The tours of old Port Angeles Underground have resumed now that the construction has finished!  Call the Chamber of Commerce for reservations.  Tours are given twice a day, 10:30a and 2:00p and last about 2 hrs. Wear good walking shoes!

As we make our way through the spring, more events have cropped up to take part in or experience - specifically, ART.  The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center presents their annual ‘Art in Bloom’ display beginning at 11 am on Friday, May 9th.  The even goes throughout the weekend.  Then, Studio Bob has an art [...]

All the planning and preparation is coming to fruition beginning tomorrow evening for Jazz in the Olympics!  We’ve had an interesting time getting everything ready for you and it’s been alot of fun…be sure to check out the different venues over the weekend and be ready to have a great time!

It’s almost Friday and a busy week ahead getting ready for the Jazz in the Olympics festival next weekend - April 24, 25, 26 & 27.  At least there isn’t the forecast of snow on the agenda like there is this weekend!  Amazing that it’s April and we’re talking snow - wonder if Spring forgot she [...]

The art community and downtown have a ‘new’ supporter, Bob Stokes, who owns and operates Studio Bob.  Located on Front Street, Bob’s vision and forethought created a showcase for local artists and the opening every Friday night continues to attract many.  Bob’s presence has also affected area restaurants with more patrons as have other art-themed businesses.  [...]

How about getting out and doing some clamming or shellfishing?  Port Angeles’s ‘beaches’ offer this fun activity all year round.  One is advised to check the Washington Fish and Wildlife website before heading out to make sure the area you’re planning on visiting isn’t on private property or restricted due to bacterial infection, etc.  Don’t [...]

The Preservation Hall Jazz BandOriginally uploaded by Micke-fi
Jazz In The Olympics returns for a fabulous weekend April 25-27, 2008
Plenty o’ tunes comin’ your way with 11 great jazz bands all around Port Angeles!
Enjoy the weekend with great food, people, and of course, JAZZ.
Venues are Vern Burton, Eagles, Elks and Red Lion…

A fun way to see the area is by taking a Sea & Land Tour - it’s a day trip that includes a picnic lunch! Some of sites on the route are Marymere Falls, Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park and Protection Island’s national bird sanctuary. Leave at 10a and return about 5p - [...]

Easter Eggs

Originally uploaded by laszlofromhalifax

Easter on the peninsula is soon to happen and a trip to Port Angeles will be full of wonderful surprises for the new -to-the-area visitor. Look for new babies like lambs and ducks, baby birds and green shoots indicating soon [...]

3 Little Marmots

Originally uploaded by Sandra Leidholdt

The Olympic marmot is indigenous to Olympic National Park and is a cute little creature, although far from cuddly! Not often seen, but on occasion, their curiosity gets the better of them and they come out to sun [...]