View from the Ferry..—
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The weather here has been quite mild this winter. Getting out for a walk is the best way to see our historic town, and coming back to the Blue Gull for a cup of tea and a cookie make a great way to spend the afternoon before heading out to one of our fabulous local restaurants.

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Getaway to the Olympic Peninsula - home of glaciers and rainforests

The Olympic Peninsula is right across the water from Seattle, but most of the time, it feels much farther—at least for us living here. I don’t mean that we forget that we just need to take the ferry to get to the museum, or Trader Joe’s or nightclubs – but it is like living in a pristine park sometimes. The access to pure nature on the Olympic Peninsula is so readily available. There are countless trails leading in-between roads where folks have family farms, generations old. And all you have to do is walk a few yards – and whoosh! You are deep in the forest. The Olympic Peninsula affords us a existence intertwined with the life forces that govern this area. Go out to the ocean and see just how integral the tides and the forces of the Strait are to life here. Come and escape the hub-bub of the city on the incomparable Olympic Peninsula. The parks and wild areas all around will capture your attention and relieve your senses. Expect to see wildlife: deer, elk, fox and mountain goat if you head up into the Olympic Mountains. And they will probably want to observe you as much as you want to watch them. After all, we all live here on this far-out peninsula, with a connection to the land and the sea that is quickly diminishing in other areas of the country. Come and escape to the Olympic Peninsula. It is still wild and beautiful here – getaway from it all here in the Olympics.

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You have to get up early, but you can walk 3 blocks to the bluff overlooking downtown, and get some great pictures of the bay.

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There are breathtaking views from many points at Fort Worden State Park, here in Port Townsend. There are wooded trails galore for hikers, and a few paved pathways for those of us who like a more comfortable walk. This is the view from the upper bunker loop, located at the back of the park. It’s a 1/2 hour or so walk, up through the madrona trees on a nice paved service road.

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Fourth of July weekend is on the way! Book your stay, and enjoy the fireworks display from Fort Worden State Park.

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Our resident “Pug-lett” loves to hike the beautiful State Parks around the area. She’s always happy to pose for a picture, especially when she’s calm and relaxed after a leisurely hike at beautiful Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island. The park is just about an hour from Blue Gull Inn Inn, and makes a great day trip!!

Blue Gull Inn Bed & Breakfast—
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Memorial Day weekend, and beautiful weather in Port Townsend!
Visit us here for- kayaking, shopping, beaches, dining, hiking, mountains, and more!!

These are some of the tulip fields near La Conner, on Whidbey Island. We went over for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. This is a great day trip from Port Townsend, during April.

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A great sunny day at Fort Worden State Park! This is Point Wilson Lighthouse, on the beach. Another fun place to see when visiting Port Townsend, Washington