Transportation - Buses, Ferries, Ships, Ferries, Air, Taxis, Charter, etc.

http://www.thewaterlimousine.com/  We are the only private cruise service in the Olympic Peninsula. Our 26-foot vessel, Living the Dream, offers a safe and comfortable cruise for your day of relaxation and enjoyment. Reserve your own memorable and exclusive cruise today! 360.775.2288 - 1.800.860.9341 Capt. Charles Martin charles@thewaterlimousine.com

Traveling on the roads in Washington State? List of rest areas with Wi-Fi at:   http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/safety/restareas/ Map of areas in Washington:
All wireless Internet users at the twenty-eight rest areas are able to access road conditions, traveler information and other information offered on the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Internet web site and related Web sites for no cost.

Sound Bikes & Kayaks - in Port Angeles. 120 E. Front St. Port Angeles 98362. Phone is 360-457-1240. http://www.soundbikeskayaks.com They specialize in bikes, kayaks, service,  specialty kayak tours and trips and picture framing.

Olympic Peninsula Paddlers is a club for sea kayakers, white water paddlers, rafters, canoeists and any other paddle powered watercraft. Joining OPP offers you the opportunity to network with other paddlers with similar interests, to learn more about paddling through clinics and workshops, to take advantage of discounts at local paddling stores*, and to participate in fun events like club paddles, potlucks, and much more http://www.olympicpeninsulapaddlers.com/

Rainforest Paddlers: http://www.rainforestpaddlers.com/RAFT%20KAYAK%20BIKE/FAQ.htm

Check the status of flights arriving or departing from Sea-Tac Airport http://hosting.portseattle.org/fids/ 

Olympic Bus Lines: Daily Bus Service - The Seattle/SeaTac shuttle is convenient, comfortable and affordable transportation to downtown Seattle, Greyhound, Amtrak, hospitals and SeaTac Airport. Pick-up and drop-off service is available in Port Angeles, Sequim and Discovery Bay. Call now for reservations Tel: (360) 417-0700 or Toll Free (800) 457-4492 http://www.olympicbuslines.com/ 
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Shipping: http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/index.php    | http://www.seaclear.net - SeaClear is a PC based chart plotter for Windows 2000/XP/NT/95/98/ME. With a GPS connected it displays the current position, speed, heading and other data on the screen.

AIR TRAVEL: Kenmore Air: http://www.kenmoreair.com/index.php?flash_loaded=1 
Kenmore Air currently links Port Angeles, Washington to the Seattle/Tacoma area and beyond, providing dependable service with reasonable prices. Kenmore Air offers seven daily flights to and from Seattle, as well as occasional special offers. The scenic flight takes less than an hour and upon landing at Boeing Field, Kenmore Air provides a free shuttle to SEA-TAC Airport – roughly 12 miles away. Phone: (800) 543-9595

Priceline: http://airlines.priceline.com/airlines/port-angeles-airport.html 

Flight Delay Information - Air Traffic Control System Command Center - US 
http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp

FERRIES

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/index.cfm 

The Coho Ferry, Port Angeles to Victoria: http://www.cohoferry.com/ 

Victoria Express: http://www.victoriaexpress.com/ 

Clallam Transit: 830 West Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, WA 98363 Information
(360) 452-4511

The Seattle/SeaTac shuttle is convenient, comfortable and affordable transportation to downtown Seattle, Greyhound, Amtrak, hospitals and SeaTac Airport. Pick-up and drop-off service is available both in Port Angeles and Sequim. http://www.olympicbuslines.com/

Metaphysical and Occult:

The Center of Infinite Reflections https://meditationinstruction.wordpress.com/

Swords and Sigil, Port Angeles: http://www.swordandsigil.com Combat Ready Swords, Daggers, fencing supplies, and armor. Divination and Ritual Tools, Books, Incense, and jewelry, Metaphysical and occult.

CONSERVATION

Clallam Conservation District http://www.clallamcd.org (360) 452-1912 x5  - 1601 E. Front St., Bldg/Suite A, Port Angeles, WA 98362

Burn Laws in Clallam County http://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/firedanger/CountyLanding.aspx?CountyCD=5

RecycleNW - See: http://www.spcug.net/EcycleNW%20terms.doc

National Biodiesel Board: http://www.biodiesel.org Also, contact Peninsula College in Port Angeles at: 360-452-9277.  Curtis and Mishele Smith are going to offer a continuing education class on biodiesel history, diesel engines and how to make biodiesel fuel at home.

Too Good To Toss, Clallam County: Reusable materials exchange.  Post, browse and buy on line.  Save disposal fees and landfill space.  You must be County resident to post items.  Sponsored by the City of Port Angels Solid Waste Division and the Washington Department of Ecology. FREE listings.  All items $99 or less.  http://2good2toss.com/clallam/?site_id=clallam_county

Information about PACIFIC NORTHWEST GRIDWISE TESTBED PROGRAM is available at http://www.gridwise.pnl.gov/testbed Questions by phone at: 1-866-528-1882

Senior Resources:

http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/
http://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/
http://www.adultdaycare.org/
http://www.ltcombudsman.org
http://www.anha.org/
http://www.aoa.gov/
http://www.homehealthcareagencies.com/ [Thank you, Linda.]

Olympic Community Action Programs website.
http://www2.olycap.org/index.php?pr=Adult_Care

Sequim Senior Singles:  BLOG:  http://sequimseniorsingles.blogspot.com

Sequim Senior Center www.sequimseniorcenter.org 921 E Hammond St. Sequim, WA 98382

Computer Lab Program at The Port Angeles Senior Center:
http://olypen.com/pasccl/computerlab.htm Email: paseniorcenter(AT)olypen.com   using the Subject: PASC Computer Program

Need help to find community services? Clallam County users: please enter the "Look for" word followed by "Clallam." Jefferson County users: please enter the "Look for" word followed by "Jefferson." This will bring up those resources specific to your community. If you experience problems please give us a call. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Local: (360) 415-5892 Toll free: 1-800-627-0335 http://www.unitedwayinfo.org/ 

Bridge Builders Serving the Port Angeles and Sequim Communities Building Bridges for Continued Independence http://www.bridgebldrs.com 

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program. Each state has different eligibility requirements. Qualification  requirements can be confusing. So the Web site run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provides local contacts to help you get through the red tape: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/consumer.asp 

Links at Olympic Medical Center to:
* Assisted Living * Department of Social and Health Services/State * Funeral Homes and Other Post-Expired Services. * Home Health Agencies Public and Private * Home Health Care Equipment and Supplies * Hospitals * Investigations/Complaints/Hotlines * Meals on Wheels * Miscellaneous Health Providers * Nursing Homes * Nutrition Services * Pharmacies * Psychiatric/Alcohol * Transportation * Other Agencies http://www.olympicmedical.org/contactUs_community.html 

Jim's Pharmacy, Port Angeles - contains information,  online refill, and Medical links  on http://www.jimsrx.com.

Bert Sperling's of Sperling's Best Places: concepts and methodology have been the basic of numerous studies since 1985. Today, Fast Forward, Inc. (the producer of BestPlaces.net) is responsible for more "Best Places" studies and projects than any other single organization.
http://www.bestplaces.net/nhood/nprof1.asp?qryZip=98382&cname=Sequim,%20WA

Senior Information and Assistance 107 E 8th St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-452-3221 or 1-800-801-0070 http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/resources/Clallam/

Elder care in Port Angeles is easy when you work with Olympic Peninsula's Drysdale and Associates. http://www.drysdaleandassociates.com/ 

Volunteer Chore Services For Clallam County 630 D East Front St., Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 417-5640 

Transportation Services For Clallam County Paratransit Services 452-1397

Nutrition Services For Clallam County Sheryl Newhouse (Coordinator) 360-374-3373

Information on topic, AGING from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/Topics/aging.htm 

Elderweb - News and Resources. See their newsletter. This site is an excellent example of site design and addresses usability issues for seniors in that type size, colors, etc. can be adjusted for the needs of the viewer! Excellent! http://www.elderweb.com/ 

Geroweb http://www.iog.wayne.edu/  At Wayne State University. "Through our research on aging, teaching and community activities we seek to expand the institute as a premiere research and education unit. We have a multidisciplinary team of faculty whose research focuses on the social and behavioral aspects of aging and health." I will post the Consumer news, below, for a while as a test: (tp, 8 Nov., 2004)

Antiques and Collectibles: 

R & T Crystals: http://rtcrystals.com 158 Bell St. 681-5087  "We Buy Collections"

RJ's Antiques and Collectibles - buy one item or estates.  Bobby and Randi Cooper. Phone 683-9627, Carlsborg.  Email:  rjcooper AT olypen DOT com (substitute @ and . in email address)

Crowning Glory Clear Hat Boxes: http://www.crowninggloryclearhatboxes.com 

Churches in Sequim Area: http://www.visitsun.com/churches.html 

RENTALS  www.elegantweddingrentals.com - arches, urns, columns, benches, chair covers, etc.

Herbs and Health: self h

elp physical hypnotism hypnotherapy
Dungeness Valley Health and Wellness Clinic: http://sequimfreeclinic.org/ 777 North Fifth Avenue, Sequim.  582-0218. Programs and information for good health. Medical care for Sequim's un-insured and under-insured. Map, here: http://tinyurl.com/3jn2upm

HIV and STD Testing in Sequim: Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest; Sequim Health Center (details) 675 N 5th Ave Ste 2B Sequim, Washington 98382 800-230-7526 Clinic - If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents: birth certificate, pay stub, photo ID, proof of residence. Fees for services are based on your household income.

Hospice of Clallam County: http://www.hospiceofclallamcounty.org/ (Volunteer - call here, first.)

Assured Hospice, Clallam County: http://www.caring.com/local/hospices-in-sequim-washington/assured-hospice-clallam-and-jefferson-counties

http://lwnt.net/ Living Well Nutritional Therapy (360) 460-7655 kristi AT lwnt DOT net - 670 Parrish Rd, Sequim, WA 98382

www.Medicare.gov Great web-site for anything related to Medicare.

www.wship.org The Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) is an independent, non-profit health plan created by the Washington State Legislature.

Pets and Vets/Humane Organizations: vedogs vets dogpark birds animals adoptionterinary veterinarian dogs cats

Adopt an ex racing greyhound. ( ADOPT AN X-RACER ) Give one of these gentle

beauties a home. http://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org Call 877-468-7681

Animal Sanctuary:  http://preciouslifeanimalsanctuary.org Sequim.

Loving Pet Balm through I Care! Cosmetics. www.ICareCosmetics.com , also www.HandmadeNaturalCosmetics.com and www.WrinklesGo.com  Sales through the Sequim Open Aire Market.

Best Friend Nutrition - Sequim: A Health Food Store for Pets! - 61 Valley Center Place off Hooker Road across from old Costco 683-4651 Hours: Monday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm and 680 W. Washington Avenue at the east end of the Safeway Shopping Plaza 681-8458 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pmPet Nutrition, Dog Nutrition, Cat Nutrition — Nutritional Supplements for dogs & cats http://bestfriendnutrition.com/ Nutraceuticals include: * Multi-Vitamins * Antioxidant Formulas * Arthritic Formulas * Probiotics & Enzyme Formulas * Weight Loss Formulas * Diabetic Formulas * Athlete Formulas * Calming Formulas * Herbals (liquids/body salves) * Homeopathics Best Friend carries an extensive variety of premium quality frozen raw diets, canned and kibble foods and treats for both dogs and cats along with all the products that add health and fun for your pets.

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (formerly named The Clallam County Humane Society)  http://www.cchumane.com The Society has a major fund-raising event coming up in June, "The 3rd Annual 'Claws and Paws' Golf Tournament". The Humane Society is the only shelter that never turns away a domestic animal arriving at the facility.  They are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Contact information: 2105 West Highway 101
Port Angeles, WA 98363 (360) 457-8206
Public Shelter Hours
Monday -Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

La Paw Spa - A Water Therapy and Training Program for You and Your Canine Friends. CONTACT INFORMATION
(425) 222-WOOF! (9663)
(360) 582-WOOF! (9663)
cindy<at>lapawspa.com
http://lapawspa.com/

Disaster Preparedness for Pets:
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_emergency

First Aid for Pets: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/firstaid.html

The Cat's Pajamas A Bed & Breakfast for Cats, Inc.  Cat boarding. Go to: www.catspjsbnb.com Janet Krantz - 318 Howe Road Port Angeles  360-565-1077

Veterinarian - Sharon K. Jensen:  http://www.bluemountainvet.com  Blue Mountain Animal Hospital 2972 Old Olympic Hwy Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360)457-3842 Dr. Jensen provides a pet MEDICAL library reference on her site at: http://www.bluemountainvet.com/site/view/PetLibrary.pml

Sequim Dog Parks: http://sequimdogparks.org/ We now have our first city sponsored off-leash dog park. The park is l  a safe, fenced area with water, benches, and facilities for dog waste. [There is nothing as entertaining and blissful as seeing two beautiful dogs or beautiful kids at play - with not a care in the world.

Bird Watching on the Peninsula: http://www.northolympic.com/birdwatch.html 

Critterhaven Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organization located at 172 Alice Park Lane, Sequim WA 98382 We are open by appointment for tours. You may reach Susan and Bob by email at critterhaven@olympus.net or by phone at 360-683-4681. http://olympus.net/personal/critterhaven/   Critterhaven is a non-profit animal rescue sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, shelter, care & placement of farm and small animals. We are an educational outlet for children & adults about the care of animals and the responsibility of animal ownership. FUNDS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED! PLEASE HELP.

Peninsula Friends of Animals provides temporary shelter, and veterinary care - a physical exam, especially spay/neuter surgery. All rescued animals are taken in and given medical care as needed, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and fostered until they can be re-homed. http://safehavenpfoa.org (new link)

Adopt a Pet: WAG (Welfare for Animals ) - Sequim: http://www.welfareforanimalsguild.org/ 

Dungeness Pet Ranch - dog and cat boarding: http://www.dungenesspetranch.com/  Licensed and insured, Member ABKA/ American Boarding Kennels Association. Pickup and delivery available.
 

Relocation Links: (business and private)rentals rental

Moving to Sequim on Olympic Peninsula Washington - Sequim Town Blog tells you all about the town of Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula, from Sequim vacation rentals to Sequim activities, events, festivals, golf, hiking, homes for sale, hotels, real estate, resorts, restaurants, retirement places, weather and more, seen through the eyes of two Sequim retirees who moved to Sequim. http://sequimtown.blogspot.com/

Mark N. McHugh Realty: http://marknmchugh.com/  Phone (360) 683-0660 | Toll Free 1 (800) 708-0660 |  Fax (360) 683-2527 | 422 E. Washington.

Serving the North Olympic Peninsula: Newcomers Club: http://olympicnewcomers.org/  You can write us at: PO Box 1315 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0243 or, call for information at: 360 582 0840. Email us at info@olympicnewcomers.org  

Also see Senior Resources, above

Resources for Buyers of Real Estate: http://www.mchughrealtors.com/resources.htm

Need help to find community services? Clallam County users: please enter the "Look for" word followed by "Clallam." Jefferson County users: please enter the "Look for" word followed by "Jefferson." This will bring up those resources specific to your community. If you experience problems please give us a call. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Local: (360) 415-5892 Toll free: 1-800-627-0335 http://www.unitedwayinfo.org/ 

Olympic Peninsula Title Company, Sequim Address: 495 W Spruce St # 5 Sequim, WA 98382 Phone: (360) 683-4179

Vacation Rentals: Brigadoon has waterfront, riverfront, riverside, wooded and secluded rentals. Every place is different and unique, so check them out and choose the one that will work the best for you. Locations from Port Angeles to Sequim and surrounding areas. All places are NON SMOKING http://www.sequimrentals.com/  

Nursing home information.  Use WA State registry at: http://www.memberofthefamily.net/registry/wa.htm  Main Site:  http://www.memberofthefamily.net/  

Clallam Title Company: http://www.clallamtitle.com/  204 South Lincoln, P.O. Box 248 Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360)457-2000 Fax 457-9330 \ 990 E Washington, P.O. Box 1990 Sequim, WA 98382 (360)683-2000 Fax 6831215

Sequim Demographics - check it out. See the Senior Resources category, also.

Information about Washington from the Seattle Public Library - an amazing compilation...http://www.clallam.org/expansion.htm 

John L. Scott Realty, Sequim

Washington State Business Resources at McKay/Moore - Keywords "relocate and Sequim" at Google revealed many links to sites.  Click HERE to go to a large list.

If you ARE moving, check out: http://www.move.com/ or:
http://www.homefair.com/index.html?NETSCAPE_LIVEWIRE.src=homestore  for all kinds of tips and services. 

Storage - Sequim Valley Center Mini Storage: http://www.sequimvc.com/page3.html and 

Self Storage in Sequim: http://www.123movers.com/cd/asp/currentZip-98382/s-storage/je/results.html 

Hurricane Ridge: http://www.baker-design.com/html/hurricaneridge.htm 

Bell Hill Movie: http://www.visitsun.com/bellhillmovie.html 

Retirement in the Sequim Area:

Sequim is a great vacation spot.  Article:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5675868/sequim_washington_a_great_vacation.html?cat=8

Fair Weather and Charm - Bring Retirees to Sequim from The Wall Street Journal 
http://homes.wsj.com/relocation/relocation/20000323-jr.html 

Sherwood: http://www.sherwoodassistedliving.com/sequim.htm

The Fifth Avenue: http://www.thefifthavenue.com/ 

Care: http://www.extendicare.com/service/washington.html 

Article: http://www.troa.org/Magazine/September2000/Top10.asp  Sequim is listed in the top 10 retirement towns at TROA

Sequim is in the AARP, 1997 Retirement Guide at: http://research.aarp.org/econ/retplan55981.html 

The ABCs of retirement in Sequim: http://retire-in-sequim.com/abcs.htm 

Computers: (including: service and publications)MAC PC macintosh MACINTOSH macintosh Capacity Provisioning Inc 116 1/2 West 8th Street - (360) 565-8400 A Fiber Optic Company Delivering Communications Services at the Speed of Light We build and lease fiber optic, copper and hybrid communication cables for our customersÕ wide area networks throughout the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County. We also sell and support communications equipment to the customer. http://www.cpifiber.com/pages/services.html 

The Center of Infinite Reflections https://meditationinstruction.wordpress.com/

Peninsula College, Port Angeles: http://www.pc.ctc.edu/ Local, community college.

North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center - Skills Centers are an integral part of the K-12 systems. They provide an opportunity for students between the ages of 16 to 21 to receive career training as part of their public education with no cost to the student. Operating as an extension of the high schools providing students with job preparation skills and opportunity to get a jump-start on a post-secondary education. http://www.pasd.wednet.edu/school/skc/

Sequim Education Foundation: http://sequimeducationfoundation.org/
http://www.sequimeducationfoundation.org/page6.htm - film contest.  

The mission of the Clallam County Literacy Council (CCLC) is to stimulate community interest in the importance of literacy through support of new and established services. 
http://clallamcountyliteracycouncil.com 

Sequim Science: http://homepage.mac.com/dtrapp/frontmenu.html  By Dave Trapp

Computer Classes in Port Angeles at CPI Tech Center: http://www.nobodyisadummy.com/  Classes are conducted at the center. Classes are 25$, and begin at 6:30PM, lasting until 8:30PM. Subjects included: PC Computer Maintenance, PC Backup Solutions and Navigation, Computer Repair and Upgrades and How to Buy a Computer. Visit the developing site.

Olympic Music School, Sequim - on Bell Street.   Pvt. Music school under the direction and ownership of Dr. Deborah Rambo.  Information via email: olympicmusicsch@aol.com  More information forthcoming.  Stay tuned.

North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center: http://www.pasd.wednet.edu/school/skc/ Port Angeles and in Sequim

Job Training Results at area schools: http://www.wtb.wa.gov/jtr/SearchBySchool.asp

Northwest Justice Project has developed this web site to serve as a clearinghouse of legal self-help materials and tools that provide information about non criminal legal problems affecting low-income people in Washington state. http://www.nwjustice.org/ 

First Teacher, at: http://www.firstteacher.org/ "We provide parent education materials (monthly newsletter & developmental cards) for parents of preschool children from pregnancy to pre-kindergarten. This program is currently available in several school districts." 

Thomas Pitre Associates <SITE> On line training, curricula design, business development, instructional design, CD-based training  and support. TP&A published the Security and Data Recovery BLOG at: http://sec-data.blogspot.com/ [OFF LINE] the Personal Computer Special Interest Group BLOG at: http://pcsignews.blogspot.com/ and the PC SIG (Personal Computer Special Interest Group) Bulletin. Technology:  http://www.sequim.tv/techstreet   Video tools and resources:  http://sequim.tv/    [Some sites are down now, but samples are available by request.]

Employment:

NOTE:  Most web based ads are out of this area, but.....

Personal Franchise Consultants offer a free service to assist entrepreneurs in finding a business franchise that is appropriate for their education, experience, financial situation and interests. http://www.professionalfranchiseconsultants.com/  Sequim.

Freelance Seattle: http://www.freelance-seattle.net/

Freelance Work Exchange: http://www.freelanceworkexchange.com/

Craig's List, Seattle: http://seattle.craigslist.org/  

Seattle 24X7 http://seattle24x7.com/jobs/jobs.htm  

Major employers in area: http://www.clallam.org/industry-clusters/major-employers.html 

Jobs in the Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles' Newspaper: http://peninsuladaily.abracat.com/c2/jobs/results/index.xml  

Washington State Employment page(s): http://www.washjob.com/ 

Clallam County Jobs: http://www.clallam.net/Employment/ 

Port Angeles jobs
PA School District | Green Dream Jobs | City of Port Angeles | Peninsula College | Clallam County | Olympic Medical Center | Classified/Employment from Sequim Gazette |  Work Source,Washington | Washington lawyer jobs

Clallam Freelance:  http://www.clallamfreelance.org/ eMail list to register yourself for work or for employers looking for freelancers.

Recreation and Touring b

Five Colours: Why Visit Olympic National Park

It’s that time of year when people are talking about what they’re doing for their summer vacation. Some folk are heading all the way to England for the Olympics. Nearer to home on Sequim’s doorstep is a place that couldn’t be further from all that hustle bustle, sweat and competition.

A ‘staycation’ this summer in the Olympic National Park is a wonderful opportunity to take in what the local area has to offer. It is a World Heritage Site for good reason. You don’t need to jump through hoops to get there either. Using the colours of the hoops of the Olympic logo, the following takes a look at five reasons the park is the perfect location for your summer vacation:

Blue

The Blue Glacier is 2.6-mile long glacier and descends from the highest peak in the Olympic Mountains - Mount Olympus. It is one of more than 250 glaciers and permanent ice fields in the park and one of the largest. Apparently, it is the equivalent of 20 trillion ice cubes! The Blue Glacier can be seen by taking the Hoh River Trail, which rewards you at the end of the 17.4 mile hike with views.

Yellow

Yellow Banks is a point along the part of the dramatic North Coast Route that is truly considered wilderness lined with crashing seas. A combination of careful planning, hiking and mindful camping are essential to enjoy the setting and not harm it. If manoeuvring over slippery rocks, fallen trees and beach logs is not your thing, then there is an easier yellow to enjoy look out for…

Banana Slugs can be seen in park forests and are easy to spot. The ‘banana’ link is not because they are a culinary delicacy but because of their appearance; they are yellow and often have brown spots. They graze on vegetation, droppings and other organic goodies on the forest floor, turning it into soil humus. This explains their important role in the ecosystem and grants them another special title - detritivore.

Black

Black bears can be spotted by lucky visitors to the park. The black bear is the most common bear in the US and is about as tall as we are. Bears like to eat anything, from a more staple diet of bark, tree sapwood and berries to insects, fish and mammals. The fact that they will eat most things is why the park calls for all food to be secured and in some cases stored in bear canisters and hung on the bear wires they provide. Encounters with a bear attracted to the scent of your food – or you’re your toothpaste - can lead to displays of aggressive behaviour by the bear and usually leads to loss or damage of property.

Green

Giant green anemones can be spotted in the tidepools along some of the park’s coast. Their green tentacles are why they are considered among the most beautiful of anemones, though when the tide recedes they draw them in and are rather less attractive. Not flora but fauna these animals are often solitary but can be found in groups. They eat various sea creatures and their bodies provide a habitat for algae, which in turn provide them with nourishment and oxygen in a cosy relationship. If you are viewing them, the park calls for tidepool etiquette to protect them and their habitat.

Red

Red stands for the many things that you can’t do in the park: the fact that you have to be careful about how you eat your food, where you gather firewood and all the other rules that ensure you do not leave a trace. This is what helps ensure that your visit to the park is a trip away from the norm. You are not going to see the usual line-up of ugly superstores, with trucks driving around the park to make a pallet delivery of every kind of cereal or cookie imaginable. Instead the park is home to a sensible amount of stores dotted around, like the picturesque Fairholm General Store with its café and marina that overlook Lake Crescent.

This mustn’t be seen as a negative, rather it reminds us of the many people dedicated to conservation and the environment who are looking after the landscape and its flora and fauna and ensuring that people, who have done plenty of damage in the past, do not continue to do so. It is this same spirit that has led to the removal of the Elwha Dam and has begun the removal of the Glines Dam. As a consequence, the many salmon that once travelled these rivers may well return. Join them.
 

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Highway 112.  Stops, sites to visit, etc.  Interactive maps: http://highway112.org/

http://www.visitsunnysequim.com/ Where to shop, what to do, where to stay, where to eat, places to explore.

Things to do in Sequim - from Chuck Marunde's site: http://www.365thingstodoinsequim.com/

Native American Footprints - is a tour company specializing in cultural tours and retreats.http://www.nativeamericanfootprints.com

Places similar to Sequim in the United States: http://www.citytowninfo.com/navigator/washington/sequim

Seattle by air: http://toursfromabove.com/category/aerial-photography/usa/seattle/ Aerial view tour of Seattle, WA

Sequim is a great vacation spot.  Article:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5675868/sequim_washington_a_great_vacation.html?cat=8

Seattle by air: http://toursfromabove.com/category/aerial-photography/usa/seattle/ Aerial view tour of Seattle, WA

Washington States Official BOATING portal: http://www.boat.wa.gov/ 

Fishing Guide, Pat Neal. See Pat's BLOG, here:  http://patnealwildlife.blogspot.com

BIKES:

Sequim Bike Loop: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Sequim-Loop

Sequim Trails and Parks:
http://www.trails.com/city-trails.aspx?keyword=Sequim&state=WA ayaks, walking, tennis

Sound Bikes & Kayaks - in Port Angeles. 120 E. Front St. Port Angeles 98362. Phone is 360-457-1240. http://www.soundbikeskayaks.com They specialize in bikes, kayaks, service, specialty kayak tours and trips and picture framing.

-TRAILS AND HIKING

The Lighthouse in Sequim: http://www.newdungenesslighthouse.com/

Sequim's Walking Map - in Adobe Acrobat Format.  Routes:  1.1 mile in blue, 2.6 mile in gold, and 2.3 mile in green.  All Sequim walks are flat.

Texaco Star Mart 
360) 681-7262 23 Hooker Rd
Sequim, WA

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