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Boating and Fishing- Grays Harbor County has many beautiful lakes and rivers with accommodating facilities for fishing and boating. To mention only a few, Aberdeen Lake, Failor Lake, and many, many more. For more information or directions please call The Fish and Wildlife Department at 249-4628.

Chess- The Grays Harbor Chess Club meets each Thursday @ 6:00PM at Premier Realty, 421 West State Street in Aberdeen. There are no fees and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 533-1900 and ask for Harley.

Community Events- Annual Classic Car Show for Grays Harbor Charities. For more information please e-mail Dorothy Nilsen @ drnilsen@doc1.wa.gov. Annual July 4th Splash Festival held at Aberdeen Morrison Park features fun and fireworks. Annual Hoquiam Riverfest provides vendors, music and fun for all ages.

Fitness- Grays Harbor offers a variety of fitness centers to suite your individuality. Please contact the center of your choice for regular business hours. Coastal Fitness located in Aberdeen: 532-7002, Timber Gym located in Aberdeen: 532-8339, The YMCA of Grays Harbor

Golf- Come play golf with us in Grays Harbor. The Highland Golf Course (Cosmpolis); Grays Harbor Country Club (Central Park Aberdeen) 360-532-1931.

Hunting & Fishing- Grays Harbor County offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the state. For more information and licensing, visit the state Department of Fish & Wildlife website.

Libraries- Visit one of our Timberland Regional Libraries for a time of serenity. The Aberdeen and Hoquiam Libraries both offer a variety of resources and fun activities to accomodate all ages.

Museums- Discover the History & Legends of Grays Harbor County by visiting the Aberdeen Museum of History or the Polson Museum in Hoquiam. These are just a few of the Museums that will offer the history behind our heritage.

Parks and Picnic Areas- Discover Hometown charm in Grays Harbor by visiting one of our local parks. Aberdeen is home to the beautiful, waterfront Morrison Park. It is located along the bluff as you enter town. There are picnic areas, a play ground for the young ones, and a path along the Chehalis River. Take a peaceful walk with exuberant views of the logging industry across the way. Hoquiam is also the home of the Central Play Park equipped for children of all ages. It offers a wading pool for those warm summer days. For more information please call the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation at 537-3230 or the Hoquiam Parks and Recreation at 532-5700, EXT 240.

Racquetball- The YMCA of Grays Harbor offers racqetball. To reserve a court or for more information please call the YMCA of Grays Harbor at 537-3881.

Swimming- The YMCA of Grays Harbor offers open swim and swiming lessons. For more information please call 537-3881. Coastal Fitness Center also offers swimming, please call 532-7002 for more information.

Tennis- Sam Ben Park in Aberdeen offers tennis courts for your enjoyment. Please call the Parks and Recreation Department of Aberdeen at 537-3230, for park hours .

Walking, Hiking & Biking- Come enjoy the beautiful Morrison Park, located in Aberdeen. It features a mile long walk and/or biking trail with view of the Chehalis River. The Hoquiam Riverside also provides a pleasurable 1 1/2 mile walk/biking trail alongside the Hoquiam River.

Tourist Attractions- The Lady Washington: Washington State's ambassador is at home port here in Aberdeen. She is a beautiful replica of the ship sailed by Captain Robert Gray for whom the harbor and bay are named after. To check the schedule of the Lady Washington call 1-800-200-LADY. The Hoquiam Castle: is a 1897 Victorian mansion which is featured on both the state and National Historic Registers. While it is currently an operating Bed & Breakfast, tours are provided daily from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The castle provides harbor views, five rooms, private baths, tea room, and much more. For more information please call 360-533-2005.

Ocean Beaches - The beach is America's favorite getaway. In Washington, Ocean Shores is the state's most visited seaside destination. And no wonder, with six miles of wide-open public sandy beaches which extend north of Ocean Shores for more than thirty miles. The beaches are popular for clamming (in season), jetty and surf fishing, whale watching, seashell and driftwood collecting, flying kites, watching the sunset, and horseback riding. The all-time favorite activity enjoyed by both visitors and local residents, is simply walking the beach. Ocean Shores features five beach approach roads so, no matter what time of year you visit, you will most likely find a secluded section of beach you can call all your own. Our goal is to make sure you have the best coastal experience possible, so please stop by our office for a free tide table and a map to help you explore our community.

