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syouheadwestfromPortAngeles,turnontostateRoute112totravelalongtheruggedNorthwestCoast.

Forapproximately61miles,theroadwindsalongthewaterfrontandthroughtheseafronttownsofClallamBayandSekiu(pronounced“SEEK-you”)andouttowardNeahBay.

DubbedtheStraitofJuandeFucaHighway,theroutewasdesignatedasaNationalScenicBywaybytheFederalHighwayAdministrationin2000.

Linedwithcliffsandrockformationsononesideandold-growthforestsontheother,youcantakeinspectacularviewsoftheStraitofJuandeFucaandVancouverIsland.

InClallamBayandSekiu,youcanfindchartersforfishing—halibut,salmon,lingcodandrockfisharegoodcatches—plusdiving,whalewatchingandbirding.Thebeachareabetweenthetwotownsisagreatplacetobeachcombandexploretidepools.

Therearebothfreshwaterandsaltwaterkayak-ingopportunitiesintheareaaswell.

FromPillarPointtoCapeFlattery,theStraitofJuandeFucaoffersseveralplacesonecanlaunch.

HeadingwestalongthecoastlinefromSekiu,OneMileBeach—alsocalledtheSekiuTrail—isapopularhike.

Thisstraight,relativelylevelsaltwaterbeachtrailconnectsbeautifulslatecavesattheeastandEaglePointtwomilestothewest.

TheareabetweenClallamBaytoNeahBayoffersyear-roundsightingsofseabirdsandmaritimeanimals.

Dozensofseabirdsmigratealongthecoast,includingtrumpeterswans,falcons,sandcranesandbaldeagles.

Alsowatchforwhales,suchasgray,humpback,pilotandorca,whichpassthecoastontheirsemiannualPacificmigrations.

InNeahBay,centeroftheMakahtribalreserva-tion,youwillfindtheMakahCulturalandResearchCenter,amuseumontheleftasyouentertown.

ThefocusofthemuseumistheOzettecollection,thelargestarchaeologicalcollectionofanyU.S.tribe.

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Seastacks, beach and tidepools at the Point of Arches on Shi Shi Beach south of Neah Bay.

Photo by Sunny Walter/Washington State Tourism

AForgetaboutvacationsthatinvolveairports,layovers

andthrongsofstressed-outtravelers.TheNorthOlympicPeninsulaandsurroundingareas

arefullofclose-byadventureandgorgeousscenery.Whetheryouwantaweekendgetawayoranextendedtrip,

allyouneedtodoisjumpinthecarandenjoytheviews.Thissectionwillhelpyouchooseadestination.

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Get your car ready for the roadBefore you hit the road to explore all that the

North Olympic Peninsula and beyond have to offer, it’s smart to make sure your car is in tip top shape.

First and foremost, you’ll want to check oil levels and scan the car for visual leaks or abnormal odors, says Rob Palmer, service manager at Price Ford Lin-coln in Port Angeles.

Rob makes it a habit to pop the hood on his own car every time he fills up with gas.

And no, you don’t have to be a mechanic to be able to recognize a problem.

There will be some sort of indication, Rob says. Use your eyes and your nose. You’ll be able to see

if a belt has slipped out of place, and there will be an odor if the coolant or other fluid is leaking.

As a car guy in the heavily wooded Northwest, Rob sees an abundance of rodent activity under-neath customers’ hoods.

Little footprints, droppings or nests are telltale signs that you’ve had rodent activity.

Ground squirrels are the most common creature sneaking into car systems here on the Peninsula — and they can wreak havoc.

Rob says he’s seen brand new cars “totaled” due to rodent activity.

“A lot of things can happen in a week and a half [the time between fill-ups],” Rob says.

So make it a habit to look under your own hood every time you fill up with gas — early warning signs can save you thousands of dollars.

Road trippers will also want to inspect coolant, transmission, power steering and brake fluids to

make sure they’re all full.Check the car’s tire pressure and look for

cracks in the sides of tires, Rob says.Signs of excessive brake dust on a car’s

wheels are a good indicator that its going to need new brakes, Rob says.

