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 Brinnon,
WA |
| The town of near-by Brinnon (view
map), boasts a small general store and gas station (propane
is available), video/gift shop, Washington State Liquor store (lotto
is sold), a down-home-cooking cafe, post office and a flea market/Bingo
hall (both activities are held each weekend). There are a few other
miscellaneous businesses and newer ones in the construction stage,
as of summer 2002. |
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| Brinnon
Chamber of Commerce. |
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 Boating |
| The canal being saltwater, is very accessible
by power or sail boat. In just a few hours from Seattle, you can be
moored with refreshments in hand, or sailing some of the most picturesque
waters Washington has to offer! Public boat launches are available
for those who prefer to trailer, and Pleasant Harbor Marina
offers convenient moorage. |
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Marinas |
| WA
State Parks |
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| Clamming |
| Clamming, crabbing, shrimping and scallops (all
taken in season) are plentiful. The Dosewallips State Park
has clamming and oyster beaches. Crab and shrimp pots can be dropped
by boat anywhere around the front of our cabin (60' to 150' deep)
but, don’t forget to check State Regulations. Licenses can be
purchased at the Brinnon general store, caution: fisheries officers
are always on the lookout for violators! |
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| Dining |
| The Geoduck Cafe and Tavern, is located
south of the State Park. Here good food or drink may be enjoyed by
the entire family. Color TV broadcasting of sporting events and pool
tables can be enjoyed. A wonderful outside dining deck, overlooking
the Canal, is available. The Half-Way House in Brinnon offers
great breakfast, lunch and dinner combinations at reasonable prices.
Seabeck Pizza is located in the Pleasant Harbor Marina, open
daily. |
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| Diving
(Scuba) |
| Some of the best diving in the world can be done
right here in Hood Canal. View the World's largest Octopus, Wolf Eels,
Ling Cod, Nudibranch, and Lobster. Dive Wall formations teaming with
aquatic life. Come on in, the waters' fine! |
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| Fishing |
| Trout fishing in close by rivers or lakes and
fishing by boat in the Canal for salmon, where else in the world do
you have these choices so close by? The Dosewallips river features
Steelhead and Humpy Salmon, Mountain lakes stock Dolly Varden and
Rainbow trout. Check the Washington Dept. of Fisheries link below
for rules and regulations! |
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| Golfing |
Pleasant Harbor Golf Course - Five minutes
from the cabin, this 18-hole golf course, under construction near
Pleasant Harbor will have stunning views of the canal and surrounding
mountains. The golf course is scheduled to open in the year 2003.
Alderbrook Resort & Golf Course - The PGA par-72 Alderbrook
Golf Course is consistently ranked in the top 25 Northwest courses
for playability and spectacular scenery.
Ludlow Bay Golf Course - North from the cabin, near the historic
town of Port Ludlow you'll find this gem. 27 holes of challenging
golf and scenic views split into 3 - 9 hole settings: "Tide Nine",
"Timber Nine" and "Trail Nine". Course design
by Robert Muir Graves.
Sequim, WA - Two beautiful golf courses located in the town
of Sequim, offer sometimes dryer conditions on immaculate fairways
and greens: Sunland Golf & Country Club (18 hole par-72)
and Dungeness Golf & Country Club (Championship 18 hole
course). |
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| Alderbrook
Golf Course |
| Ludlow
Bay Golf Course |
| Sunland
Golf & Country Club |
| Dungeness
Golf & Country Club |
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| Hiking |
| Day or multi-day hiking trips abound in the Olympic
Mountains, located immediately behind the cabin. Easier trails
include: Dosewallips trail nature loop, Lena Lake trail,
Duckabush river trail and the Tubal Cain Mine trail.
Viewing the canal can be done from the Mt Walker view point,
a short drive north from the cabin, the view point can either be hiked
or driven to. For more challenging trips try these: Marmot Pass
on the Big Quilcene trail, Mt Jupiter via the Mt
Jupiter trail, Mildred Lakes in the Mt Skokomish Wilderness,
Lake Constance on the Lake Constance trail, Lake
of the Angels via the Putvin trail, or view more trips
to be made from the top of Mt Townsend on the Townsend Creek
trail. Be sure to have a Trail Park Pass displayed on your vehicle
when you park at any trail head, a Pass can be purchased at the Brinnon
General Store or the Ranger Station in Quilcene or Hoodsport. |
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Heads | Weather |
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Trails Association |
| Olympic
National Park |
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| Hoodsport,
WA |
| Located 30 minutes south of the cabin on Hwy
101, Hoodsport is a major gateway to outdoor fun! Scuba Diving, hiking,
fishing, and boating are some of the activities this area has to offer.
The town has great restaurants, a scuba gear store, antiques store
and gift shops. The Hoodsport Ranger Station is also located in town.
Lake Cushman is accessed through town and offers plenty of water type
sports. The beginning of the Olympic Mountain range starts here, also
known as the lower staircase area, and has a multitude of hiking trails
that can take you into the wilds of the Olympics! |
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| Hoodsportwa.com |
| Olympic
National Park |
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| Makah
Indian Reservation |
| Visit the Makah Indian reservation on the tip
of the Olympic peninsula and rugged coast beaches of Washington. The
Makah's have a rich history and culture dating back several centuries.
