Wedding Invitation for Hamilton & Rachel
Things To Do
Trophy Lake Golf & Casting
Friday morning before wedding Golf session planned just 20 mins from Rocky Bay at Trophy Lake Golf and Casting in Port Orchard. If you want to join contact Jim Anderson, he's in charge of Golf details. His cell is (425) 829-8921, text or call him so we can get numbers.
Gig Harbor Gondola Boat ride
YES a Venetian Gondola boat ride around Gig Harbor, Full Harbor ride for 1.5 hours starting at $135, and Half Harbor ride for 1 hour starting at $100 (both up to 6 passengers per Gondola). Tours starting at 10am, don't forget about the Rehearsal Dinner at 5 on Friday though! Book this on your own, or with other wedding guests
McCormick Forest Park
122 acre old growth forest near Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor (The Town)
Gig Harbor is very active and is a cute and classic PNW Harbor. There are restaurants, shops, a town dock, and waterfront park area. Lot's to do here, or just fun to walk around and get an ice cream. Gig Harbor Boat Shop is pretty cool, and we love the waterfront bar / restaurant at Tides Tavern.
Cushman Trail
paved, non-motorized path that stretches approximately 6.2 miles
Maple Hollow Park
15 mins from wedding, near Vaughn WA, short trails, secluded rocky beach
Olympic National Park, Wilderness Information Center
If you’re looking for a bigger adventure Olympic National Park is a short drive away starting at only 1.5 hours from wedding location is the Olympic National Forest. The Olympic Peninsula is huge, and adventures endless, there’s hiking, snow, backpacking, epic scale nature sightseeing, rainforest, werewolves, vampires, yeti creatures so maybe give Hamilton or Rachel a call if you’re going to checkout the park or peninsula before or after the festivities. We can help steer you to places that fit what you’re looking for.
Hood Canal Puget Sound
Hood Canal is a 60-mile-long, narrow, glacially carved fjord in western Washington, part of the Puget Sound. It's known for its unique ecosystem, abundant marine life, and recreational opportunities. Despite its name, it's a natural waterway, not a man-made canal. The canal is characterized by its depth, varying from 40m to 175m, and a sill at the entrance that influences water circulation
Lake Cushman
Lake Cushman is a 10-mile long, man-made reservoir nestled in the foothills of the Olympic National Forest in Washington State. It's known for its clear, blue water, surrounding tall peaks, and proximity to Olympic National Park. The lake is a popular destination for recreation like fishing, water sports, and hiking, with trails leading to Mount Rose and Mount Ellinor
Hoh Rain Forest
Yes, a rainforest!! The Hoh Rainforest, located in Olympic National Park, is a stunning example of a temperate rainforest characterized by its lush, green, and mossy landscape. Renowned for its high annual rainfall (12-14 feet), the Hoh boasts towering old-growth Sitka spruce and Western hemlock trees, draped with mosses and ferns. The forest floor is similarly covered in a rich tapestry of mosses, ferns, and other plants, creating a unique and enchanting environment
The Salmon Center
Check out Salmon research and restoration on the Hood Canal in the cute little town of Belfair! U Pick gardens, trails, farm fresh eggs, forest restoration projects, cool stuff.
The Boat House Restaurant & Bar
Waterfront casual dining but good food and in the heart of the very bottom of Puget Sound waterway, a special place on the map.
Bent Bine Brew Co.
Brewery close to wedding venue in cute little town of Belfair. Great beer reviews, family and pet friendly.