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Fishing and Shellfishing 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... |
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Sailing and Boating The Strait of Juan de Fuca is a challenging and exhilarating sailing experience. Port Angeles Harbor offers protection for small craft and moorage. The Hood Canal is a glacial fjord with many secldued coves and beaches. Both Port Angeles Harbor... |
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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 the hills and lowlands and are frequently seen through the region. Likewise, eagles and raptors such as falcons... |
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The Peninsula's Delicious Bounty Cuisine is an art form that engages all of the human senses. Foods that are well-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... |
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Golf A mild climate and low crowds make golfing a year-round activity here. The Resort at Port Ludlow has a world-class course. Discovery Bay Golf Course (formerly Chevy Chase)is the oldest public course in Washington State, located on... |
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Olympic Peninsula Tribal Cultures Indian tribes have lived on the Olympic Peninsula for thousands of years. Their rich, complex cultures reflect their traditions of hunting, fishing, sea-faring and tribal crafts. The five tribes of the North Olympic Peninsula include the... |
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Miles of Saltwater Shorelines Clallam and Jefferson Counties combined have over 400 miles of saltwater coastline. The inland waters of the 61-mile glacial fjord of the Hood Canal, the glacier-carved Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Dungeness Spit and the wild, rugged Pacific Coast... |
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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... |
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Olympic National Park The majesty of the Olympic Mountains, the fairy-tale quality of the rain forests and the pristine wilderness coastline are great reasons to visit Olympic National Park. This World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve encompasses nearly one million... |
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Olympic National Forest 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... |
