s Edelweiss Bed & Breakfast • 235 Roberson Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-2873 • HelgasEdelweissBnB.com Hillside Haven • 1276 Atterberry Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-1580 • Hillside-Haven.com Holiday Inn Express Suites & Conference Ctr. • 1441 E. Washington, Sequim • 360-681-8756 • hieSequim.com Holiday Plaza–Sequim Inn • 1095 E. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-1775 • HolidayPlazaSequimInn.com Indian Valley Motel • 235471 Highway 101 West, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3266 • GrannysCafeAndMotel.com Inn at Rooster Hill • 112 Reservoir Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-452-4933 • InnAtrRoosterHill.com Juan de Fuca Cottages & Suites • 182 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4433 • JuanDeFuca.com Karen’s Guest Cottages • 240 Marine Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-5080 Kelly’s by the Bay • 145 Bugge Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-452-4112 • KellysByTheBay.com •• • Water/mountain views 45 45 139 •• • • Economy hotel 5 175 300 •• • R • • Majestic & peaceful 16 40 120 • • R • Sushi restaurant on-site 5 100 155 • • • 12 R • Fabulous breakfast 40 85 550 • • • R • Home away from home 1 125 150 • • • R R • Magnificent views 1 110 145 • • Quiet, private, off Oly Trail 2 120 150 • Peaceful, tranquil 1 100 100 • Scenic retreat, 2-nite min 77 110 300 • • • • • • Conference center 60 69 159 • • • • •• • Quiet & tranquil 6 55 125 • • • • Family-oriented 5 109 189 •• • 10 R Quiet 2.5 wooded acres 13 99 260 • • • R • • Waterfront, kayaks 2 80 140 • • Newly designed 5 105 175 R + + 1 150 200 Sequim Bay Kinderfarm Vacation Rentals • 1074 Hooker Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-7397 • KinderFarm.com Kiwi West Vacation Rental • 931 W 12th St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-3520 • 888-711-KIWI (5494) • KiwiWest.com KOA Kampground of Port Angeles/Sequim • 80 O’Brien Rd, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-5916 • PortAngelesKOA.com La Place Sur La Mer • 2026 Place Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-565-8029 • MagicalBeach.com Lake Crescent Cabin • Port Angeles 98363 • LakeCrescentCabin.com Lake Crescent Lodge • 416 Lake Crescent Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3211 • LakeCrescentLodge.com Lightkeeper’s Cottage • 206 Carlsborg Rd, Carlsborg 98324 • 360-681-2055 • TheLightkeepersCottage.com Log Cabin Resort • 3183 E Beach Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3325 • LogCabinResort.net Lost Mountain Lodge • 303 Sunny View Dr, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-2431 • 888-683-2431 • LostMountainLodge.com Michael’s Inn • 604 W 8th St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-461-5197 • PtAngeles.com/michaelsinn Nelson’s Duckpond & Lavender Farm • 73 Humble Hill Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-7727 • NelsonsDuckpond.com Northwest Manor B&B • 1320 Marie View Dr, PA 98363 • 360-452-5839 • 888-229-7052 • NorthwestManor.com Observatory Point B&B • 124 Ocean Cove Ln, PA 98363 • 360-928-9751 • ObservatoryPointBedAndBreakfast.com Ocean Crest Bed & Breakfast • 402 S. M St, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-452-4832 • 877-413-2169 • OceanCrestBnB.com Oh Susanna’s Bed & Breakfast • 100 Hereford Ln, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-4495 • OhSusannasBB.com Olympic Cottage • Secor & Riverside, Sequim 98382 • 425-422-7434 • OlympicCottage.com Olympic Foothills Lodge • Port Angeles 98363 • 425-643-9095 • OlympicFoothillsLodge.com Olympic Lodge • 140 Del Guzzi Dr, Pt.. Angeles 98362 • 800-600-2993 • OlympicLodge.com 30 • Farm house 1 89 125 • • Private & peaceful 113 26 75 • • • •• • Family-oriented 7 150 850 • • • • • • Beach elegance 1 3001500 • Private lake cabin 52 108 241 • • R • Historic lodge 