WEEKEND: Adventure talk slated tonight

PORT ANGELES — Alice Susong, a storyteller and member of The Story People of Clallam County, will speak during the second edition of the Basecamp Adventure Talk series tonight.

Susong will present “Life with Ranger Dunbar” from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, 221 N. Lincoln St.

The hotel launched the series of free talks to showcase the many outdoor activities and locations that can be explored on the Olympic Peninsula throughout the summer.

Talks touch on many of the various adventure options available to travelers visiting the Peninsula.

Speakers include ecologists, tour guides, storytellers, filmmakers, historians, anglers and mountaineers.

Light hors d’oeuvres are served, and Happy Hour “Basecamp” drink specials will be offered.

The upcoming schedule is:

■ Linda Silvas, owner of the Native American Footprints guide company, will present “Paddle to Quinault” on June 28.

■ Charles Smith, chairman of the Port Angeles Downtown Association’s Art on the Town committee, will present “Art on the Town” on July 5.

■ Meredith Parker, general manager of the Makah tribe, will present “Ozette Dig and Makah Museum” on July 12.

■ Chris Gutmacher and Andy Stevenson, co-presidents of the Peninsula Trails Coalition, will discuss “The Olympic Discovery Trail” on July 19.

■ Kathy Monds, Clallam County Historical Society director, will speak on a to-be-determined topic July 26.

More in News

Two dead after tree falls in Olympic National Forest

Two women died after a tree fell in Olympic National… Continue reading

The aurora borealis shines over Port Townsend late Monday night. Ideal conditions to view the event are from about 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with clear skies and away from city lights or higher locations with northern views. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Northern lights

The aurora borealis shines over Port Townsend late Monday night. Ideal conditions… Continue reading

Jefferson County board sets annual goals

Discussions include housing, pool, artificial intelligence

Clallam commissioners to continue policy discussions on RVs, ADUs

Board decides to hold future workshop before finalizing ordinance

Port Angeles School District community conversation set Thursday

Individuals who want to talk to Port Angeles School… Continue reading

Sue Long, left, Vicki Bennett and Frank Handler, all from Port Townsend, volunteer at the Martin Luther King Day of Service beach restoration on Monday at Fort Worden State Park. The activity took place on Knapp Circle near the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Sixty-four volunteers participated in the removal of non-native beach grasses. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Work party

Sue Long, left, Vicki Bennett and Frank Handler, all from Port Townsend,… Continue reading

Portion of bridge to be replaced

Tribe: Wooden truss at railroad park deteriorating

Kingsya Omega, left, and Ben Wilson settle into a hand-holding exercise. (Aliko Weste)
Process undermines ‘Black brute’ narrative

Port Townsend company’s second film shot in Hawaii

Jefferson PUD to replace water main in Coyle

Jefferson PUD commissioners awarded a $1.3 million construction contract… Continue reading

Scott Mauk.
Chimacum superintendent receives national award

Chimacum School District Superintendent Scott Mauk has received the National… Continue reading

Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting canceled

The annual meeting of the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, scheduled… Continue reading