Area Attractions
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The Olympic National Forest has over 200 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and/or biking that are divided into three general categories:
- Primary: Major access routes and maintained at regular intervals.
- Secondary: Primitive routes and receive less maintenance than Primary Trails.
- Nature Trails: Special recreational paths and interpretive trails that are located near certain camping and picnic areas.
Trails range in length from short to long, with approximately half of these at lower levels; they can be enjoyed year round. Be sure to check out the Olympic National Forest's web site at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/ for in-depth details and maps.
Olympic National Forest
Phone: (360) 765-2200
TDD: (360) 877-5254
The Olympic National Park has over 600 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and/or biking. Trails rated easy, moderate or difficult; you can find details and maps along with other interesting and useful information at their web site: http://www.nps.gov/olym/home.htm.
Olympic National Park Visitor Center, Port Angeles
Port Angeles, WA
Visitor Center: (360) 565-3130 in Hoodsport, WA
Wilderness Info. Center: (360) 452-0300
Staircase: Located at the headwaters of the
Skokomish River in the Olympic National Park, Staircase offers beautiful trails, guided
walks & nature programs; you can hike way up into the high country. Staircase is just
11 miles from Lake Cushman Resort.
Staircase Ranger Station
Phone: (360) 877-5569
Fish & Wildlife Hatchery: In downtown Hoodsport. Catch a crab off the Hoodsport dock!
Hoodsport State Park Trail: At mile marker 3 on Hwy 119, this loop nature walk is 1/2 to 1 mile in length depending on the loop taken. Leashed pet friendly!
Hoodsport Shops: From hand-dipped ice cream, lattes & groceries to unique gift & home furnishing items, to an internet cafe, Hoodsport has it! Several restaurants to choose from. Bait & tackle at the local hardware store. Reflexologist and massage therapists, tanning, local artists' gallery of jewelry, handmade furniture, pottery, tie-dye clothing & much more. Red Hat Ladies boutique, too!.
Hoodsport Services: Include a bank, chiropractor, dentist, nurse practitioner, liquor store, hardware store & post office. ATM at the Shell station & West Coast Bank
Hoodsport Winery: Located just south of Hoodsport on Highway 101 and only minutes from Lake Cushman Resort, Hoodsport Winery produces some of the finest, award winning, Washington State wines. The gift shop and wine tasting room are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Hoodsport Winery
N 23501 HWY 101
Hoodsport, WA 98548
Phone: (360) 877-9508
Fax: (360) 877-5908
E-mail: hoodsprt@hctc.com
Web Site: http://www.hoodsport.com/
Lake Cushman Dam No. 1: Follow the signs coming up Hwy 119 for viewing opportunities. This dam is approximately one mile from Lake Cushman Resort.
"One of the first major dams in the Pacific Northwest, Tacoma Power's Cushman Dam No. 1 was officially dedicated in 1926 when President Calvin Coolidge pressed a button in the White House to energize the project. The dam is on the North Fork of the Skokomish River near Hood Canal. It is 275 feet high and 1,111 feet long."
Lake Cushman Dam No. 2: This second dam is approximately 2
miles from Lake Cushman Resort.
"...completed in 1930, forming the small 150-acre Kokanee Lake. This dam measures 235 feet above bedrock and is 575 feet in length."
Lake Cushman Dam No. 2 Powerhouse: The powerhouse for Cushman Dam No. 2 is located on Highway 101 in Potlatch, just over 7 miles from Lake Cushman Resort. Please call the number below for information regarding tours available Monday - Friday with 10 days advance notice.
"Electricity moves from the Cushman Hydro Project to Tacoma on a 40-mile-long transmission line...the power lines were the longest single span in the world."
Tacoma Power
Phone: (253) 502-8759
Lake Cushman Golf Course: A
nine hole golf course with modest green fees. You can obtain course and fee
information by calling the number below.
Lake Cushman Golf Course
210 NW Fairway Drive
Hoodsport, WA 98548
Phone: (360) 877-5505
Little Creek Casino: Enjoy scheduled events, dinner or your luck at one of their many games.
Little Creek Casino
W 91 HWY 108
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: (360) 427-7711
Toll Free: (800) 667-1177
E-mail: LittleCreek@Little-Creek.com
Web Site: http://www.little-creek.com/
For
Resort reservations or more information
(360) 877-9630
This page last updated: 06/15/2008
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