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5 Reasons to Move to the Olympic Peninsula Are you thinking about relocating to somewhere in the Pacific Northwest?  There are a lot of wonderful places to live in the Pacific Northwest, of course, all depending on what amenities you want and what communities have to offer.  In our opinion, ther...

10 of the Best Things to do in Port Angeles This SummerWith world-class attractions like the Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, the Elwah River, and the ferries to Victoria, B.C, there really is no shortage of things to do in Port Angeles. Whether you’re into hiking, biking, fishing, boating, shoppi...

Visit a Sequim Lavender Farm This Summer The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly had a dramatic impact on communities around the world, and that includes Sequim.  For the first time since it’s beginnings, Sequim won’t be hosting it’s annual Lavender Festival. Despite this disappointing turn of event...

10 Things to do on the Olympic Peninsula This Summer While Sequim is certainly a charming and wonderful place to visit any time of year, it also makes a great home base for exploring the Olympic Peninsula.  Its location near some of the top things to do on the Olympic Peninsula is also what make...

How Sequim Weather Compares to the Olympic Peninsula Sequim weather is something of a hot topic in the area and is often a major considering for people looking to move here.  The weather here is definitely unique, and if we’re honest, it’s one of the things we like about living here though most ...

Socially Distant Things to do in Sequim This Summer Sequim and the greater Clallam County area have fared pretty well when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, though we still expect this summer to be a drastically different one than normal. The famous Sequim Lavender Festival has been canceled, a...

Sequim Events & Community Make Retirement Fulfilling Over the years, Sequim has earned itself quite a reputation for being a highly desirable place to retire. That is thanks in part to the incredible network of Sequim events and community activities that are available to you here.  It doesn’t hu...

10 Fun Facts About Sequim You Might Not Know Fun facts are a great way to get to know a town, don’t you think? If you live anywhere in the greater Seattle/Puget Sound area, odds are you’ve heard about Sequim, a small town located on the Olympic Peninsula. You may have even heard of it if you live...

3 Basic Tips for Becoming a First-Time Homeowner  Dreaming of becoming a first-time homeowner? Well, then you may also be worried about whether buying your first home will be a nightmare. Thankfully, this process doesn’t have to be as complicated as it may seem, especially when you keep these ho...

 10 Best Amenities for a Wonderful Sequim Retirement  A Beautiful Location – A Sequim retirement means living in an amazing location on the Olympic Peninsula. Here you’ll be surrounded by a sparkling coastline, snow-capped mountains, national parks with old-growth forests and a lush valley with ...