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[NWBuck 8551]

On 10/15/2024 at 7:20 PM, yoladu said:

anybody have Port Angeles recs for a place to stay? looks pretty grim.

trying to squeeze in a long day at Olympic NP and would rather not use a part of that day driving to and from Seattle.

Take a look at Sequim- just a quick drive from Port Angeles, and is in the "rain shadow" (driest part of the state). Incredible lavender in the summer because of the microclimate.

We've had great experiences with several VRBOs in the area.

[Sundodger 66]

21 hours ago, NWBuck said:

Take a look at Sequim- just a quick drive from Port Angeles, and is in the "rain shadow" (driest part of the state). Incredible lavender in the summer because of the microclimate.

We've had great experiences with several VRBOs in the area.

Sequim is the driest part of Western Washington.   The dry side, Eastern Washington, is drier.

[Sundodger 66]

On 4/20/2024 at 8:53 PM, Pato del Muerto said:

Hey PNW people, I have an insect question.  This nest is on our front porch and I’ve not seen this type before.  ID please?  Maybe hornet?  It’s small, around 2” diameter right now, and I never see anything around it or insects flying around the front yard. 

Yellowjacket 

[NWBuck 8551]

2 hours ago, Sundodger said:

Sequim is the driest part of Western Washington.   The dry side, Eastern Washington, is drier.

Yup... Meant "driest area in that part of the state" 

[workswithseed 2086]

Spruce Goose Cafe
(360) 385-3185

https://g.co/kgs/7VsGAhx

Went here last weekend. Right off a small airport, where you could see the mountains. 

[workswithseed 2086]

Alright, Leavenworth. I always hear it's pretty, but see that foot traffic ruins it during this time of the year. Is it worth it? What time of the year is it worth it?

[South Austin 52430]

Forward-looking question:  I'm thinking about a Spring Break trip to Seattle.  I've been to Seattle several times, but only once during the mid-March Spring Break period, and we got spoiled with weather--sunny blue skies except for the last day which was just a big overcast.  Are the odds generally good of that kind of weather in mid-March, or did I get lucky?  

[miguelito 11250]

You got lucky. Blue skies usually show up July 5.

Leavenworth is fun in the snow, but yes, be prepared for crowds and wait times everywhere. Maybe go during the week if you can, instead of a weekend. 

[Pato del Muerto 52484]

9 hours ago, workswithseed said:

Alright, Leavenworth. I always hear it's pretty, but see that foot traffic ruins it during this time of the year. Is it worth it? What time of the year is it worth it?

What are you hoping to see there?  Didn’t do much for me. The novelty of the Bavarian themed town doesn’t diminish the touristness of the place. 

[workswithseed 2086]

2 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

What are you hoping to see there?  Didn’t do much for me. The novelty of the Bavarian themed town doesn’t diminish the touristness of the place. 

Just a visit, but mig probably answered it the best.