The dust will turn the chrome or hub-caps black, so keep an eye out for that.

It’s been known to rain here in the North-west, so before you leave, check windshield wipers to make sure they are working.

Anybody can replace wipers, Rob says.Make sure the car’s turn signals and

brake lights are all working.Rob also recommends carrying a first aid

kit, road flares and road cones.If you do break down in a dark area,

flares will come in mighty handy. Place one flare 30 feet behind the car and

one 30 feet in front to let other drivers know you are there, and to help avoid an ugly collision.

First aid kits are useful in a many situations. For example, say your hiking on a beautiful North

Coast trail when your child falls and cuts her leg. Having a first aid kit on hand ensures you’ll have

the provisions to care for her.Jumper cables are another must-have.“There’s nothing worst than being stranded in a

parking lot and having to ask people if they have cables,” Rob says.

Avoid this situation entirely by carrying your own cables or a portable battery jump box.

Boxes run around $50.The bottom line: Be prepared, anything can happen.Rob says that the very best thing you can do to

keep your car roadworthy is to make sure its main-tenance checks are current.

Maintenance checks vary depending on the vehi-cle, but typically should be performed every three months or 3,000 miles.

“Keeping up on preventative maintenance is going to be really beneficial,” Rob says.

— Written by Jennifer Veneklasen


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The artifacts come from a 500-year-old Makah village located eight miles south of the Makah Res-ervation.

In 1970, tidal erosion uncovered an ancient whal-ing village at Ozette, parts of which had been cov-ered by a mudslide hundreds of years ago.

The subsequent artifacts that were found made Ozette one of the most significant archaeological dis-coveries ever made in North America.

On display are about one percent of the 55,000 artifacts recovered from Ozette, all between 300-500 years old.

The 88th annual Makah Days, which typically draws crouds between 15,000 and 20,000, will be held Aug. 26-28.

The three-day celebration includes canoes races and bone games, kids races, royalty, salmon bake, traditional dancing, talent show and fireworks.

There is no admission for Makah Days. However, a $10 recreational use permit is

required if you are planning other activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, or visiting Cape Flattery, Shi Shi or other trails and beaches.

A short drive past Neah Bay brings you to Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point of the conti-nental United States.

Visible from the point is the Cape Flattery light-house on Tatoosh Island, built in 1858 and now automated.

You will need a $10 car permit to hike the Flat-tery Trail.

It can be purchased at the museum, Washburn’s General Store and other shops.

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n Slip Point — At Clallam Bay, park and explore the beach to historic Slip Point where tidepools show off magnificent sea creatures at low tide.

The historic lighthouse residence still sits on the point overlooking the windswept cape.

n Shi Shi Beach — Shi Shi Beach (pronounced SHY-SHY) is an arcing 2.3-mile beach that sits between the photographic Point of Arches to the south and a crop of sea stacks to the north.

A mostly flat, 2-mile trail leads to the beach from a small parking area off Hatchery Road.

n Sand Point Trail — An ocean campground reached after a short 3-mile walk promises crashing breakers, a sandy beach and old Makah petroglyphs on rocks.

Two trails depart from Ozette Lake Campground. The preferred trail is Sand Point, which is shorter

than the one to Cape Alava and easier because it is all on boardwalk.

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couple walks along the foggy beach at the Point of Arches, located south of Neah Bay.

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Abundant rain forests, miles of wild rivers and coastal beaches are just some of the reasons to take a road trip to the West End, a region rich with scenery.

Long before the area became associated with vam-pires and werewolves, the region was famous for rain forests and coastal beaches beyond comparison.

The lush rain forests in the Quinault, Queets, Hoh and Bogachiel valleys are some of the most spectacu-lar examples of primeval temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states.

Forks acts as the gateway to the Hoh Rain Forest. The forest typically records 135 inches of rain

annually and provides the perfect growing conditions for towering trees.