1 100 125 • Close to everything 28 65 160 • • • R Rustic family resort 5 189 469 • • • R R • • Romantic fireplace suites 7 75 175 • • R R 1905 restored Victorian 1 200 250 • Water view, 2-nite min 2 110 120 • • • NW native art & culture 2 170 185 • • Stunning strait view 2 95 115 • • • Water views 1 125 175 • • • • Peaceful, quiet getaway 1 132 155 • • • • Quiet 2 bed, 2 bath 1 135 165 • • Slow down... rejuvenate 105119 209 • • • • • Casual elegance 2 85 95 Sequim / Port Angeles / Joyce continued Port Angeles Cottage Experience • Port Angeles 98362 • 360-417-1277 • PACR.biz Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. Breakfast Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Units Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. • • Great neighborhoods 24 59 175 •• • Great views 1 260 295 • • • • 2-night minimum 60 90 200 •• • • R • • 2010 Platinum Award 35 85 299 •• • R Convenient location 1 89 99 • R Country setting 6 155 210 • • • • Unique B&B experience 186 99 249 • • • • • • • Waterfront location 1 120 125 • • R R • Luxury in the country 38 69 169 • • • • • Olympic mt. views 20 49 129 • • • • Clean, comfortable 5 145 245 • • • • Victorian oceanfront 54 60 199 • • • • • • • Quiet forest setting 8 100 200 • • R Peaceful water views 36 54 125 • • • Unique rooms 33 147 310 • • R • • Hot springs in ONP 16 50 90 • Close to town 32 40 129 • • R Newly refurbished 8 95 300 • • fee R Great views, trails 63 60 140 • • • • • • Economy motel 17 45 120 • • European motel 1 160 170 • • Water view & peaceful 3 125 125 • • R R • Relaxing & luxurious 4 150 250 • • • Gourmet breakfasts 5 150 200 • • • • • • Near Discovery Trail 14 15 30 • • Affordable, convenient 11 39 100 • Economy motel 8 70 80 • fee Rustic resort 4 95 125 Port Angeles Inn • 111 E 2nd St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-9285 • 800-421-0706 • PortAngelesInn.com Purple Haze Lavender Farm House • 180 Bell Bottom Rd, Sequim 98382 • 888-852-6560 • PurpleHazeLavender.com Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim • 134 River Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-2800 • SQIS.net Quality Inn Uptown • 101 E 2nd St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9434 • 800-858-3812 • QualityInnPortAngeles.com Quiet Time • 164 Alice Rd, Port Angeles WA 98363 • 360-452-2555 • QuietTimeVacationRental.com Red Caboose Getaway Bed & Breakfast • 24 Old Coyote Way, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-7350 • RedCabooseGetaway.com Red Lion Hotel • 221 N Lincoln St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-9215 • 800-RED-LION • RedLion.com/portangeles Riverside House • 481 Riverside Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-582-0339 Riviera Inn • 535 E Front St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-417-3955 • 877-766-8350 • RivieraInn.net Royal Victorian • 521 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-8400 • 866-452-8401 • RoyalVictorian.net Sea Cliff Gardens • 397 Monterra Dr, Port Angeles 98362 • 800-880-1332 • SeaCliffGardens.com Sequim Bay Lodge • 268522 Hwy 101, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-0691 • 800-622-0691 • SequimBayLodge.com Sequim Bay Resort • 2634 W. Sequim Bay Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-3853 • SequimBayResort.com Sequim West Inn • 740 W. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4144 • 800-528-4527 • SequimWestInn.com Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort • 12076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd, PA 98363 • 360-327-3583 • 866-4solduc • VisitSolDuc.com Sportsmen Motel • 2909 Hwy 101 E, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-6196 • SportsmenMotel.com Sundowner Motel • 364 W. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-5532 • 800-325-6966 • SequimSundowner.com Sunset Marine Resort • 40 Buzzard Ridge Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-591-4303 • SunsetMarineResort.com Super 8 Motel • 2104 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-8401 • 800-800-8000 • Super8.com The Downtown Hotel • 101 1/2 E Front St, Port Angeles 98362 • 866-688-8600 • PortAngelesDowntownHotel.com The Harborview Vacation Rental • Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-6014 • 888-233-9648 • TheHarborview.net The Lodge Bed and Breakfast • 660 Evergreen Farm Way, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-3100 • LodgeAtSherwood.com The Meadows Inn B&B • 3182 Blue Mountain Rd, PA 98362 • 360-417-8074 • 866-417-8074 • TheMeadowsInn.com The Orchards on 14th Vacation Rentals • 2602 Plum Ct, PA 98363 • 360-452-1830 • TheOrchardsOnFourteenth.com Thor Town International Hostel • 316 N Race St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-0931 • ThorTown.com Traveler’s Motel • 1133 E First St, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-452-2303 • 866-452-2301 • TravelersMotel.net Whiskey Creek Beach Resort • 1385 Whiskey Creek Beach Rd, Joyce 98343 • 360-928-3489 Forks / La Push / Beaver A Cozy River House • Steelhead Ave, Forks • 360-374-4046 • 866-543-4166 • ACozyRiverHouse.com A Cozy River House II • Steelhead Ave, Forks • 360-374-4046 • 866-543-4166 • ACozyRiverHouse.com Bear Creek Motel & RV Park • 205860 Hwy 101 W, Beaver 98305 • 360- 327-3225 • HungryBearCafeMotel.com Blue Heron Lodge • 206114 Hwy 101, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-327-3212 • ForksBedAndBreakfast.com Brightwater House B & B • 440 Brightwater Dr, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-5453 • BrightwaterHouse.com Cedar Creek Cabin • 7.5 miles south of Forks • 360-374-3259 • ForksLogCabin.com Dew Drop Inn • 100 Fernhill Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-4055 • 888-433-9376 • DewDropInnMotel.com Far West Motel • 251 N. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5506 Fisherman’s Widow B& B • 62 Steelhead Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5693 • Fishermans-Widow.com Forks Motel • 351 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6243 • 800-544-3416 • ForksMotel.com 31 • 1 200 285 • 10 50 135 • 3 85 120 • • 2 125 • 1 130 150 • 22 55 190 • • 1 165 265 • • • • R Riverfront, secluded Riverfront, spacious Centrally located Sol Duc riverfront 8+ R Secluded, river access • Authentic log cabin • • • Breakfast bar 7 40 80 • Central location 2 125 135 • • • • Private entrances 73 60 150 • • R • • Seasonal pool,central Forks / La Push/ Beaver continued Hoh Humm Ranch B & B • 171763 Hwy. 101, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5337 • Olypen.com/hohhumm Hoh River Resort • 175443 Hwy. 101 S., Forks 98331 • 360-374-5566 • HohRiverResort.com Huckleberry Lodge Cabins • 1171 Big Pine Way, Forks WA 98331 • 360-374-4090 • HuckleberryForks.com Jim’s Cabin Rentals • 1933 Mora Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-2660 • 888-501-5887 • Forks-web.com/jim/lodging.html Kalaloch Lodge • 157151 Hwy. 101, Forks 98331 • 360-962-2271 • 866-525-2562 • OlympicNationalParks.com Manitou Lodge • 813 Kilmer Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6295 • ManitouLodge.com Pool/Hot or Jetted Tub Handicap Accessible Pets w/ Restrictions Children Welcome Meeting Facilities Internet Comp. Breakfast Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Units Olympic Peninsula Lodging Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. • • • R Full farm breakfast 1 65 75 • • R RV & camping cabins 4 60 132 • • • Fire pit, RV sites 3 99 125 • • • • • Newly remodeled 65 99 320 • R • Ocean view 7 99 179 • • • 6 R Secluded lodge 6 65 200 • • • R Fishing charters 8 115 230 • • • R • 1916 farmhouse 4 85 160 • • 12 • Elegance in the mist 4 60 80 • • R • Log cabins for 2-8 3 90 125 • • Brand new cabin in 2012 34 59 129 • • R • Spacious, riverside 