What does anout-of-area newspaper recommend when asked what are good towns to travel to and sights to see on the North Olympic Peninsula?
Here’s what Kristin Jackson, travel editor of The Seattle Times, wrote in Sunday’s Times when she was asked that question by a “Sara,” a Seattle resident who noted “no children in town, only adults:”
“One of my favorites is Port Townsend — it has a fine old main street lined with historic buildings; cafes, shops and art galleries; and a good local-history museum,” Jackson wrote.
“Fort Worden State Park on the north edge of town also is a lovely place for beach walks or to explore the old military bunkers up on the bluff.
“Way west, the Makah Indian Reservation at the Peninsula’s northwest tip has a tribal archaeological museum at Neah Bay and a short trail to scenic Cape Flattery (you need a $10 parking permit, which can be bought at the museum or stores in town).
“It’s a long drive out to Neah Bay — you could instead head south to the tribal village of LaPush, in a lovely setting on the ocean.
“There’s a restaurant and lodging there. (Get information on places to stay and sights at www.olympicpeninsula.org.)
“Do you like to hike?
“Then don’t miss Second Beach, an easygoing trail to a spectacular beach — a wilderness of sea stacks, driftwood and miles of forest-edged beach — by LaPush.
“Near LaPush is Forks, which isn’t exactly a scenic destination, but is wildly popular among fans of the Twilight vampire-love teen novels that are set there.”
