Olympic Peninsula Audio Tours

19/05/2023

Let's learn more about the Lavender Farms along the Tour de Lavender route 💜

Next up is Jardin du Soleil Lavender
📍 3932 Sequim – Dungeness Way, Sequim
💻 https://www.jardindusoleil.com/
📱 (360) 582-1185

Jardin du Soleil is a certified organic Sequim lavender farm, cradled in the rainshadow of Washington State’s Olympic Mountains.

Planted in 1999 on land that was part of a dairy farm established in the 1880’s, our 10+ acres of organic lavender surround lush Victorian gardens, ponds, and fruit with the Strait of Juan de Fuca beyond.

Thousands of lavender plants create a wonderfully fragrant vista.

State-of-the-art lavender oil distillation provides the quality certified organic lavender essential oil used to produce unique and beautiful lavender products for the bath and body, the home and the garden.

Register for TdL: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/WA/Sequim/TourdeLavender

11/05/2023

We're getting really positive feedback from the Port Angeles 4th graders, studying Washington history.
Check our schedule for the public tours! We have openings on Friday and Saturday this week, and the weather's going to be fab-u-lous!!
https://www.portangelesheritagetours.com/

11/05/2023

Join us this summer for an afternoon of harvesting and making essential oil. Learn more than you ever knew possible about lavender, essential oil and how fun it is to create something from a plant that grows out of the ground. That bottle of essential oil you make will become one of your most favorite things ever. Add this unique experience to your summer adventures.

08/05/2023

With vistas of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, the blue expanse of the Salish Sea, and multi-hued fields of wondrous lavender to roam, the “Tour de Lavender” is more than just a ride, it’s an experience!

Since 2013, the Tour de Lavender has given cyclists from beginner to expert the chance to celebrate the stunning beauty of the Olympic Peninsula and enjoy the renowned lavender farms of the Sequim-Dungeness. Celebrate some more when you return to the finish area - this year we will have a beer garden!

Join us August 5th for the Tour de Lavender in Sequim, Washington.

More info & to register: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/WA/Sequim/TourdeLavender

05/05/2023

: Did you know a portion of event proceeds goes right back into the community? The Peninsula Trails Coalition is a local non-profit organization dedicated to the construction, maintenance, and promotion of the Olympic Discovery Trail and Olympic Adventure Trail.

Join us September 23rd for The Big Hurt: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/PortAngeles/BigHurt

28/04/2023

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MAY 5: Local photographer Scott Sullivan takes us on a photographic journey with the world’s best surfers during his travels to the North Shore of Oahu for the epic winter surf of 2023. Join us for an intimate evening slideshow featuring powerful imagery from the legendary Eddie Aikau Invitational Big Wave Contest, The Banzai Pipeline, and dreamlike beauty from the land of Aloha.

Prints and merchandise will be available to purchase and Scott will be there to answer questions, give insights, and tell the stories behind the photos.

Friday May 5th, 7-9pm (Doors open at 6pm)
Beer, wine, & NA drinks available for purchase.

$5 per person.
Kids under 12 get in free.
Tickets: https://www.mossportangeles.com/products/scott-sullivan-s-hawaiian-winter-2023-surf-slideshow?_pos=1&_psq=scott&_ss=e&_v=1.0

28/04/2023

Experience the beauty of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, touring a rural landscape dotted with iconic lavender farms along the Sequim Lavender Trail. Next farm to open is B & B Family Farm on May 1st!

Cedarbrook Lavender Farm's Gift Shop is open year round

Jardin du Soleil Lavender opened in April

B&B Family Farm is opening May 1st

Lavender Connection is opening May 26th

Victor's Lavender, Fleurish Lavender of Lost Mountain, and Old Barn Lavender Company are opening Memorial Day weekend.

In Bloom Lavender Farms and Gnomelicious are opening June 2nd.

We'll be sharing farm happenings and events all summer long!

