Events Calendar - GraysHarborTalk
This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
The History of Grays Harbor’s Coastal Towns - GraysHarborTalk
Mar 18, 2018 · It was only a matter of time before a town would be built and in 1879, a town named Peterson was created, bearing the name of the first resident. By 1891, just two years later, the town renamed itself Westport. By 1902, the Seattle Times was reporting about the coastal town as a tourist destination. In 1914, Westport was incorporated and by ...
Why Is Humptulips Called Humptulips? - GraysHarborTalk
Jan 4, 2015 · Humptulips is a Salish word, named as such by the Chehalis Tribe a few thousands years ago. The word and name Humptulips means “Hard to Pole.”. This term refers to the difficulty in traveling the river by boat. The Humptulips River was hard to pole canoes up and down stream, caused by downed timber that lined the banks of this beautiful river.
A Guide to Razor Clam Digging on the Washington Coast
Feb 1, 2019 · E ach year along the Washington Coast, where the sandy shores meet the salty air, thousands flock to the beach for an event as old as humans living in the region. As tides recede in the fall, winter, and spring months, hearty Pacific Northwesterners brave the sometimes cold and rainy weather to get their limit of delicious mollusks.
Where To Go Beachcombing on the Washington Coast
Dec 13, 2023 · Grays Harbor Beachcombing at Bottle Beach State Park. Located conveniently off of Highway 105 between Aberdeen and Westport in Grays Harbor, Bottle Beach State Park offers a unique experience with a .7-mile ADA Accessible Interpretive Trail that leads out to the beach, which was aptly named for the plethora of sea glass that washes ashore.
Take a Drive on the Cranberry Coast – A Guided Tour
Aug 3, 2017 · The Cranberry Coast Scenic Byway, also known as Highway 105, is a loop off Highway 101 that, starting in Raymond, follows the Willapa River and Willapa Bay out to a hidden 20 mile stretch of Pacific coastline before looping back to 101 in Aberdeen. On the far side of the Smith Creek property there is a boat ramp that is popular with kayakers.
Remember Grisdale: The Finest of the Logging Camps
Dec 24, 2018 · For 40 years, from 1946 to 1986, a remarkable forest community called Camp Grisdale housed up to 300 single loggers and 52 logging families. A unique culture developed in this solitary place high up in the foothills of the Olympics and the world took notice. Simpson Logging Company had become successful by constructing a network of railroads ...
Grays Harbor Jetty Fishing at Westport - GraysHarborTalk
Jul 22, 2022 · For lingcod, I like a medium-heavy salmon fishing setup with 30-pound test monofilament using a 1-ounce lead head and large white curly tail grub, typically 4-6 inches long. Make sure to bring a net for the bigger fish. Let the bait drop to the bottom and retrieve slowly.”. Scott Turner fillets his catch on a flat rock of the Westport jetty.
50 Things To Do in Grays Harbor - GraysHarborTalk
Jul 9, 2014 · Here is a list of 50 things to do around Grays Harbor, keeping us busy and exploring year round. Visit the Satsop Bulb Farm and get a bouquet of daffodils. Hike Lake Sylvia. Sample wine at the Westport Winery. D ig clams at Washington Beaches. Hunt mushrooms in the forest. See a performance at the Bishop Center and cheer on local talent.
Real Time System Allows Passengers to Track Grays Harbor Transit ...
Oct 30, 2017 · T here is nothing worse than wondering where the bus is, especially if you are on a tight schedule or in bad weather. This is one reason Grays Harbor Transit (GHT) partnered with Unite GPS to create a real time vehicle locater system implemented last May. The system allows passengers to track transit vehicles in real time, faster than other websites. When you go to the vehicle locator system ...