One glory of the West End is the accessibility of its beaches — and if you haven’t yet been to the popular Rialto Beach, now is the time.

Located on the north side of the Quillayute River, the drive-to beach is a spot where visitors can enjoy the surf and watch marine life and birds.

A 1.5-mile hike north (3-mile round trip) will take you to “Hole in the Wall,” a unique tunnel carved in the cliff by ocean waves.

Before a fictional werewolf and Twilight threw LaPush and First Beach into the spotlight, the Quileute town was known for its natural beauty.

During summer, surfing is a popular activity at the LaPush beaches.

Nearby are Second and Third beaches. Both involve hikes but are worth the effort.

Ruby Beach, located inside Olympic National Park, just south of Forks.

Hall of Mosses inside the Hoh Rain Forest.

Lake Quinault Lodge

Kalaloch beaches (pronounced CLAY-lock) are another must-see for locals and a perfect place to take summer guests.

These beaches are part of Washington’s wild, wondrous coast located about 35 miles south of Forks along U.S. Highway 101.

Ruby Beach is the northern-most tip of the seven main spots in the Kalaloch area, with its sce-nic ocean shores and dramatic sea stacks.

The rustic Kalaloch Lodge has cabins and other accommodations at hand and is open year-round.

In the area of the lodge and campground are several unnamed paths that allow close contact with the sand and waves.

In the absence of fog, sunsets spread a spectacular light over the sea, setting up the potential for a photographer’s paradise.

RAIN FORESTS and COASTAL BEACHES

West End

Photo by Sunny Walter/Washington State Tourism

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or some more scenic beauty, take a 30-mile drive that loops you around Lake Quinault, a deep, clear lake located on the southwestern side of Olympic National Park.

This lake is surrounded by the old-growth trees of the Quinault Rain Forest.

Sometimes called the “Valley of the Rain Forest Giants,” this area is home to some of the state’s largest trees.

You can relax at Lake Quinault Lodge.Built in 1926, the lodge is where President Theo-

dore Roosevelt once stayed.A 0.2-mile trail near Lake Quinault Lodge will

take you to the largest Sitka spruce tree in the world.

For more information and links about the West End, visit the Forks Chamber of Commerce at www.forkswa.com, Olympic National Park at www.nps.gov/olym, and Quileute Nation at www.quileutenation.org.

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TheareaisalsosometimesreferredtoastheCranberryCoast,namedforitsthousandsofacresofcranberrybogs.

SouthBeachoffers18milesofundisturbedbeachesforexploringwhereonecanflyakite,buildasandcastleorjustgoforawalk.

InWestport,youcanwalkfromthemarinarighttothebeach.FromWesthavenDrive,whichfrontsthemarina,takeafive-minutewalkalongthepavedoceanfrontpathtothesandybeach

atHalfmoonBay,whereyoucanfindagates,seashellsandwatchsurfers.A2.5-mileoceanfronthikingandbikingpathstretchesfromtheobservationtoweratthemarina,aroundHalfmoonBaythen

downtheoceanbeach,endingatGraysHarborLighthouse,thetallestlighthouseinthestate.Thistrailiswideandidealforwalkingadog,bikeridingorrollerblading.Alongthetrailarebenchesandviewingplatformspluspathsacrossthedunestothebeach.Becauseofitsconsistentwaves,Westporthasbecomeapopularsurfingdestinationandoffersthreeprimesurfingareas.

Localsurfshopsofferrentalequipmentandsurfinglessons,oryoucanjustenjoywatchingthesurferscatchingwaves.

Thecityisalsoknownforitsfishingandboastsfreshseafoodandfishing,clammingandcrabbingopportunities.

JustsouthofWestport,Graylandishometomanycran-berrybogs.

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September and October is harvest time and the cranberries take the spotlight dur-ing the Cranberry Harvest Festival.

The annual event, held Oct. 8-9, includes bog tours, a cranberry cook-off, crafts, food and a parade.

The Historic Grayland Community Hall was built by the Finnish people in the 1930s and is still used today for the Cran-berry Harvest Festival and many other community events and festivals.