Explore their villages, learn about their tradition whale hunts and
visit the Makah Museum. Annual event: Makah Days takes
place in August, a grand parade, street fair, canoe races, traditional
"slahal" games, dancing, singing, feasting and a spectacular
fireworks show are part of the festivities. The Cape Flattery
trail and Shi Shi trail see thousands of visitors each year
and are rich in historical artifacts from the indigenous people of
the area. |
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| Marinas |
| Conveniently located in many towns on the Hood
Canal, these marinas offer full amenities for the seafarer during
their voyage...including; Port Angeles, Sequim, Port
Townsend, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcene,
Brinnon, Hoodsport and Seabeck. Check out our
Moorage section for moore information! |
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| Museums |
Spend a day exploring the rich history of the
area! There are many museums located just a short drive away...
Quilcene Museum - located in Quilcene, WA has a history of
the community, logging, mining and military artifacts.
Port Gamble Historical Museum - Tracing the history of the
lumber industry in Port Gamble, WA. The Sea & Shore Museum is
also located in the main museum.
Jefferson County Historical Society -located in Port Townsend,
WA. Dedicated in 1892 offering 4 floors of exhibits covering local
maritime, explorers and early settlers. There is also an excellent
research library located in the museum.
Makah Museum - Experience the life of the Makah Indians. The
permanent exhibit includes the "Ozette" collection and Makah
artifacts recovered from their ancient village. Discover the history
of whale hunting, basketry and their Native American culture.
Suquamish Museum - visit Suquamish, WA home of the Suquamish
Tribe. The indian exhibit features a history of the original inhabitants
as seen through the eyes of Chief Seattle (Sealth). Chief Seattle's
gravesite is also located in Suquamish. |
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| Port
Gamble Museum |
| Jefferson
County Historical Society |
| Makah
Museum |
| Suquamish
Museum |
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| Music |
The hills are alive! Live music as well as theater
and dance can be found in nearby towns...
Olympic Music Festival - Located 25 minutes north of the cabin
on Hwy 104, the festival features classical music usually assembled
in quartets. The season runs June through September.
Centrum Festivals - Centrum sponsors many music events at Ft
Worden in Pt Townsend. These events happen throughout the year and
include: Blues, Jazz and Blue Grass. Check the link below for more
information. |
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| Olympic
Music Festival |
| Centrum
Arts |
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| Olympic
Mountains |
| Discover the beauty of the Olympic National
Forest and the Olympic National Park. Over 3 million visitors
come to the Olympics each year offering something unique for everyone!
The National Park covers 922,651 acres, with a variety of plants and
five kinds of animals that flourish and live nowhere else in the world!
The Olympics have 3 unique ecosystems: Old-growth and Temperate rain
forest, 60 miles of wild Pacific coast line and Glaciated airy mountain
peaks. You could easily spend a life time exploring this unique treasure! |
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| Pleasant
Harbor |
| Approximately 2 miles south of Brinnon (1 mile
south of the cabin) is Pleasant Harbor. The marina in Pleasant
harbor has a small grocery store, gift shop, pizza parlor, swimming
pool and a jacuzzi. A large, 1st-class restaurant is under construction
as well. A public boat launch is also located in the harbor. Moorage
is available in the marina as well as boat and canoe rentals. |
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| Port
Angeles, WA |
| Visit Port Angeles for a day! Dining, shopping,
and antiques are all plentiful, 2 days might be needed to take it
all in! Ferries leave daily for Victoria, BC, check the link
below for more information. Another entrance to the Olympic National
Park can be found near-by, Hurricane Ridge in the park
has skiing during the winter, and access to many trails during the
summer. The Sol Duc Hot Springs is a great place to take a
soak or even enjoy a massage after a day hiking or even shopping!
The Hoh Rain Forest is also located just a short drive from
town, be sure to bring a jacket! |
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| Port
Angeles |
| Sol
Duc Hot Springs |
| Victoria
Ferry |
| Hurricane
Ridge - Olympic National Park |
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| Port
Townsend, WA |
| A short drive north from the cabin is the historic
victorian town of Port Townsend. Tour the town, eat, drink, shop,
everything is here! Victorian buildings abound, music (live), and
unique gift shops line the streets. A Ferry leaves for Whidbey
Island daily and moorage is available in the marina. Near-by Fort
Worden is a must see, as are the numerous music events held there
annually. Be sure to visit the museum in town. Housed in the historic
town hall building, the Jefferson County Historical Society
has captured and recorded the local and maritime histories extremely
well. |
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| Port
Townsend |
| Jefferson
County Historical Society |
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| State
Parks |
Dosewallips State Park - featuring modern
campsites and on-the-river day-picnicking, is located on both sides
of highway 101, immediately south of town. Nearby is a trail leading
to the State Park beach-access where clamming and oyster gathering
may be enjoyed by the general public.
Fort Worden - Pt. Townsend, WA featuring campsites, hiking,
biking, boating, historical military buildings and bunkers. Music
festivals take place through out the year and are stage at their McCurdy
Pavilion located in the park. |
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| Dosewallips
State Park |
| Fort
Worden State Park |
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| Whitney
Gardens |
| Whitney Gardens is located just off highway 101
on the north side of town. The "World Class" Rhododendrons
and Azaleas are definitely worth the time to visit. The grounds cover
7 acres and feature a full array of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias,
perenials, trees, and shrubs, you can even take one home! |
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