History Hike: Dungeness Recreation Area
Schedule
Sat, 31 May, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
540 Water St, Port Townsend, WA, United States, Washington 98368 | Port Townsend, WA
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History Hike: Dungeness Recreation Area📅 Saturday, May 31, 2025
📍 Dungeness Recreation Area | Sequim, WA
⏰ Two Hikes Available: 10AM & 12:30PM
🎟️ $45 for JCHS/NOHC Members | $60 Non-Members
🔗 Pre-registration required | https://bit.ly/4ikB95V
Step Into History with a Guided Hike
Join us for our first History Hike of the season at the Dungeness Recreation Area, also known as “Voice of America” park! This landscape holds centuries of history, from the traditional use of its prairies by the S’Klallam people, to early agricultural settlements, to its role in World War II radio broadcasting.
Led by David Brownell, Executive Director of the North Olympic History Center, this guided experience will uncover the rich layers of history beneath your feet while offering stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and Strait of Juan de Fuca. Keep an eye out for local wildlife—binoculars encouraged!
Hike Details
✅ Approx. 90 minutes | 1-mile loop
✅ Mix of gravel & grass paths, some slight inclines
✅ Limited to 12 participants per hike
✅ Proceeds benefit the North Olympic History Center & JCHS
Meet Your Guide: David Brownell
David Brownell is a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer with years of expertise in researching, preserving, and sharing the history of the Olympic Peninsula. His passion for public history and cultural resource protection makes for an engaging and insightful hike experience.
Can’t make this date? Check out our other History Hikes this season:
📌 June 14 | L.B. Good Memorial Park (Indian Island)
📌 September 20 | Clink Bridge on the Dungeness River
👟 Lace up your hiking boots and join us on May 31 for an unforgettable walk through time!
🔗 Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4ikB95V
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Where is it happening?
540 Water St, Port Townsend, WA, United States, Washington 98368Event Location & Nearby Stays:
