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Terrace Loop hike along Dosewallips River in Brinnon

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Terrace Loop hike is 1.5  long. This trail begins and ends 100 yards from the Dosewallips Ranger Station on the Dosewallips River trail. The beautiful Dosewallips River is accessible along this 1.5 mile trail.

Beautiful Dosewallips River Valley
Beautiful Dosewallips River Valley

Side note: Dosewallips Road is washed out and is closed further along the road, approx. 5 miles from the park boundary.
Directions to the Ranger Station and Trailhead: From Brinnon, Drive north on Highway 101 to Dosewallips River Road, number 2610. Turn westward (left) on to Dosewallips River Road and travel 15 miles to the ranger station and trailhead. The last portion of the road is narrow and steep. It may be slippery when wet.
The full Dosewallips River Trail starts at the same place. The full hike is strenuous and is 14 miles long, for a much more advanced outing! More info about the full trail: http://trails.gorp.com/Main-Fork-Dosewallips-6386
Dosewallips State Park is a 425-acre, year-round camping park with saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal and freshwater shoreline on either side of the Dosewallips River. See more information about this amazing place on it’s official web page:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Dosewallips

Indian George Creek Estuarine Restoration Site

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Indian George Creek Estuarine Restoration Site

View to East Quilcene from Indian George Beach

Great for picnics and splashing in the bay! Very close to downtown Quilcene. Paved parking and a public toilet are available here at Indian George Creek Beach, but the real attractions are sandy shores and lovely views across the clear waters of Quilcene Bay over to wooded East Quilcene and the Toandos peninsula beyond. Bring a picnic and blanket or towel.
Take Linger Longer Road east from HWY 101 in Quilcene, and follow south for 1.25 miles to access the two Indian George Creek parking areas on the beach side of the road. VIEW A MAP.
Industrial use and erosion threatened to degrade this lovely shore so a restoration project now protects the environment and allows public access. The Quilcene Marina and shellfish nurseries are just farther down Linger Longer road, for more exploring.
Indian George Beach Facility

US Forest Service, Olympic National Forest

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US Forest Service, Olympic National Forest
295142 Highway 101 South
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-2200
TDD (360) 765-2200
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/

Visitor's Center
Visitor's Center

The Olympic National Forest is part of an emerald paradise. The Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State (the Evergreen State). The Olympic Peninsula is a unique geographic province consisting of five major landscape settings: temperate rain forest, rugged mountain terrain, large lowland lakes, cascading rivers, and saltwater beaches.

The Olympic Peninsula features over 2,132,300 acres of public Federal lands for visitors to enjoy. Of this area, over 633,600 acres are managed by the Olympic National Forest, which blankets the foothills of the Olympic Mountains and surrounds much of the Olympic National Park. In addition to the Federal land on the peninsula, there are recreation opportunities offered on state, county and private lands as well.

The US Forest Service is  entrusted with 193 million acres of forests and grasslands. They are are dedicated to restore and enhance landscapes, protect and enhance water resources, develop climate change resiliency and help create jobs that will sustain communities.

Quilcene National Fish Hatchery

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Quilcene National Fish Hatchery
281 Fish Hatchery Rd
Quilcene, WA 98376
360-765-3334
Email: quilcenenfh@fws.gov
http://www.fws.gov/quilcenenfh/

Quilcene National Fish Hatchery
Quilcene National Fish Hatchery

Our mission is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The Quilcene Hatchery is the 3rd oldest in the region, and one of the older ones in the entire country.

Current fish run information is available August through October. Dial the hatchery phone number shown above, and press “5” after you start hearing the voice message.

Covering slightly over 47 acres, Quilcene NFH’s main facilities include 39 raceways, each 8 feet wide and 80 feet long, three water intake structures (two on the Big Quilcene River and one on Penny Creek,) a pre-settling pond, a pollution abatement pond, a hatchery building containing the office, conference room, break room, and tank room, an isolation/quarantine building, and a shop building all located on the west bank of the Big Quilcene River.

Klaass Images

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Klaass Images

Klaass Images shot of gorgeous Pleasant Harbor Marina, Brinnon
Klaass Images shot of gorgeous Pleasant Harbor Marina, Brinnon

Cathie Klaassen
Box 420,Brinnon, WA 98320
360-531-1915
Email: catklaassen@yahoo.com
http://klaassimages.com

Outstanding local photography, featuring stunning aerial shots. Klaass Images offers full service photography, specializing in aerial views of commercial and personal property, and promotes the fine art work of artist J. Klaass.
Most aerial portraits are purchased as family heirlooms. Some clients have economic or investment reasons for purchase, including insurance documentation and property resale. Check us out online, or give us a call. We would love to meet you and discuss your photography needs.

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