Plan your Sequim Lavender Trail trip today: www.sequimlavender.org

28/04/2023

Making your travel plans for spring and summer? Get everything you need to help plan your trip to Forks right on our website. You can order a mailed version of our Visitor Packet for $5 (US, and $7 Canada), which includes a $5 coupon that can be used in our Visitor Center Gift Shop. It's full of info that will make planning for a trip to Forks, Washington and The Olympic Peninsula as smooth as possible!

It includes:

✅ A Forks brochure
✅ Forks Area Lodging Guide
✅ Twilight brochure
✅ Waterfall Trail Guide
✅ Rain Forest Country Adventure Map
✅ Calendar of upcoming events and more!

Just fill out the form or get our visitors guide resources that you can download for FREE on our website: forkswa.com/plan-your-visit/request-visitors-packet/

28/04/2023

Where is The Big Hurt? The multi-sport race takes place on the North Olympic Peninsula, specifically in Port Angeles, Washington and surrounding areas.

A four-leg test of endurance, strength and tenacity intertwined with the beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula. From the foothills of the Olympic Mountains to the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Relay Teams and individuals in the Iron Division gather from far and wide to explore Port Angeles in Washington State and its incredible surroundings via bike, kayak and foot.

Participants begin on mountain bikes and ride 15 miles on logging roads, single-track trails and pavement before reaching the Waterfront Park in downtown Port Angeles. From the beach, participants’ kayak 2.6 miles, embark on a 30-mile road bike journey and endure a 10-kilometer run along one of the jewels of the area, the scenic Olympic Discovery Trail.

More info & to register: https://bighurtpa.com/

20/04/2023

🦀 Join us October 6-8 for the 22nd Annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival!🦀

CrabFest is located in downtown Port Angeles right on the waterfront at the City Pier, Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor parking lot, and Gateway Plaza.

Come for the CrabFest and stay to explore all the North Olympic Peninsula has to offer! So many things to see and do, our friends at Visit Port Angeles have put together a list of things to do: https://www.visitportangeles.com/things-to-do-port-angeles/

If you'd like to enjoy the freshest Dungeness Crab at the CrabFest, we HIGHLY recommend your preorder your crab dinner due to the volatile seafood market.

🦀Claim your crab dinner: https://crabfest.yapsody.com/

16/03/2023

Win big in US dollars at 7 Cedars Casino in Sequim! Casino packages include ferry fare, a stay at the Red Lion Hotel, FREE casino shuttle, FREE play and other bonuses.

15/03/2023

01/03/2023

The Olympic Peninsula is the farthest northwest expanse of land one can explore along the US coast. This alone would be enough to motivate many to come see it, and for the rest of us, there’s also this amazing trail.

The 135-mile Olympic Discovery Trail is composed of road and multi-use path. Today, more than half of the ODT route is on non-motorized paths with more added every year.

It would be impossible for us to detail everything worth seeing along the Olympic Discovery Trail. The possibilities are indeed endless!

Plan your adventure on the ODT: https://olympicdiscoverytrail.org/

24/02/2023

This was a really hard decision, and it pains us to say it, but Frosty Moss Relay will not be happening on Saturday.

We know that you are a fine bunch of hardy Pacific Northwesterners, so please know that our decision has less to do with current trail conditions (which are overall OK with the exception of the Adventure Trail which would have been left out of the race), and more to do with the snow predicted for race day. At the time of our decision deadline, the forecast was (and still is) for 95-100% chance of snow starting around 5pm on race day and going into the night. All teams finish after this time and some of our teams are out on the course until 9:30 pm. We decided we are not willing to risk teams, staff, and volunteers having to drive in potentially hazardous conditions. And we also know that many of you from out of the area were also planning to make your way home the same night, making further risk. We also care about the volunteers needing to be out for long hours when the temps would be below freezing (with wind chill into the 20s).

As you saw in the confirmation email you got when you registered, we asked you to hold April 1st at the backup date in case the race needed to be rescheduled. We have confirmed with 7 Cedars that this still works, so Frosty Moss Relay 2023 will take place on April 1st - NO FOOLIN' !!!