35 61 189 • • • • Twilight rooms 77 53 280 • • • • • Oceanfront cabins 5 110 180 • • Quillayute riverfront 2 5 10 • R Environmentally friendly 3 75 95 • • • Private setting 3 115 145 • Twilight cottages 1 89 119 • • R River access 3 135 215 • • • • • Riverfront 6 69 109 • • • • • Close to beaches 18 45 70 • • Clean, affordable, wi-fi 6 45 80 + Mill Creek Inn Hotel/Motel and B&B • 1061 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5873 • ForksBnB.com Miller Tree Inn • 654 E. Division St, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6806 • 800-943-6563 • MillerTreeInn.com Misty Valley Inn • 194894 Hwy. 101 N., Forks 98331 • 360-374-9389 • 877-374-9389 • MistyValleyInn.com Mountain View Cabin Resort • 252 Maxfield Homestead Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-6486 • TheMountainViewCabins.com Olson’s Vacation Cabin • 2423 Mora Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-3142 • OlsonsCabin.com Olympic Suites Inn • 800 Olympic Dr, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5400 • 800-262-3433 • OlympicSuitesInn.com Pacific Inn Motel • 352 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360-374-9400• 800-235-7344 • PacificInnMotel.com Quileute OceanSide Resort • 330 Ocean Dr, LaPush 98350 • 360-374-5267 • 800-487-1267 • QuileuteOceanSide.com Quillayute River Resort • 473 Mora Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-374-7447 • QRiverResort.com Rainforest Hostel • 169312 Hwy. 101, Forks 98331• 360- 374-2270 • RainforestHostel.com (contact for more information) River Inn B & B • 2596 Bogachiel Way, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-6526 • JeffWoodwardSportfishing.com Shadynook Cottage Guest House • 81 Ash Ave, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-5497 • ShadynookCottage.com Sol Duc Cabin Fever • 198 Shuwah Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-640-0761 or 360-374-6481 • SolDucCabinFever.com Sol Duc Riverside Cottages • Forks 98331 • 360-327-3755 or 360-477-9932 • SolDucRiversideCottages.com Three Rivers Resort & Guide Service • 7764 LaPush Rd, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-5300 • Forks-web.com/threerivers Town Motel • 1080 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-6231 • 800-742-2429 • TownMotelForks.com Clallam Bay / Sekiu / Neah Bay A View RV & Cabins • 92 W. Kellogg, Clallam Bay 98326• 360-640-0686 • ClallamBay.net Apocalypto Motel • 1110 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-640-4568 • 360-640-2192 Bay Motel • 15562 HWY 112, Sekiu 98381• 360-963-2444 • sekiu_bay@yahoo.com Bullman Beach Inn • 1663 Hwy 112 W, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2306 • BullmanBeach.com Carol’s Tyee Motel and RV • 1230 Bayview Ave , Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2223 Chito Beach Resort • 7639 Highway 112/Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2581 • ChitoBeach.com + • • R • • 16 55 95 • • R • 4 65 110 • • 42 55 120 • fee 6 150 215 • 16 20 50 100 • • • 26 110 200 • R 3 70 85 • • • • 1 135 200 • • • 32 60 165 • • • • 8 75 115 • • R • 7 69 165 • • • 14 55 85 • R 16 70 180 • • 4 75 140 • • • 12 J 7 25 55 Juan de Fuca setting 2 95 135 Strait views + Curley’s Resort and Dive Center • 291 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2281 • 800-542-9680 • CurleysResort.com Hobuck Beach Resort & RV • 2726 Makah Passage Rd, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2339 • HobuckBeachResort.com Lost Resort at Lake Ozette • 20860 Hoko-Ozette Rd, Lake Ozette 98326 • 360-963-2899 • 800-950-2899 • LostResort.net Middle Point Inn • 15526 Hwy 112, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2788 • middlepointinn@gmail.com Olson’s Resort, Inc. (& RV) • 444 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2311 • OlsonsResort.com Snow Creek Fishing Resort • Hwy 112 at MP 691, Neah Bay 98357• 360-645-2284 • 