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1006 S. Lincoln St. ~
Port Angeles, WA 98362 ~ Email: Five
SeaSuns
360-452-8248 or 800-708-0777 |
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Did
You Allow Enough Time?
So Much To See - - So Little
Time.
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Once you get to the Olympic Peninsula -- what next?
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Hurricane Ridge
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Click
on photos for larger image
Hurricane Ridge June, 2007 by V. Beck, Ridgefield CT |
Hurricane Ridge sits 5,200 feet above sea level in the Olympic
National Park. There are many spectacular views from the ridge
of majestic peaks with their resident glaciers, alpine meadows,
wildflowers, numerous deer, panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de
Fuca, Victoria B.C. and Vancouver Island. This recreation
area offers hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, bird watching and picnicking.
360°
Virtual Tours of Olympic National Park
Olympic
National Park Field Guide
Olympic
National Park (Official)
Olympic National
Forest
Olympic
National Park Webcams
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Ozette Wilderness Hike
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Ozette
is located at the Northwest entrance to Olympic National Park's
coastal wilderness. Primitive coastal beaches and Indian
Petroglyphs await your exploration. Two trails leave the Lake Ozette
Ranger Station for the ocean beaches. The first trail is the more
northerly Cape Alava Trail, which leads 3.3 miles through lowland
coastal forest to the beach. The second trail is Sand Point which
guides you three miles through the forest to the beach. Both
trails are boardwalk to the beach. Another option you have is to
take a 9.3 mile loop hike made by taking one of these trails to the
beach, hiking along the beach for three miles and returning by the other
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Lake Crescent and Sol Duc Hot Springs
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Sol Duc Falls |
Lake Crescent is a pleasant sight to behold. This
glacier carved lake with its glorious colors of aqua green and blue will
entice you to spend some time soaking in its beauty and the area that
surrounds it. This lake sits in the bottom of a glacial valley
surround by steep terrain and gentle slopes along the lake shore.
The lake area offers a variety of recreational activities. There
are several easy hikes: Marymere
guides you from the lake through the old growth forest, ferns and
mushrooms to a 90' waterfall, Sol
Duc a mile hike from the end of the
Sol
Duc Hot Springs (a great place to relax after a day of
hiking) through lush forest to a picturesque water fall, or Madison
Falls a 600 foot paved path wanders along Madison Creek through
forest and meadows to Madison Falls. |
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Cape Flattery |
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Cape Flattery
is located on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula on the Makah
reservation. The trail is a 3/4 mile of boardwalk, stone and
gravel steps with hand rails. Once at the end of the trail there
are observation decks where you can observe the ocean scenery, sea life
and Cape Flattery Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1857 and
is still in operation on Tatoosh Island at the entrance to the Strait of
Juan de Fuca. |
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Hoh Rain Forest |
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The Hoh Rain Forest is a must see when visiting the
Olympic Peninsula. The drive is about 2 hours from Port Angeles,
but well worth the time. It is the only temperate rain forest in
the northern hemisphere. Each year it receives 12 feet of rain.
Once in the forest you will feel like you have stepped back in time to a
prehistoric period. The old growth forests are home to lush
vegetation, huge trees draped in moss, deer, elk and birds. There
are a couple of short walks that will lead you through this thriving
ancient forest: Hall of Mosses Trail, is 3/4 mile round trip, will
escort you through the moss draped trees and Spruce Nature Trail, is 1
1/4 miles round trip, will guide you along the Hoh River.
Hoh Rain
Forest
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Dungeness Spit and Wildlife Refuge |
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The spit is the largest natural sand hook in the nation.
The main arm of the spit is 5 1/2 miles long. In a 1857 a
lighthouse was built at the end of the spit. The lighthouse is now
manned by volunteers. Tours are given by the keepers to any that
brave the 5 1/2 mile walk out along the spit or who come by small boat
or Kayak. The recreation area includes a hiking trail that goes
along the bluffs that provides an excellent view of the Strait, and at
times, the spit.
Dungeness
Spit
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Rialto Beach, Ruby Beach, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Beach |
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Each beach has something different to offer. Ruby
Beach offers views of crashing waves against the sea stacks that
tower above the ocean, its shoreline is surrounded by lots of trees and
the beach has collected many logs that have been washed ashore.
Rialto Beach is one of the easiest beaches to access and offers
awesome views of the Pacific Coast. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Beaches
are each unique and offer the beach explorer diverse experiences.
Ruby
Beach
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Salt Creek Recreation Area |
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Salt Creek Recreation Area was once the site of Fort
Hayden, a World War II harbor defense military base. The park is
well known for it Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary. One of the
best places on the Peninsula to discover tidepools and their
inhabitants. Salt Creek Recreation Area includes forest, tide
pools, sand beaches, and rocky bluffs along with access to Salt Creek
River and remnants of Fort Hayden's two concrete bunkers. Along
the bluffs you will enjoy panoramic views of the Crescent Bay, the
Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Victoria, British Columbia.
Salt Creek
Recreation Area
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Kalaloch Beach |
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Kalaloch (pronounced Kalay-lock) Beach is a beautiful
place to linger and explore the ocean beaches while you await the
magnificent sunsets over the Seastacks. |
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Victoria, B.C. |
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Just a day trip away on the MV Coho to tour Victoria, The
Royal British Museum, shop, enjoy street entertainers and the Butchart
Gardens. |
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When you are through with all that ...
Consider |
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Museum at the Carnegie |
Biking |
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Sequim Museum |
Scuba Diving |
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Marine Science Lab |
Horseback Riding |
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Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary |
Whale Watching |
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Wineries |
Sea Kayaking |
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Olympic
Game Farm |
Fly Fishing |
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Taking a nap! |
Charter Fishing |
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Sunset Picnics on the beach |
White Water Rafting |
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Deer Park |
Hiking |
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Antiquing |
Mountain Climbing |
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Art Galleries |
Llama Treks |
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Art on the Town Outdoor Sculpture Gallery |
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Shopping
in the Historic City Center |
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1006 S. Lincoln St. ~
Port Angeles, WA 98362 ~ Email: Five SeaSuns
360-452-8248 or 800-708-0777 |
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