Boating - Did you know that Ocean Shores is home to more than 23 miles of fresh water lakes and canals? Duck Lake is incredibly scenic and provides a variety of activities including some of Washington's best fishing, water skiing, or just exploration of the lake and canal system. The canal system meanders throughout the Ocean Shores peninsula and is best viewed by canoe or small boat. You'll see plenty of wildlife, beautiful canal and lank-front homes, and scenic vistas. If you bring a boat, the city has two boat ramps and parking located at North Bay Park and Chinook Park. For information on renting a boat, please contact Ocean Shores Electric Boat Company at 360-289-0487.

Bowling - Make a night of it at Shores Bowl! They offer great lanes, shoe and ball rental. While you¿re there, play a game of pool, grab something to eat at the snack bar, or enjoy a drink. Join them Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 pm to Midnight for Rock n¿ Bowl! For more information call Shores Bowl 360-289-9356.

Clam Digging - Fun to dig, better to eat! A very popular pastime and a great sport for those willing to get their arms wet. The reward is a meal of the Northwest's finest razor clams. Digging is allowed only during specified clam seasons which are sporadic. A license is required. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 360-289-2451 for seasons and license information.

Day Trips from Ocean Shores - While there is plenty to keep everyone entertained in beautiful Ocean Shores, it also provides the perfect location to act as a ¿home base¿ for day trips to explore the rest of the magnificent Washington coast. Passenger ferry service between Ocean Shores and Westport is available on weekends during spring and fall months, and daily during the summer. The 71 passenger El Matador (above) departs from the Ocean Shores marina every hour and a half. The 20 minute crossing is always entertaining and delightful.

Grayland is approximately 45 miles from Ocean Shores (1 hour drive) and is close to Westport along the South Beach area of Grays Harbor. Nearly 150 years ago, Finnish farmers brought cranberries to the Grayland area which is now home to more than 80 cranberry growers and a thousand acres of "the little red jewel." Blossom time in late June and harvest in late September and October provide a spectacular show of color. Tours of the bogs are available during the annual Cranberry Harvest Festival in October. A visit to the Historic Grayland Community Hall is a must, especially for the annual Driftwood Show and the bi-annual Grayland Players productions. Only 45 minutes north of Ocean Shores you'll find some of the most beautiful country on earth. In fact, there are only a few temperate rain forests in North America, and three of them (Hoh, Queets and Quinault) are part of the Olympic National Park.

The historic Lake Quinault Lodge (worth the trip in itself) sits on the serene shores of Quinault Lake and offers excellent dining with fabulous views of the lake.

The North Beach area includes Ocean Shores, then extends north along Highway 109 for nearly 35 miles. Along the way visitors will pass through the towns of Ocean City, Copalis Beach, Pacific Beach, Moclips and Taholah on the Quinault Indian Reservation. Some of the most spectacular beaches on the West Coast can be found in the North Beach area. For more information, please contact Grays Harbor Tourism at 800-621-9625. Dining -

There are nearly 30 eating establishments in Ocean Shores that offer dining options including fast-food, delicatessens, treats and deserts, seafood, family, and fine dining. For more information on dining, please call the Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce at 360-289-2451.

Golf - The Ocean Shores municipal golf course is a PGA rated 6,152 yard championship course. The course features multiple tees and is located only two or three minutes from the Convention Center. Golfers will enjoy the pro-shop and snack bar. Rental clubs and carts are available and company tournaments are planned and organized by resident golf pros. Annual memberships are open to residents and visitors alike. The recently set course record of 65 replaces the old record of 66 that stood for more than 30 years. Can you break it? Open every day. Call 360-289-3357 for tee times or more information.