Crowds also come to the Windriders Kite Festival (July 8-10), which includes a kite flying competition, demonstrations, games and auction at the Grayland beach.

Continuing south along Highway 105 is breathtakingly beautiful as you look past the ocean, bays and wildlife and make your way into North Cove and Tokeland, two small coastal towns at the north end of Willapa Bay. Soak up the scenery and see charming towns along the way.

Here, you’ll find the Shoalwater Bay Casino, the historic Tokeland Hotel and, at the tip of the peninsula, an old marina popular with photographers.

n Grays Harbor Lighthouse and Westport Maritime Museum — Located in Westport, the tallest lighthouse in Washington is still considered an active aid to navigation.

The lighthouse was comissioned on June 30, 1898, and the structure features unique architecture for the era.

The modern optic is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard Aid to Navigation Team from Astoria, Ore.

There are 135 steps to the top of the 107-foot lighthouse.

The Westport Maritime Museum was completed in 1940 to house the U.S. Coast Guard.

Visitors can learn about the history of the South Beach and view exhibits on beachcombing, ocean currents, beach ero-sion, shipwrecks, community history, res-cue operations and the cranberry, logging and whaling industries.

Visit www.maritimemuseum-ghlight-house.org for more information.

Content courtesy of the West-port/Grayland Chamber of Com-merce and Westport Windermere. For more information about the South Beach region, visit www.westportgrayland-chamber.org.

South Beach continued from Page 7 >> >> Grayland is home to many cranberry bogs. September and October is harvest time and the cranberries take center stage during the Cranberry Harvest Festival held Oct. 8-9.

>> The Windriders Kite Festival, held July 8-10, includes a kite flying competition, demonstrations, games and auction at the Grayland beach. For more information, go to www.westportwindriders.org.

>> Long Beach also has a kite festival, held Aug. 15-21. For more information, go to www.kitefestival.com.

Clamming in Westport.

Cranberry country

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photo by Sunny Walter/Washington State Tourism

ighway 101 intersects with state Highway 109, crossing west and then hooking north through the seaside towns of Ocean Shores, Ocean City, Copalis Beach, Pacific Beach, Moclips and ending in Taholah, part of the Quinault Indian Reservation.

This region, sometimes called the North Beach, features miles of sandy ocean beaches, popular for jetty and surf fishing, whale watching and sea-shell and driftwood collecting.

Ocean Shores is a popular spot for a family vacation, with activities ranging from miniature golf to horseback riding and clamming, plus a spa-cious and refreshing waterfront with more than 23 miles of fresh water.

Three parks are located in the northern section of the town, on or near Duck Lake.

Chinook Park is on the lake and has a boat launch and fishing pier for freshwater fishing. North Bay Park, the largest of the parks, is also on the lake and has a picnic shelter and restrooms.

Emerson Park, which has a tennis court and play area, is the smallest of the three and the closest to the downtown area.

Rent a canoe to explore the canals or bring your bike and travel along picturesque roadways. Horse rentals along the beach are available throughout the year.

Located directly on the beach, you’ll also find the Quinault Beach

Resort and Casino, which features broad vistas of the Pacific and acres of protected wetlands.

At the Ocean Shores North Jetty on the southern tip of the town, rocks jut out in to the Pacific Ocean. The jetty is a popular site with crashing waves and fascinating exploration.

On the southern end of the Ocean Shores Peninsula is the Oyrehut Game Preserve, a salt marsh area known for good bird watching and a variety of plant life.

The wide and sandy beach at Copalis is known for razor clamming, drawing crowds to the normally small town.

The beach itself is a popular attraction.For rustic accommodations with beach access, you can stay at one of

Washington’s State Parks.Pacific Beach State Park is a 10-acre camping park with 2,300 feet of

ocean shoreline where you can watch the dramatic surf or go beachcomb-ing. The park is open year-round for camping and day use.

Ocean City State Park is a year-round, 170-acre camping park that fea-tures ocean beach, dunes and dense thickets of shore pine. Migratory birds may be viewed at the park and beachcombing is a popular activity.

