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    4.4 (15 reviews)
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    Chad M.

    Dad and I went Steelhead fishing in July and we used this place to supply our gear and guides. The first issue I had were with the rented waders. The first pair had a note inside that read "Left foot has a leak." Had I not gone into that breast pocket out of boredom, I'd have had a wet left leg. The second pair they gave me turned out to leak in a much worse area - the crotch! I spent the day feeling as though I'd wet my pants, and without the warm comfortable feeling you get when you actually piss your pants. The second, and much more serious, involved the guide they stuck us with on the first day. Sean means well I think, but he's got serious anger issues and lacks any kind of patience. He can be downright mean. 1. Sean repeatedly asked me to look at him when he was explaining something. This happened probably 20 times that day. Guess what Sean, I can listen to you without looking at you. 2. Sean made me feel anxious due to his excessive hounding about my casting abilities. I pick up things quickly, but two-handed fly casting proved to be difficult for me. He even went so far as to make fun of me. I was always looking over at him to see if he was watching me. This took all the fun out of that day because I was obsessed with his criticism of me. I only wanted to cast correctly and continually wanted his approval for some strange reason. 3. We had to make our own fucking sandwich. That was a first for me after 7 or 8 guided fishing trips. In addition, they were half sandwiches, leaving us hungry. No snacks and only water was provided. When you have breakfast at 4:30am and then have to wait nearly 8 hours to eat again (after casting and walking on slippery rocks for that entire time!), you're gonna be pissed. 4. Sean never backed off of anything, constantly behind us telling us what to do. I've been fly fishing many times, and my father goes twice a year. We're not noobs. 5. Sean got visibly angry at himself at least twice, screaming and swearing loudly. On one occasion, the net was stuck next to the cooler (no fish around, no reason to get upset). Another time getting stuck in the rapids/rocks. I swear a lot, but it's still unprofessional. 6. Sean's boat was old and out of shape. The bow seat i was in would recline back sharply, causing stress on the support beam. He continually chastised me for leaning back as well as many other things. 7. Sean's stress level was out of control during one part of the fast-moving water - the wind had kind of poofed-out my wind breaker and he batted it down sharply with his left hand so he could see a bit better. That was very jarring for me. 8. My Dad hooked a HUGE Steelhead and even after my Dad had told him how experience he was, Sean talked him through it non-stop. Barking orders like mad. Dad was doing a great job and got the monster fish (11-13 lbs approx) within about 8 feet. Sean took the leader in his hand and moved toward the fish. The fish responded by spazzing out, but instead of letting him run a bit, Sean jerked back and the fish wriggled free, getting away -- robbing my Dad of a great picture. It's impossible to blame Sean completely for this particular situation, but I think it would have gone much better if he'd just stayed behind my Dad. He was so bad that I didn't want to give him a tip. In the end we decided that a 12% tip would send a message, especially if we gave the other guide more the next day (and we did, 20% or $ 100, even though we caught NO fish). The only reason this review gets an extra star is due to Curt, the guide we had on day two. The owner of Waters West screwed up big time by hiring Sean and should have done a more proper job of vetting his guides. My Dad and I had a very bad time because of this guy. Curt, who was amazing in every way possible. Well mannered, patient and kind, I never felt belittled in any way. This guy is a true professional. Even though I caught no fish that day, Curt made it a great day anyway. He was a pleasure to be around and allowed me to just take in the beautiful scenery and weather without being worried about someone breathing down my neck. Oh yeah -- he had a HUGE assortment of snacks, drinks and a large and tasty sandwich for lunch. If you're paying this kind of money, you need to make it first class all around. TL;DR: For $500 bucks a day (most I have ever paid, including a trip to New Zealand and NewFoundLand), this was nearly a complete disaster. If you can somehow ensure you get Curt as a guide, I would highly suggest this place. EDIT: We spoke to the owner about the problem and he refunded the $500 for the day. We didn't expect that and he really listened and seemed to empathize with us. Thanks Dave!

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    City Pier

    4.2
    (22 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    The pier is definitely worth a stroll if you're in the downtown area. There are tons of waterfowl…read moreso it's great for all you birders out there - and you'll get beautiful views of the inner harbor and the Olympic mountains. Apparently the fishing is really great too and the pier is well suited to it. It's located in the heart of downtown on the waterfront near most of PA's shops and restaurants. It's right next to the Wharf which is also worth a visit as it has restaurants and art galleries. There's a map of the historic waterfront trail near the entrance to Hollywood Beach which is also right off to the right of the pier and a nice stroll too. Theres a Marine Science Center which is probably really fun for the kids (was closed when I visited). Alongside the pier there's seating and a covered stage - the city holds a "Concerts on the Pier" series Wednesday nights in the summer. And the pier and stage can even be rented for public events! There's a small-ish parking lot right at the entrance with free, timed parking. But there can be some shady characters milling around in that area so I would recommend keeping an eye on your vehicle and don't leave anything valuable inside.

    Nice place to walk around the waterfront. Some restaurants nearby and the whaft building is pretty…read morecool. Quick stop for food and rest

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    Female Surf Scoter coming in for a splash landing off the pier - ten out of ten!! LOL!!
    Female Surf Scoter coming in for a splash landing off the pier - ten out of ten!! LOL!!
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    Views of the Wharf from the pier
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    Olympic National Park

    Olympic National Park

    4.8
    (210 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Another great National Park! Its enormous, you cant see it all in one week. I would definitely map…read moreit out. I read alot of reviews and decided to go wth the recommended spot this trip. I have no problem saving my list for another trip next yr. Make sure you grab a map at the visitor center, they are very helpful. Dont miss Hoh Rainforest, I have already reviewed this park. Hope you all take some time and enjoy the USA parks. So much beauty to enjoy!

