The New Dungeness Light Station, built at the end of the Dungeness Spit in 1857, was the first American light to be put into service north of the Columbia River. The 5-1/2 mile long spit, the world's longest, continues to grow 20-30 feet per year. It now extends over 1/2 mile beyond the lighthouse. This product of natural erosion and tidal currents receives millions of migratory waterfowl each season. The New Dungeness Light Station is one of the oldest lighthouses in the northwest with several of the buildings intact. It has been in continuous operation providing navigational aids since it's completion in 1857. This popular facility was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. In 1915, the area became a bird sanctuary, and today it is the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.
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Sequim Washington
(Victoria) Black Ball Transport
(Bainbridge Island) Bloedel Reserve
(Brentwood Bay) Butchart Gardens
(Sequim) Cedarbrook Herb & Lavendar Farm
(Burlington) Chuckanut Aviation
(Port Angeles) Clallam County Parks and Fair Department
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06/08 Coming to The Sequim area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
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