Visit www.parks.wa.gov for more information on Washington State Parks.

During the summer, visit the Ocean Shores Interpretive Center where you can learn about the wildlife, ecology and history of the area.

Traveling back to Highway 101 from Gray’s Harbor, you can drive through Hoquiam and Aberdeen to connect with Highway 105 and travel to the South Beach region of Westport, Gray-land, North Cove and Tokeland. (See Page 6 for more information on thses spots.)

Content courtesy of the Ocean Shores/North Beach Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.oceanshores.org for more information.

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About 16 miles west of Port Angeles off state Highway 112 is Joyce, a small town full of character.

The Joyce General Store, on the right as you enter town, was built in the early 1900s and remains very much the same — false front, beaded ceilings, wooden floor.

The Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival is an annual one-day festival that features home-made blackberry pies, a pancake breakfast, parade, arts and crafts vendors and more.

This year’s festival takes place Aug. 6 For more information, visit www.joycewa.

com/joycedaze.htm.Near Joyce is the Salt Creek Recreation

Area, a 196-acre county park. One of Clallam County’s premier parks, it features panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Crescent Bay

and Vancouver Island.The site was once the location of Camp Hayden,

a World War II harbor defense military base. Two concrete bunkers that housed 16-inch

cannons and some smaller bunkers preserve its military history.

The adjacent Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctu-ary includes a rocky outcropping that at low tide reveals starfish, sea urchins, limpets, sea cucum-bers and many other forms of marine life.

To get to Salt Creek Recreation Area, take Highway 112 west from Port Angeles toward Joyce. After about 9 miles, turn right (north) onto Camp Hayden Road (near Milepost 54).

Travel approximately 3 miles. The park entrance will be on your right.

How about a quick day trip?

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Take an international day trip from Port Angeles to Victoria, British Columbia, located just across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

You can make the journey for a one-day trek, a weekend get-away or a longer vacation.

The MV Coho offers daily service year-round between the two cities and has a 90-minute sailing time.

Visit www.cohoferry.com for more information on ferry sched-ule and rates.

After a scenic ride across the Strait and Victoria Harbour, both ferries land in downtown Victoria, where you can easily explore the city by foot.

First-time visitors might want to stop at the Greater Victoria Visitor Information Center, located across from the Fairmont Empress Hotel, for maps, brochures and information on accom-modations and advice on things to see and do.

The city is easy to explore by foot, and public transportation is easily accessible if you want to venture further.

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and visitors can explore the British Columbia Parliament buildings, where the B.C. Provincial Government assembles. At night, the buildings light up the skyline with more than 3,300 light bulbs.

The Royal British Columbia Museum showcases the history of British Columbia through unique galleries and features many temporary exhibits from other countries and cultures.

Douglas Street and its side streets are the home of everything from major stores to speciality shops with restaurants in between.

Victoria’s Chinatown, founded in 1858, is the oldest and most intact such district in Canada.

If you enter from Government Street, you’ll pass under the Gate of Harmonious Interest, made of Taiwanese ceramic tiles and elaborate, decorative panels.

One of Victoria’s oldest landmarks, Market Square, is a block south of Chinatown; an easy 10-minute walk from Inner Harbour.

Travelers can also catch a ride to Craigdarroch Castle, a lav-ishly furnished 1890s mansion built on a hill overlooking the city.

The world-famous Butchart Gardens are located 12 miles north of Victoria, accessible by bus or car.

Butchart is really a series of gardens, each with a distinct flair. Gardeners plant different flowers year round and the vari-ety changes seasonally.

When traveling to Canada, all U.S. citizens and permanent residents must carry a valid passport, accepted traveler program card, enhanced license or other WHTI-compliant document to return to the United States.

Visit U.S. Customs and Immigration at www.cbp.gov and Canadian Border Services Agency at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca for more information.

An international getaway

Empress Hotel and Victoria Inner Harbour.Photo by Trisha M

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