800-883-1464 • SnowCreekWa.com Straitside Resort • 241 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2100 • StraitsideResort.com The Cape Motel & RV • 1510 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2250 • 866-744-9944 • thecapebnt@netscape.net Van Riper’s Resort and RV • 280 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2334 • 888-462-0803 • VanRipersResort.com Winter Summer Inn B&B • 16651 Hwy 112, Clallam Bay 98326 • 360-963-2264 • WinterSummerInn.com 32 + Restaurant, views Oceanfront/kitchens Fishing handy Cozy beach cabins Located on straits Oceanfront cabins Private, secluded Strait view home Located on Strait Whale watching Romantic & charming Near marina On the water Strait & river view Brinnon / Quilcene / Port Ludlow / Port Hadlock Cove RV Park & Country Store • 303075 Highway 101, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4723 • CoveRV.com Dosewallips State Park • Highway 101, 4 miles N of Brinnon • 888-226-7688 • Parks.Wa.gov Elk Meadows • 3485 Dosewallips Rd, Brinnon 98320 • 360-796-4886 • ElkMeadows.blogspot.com Falls View Campground • Highway 101, 3.5 miles S of Quilcene, Quilcene • 360-765-2200 • FS.fed/us/r6/olympic Fort Flagler State Park • 10541 Flagler Rd, Nordland 98358 • 360-385-1259 • Parks.Wa.gov Halfway RV Park • Highway 101 and Brinnon Ln, Brinnon • 360-796-4715 Lower Oak Bay • 301 Portage Way, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-385-9129 • JCParksAndRec.com Port Ludlow RV Park • 44 Breaker Ln, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-437-9377 Rainbow Campground • Highway 101, 5 miles S of Quilcene, Quilcene • 360-765-2200 • FS.fed/us/r6/olympic Seal Rock Campground • 1 mile N of Brinnon, Brinnon • 360-765-2200 • FS.fed/us/r6/olympic Smitty’s Retreat RV Park • 9142 Flagler Rd, Nordland 98358 • 360-385-2165 • smittys_rv_park@msn.com Upper Oak Bay • 290 Cleveland St, Port Ludlow 98365 • 360-385-9129 • JCParksAndRec.com Pool / Swimming Pets Handicap Accesible Showers Laundry Toilets Dump Station Pull-through Hook-ups Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) # of Sites Olympic Peninsula RV/Camp Guide • • •• • • 140 21 36 • • • • • • 1 40 100 • 30 10 10 • R 116 21 33 • • • • • R 22 10 25 • • • • • 6 18 18 • • •• 37 20 45 • • • • • • • 9 50 50 • 41 18 18 • • R 40 27 27 • • • 24 18 20 • • • •• 25 30 35 Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. Country store Beach & trails On the river View of falls Group sites Groups welcome Beautiful Oak Bay In the woods Group campgrnd Beach & trails Quiet country setting Nestled on Oak Bay Port Townsend Fort Worden State Park • 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-344-4400 • FortWorden.org Jefferson County Fair Grounds • 4907 Landes St, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-385-1013 • JeffCoFairGrounds.com Old Fort Townsend • 1370 Old Fort Townsend Rd, Port Townsend 98368 • 360-344-4400 • Parks.Wa.gov Point Hudson Marina & RV Park • 103 Hudson St, Port Townsend 98368 • 800-228-2803 • PortofPT.com Sequim / Port Angeles / Joyce Al’s RV Park • 521 North Lee Creek, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-9844 • • • •• • • R 80 15 20 • • • • • •• 40 19 19 • • • R 48 30 52 • • •• • • R 85 14 34 Crescent Beach & RV Park • 2860 Crescent Beach Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 866-690-3344 • Olypen.com/crescent Dungeness Forks Campground • Palo Alto Rd, 6 mi, 2880 1 mi, Sequim • 360-765-2200 • FS.fed/us/r6/olympic Dungeness Recreation Area • 554 Voice of America, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-5847 • www.Clallam.net/CountyParks Elwha Dam RV Park • 47 Lower Dam Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 877-435-9421• ElwhaDamRVpark.com Gilgal Oasis RV Park • 400 South Brown Rd, Sequim 98382 • 888-445-4251 • GilgalOasisRVpark.com Harrison Beach Campground • 299 Harrison