Because we asked you to hold this date, we do hope that you plan to stick with us and race this gorgeous course. And seriously, we put the swag bags together last night and they are A.MAZ.ING. If you cannot make the backup date, please reply to that email for your options with regard to transfers or partial refund.

We love and appreciate all of you! Many of you have raced with us countless times in the past at multiple of our events and know we do not make this decision lightly. It was pretty agonizing in fact. But we are moving on and we hope you'll move on with us. See you April 1st!
Your Frosty Moss Team,
Lorrie, Tim, Shannon, Michell and Tom

26/01/2023

We've updated our website and joined Instagram . Make sure to follow for the latest festival updates.

www.lavenderfestival.com

20/01/2023

13/01/2023

⚠️If you're planning to visit the Olympic Coast this week, keep an eye on weather reports. We may see some high winds and waves. Remember that strong waves can move the giant drift logs on the beach with ease and have caused fatal accidents, so use caution and good judgement.

10/01/2023

2023 is our year!!

We are incredibly lucky to work with a dedicated team of professionals. Mortenson, LMN Architects and Vanir have done an amazing job getting this project off the ground. We're so grateful to all of the local subcontractors and craft laborers who have put their time, energy, and expertise into this project. You have built something that will change Port Angeles -- and we salute you!

Thank you Angeles Concrete, Buck's Northwest Landscaping, C&F Insulation, Jamestown Excavating, Olympic Electric, and Port Angeles Hardwood!

08/01/2023

Great News!
The Olympic Discovery Trail is getting closer to reaching the Pacific! Once completed, you'll be able to hike, run, or bike all the way from Port Townsend to La Push. It'll be featured in my upcoming Washington Rails Trails book.
Here's an article in the Peninsula Daily News on the latest developments.
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/clallam-county-extending-olympic-discovery-trail-to-la-push/

07/01/2023

There are available spots for the Underground Heritage Tour. Fridays & Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:00, departing from the Port Angeles Visitors Center at 121 E Railroad Ave.
This fully-guided 2-hour tour provides insight into the past living conditions of the community.
Book today!
https://www.portangelesheritagetours.com/

06/01/2023

Olympic National Park officials said it hopes the new changes will give visitors more flexibility.

03/01/2023

📢Registration for this year's Big Hurt is NOW OPEN!!

Join us September 23rd in Port Angeles, Washington for this Multi-Sport Race. The four-leg event starts with mountain bike, followed by kayak, road bike, and a 10K run. Can be completed solo or as a team.

Leg 1: Mountain Bike 15 Miles
Leg 2: Kayak/Paddleboard 2.6 Miles
Leg 3: Road Bike 30 Miles
Leg 4: 10K Run

More info & to sign up: https://bighurtpa.com/

02/01/2023

Happy New Year folks!
In case you didn't see it in your email a couple weeks ago, here is our 2023 race calendar - a whole year of endurance racing on the Olympic Peninsula!

Find all the details on our running, riding, and multi-sport events on our website PeninsulaAdventureSports.com

30/12/2022

For nature lovers who seek quiet reverence without crowds, visit the other Kalaloch beaches near Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula, which are jewels in their own right.

15/12/2022

Just in case you missed it - we are partnering with the crabby crew from the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival again for 2023! They'll be providing the FRESHEST Dungeness Crab available....and now until January 1st offering $5 off a crab dinner.

🦀Preorder your crab dinner: https://tourismoceanshores.com/razor-clam-and-seafood-festival/

15/12/2022

📢Just a few more weeks until our next price increase!

Join us June 3-4, 2023 for the North Olympic Discovery Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, Marathon Walk, 10K, 5K, and Kids Marathon.

👉Get registered: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/PortAngeles/NorthOlympicDiscoveryMarathon

15/12/2022

Sounds like a great idea! 🛼

PORT ANGELES – The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce plans to bring a roller rink to downtown PA this summer. Chamber Director Marc Abshire says the roller-skating rink will be located where the current ice-skating rink is