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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight,Executive Assistant
DATE: Liec•otn.iv�Y 23� 2O2,y
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT re: 2025 Hotel Motel (Lodging Tax) Grant Funding; In the
Amount of$140,500; Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Information
Center
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
This agreement provides grant funding for 2025 to certain non-profit agencies for the promotion of
tourism and ongoing preservation of Jefferson County's heritage. The Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee met on November 22, 2024 and reviewed request for proposals. This funding has been
budgeted from the Hotel Motel (Lodging Tax)Fund, and approved by the Board of County
Commissioners on December 9, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Information Center $140,500
RECOMMENDATION•
Approve and sign the agreement.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCaul , County Administrator Date.
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH: Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Information Center Contract No: LTAC OPGVIC
Contract For: Lodging Tax Funding Term: Jan-Dec 2025
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
Contact Person: Adiel McKnight
Contact Phone: 102
Contact email: afmcknight&o.jefferson.wa.us
AMOUNT: $140,500 PROCESS: Exempt from Bid Process
Revenue: Cooperative Purchase
Expenditure: $140,500 Competitive Sealed Bid
Matching Funds Required: Small Works Roster
Sources(s)of Matching Funds Vendor List Bid
Fund 4 125 IZFP or RFQ
Munis Org/Obj 12555730/411107 Other:
APPROVAL STEPS:
STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES CO' IAN ITH CC 3.- 80 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
CERTIFIED: �■ N/A:� a'�
Signature Date
STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON OSED.,FM CONTRACTING WITH THE
COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT B N DE Y EDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCY. r
CERTIFIED: ❑� N/A:
Sign Lure Date
STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will be added electronicalIN through I.aserfiche):
Electronically approved by Risk Management on 12/19/2024.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronicall' through Laserfiiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 12/19/2024.
Template pre-approved by PAO. Thank you for making the corrections.
STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED).
STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS
STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL
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AGREEMENT FOR 2025 HOTEL-MOTEL FUNDING FOR TOURISM SERVICES
FOR OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
This Agreement is by and between Jefferson COUNTY, Washington (the COUNTY) and
OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER("RECIPIENT").
WHEREAS, RECIPIENT is a non-profit corporation registered with the Secretary of State
of the State of Washington under UBI number 605 416 532;and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to promote tourism in unincorporated Jefferson
COUNTY, as authorized by Chapter 67.28 RCW and Chapter 3.25 Jefferson COUNTY Code;and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY appointed the Jefferson COUNTY Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee("LTAC")to review and recommend lodging tax proposals submitted to the COUNTY,
as authorized by RCW 67.28.1817 and Chapter 3.25 Jefferson COUNTY Code;and
WHEREAS,RECIPIENT submitted a qualified lodging tax proposal to the LTAC;
WHEREAS, the LTAC reviewed and recommended funding all or part of RECIPIENT's
qualified lodging tax proposal to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners;
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners reviewed the LTAC
recommendation for funding all or part of RECIPIENT's qualified lodging tax proposal and
finalized an award of $140,500 for the purposes recommended by the LTAC ("Final LTAC
Award");
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements herein it is agreed by the
parties as follows:
1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED USING THE LTAC AWARD
a. RECIPIENT shall use its capabilities and utilize up to the total amount of Final LTAC
Award for the approved tourism promotion services listed in Exhibit A and for no other
purpose during the 2025 fiscal year.
b. If the Final LTAC Award does not specify the approved tourism promotion services, then
the use of the amounts approved in the Final LTAC Award shall be limited to the proposed
tourism promotion services listed in RECIPIENT's proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, a copy
of which is attached as Exhibit B.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECIPIENT
a. On or before January 31; April 30; July 31; October 31, 2025; and January 31, 2026,
RECIPIENT shall provide to the COUNTY all of the following,which are more specifically
described in Exhibit C:
i. A quarterly report of the use, services, programs and activities of RECIPIENT
under this Agreement for the prior quarter;
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ii. A quarterly financial statement detailing revenues, expenses and cash balances for
the prior quarter; and for the final quarter report,the financial statement shall also
include a detailed financial statement for all 2025.
iii. On or before January 31, 2026 or upon execution of this Agreement, whichever is
later,provide to the COUNTY: A billing invoice requesting payment of Hotel-
Motel Funding for the 2025 fiscal year.
b. For a minimum of six(6) years, maintain documented proof of payments made, contracts
executed, and other expenditures authorized under this Agreement. Upon reasonable
notice, provide access to COUNTY or State representatives to audit those records.
c. Funding provided by this Agreement may only be expended on the services described in
Section 1 of this Agreement. Any monies used for other services or purposes shall be
refunded to Jefferson COUNTY. Any monies under-expended of the total funding
allocated under this Agreement shall be refunded to Jefferson COUNTY by January 31,
2026.
d. By February 28th of each year provide all of the following information on Exhibit D,
attached hereto and incorporated by reference for the previous year.
i. Each festival,event, or tourism facility owned and/or operated by RECIPIENT.
ii. The amount of lodging tax revenue allocated for expenditure (whether actually
expended or not)by RECIPIENT on each festival,event or tourism facility.
iii. Estimated number of tourists served at each festival, event or tourism facility.
