Hoyt Beach–Shoreline of solitude at the Mouth of the Sekiu River

January 31, 2019 |

Location: Northwest Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 2.0 miles High Point: sea level Elevation gain: none Contact: Washington State Parks  Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs permitted on leash Access: From Port Angeles, head west of US 101 for 5 miles. Turn right onto SR 112 and follow west for 46 miles to Clallam…

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Padilla Bay Dike Trail–shore fine hike in the Skagit Valley

December 26, 2018 |

Quick Facts: Location: Skagit County Land Agency: Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Roundtrip: 4.8 miles Elevation Gain: 30 feet Contact: Padilla Bay NERR Access: From Burlington (exit 231 on I-5) proceed through roundabouts and head west on Josh Wilson Road for 6.4 miles. Upon entering the village of Bay View turn left onto 2nd Street…

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South Indian Island — Enjoy peaceful shoreline strolling along a line of defense

December 12, 2018 |

Quick Facts: Location: Indian Island near Port Hadlock Land Agency: Jefferson County Parks Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Elevation Gain: 70 feet Notes: Detailed information can be found in Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula (Mountaineers Books) Contact: Jefferson County Parks  Access: From Kingston, drive State Route 104 turning right onto SR 19. Then continue north for 9 miles turning right onto…

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Leque Island–Where it snows geese in the winter!

January 30, 2014 |

Location: Stanwood Land Agency: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Roundtrip: 1.0 mile Elevation gain: None Difficulty: Easy Contact: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Notes: Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Use Permit required; Active hunting area from October to late January Access: From Exit 212 on I-5, travel west 5.0 miles to Stanwood.…

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