November 2011 Itinerary

The Last Dam Summer on the Elwha River

Now that we have your attention the Gateway Visitor Center would like to invite you outdoors and out of Jefferson County to the Elwha River valley. 

Olympic National Park & Olympic National Forest

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK       http://www.nps.gov/olym/

OLYMIC NATIONAL FOREST     www.fs.usda.gov/olympic

Tide Tables -  http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/tides-and-your-safety.htm

 

Kalaloch Beaches

Scenic ocean shores with easy access are found in the Kalaloch (pronounced clay-lock) area, 15 miles south of the Rain Forest Road on Hwy 101. Beach Trail 4 is a pebble beach with dramatic surf (beware of the strong undertow), tidal pools and is a popular place to dip for smelt (schools of small fish that spawn in the surf in warm, calm weather and can be caught with a large net). Picturesque Ruby Beach with a meandering creek, dramatic sea stacks, and drift logs is named for its sometimes garnet-colored sand. A gold mining operation was located here in the early 1900’s.

Harvest Bounty Fall Wine Tour

Drink in the bounty of our harvest and visit the Olympic Peninsula wineries, featuring locally made artisan wines and ciders paired with harvest inspired appetizers. 11am-5pm

Additional Event Info
Contact Information and Links: 

http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/
800.785.5495
info@olympicpeninsulawineries.org
 

Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway - Hwy 112

One of the nation's newest National Scenic Byways, it follows the shoreline of a glacial fjord that connects Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean, separating the Olympic Peninsula from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This dramatic stretch of 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, depending on the time of year.