Parks - Chinook Park has a boat launch and fishing pier on Duck Lake. Special facilities for handicapped are also available. North Bay Park is also situated on Duck Lake with restroom facilities, parking area, public dock, boat ramp, fishing, picnic shelter, baseball field and a tennis court. Emerson Park features a tennis court and is conveniently located near downtown Ocean Shores. The Oyehut Wildlife Area includes 682 acres of wildlife habitat, wetlands, tidal flats and world-class bird watching. Damon Point State Park, also commonly known as Protection Island, is adjacent to the Wildlife Area and extends nearly a mile into Grays Harbor's entrance. The state park offers excellent views of the shipping lanes and Westport just across the bay. The park includes a natural area for walking, beach combing, and bird watching. There is abundant wildlife. Parking and restroom facilities are also available. Ocean City State Park is located a mile north of Ocean Shores on Highway 115, the park has 187 developed, private, wooded campsites, some with full hookups. beach access, picnic area near the beach. This is one of the busier state parks in Washington, so reservations during the peak summer months are highly recommended. For more information, please contact the Ocean Shores Visitor Information Center at 360-289-9586. Shopping -

The North Beach area has a variety of over 50 shops! Antiques & collectables, apparel, gifts, groceries, household goods and hardware, kites and other beach toys, wine, as well as a number of specialty shops. You name it, we've got it! For more information on local shops, please contact the Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce at 360-289-2451.

Westport Area

Southbeach is an exciting getaway, with charter boats for deep-sea fishing and open beaches to relax

Picture yourself on the Washington Coast. Steal away to the Cranberry Coast. Named for its thousands of acres of cranberry bogs, the Cranberry Coast stretches from the northern tip of Westport, through the beach-side community of Grayland, past the coastline of Tokeland, and southward to the Willapa River burgs of Raymond and South Bend. It's here, waiting for you to make your big escape.

Fishing, Boating & Water Activities. Westport is a staging area for many water related activities. The fishing is wonderful here, some say its the best in the world. Westport often has the highest individual catch rate on the Pacific Coast, bolstering its claim as the Sport Fishing Capital of the World.

Museums: Westport Maritime Museum on Westhaven,the Nantucket styled former Coast Guard Station. You can enjoy the glassed-in Whale House and other exhibit buildings of the grounds anytime. Tour the tallest Lighthouse in Westport. The Grays Harbor Lighthouse was commission on June 30, 1898. Call for hours & group tours @360-268-0078.

Clam Digging: Digging for clams on designated days and hunting for treasure on beaches and watching wildlife are just a few of Westport's many attractions.

Camping & RVing: Five state parks along the Cranberry Coast offer a variety of camping, and recreation possibilities. Bottle Beach State Park; Westport Light State Park; Westhaven State Park; Grayland Beach State Park and Twin Harbors State Park. For more information visit the web at: www.parks.wa.gov/ Plus, you can find many indepentely owned RV Parks

Take a beautiful drive from Westport to Tokeland. There is beautiful ocean views throughout your 20 minute drive. Go golfing at the Tokeland Golf Links,360-367-4315. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Historic Tokeland Hotel with its resident Ghost. The hotel is the oldest resort hotel in Washington, est. 1885. www.tokelandhotel.com.

Fine wine comes to the Westport Area: Try the wine tasting daily at the Westport Winery, just 10 miles past Aberdeen on the way to Westport . Call 360-648-2224 or visit our website at www.WestportWines.com for more information

Check with the www.westportgrayland-chamber.org or 800-345-6223 for the calendar of events in the South Beach Area: Westport/Grayland, North Cove and Tokeland

June thru September in Westport: Westport Charter Association Fishing Derby--Compete for daily cash prizes in the Sportfishing Capital of the World.

August 1 Elk River: Elk River Boat Challenge-- A 7 mile human-powered boat race at 1 pm on the beautiful Elk River Estuary..Check the information @ 360-268-9712.

