Activities

Planning for a day of fun in and around Union, WA

Our section of the glacially-carved Puget Sound, the fjord-like Hood Canal, is a wonderland. Enjoy beachcombing, fishing, boating and kayaking (kayakhoodcanal.com), swimming, golfing, hiking, antiquing, casinos. Seek out the historic Dalby waterwheel, dalbywaterwheel.org. Explore alpine lakes, gurgling streams and adjacent state parks (parks.wa.gov).

A family tradition for a century, pet some goats and try the local jam at Hunter Farms, down the road from Alderbrook. Admire the farm's display of Skokomish Indian artifacts. The farm offers local seafood, locally made Olympic Mountain Ice Cream, beverages, basic groceries, camping and fishing supplies and local history books. The hunter-farms.com web site offers links to wineries, casinos, and other attractions and activities near Union.

Bird watch, visit the Education Center and wander the extensive trails and boardwalks at the world-class Theler wet lands, thelercenter.org, in Belfair, WA.

Go to Sunset Magazine's (sunset.com) web site, type into the search box the words "Hood Canal" and read the article entitled "Hood Canal: An Unsung Getaway Just Got Better."

For further ideas on how to spend the day, visit the ExploreHoodCanal.com, robinhoodvillage.com and alderbrookresort.com web sites.