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Clam Tide Tentative Schedule for Fall 2018
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a tentative schedule for the fall razor clam season set to begin in early October. Final approval of all scheduled openings will depend on results of marine toxin tests, which are usually conducted...
5 Must-Experience Rental Home Benefits
Many visitors to Grays Harbor find that renting a vacation house is an excellent way to truly kick back and relax on the Washington Coast. A full house offers the ability to do a variety of activities that might be a little bit more difficult when staying in a hotel....
Local Food & Grocery Shopping in Grays Harbor
What better way to fully dive in to the Washington Coast experience than to eat like a local? Here's a list of where to find groceries. 1. Safeway Let's start with the obvious - Our largest grocery store is Safeway in Aberdeen. It's a busy store packed with larger...
An Adventure on the Sea: Fishing off the Washington Coast
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The Road Less Travelled: Photography in Grays Harbor’s Scenic Wilderness
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Our Favorite Local Food Producers
Want to support the local economy? Or just take home a taste of Grays Harbor? Grab one of these foodie finds from a local grocer or business. 1. Moon Rabbit Kombucha Produced in Ocean Shores, after making a move from Spokane, Washington - Moon Rabbit creates a variety...
Kayaking the Hidden Scenic Waterways
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Finding Silence and Solitude in Nature
Writing and Photography by Douglas Scott Finding silence and solitude can be a tricky thing in today’s world. No matter where we go, there seem to always be noises inundating our ears, an ever pounding beat of humanity around every corner. For many, an escape from the...
Summer Events for the Whole Family
Daylily Days July 21 - 22 Dale’s Lavender Valley Festival @Dales Lavender Valley July 21 - 22 Founder's Day @Seabrook July 21 Kids Fest @Fleet Park in Montesano July 21 Aberdeen Art Walk @Aberdeen July 28th, 10am to 5pm Grays Harbor Fair @Elma Fairgrounds August 8 -...
Summer Time Farmstands: Eat Fresh!
Summer is the season for picking up fresh fruit and vegetables from local farmers! Here are just a few of our favorite Grays Harbor farms and farmstands that offer a great amount of fresh produce options during the summertime. Shaffner Farms 158 Geissler Rd.,...
Where to Find a Coffee Shop in Grays Harbor
Tinderbox Coffee Roasters Located in the heart of Downtown Aberdeen, you’ll find this coffee shop that recently relocated from their original home in Westport. Serving up a full menu of espresso drinks, lemonade, smoothies and tea plus locally baked treats from the...
5 Most Instagrammable Spots in Grays Harbor
It's no surprise that everyone is on the lookout for their next Instagram shot that shows that iconic picture perfect location that everyone has on their "to-visit" list. If you're on your way to Grays Harbor and wondering where the IG hotspots are, we've got the list...
Farm to Table: Sky Island Produce
Lured to the Pacific Northwest by the promise of better access to water and affordable land, Kate Harwell and Bill Thorn put down roots on the Washington Coast as Sky Island Farm. They came from California with many years of homesteading experience, but when they...
Summer Concerts
July 20th - 7pm Hi Crime @ Seabrook Sunset Concert Series July 21st 2pm - 6pm Concert in the Park @ Sam Benn Park, Aberdeen Stephan Roland Electric Eye The Olson Bros Band July 21st - 6pm to 9pm Ryan Barber | The Regrets @ LOGE Camps, Westport July 27th - 7pm Vocal...
Essay: Falling in Love with Grays Harbor
Written by Douglas Scott My outdoor wanderlust was born in Grays Harbor, and for this, I am forever grateful. Hiking and exploring deep in the rainforest and out along the wild coastline, I fell in love with wilderness and found myself growing unbreakably connected to...
4 Flower Farms Not To Miss in Grays Harbor
Spring and summer in Grays Harbor bring many flowers in bloom! From cherry blossoms, tulips, and rhodedendrons. You can find flowers blooming up and down neighborhood streets and parks, but why not take an afternoon adventure to a rural flower farm and enjoy a field...
Where to Find Fresh Oysters in Grays Harbor
Brady’s Oysters 3714 SE Oyster Place, Aberdeen, Washington As you head out to Westport, you’ll spot the sign for Brady’s Oysters as you catch your first glimpse of the harbor oyster farm. Take a right after you cross the bridge and you’ll find this family...
Razor Clam Digging on the Washington Coast
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Razor clam digging on the Washington Coast is a family affair but not always for the faint of heart! Those hidden creatures hang out below the surface of the sandy beach along the water's edge, furrowed away leaving only a tiny hole to signal their existence to the...
Grays Harbor: As Good As It Gets
The platter of oysters on the half shell is placed in front of you. A beautiful collection of succulent treats straight from the sea that pair well with a squeeze of lemon and a glass of champagne. While they're often served up in chic establishments, these oysters...