August 8th Westport: April 11th in Grayland: 6th Annual Bluegrass by the Bogs- Come listen to music and enjoy great food. Jar & Jug live auction, silent auction and raffle. Historic Grayland Community Hall.

August 15th Local Beaches: Annual Summer Perch Derby- Fish for perch in the surf and win cash & prizes. For information call Jim @ 360-268-1030.

August 15 & 16 Westport: Westport Art Festival--Juried show of fine arts and crafts. Contact the Alaskan Motel @ 360-268-9133 for art/Craft and Food vendor applications.

September 5th Westport: 63rd Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Show- A family feast with fresh fish, oysters and more. Live music and local crafts.

September 12th Westport: Brady's world famous oyster feed- Oysters served every way you love them! Proceeds benefit clean water and scholarships.

September 15th - October 31st Westport: Boat Basin Salmon Derby--Dockside fishing for cash and other fine prizes.

September 19th Tokeland: Tokeland Art Show & Wine Tasting. Come to the Tradewinds Resort Conference Center in Tokeland for this benefit event. Art sale by local artists begins at noon, wine tasting and finger foods from 4pm-8pm. For more information call 360-267-1036.

September 19th & 20th Local Area: 30 Miles of Junque. From Tokeland to Westport and all points in between. Garage Sales Galore!

World Class Crab Races, Derby and Crab Feed- A unique family fun experience! Come EAT*RACE*ENJOY!

April 18th in Tokeland, North Cove & Grayland: Tokeland & Northcove Art Studio Tour 2009- Twenty local artists will hold open studio tours and public art displays throughout Tokeland, North Cove and Grayland. Contact Judith Altruda for more information @ 360-267-2326.

May 2nd in Westport: Loyalty Day Parade- Westport's 7th Annual, sponsored by the VFW. Starts @ noon at the Maritime Museum. For more information please call 360-268-7054.

May 2nd in Ocosta: 27th Annual Oyster Feed- Ocosta Recreation Hall 3-7pm. All you can eat (Approx. 5 miles east of Westport). For more information call 360-648-2190.

May 15th- 17th in Westport: 8th Annual Cleanwater classic- Watch or participate in this surfing contest in Westport. For information contact Pamela Clark at 503 805-9668 or clark_pamela@yahoo.com.

May 23rd @ Local Beaches in Southbeach: Annual Spring Perch Derby- Fish for perch in the surf and win cash & prizes. For more information please call 360-268-1030.

May 24th in Westport: The Blessing of the Fleet- This longstanding annual event includes a procession, blessing and Coast Guard rescue demonstration.

May 25th in Westport: VFW Memorial Ceremony- Memorial Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, begins @ 11 am. For more information please call 360-268-9543.

June thru September in Westport: Westport Charter Association Fishing Derby- Compete for daily cash prizes in the Sportfishing Capital of the World.

June 26th- 28th in Westport: Rusty Scupper's Pirate Daze- Rival pirates invade Westport for a weekend of fun, food and frivolity. Dress up in yor "Pirate Finery" and shop, dance, interact and enjoy the mystique of Rusty Scupper and his bawdy band of BUCCANEERS! For additional information, please go to www.westportgrayland-chamber.org calendar.

July 4th in Westport: Fourth of July Booming Bay Fireworks- Fireworks over the Bay. Also, Maritime Museum's Ole Fashioned 4th with crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.

July 4th in Tokeland: Tokeland's 4th of July Prade- Join the uptown parade in one of Washington's oldest resort towns.

July 5th in North Cove: North Cove Sandcastle Contest- Prizes for different categories. Pre-register at North Cove Minit Market, Warrenton Cannery Road beach approach.

July 10th -12th: Windriders Kite Festival- Kite flying competition, demonstrations, games, and auctions.

July 11th in Tokeland: Shoalwater Bay Sobriety Pow Wow- Sponsored by the Shoalwater Bay Tribe of Tokeland at the new Shoalwater Bay Gymnasium. For more information please call 360-267-6766.

July 17th -18th in Westport: Eastside Street Rods Show & Shine- Scenic poker run, parade and Show & Shine!

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