Clallam County Steps Out as Washington State's Newest Travel Destination by Launching www.NorthwestSecretPlaces.com.Business/News Editors, Travel/Lifestyle Writers CLALLAM COUNTY, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2001 New website to promote unique North Olympic Peninsula The Olympic Peninsula is the large arm of land in western Washington state that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle. It is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the east by Puget Sound and the Hood Canal. travel destinations to outdoor enthusiasts Clallam County announced today the launch of their new tourism website: www.NorthwestSecretPlaces.com. The website features diverse outdoor activities and destinations such as hiking along Cape Flattery Noun 1. Cape Flattery - a cape of northwestern Washington Evergreen State, WA, Washington - a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific , exploring the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is located near the town of Sequim in Clallam County, Washington state, on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The refuge is composed of 631 acres which include Dungeness Spit, Graveyard Spit and portions of Dungeness Bay and Harbor. , and winter storm watching See Severe weather terminology for a comprehensive article on this term and related weather terms. A Winter Storm Watch is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when there is a potential for heavy snow or significant ice accumulations. at First Beach. "We knew that Clallam County and the surrounding areas had some spectacular travel destinations, but we needed a way to let the traveling public in on it. That's when we came up with the idea for the Northwest Secret Places website," said David King David King may refer to:
The website will be used to increase tourism, with an emphasis on overnight stays at North Olympic Peninsula lodging establishments listed under "local links." The website highlights that the North Olympic Peninsula is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and interests. By visiting www.NorthwestSecretPlaces.com, potential visitors to the area can get information on camping, hiking, beachcombing, and many other recreational activities offered at places such as Marymere Falls, the Spruce Railroad Trail, and Salt Creek Salt Creek refers to:
"Clallam County features activities that offer travelers opportunities to push their physical limits or just relax and explore wilderness areas within a few hours drive of Seattle," said King. "The Northwest Secret Places website offers endless possibilities for adventurers, couples, families, and nature-lovers alike." About Clallam County Clallam County lies across the northern half of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula, in the northwest corner of the Pacific Northwest. The county features over 200 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca The Strait of Juan de Fuca is the principal outlet for the Georgia Strait and Puget Sound, connecting both to the Pacific Ocean. It provides part of the International Boundary between the United States and Canada. . The southern boundary cuts through Olympic National Park Olympic National Park National park, northwestern Washington, U.S. Established in 1938 to preserve the Olympic Mountains and their forests and wildlife, it covers 1,442 sq mi (3,735 sq km); it includes a strip of Pacific Northwest shoreline geographically separated from the , the nearly million-acre wilderness interior of the Peninsula. The high mountains, rugged coastlines, deep forests, miles of unspoiled rivers, clean air and water, and mild marine climate offer a most unusual combination of environmental amenities. |
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