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Twanoh State Park, situated on the shoreline of Hood Canal, features one of the warmest saltwater beaches in Washington state. This is because Hood Canal is one of the warmest saltwater bodies in Puget Sound. The 182-acre marine, camping park has 3,167 feet of saltwater shoreline. The name of the park derives from the Native American Twana ...
Apr 18, 2023 · Salmon season starts on Hood Canal and South Puget Sound in July and area lakes are stocked with trout and steelhead each Spring. Get your license at these local locations or online. #4. Dive in the Canal. Giant octopi, friendly & curious wolf eels, and swarms of ancient rock cod add to the wonder of scuba adventures in Hood Canal. Scuba ...
Aug 29, 2022 · Welcome to Hood Canal, Washington – a nature lover’s paradise on the Olympic Peninsula and a perfect road trip from Seattle. In this guide, we’ll explore the top things to do, dining spots, hikes, and where to stay, including the iconic and perfectly peaceful Mike’s Beach Resort – a family-run establishment since the 1950s!
Requesting an unneeded draw span opening is a reportable offense to the United States Coast Guard. Mariners who cannot navigate under the east truss (Kitsap County side) can request a Hood Canal Bridge draw span opening by calling (360) 779-3233. It is required to give at least an hour's notice prior to the requested opening time.
An Introduction to Hood Canal. Hood Canal is a fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound in Washington State. The canal is 110 km long with a large 180 degree bend, called the Great Bend, that begins about 80 km into the canal. Over most of its length, Hood Canal is between 2 and 4 km wide. Sills, which rise to within about 50 to 75 meters of the ...
Sep 5, 2018 · Nestled along the stunning northern stretch of Hood Canal, the tiny towns of Brinnon and Quilcene are your gateway to adventure on land, water and mountains. Tap into deep-water recreation, three major rivers and shellfish-laden beaches. Enjoy the bounty from local farms and gardens. Take in sweeping mountain-top views and watch water plunge ...
Jan 8, 2024 · Hood Canal is 110 km long with an average width of 2.4 km, and total area of 370 km 2. The average depth is 54 m (max. = 183 m). The average depth is 54 m (max. = 183 m). The topography of the canal is a combination of steep sloping shorelines, a deep main channel and shallow coastline particularly near estuaries, bays, and harbors that are ...