Beach Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3006 KOA Kampground of Port Angeles/Sequim • 80 O’Brien Rd, PA 98362 • 360-457-5916 • PortAngelesKOA.com Log Cabin Resort • 3183 East Beach Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3325 • LogCabinResort.net Olympic Nat’l Park - Altair Campground • In ONP - Elwha Valley, PA 98362 • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym Olympic Nat’l Park - Elwha Campground • In ONP - Elwha Valley, PA 98362 • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym Olympic Nat’l Park - Fairholme Campground • In ONP - Lake Crescent, PA 98362 • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym Olympic Nat’l Park - Heart o’ the Hills Campground • Hurricane Ridge Rd, PA 98362 • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym Olympic Paradise • 137 Pierson Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-1264 • OlympicParadise.com Peabody Creek RV Pk • 127 S. Lincoln, Port Angeles 98362 • 360-457-7092 • 800-392-2361• PeabodyRV.com Rainbow’s End RV Park • 261831 Hwy. 101, Sequim 98382 • 877-683-3863 • RainbowsEndRVpark.com Salt Creek Recreation Area • 3506 Camp Hayden Rd, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-3441• www.Clallam.net/CountyParks Salt Creek RV & Golf • 53802 Hwy 112, Port Angeles 98363 • 360-928-2488 • Olypen.com/scrv Sequim Bay Resort • 2634 W. Sequim Bay Rd, Sequim 98382 • 360-681-3853 • SequimBayResort.com Sequim Bay State Park • 269035 Hwy 101, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4235 • Parks.Wa.gov 33 Quiet country setting Apr–Oct Beach, close to town • •• • •• Quiet, clean • • •• • •• Great base camp 60 • • •• • fee Sand beach 10 10 10 • No RVs 66 16 18 • • • • • R Beautiful waterview 40 21 35 • • •• • •• Peaceful, wooded 28 36 40 • • •• • •• Newest RV park 30 5 25 • • • Private beach 113 26 75 • • • •• • • • Family-oriented 40 22 40 • • • •• • R Rustic family resort 30 12 12 • • 40 12 12 • • 88 12 12 • • • 105 12 12 • • 10 30 40 • • • •• • •• Lake & nature trails 36 25 30 • • •• • R Quiet/city center 42 30 33 • • • •• • •• Wi-Fi /dog park 90 18 24 • • • • • • R Water view 65 15 24 • • • •• • • R Golf/clubhouse 42 27 30 • • •• • R Quiet waterfront view 65 20 28 • • • • •• Boat launch/moorage 34 26 29 Conestoga Quarters RV Park • 40 Sieberts Creek Rd & Hwy 101, P A 98362 • 800-808-4637• ConestogaQuarters.com Beach or forest 34125025 Sequim / Port Angeles / Joyce continued Sequim West Inn • 740 W. Washington, Sequim 98382 • 360-683-4144 • SequimWestInn.com Shadow Mountain Campground • 232951 Hwy 101 W, Port Angeles 98363 • 877-928-3043 • ShadowMt.com Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort • 12076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd, PA 98363 • 866-4solduc • VisitSolDuc.com Whiskey Creek Beach Resort • 1385 Whiskey Creek Beach Rd, Port Angeles, 98363 • 360-928-3489 Forks / La Push / Beaver Bear Creek Campground (DNR) • Hwy. 101 N. Milepost 206 Bear Creek Motel & RV Park • 205860 Hwy. 101 W, Beaver 98305 • 360- 327-3660 • HungryBearCafeMotel.com Copper Mine Bottom Campground (DNR) • Hwy 101, Milepost 147, Hoh Clearwater Mainline Cottonwood Campground (DNR) • West on Oil City Rd 2.3 mi, left on H-4060 (gravel) Forks 101 RV Park • 901 S. Forks Ave, Forks 98331 • 360- 374-5073 • 800- 962-9964 • ForksRVpark.com Graves Creek Campground (ONP) • 360-288-2444 • NPS.gov/olym Hoh Campground (ONP) • Hoh River Rd • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym Hoh Oxbow Campground (DNR) • Hwy. 101 N. Milepost 176/177, between road & river Hoh River Resort • 175443 Hwy. 101 S, Forks 98331 • 360-374-5566 • HohRiverResort.com Huckleberry Lodge • 1171 Big Pine Way, Forks 98331 • 360-374-4090 • HuckleberryForks.com Kalaloch Campground (ONP) • 35 miles South on 101 from Forks • 360-962-2030 • 800-365-2267 • NPS.gov/olym Klahanie Campground (ONF) • 5 miles from Forks & Hwy 101 on FS Road 29 • 360-374-7566 • FS.fed/us/r6/olympic Klahowya Campground (ONF) • Hwy 101, 20 Miles East of Forks • 360-374-7566 • FS.fed/us/r6/olympic Lake Pleasant Mobile Home & RV Park • 200021 Hwy 101, Beaver 98305 • 360- 327-0714 • LakePleasantRV.info Minnie Peterson Campground (DNR) • Hoh Rainforest Rd Mora Campground (ONP) • 2 mi from Rialto Beach • 360-565-3130 • 360-374-5460 • NPS.gov/olym Quileute Oceanside Resort • 330 Ocean Dr, LaPush 98350 • 360-374-5267 Sol Duc Cabin Fever • 198 Shuwah Rd, Forks 98331 • 360-640-0761 • SolDucCabinFever.com Sol Duc Campground (ONP) • Along Sol Duc River • 360-565-3130 • NPS.gov/olym South Fork Hoh Campground (DNR) • Hwy 101, Milepost 176 Three Rivers Resort & Guide Service • 7764 LaPush Rd, Forks 98331• 360- 374-5300 • Forks-web.com/threerivers Tumbling Rapids Park (Rayonier) • Hwy. 101 N. (Sappho), 11 miles NE of Forks • 360-374-6565 Upper Clearwater Campground (DNR) • Hwy 101, Milepost 147 Willoughby Creek (DNR) • Upper Hoh Rain Forest Yahoo Lake Campground (DNR) • From Upper Clearwater Camp C-3000 Rd, C-3001 Rd Sekiu, on the Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway 34 Pool / Swimming Pets Handicap Accesible Showers Laundry Toilets Dump Station Pull-through Hook-ups Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) • • •• • • 30 or 50 amp 40 22 35 • • •• • •• Beautiful mt. view 17 26 35 • • • • R • Hot springs in ONP 30 100170 • • • fee No camp,cabins only 27 24 28 • 10 20 20 • • • • Centrally located 42 22 31 • • • Bogachiel riverfront 10 free • 9 free • 36 35 45 • • • • • R Cable TV, free wi-fi 30 12 12 • 88 12 12 • • Year-round 7 free • 20 15 25 • • • River access 3 24 24 • • • • • Hot tub, fire pit 170 14 18 • • Ocean frontage 20 5 10 • Seasonal sites 55 17 • Seasonal 28 25 255 • • • •• • • Close to lake 8 free • 94 12 12 • • Near Rialto Beach 66 27 35 • • • •• • • R Oceanfront 3 15 25 • • R River access 82 14 14 • • Along Sol Duc R. 3 free • 19 14 18 • • •• • • fee Full service resort 14 free • • 6 free • 3 free • 4 free • 14 free Bogachiel State Park • 185983 Hwy. 101 S, • 360-374-6356 • Parks.Wa.gov Photo: Terry Gilbert # of Sites Olympic Peninsula RV/Camp Guide Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. Photo: Lani Doely Take a Magical Misty Tour The Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail Clallam Bay / Sekiu / Neah Bay A View Mobile Park • 92 W. Kellogg, Clallam Bay 98326• 360-640-0686 • ClallamBay.net Angler’s Hideaway • #12 Park Loop Dr. on Airport Rd, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2750 • AnglersHideaway.com Cape Motel & RV, The • 1510 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2250 • thecapebnt@netscape.net Carol’s Tyee Motel and RV • 1230 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2223 Coho Resort • 15572 Highway 112 Sekiu, 98381 • 360-477-0325 Hobuck Beach Resort • 2726 Makah Passage Rd, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-2339 • HobuckBeachResort.com Lost Resort at Lake Ozette • 20860 Hoko-Ozette Rd, Lake Ozette 98326 • 800-950-2899 • LostResort.net Olson’s Resort, Inc. (& RV) • 444 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2311 • OlsonsResort.com Ozette National Park Campground • 21261 Hoko-Ozette Rd, Clallam Bay 98326 • 360-963-2725 • NPS.gov/olym Sam’s RV Park • 17053 Highway 112, Clallam Bay 98326 • 360-963-2402 • SamsRVpark.com Sekiu River Campground • 47 Sekiu River Rd, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2500 • lenadorjeff@yahoo.com Snow Creek Fishing Resort • Hwy 112 at MP 691, Neah Bay 98357 • 800-883-1464 • SnowCreekWa.com Van Riper’s Resort & RV • 280 Front St, Sekiu 98381 • 360-963-2334 • 888-462-0803 • VanRipersResort.com Village RV Park, The • 1184 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay 98357 • 360-645-4008 • 360-640-0028 35 Photo: Mary Brelsford, Courtesy of OPVB Falls Creek Falls Pool / Swimming Pets