Sequim Blog

Dungeness in Fog, originally uploaded by lastonein.

Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, come to Sequim WA and partake in the Dungeness River Festival. The festival runs between 10am and 4pm at the Railroad Bridge Park.

There will be interactive booths and nature activities such as nature and plant walks. You will learn how the railroad bridge was built and see a swift water rescue demonstration.

Of course, there will be music and celebration as well. The Jamestown S’Klallam singers and dancers will lead a traditional drumming circle, and storyteller Elaine Grinnell will spin a tale or two. This is also your chance to get a close look at the work of the Olympic Driftwood Sculptors.

Sequim is a great place for a weekend getaway from Seattle or Olympia. It is a sunny gateway to the Olympic Peninsula.

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There is nothing quite like a trip to the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, on the Olympic Peninsula. It is a ride back in time, in a way, and a ride into a different world. This family business has been in operation for more than forty years. Over half of that time it worked exclusively with the entertainment industry, particularly Walt Disney Studios. Do you recall “The Grizzly Adams Series”? How about “The Incredible Journey”? The Olympic Game Farm supplied the animals for these and other productions.

Today visitors will find Kodiak Bears like the one pictured above, along with zebra, rhinoceros and over 20 other incredible species. The Driving Tour of the game farm is a great way to see all of these animals; kids and adults are always thrilled by the experience. Walking tours are also fun, especially when you stop by the Historic Studio Barn and the petting area.

In addition to the wildlife, the game farm is located in a beautiful part of Sequim, between Highway 101 and the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Views of the Olympic Mountains are spectacular. Be sure to climb the viewing tower not far from the entrance of the game farm, and if time allows, bring a picnic to enjoy there.

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