    My fiancé and I had the most magical time exploring Olympic National Park. If you know me, you know…read morethat I'm an avid fan of NPS. I love to visit and collect brochures from the parks we visit. Checking out this park was such a treat. I especially adored how different each section felt of this park. Each highlight of the park felt wildly different from each other. Here's what we visited (I suggest checking it all out) : Lake Cushman: Our first day at the park we decided to do a quick stop to check the lake out. We didn't go on any hikes, but we met a kind retired ranger at a viewpoint that shared Staircase was the hike to do there. Hurricane Ridge: Go early to visit this one because it gets PACKED. It's absolutely stunning and beyond gorgeous. You're surrounded by mountains and every point on the hike is a fun viewpoint. At certain angles you can see Canada and Port Angeles. There is a lot of parking here and restrooms. Kalaloch Beach: There are several beaches and entrances to this spot. We went to Kalaloch Beach 3 and had a really pretty hike down to the beach. We saw some starfish on our walk. We also saw people fishing. My grandmother who grew up here recommended checking out this beach and I'm so glad we did. Hoh Rainforest: Another really popular spot that you'll want to show up early to. There is a visitor center attached to this. It's a fairly easy loop. The trees are amazing here. Sol Duc: It was POURING when we visited this spot. It really added to the whole experience though. This hike through the forest was majestic. And the waterfall at the end made it extra special. While we weren't able to take advantage of the hot springs further up the road (before Sol Duc trailhead), I recommend scheduling a time to visit after some hiking. This park is HUGE. And filled with endless beauty. We barely scratched the surface. I'd recommend making sure your trip is at least three days. We bought the $80 annual pass for our trip since we went in and out of the park a lot. I highly recommend visiting this national gem.

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    Rime ice along the trails! I love how sharply geometric is looks - reminds me of the Fortress of Solitude from Superman LOL! (Jan 2025)
    Rime ice along the trails! I love how sharply geometric is looks - reminds me of the Fortress of Solitude from Superman LOL! (Jan 2025)
    This is hair ice!!! It's actually quite rare and has been so interesting to see it all over the trails! (Jan 2025)
    This is hair ice!!! It's actually quite rare and has been so interesting to see it all over the trails! (Jan 2025)
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    Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

    4.6
    (63 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    Genuinely impressed by this campground. I wasn't expecting anything amazing but I was blown away…read more First off it is very clean and well maintained. The camp sites are quite large with lots of trees. Bathrooms and showers are nice. Maybe the pay function of the showers was broken when I visited, but showers were free. You can hear the waves crashing at the beach from the campground. Close drive to Port Angeles. One of my favorite campgrounds in the area.

    Beautiful refuge! Really a bit of everything here: trails, campground, views, a sandy trail to a…read morelighthouse, and loads of wildlife to take in as you roam. We didn't stay overnight here, but we did wander much of the grounds and a few trails. We saw deer as we entered, as well as at the start of the trail. Perhaps my favorite deer related encounter however was seeing all the deer tracks on the beach...so cool. We also spotted 2 bald eagles perched on the bluff high above the beach monitoring the waters below. We didn't take the spit all the way to the lighthouse, but did some bird watching along the way as we wandered that direction. It's really a lovely place to hike while taking in beautiful coastal views and spotting animals enjoying their home. Plenty of parking at the main entrance, as well as at various trailheads. Entrance costs $3 or a valid pass.

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    Walked to the lighthouse, 11 miles round trip
    Walked to the lighthouse, 11 miles round trip
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    Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
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    Adventures Through Kayaking

    Adventures Through Kayaking

    4.8
    (47 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Originally booked the 130pm half day sea kayaking tour online. Received a call the next day saying…read morethe 130pm tour was already full for the next few days (not sure why it let me book online then). But luckily I was able to be flexible and switch to the morning tour (they gave me a day's notice). The staff on the phone said it would be much less windy anyway...which definitely turned out to be true and I was so glad for it bc it would've been chilly otherwise! They're doing great on the Covid safety measures as much as possible. Instead of parking at the office and riding a bus to the bay, they just have you either follow the guide in his vehicle with the kayaks or give you an address/coordinates for your gps. It was easy to keep up with our guide. Everyone wore masks until we got into our own individual kayaks. Very easy to practice social distancing in this setting! The office was very easy to find, right off the highway and even has a winery right next door (and was highly recommended by the host at my inn). Plenty of parking everywhere we went. After a brief safety talk and bit of equipment orientation, we launched from a rocky beach in Freshwater Bay and went out into the Strait of San Juan de Fuca. It was absolutely gorgeous weather - sunny and calm and a perfect temperature. The water was insanely clear! We saw jellyfish and kelp crabs and all manner of birds! We even sampled a little bit of the kelp haha! Our guide, Chris, was so knowledgeable and he made the tour interesting and really fun! There's even a little cave you can swoop through if you have one of the smaller kayaks! I highly recommend you bring sturdy water shoes and waterproof camera!

    Absolutely amazing! We kayaked on Lake Crescent and had the best time. Everyone at the shop was so…read morekind getting us ready. Our guide was so much fun and very knowledgeable about the area. Kayaking Lake Crescent was the highlight of our trip! We saw bald eagles, lots of birds, baby geese, and baby ducks!

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    Adventures Through Kayaking
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