Handicap Accesible Showers Laundry Toilets Dump Station Spoon Creek Falls Pull-through Hook-ups Rate Range (Max.) Rate Range (Min.) Olympic Peninsula RV/Camp Guide # of Sites A delightful way to explore the Olympic Peninsula, the Waterfall Trail offers yearround adventure and dramatic Rocky Brook Falls beauty. From the cliffs of Cape Flattery, to the glacial fjord of the Hood Canal to the Enchanted Valley of the Quinault Rainforest, waterfalls of all sizes and shapes abound! Sol Duc Falls Some are found by easy walks on forest trails, others reached via paved, wheelchair-accessible paths, still more await discovery in the backcountry of Olympic National Park. Two of the falls can only be reached by boat. Start your adventure at OlympicPeninsulaWaterfallTrail.com, where detailed descriptions, maps, photos and tips will inspire you to set your cap for exploration. See them in the fall when the leaves are brilliant and the salmon hurry upstream, in the winter when rain swells the volume or in the spring when new greens add magic to the majesty. Photo: Ross Hamilton, Courtesy of OPVB Bob Huelsdonk OlympicPeninsulaWaterfallTrail.com • • •• • • • • •• • • R 50 15 22 • • •• • R 20 25 25 • • fee 200 • • •• • • 24 20 30 • • • • • 30 20 20 • • • R 66 20 30 • • •• • •• 14 10 10 • • • R 21 28 34 • • • • • R 6 15 20 • R 65 17 25 • • •• • • R 60 16 29 • • • • • 24 25 25 • • • Children’s ages and pet types allowed vary. Contact lodging. 5 10 25 Juan de Fuca setting 32 25 25 Peaceful/by airstrip Woods setting On the water Season pass only Oceanfront Private, secluded Juan de Fuca setting Easy lake access Quiet, friendly Beach access Moorage, scuba Right on water O lym pi c Pen i nsul a Brinnon Visitor Center & North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce 306144 Highway 101 • Brinnon, WA 98320 360-796-4350 • EmeraldTowns.com Olympic US Forest Visitor Center & . North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce PO Box 774 • 295142 Highway 101 • Quilcene, WA 98376 360-765-4999 • EmeraldTowns.com Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center PO Box 65478 • Highways 104 & 19 Port Ludlow, WA 98365 • 360-437-0120 Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce 440 12th Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-7869 • JeffCountyChamber.org • EastJeffersonCounty.com Serving Port Townsend, Tri-Area & Port Ludlow Port Townsend – 360-385-7869 Port Hadlock/Chimacum/Irondale/Nordland – 360-379-5380 Port Ludlow – 360-437-9798 Port Townsend Visitor Information Center 440 12th Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-2722 • 1-888-EnjoyPT (365-6978) • EnjoyPT.com Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1192 E. Washington • P. O. Box 907 • Sequim, WA 98382 •1-800-737-8462 360-683-6197 • VisitSunnySequim.com • SequimChamber.com Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 121 E. Railroad Ave. • Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-452-2363 • PortAngeles.org Clallam Bay/Sekiu Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center PO Box 355 • 16753 Hwy 112 • Clallam Bay, WA 98326 1-877-694-9433 • 360-963-2339 ClallamBay.com or Sekiu.com Forks Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1411 S. Forks Ave. • PO Box 1249 • Forks, WA 98331 1-800-443-6757 • 360-374-2531 • ForksWa.com Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce PO Box 249 • 1081 Bayview Ave. • Neah Bay, WA 98357 NeahBayWa.com Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau PO Box 670 • 338 West 1st St., Ste.104 • Port Angeles, WA 98362 1-800-942-4042 • 360-452-8552 • OlympicPeninsula.org Hoh River & Kalaloch RainForestCountry.com Olympic National Park Visitor Information: 360-565-3130 TOURISM COMMISSION Road & Weather Hotline: 360-565-3131 2 0 12 –2 0 13 tr a v e l p l a nner Visitor Information Centers & Chambers of Commerce O lym pi c Pen i nsu l a .org