Black Ball Ferry Line Opens New Duty Free Shop on M.V. Coho
“Duty free shopping is something our passengers have always been interested in having on board,” said Ryan Burles, CEO of Black Ball Ferry Line. “We are pleased to be able to offer this new service for passengers, in addition to our on board gift shop, which has always been very popular.”
Located in the mid ship lounge of the main passenger deck, Coho Duty Free is open seven days a week allowing passengers to shop while they sail on the M.V. Coho. The Coho operates year round, providing a convenient international link between Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.
This year Black Ball Ferry Line is celebrating its 50th anniversary by giving away a free weekend vacation for two every month for the entire year. People can enter to win online at CohoFerry.com. Black Ball Ferry Line recently re-launched its website with more services for travelers including trip planning, special packages and online reservations.
Annually more than 405,000 passengers and over 120,000 vehicles make the Port Angeles-Victoria run. Since operations began in 1959, the Coho has transported more than 21 million passengers and five million vehicles.
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Saturday, April 25 is National Junior Ranger Day at Olympic National Park;
Saturday, April 25 is National Junior Ranger Day at Olympic National Park;
Kids & Adults Invited to Join the Fun!
Children of all ages are invited to bring their favorite adult and come to
the National Junior Ranger Day celebration anytime between 10:00 a.m. to 2
p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in
Port Angeles.
Activities are scheduled throughout the day, including a special
opportunity between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon to meet several of the park’s
pack mules. Visitors arriving during that hour can meet the mules and
learn more about their important role in maintaining Olympic’s 600-plus
miles of wilderness trails
Junior Rangers will also have the opportunity to work with park botanists,
re-potting native plants that have been grown in the park’s greenhouse.
Each year, park staff uses thousands of native plants to restore damaged
areas within the park. Junior Rangers who participate in this activity
will have the chance to bring a native plant home.
In addition, four 40-minute ranger-guided walks at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and
1:30.
Microscopes will be set up for in-depth views of insects and plants, the
Children’s Discovery Room will be open for play and exploration, and the
park’s award-winning film will be shown.
“This will be a fun-filled day for kids and adults, and a great way to
celebrate National Park Week while learning more about Olympic National
Park,” said Park Superintendent Karen Gustin. “We invite young people to
bring their favorite adult on April 25 and enjoy becoming a Junior Ranger.”
Children must be accompanied by an adult; all activities are designed to be
fun and enjoyable for adults too.
Olympic’s Junior Ranger program is a year-round way for children and
families to experience and enjoy the park. Children complete Junior Ranger
activity booklets, attend a ranger program and explore park nature trails
to earn a Junior Ranger badge and certificate.
The Olympic National Park Visitor Center is located at 3002 Mount Angeles
Road in Port Angeles. More information is available by calling the park at
360-565-3146.
