Local Amenities
The cities of Sequim and Port Angeles are located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, on the north coast of Washington State. Gateway to the Olypmic Peninsula and only two hours from Seattle, Sequim is known as the "Banana Belt" because of its unique location in the rainshadow of the Olympic Mountains. The average annual rainfall in Sequim is only 16 inches, yet 40 miles away, the unique and beautiful Hoh Rain Forest boasts an annual rainfall of more than 150 inches, among the highest recorded within the United States.
Here are some links to web sites of local businesses and events:
- City of Port Angeles
- Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce
- Port Angeles Downtown Association
- Port of Port Angeles
- City of Sequim
- Sequim Chamber of Commerce
- Sequim Port Angeles News Online
- Peninsula Events
- North Olympic Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau
- Sequim Community Web Site
- Juan de Fuca Festival
- Sequim Lavender Festival
- Sequim Irrigation Festival
- Port Angeles Farmer's Market
- Sequim Open Aire Market
This area boasts a range of opportunities for riding, hiking, biking, birding and boating or kayaking. Here are a few web sites of interest to the recreation enthusiast:
- Washington Average Annual Precipitation
- Olympic National Forest
- Olympic National Park
- Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area
- Biking in Sequim
- Accessible Trails in the Olympic Peninsula
- Olympic Discovery Trail
- Robin Hill Farm County Park
- Clallam County Fair
- Backcountry Horsemen of Washington, Peninsula Chapter
- Dungeness River Audubon Center
- Sound Bikes & Kayaks
- Olympic Peninsula Paddlers
There are many equestrians and equestrian facilities in the Sequim/Port Angeles area. These offer horse boarding, training, pony club and other events, riding lessons and haul-in opportunities. Here are a few local facilities and shops of interest to the equestrian:
- Freedom Farm
- Lost Mountain Ranch
- Cowboy Country Western Apparel & Tack
- Clallam Co-op Farm & Garden
- Sunny Farms Country Store
Qwest DSL is available in this area. However, this house currently has a Nikola antenna, modem, and wireless router installed, which provide faster upload and download speeds than DSL. This package may be available to the new owner. Additionally, the house is wired for satellite television and Dish Network service was installed at one time. The equipment has been disconnected, but is still available.
Here are the web sites for Qwest and Nikola, the wireless provider.