("Tourist" includes persons traveling more than 50 miles to the location of the
event, festival or facility and overnight stays in the area).
iv. Estimated lodging stays. ("Lodging" refers to commercial lodging such as hotels,
motels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, or commercial campgrounds).
v. Measurements that demonstrate the impact of increased tourism attributable to the
event, festival or facility.
3. RESPONSIBILITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
a. The COUNTY shall provide RECIPIENT funding from Hotel-Motel Tax receipts to be used
in support of their responsibilities as defined under this Agreement.
b. Said funding is in the amount of the Final LTAC Award for the 2025 fiscal year. Payment is
conditioned on full compliance with this Agreement, including but not limited to, the
submittal of the reports required by Section 2.
c. Payment shall be made by the COUNTY upon receipt of an invoice on the next available
billing cycle.
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4. TERM
This Agreement shall be for a term of one year, commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on
December 31, 2025, except for the reports required in Section 2, which are due January 31, 2026
and February 28,2026.
5. ASSIGNMENT
A parry's interests in this Agreement may not be assigned to any other person.
6. TERMINATION
a. This Agreement may be terminated, in whole or in part, by the COUNTY upon thirty (30)
days written notice in the event expected or actual revenue from the Hotel-Motel Tax is
reduced or limited in any way, or for non-performance of duties under this Agreement, or
for any reason.
b. RECIPIENT may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the
COUNTY. In the event of termination under this clause, the COUNTY shall be liable to
pay only for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. If termination
covers a period for which payment has already been made, RECIPIENT shall refund to the
COUNTY a pro-rated share of the payment based upon the balance of time remaining in the
paid period, unless otherwise negotiated.
7. HOLD HARMLESS
a. RECIPIENT shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY, and its officers, employees, agents
and volunteers (and their marital communities) harmless from and shall process and
defend at its own expense, including all costs, attorney fees and expenses relating thereto,
all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part, directly or
indirectly, from RECIPIENT's negligence or breach of an of its obligations under this
Agreement; provided that nothing herein shall require RECIPIENT to indemnify the
COUNTY against and hold harmless the COUNTY from claims, demands or suits based
solely upon the conduct of the COUNTY, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers
(and their marital communities), and; provided further that if the claims or suits are
caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of: (a) RECIPIENT's agents or
employees; and, (b) the COUNTY, its officers, employees agents and volunteers (and
their marital communities), this indemnity provision with respect to claims or suits based
upon such negligence, and or the costs to the COUNTY of defending such claims and
suits, etc., shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of RECIPIENT's negligence,
or the negligence of RECIPIENT's agents or employees.
b. RECIPIENT specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought against the
COUNTY by RECIPIENT's employees, including all other persons engaged in the
performance of any work or service required of RECIPIENT under this Agreement and,
solely for the purpose of this indemnification and defense, RECIPIENT specifically
waives any immunity under the state industrial insurance law, Title 51 RCW.
RECIPIENT recognize that this waiver was specifically entered into pursuant to
provisions of RCW 4.24.115 and was subject of mutual negotiation.
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8. INSURANCE
RECIPIENT shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this Agreement, or as otherwise
required,the following insurance:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. RECIPIENT shall maintain commercial general
liability coverage on a form acceptable to Jefferson COUNTY Risk Management for
bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, with a limit of not less than in the
amount of at least $1 million per occurrence, for bodily injury, including death, and
property damage; and
b. Worker's Compensation (Industrial Insurance). RECIPIENT shall maintain workers'
compensation insurance at its own expense, as required by Title 51 RC W, for the term of
this Agreement and shall provide evidence of coverage to Jefferson COUNTY Risk
Management, upon request.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
a. RECIPIENT and the COUNTY agree that RECIPIENT is an independent contractor with
respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
b. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and
employee between the parties hereto.
c. Neither RECIPIENT nor any employee of RECIPIENT shall be entitled to any benefits
accorded COUNTY employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement.
d. The COUNTY shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal
income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program,
otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to RECIPIENT, or any
employee,representative, agent or subcontractor of RECIPIENT.
e. RECIPIENT shall be responsible for all applicable withholdings, deductions, state
industrial insurance, tax reports, business licenses, registrations, and all other obligations
of an independent organization.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
RECIPIENT shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
work to be done under this Agreement.
11. CHOICE OF LAW
The parties agree that this Agreement is entered into in the State of Washington. This Agreement
shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the United States,the State of Washington
and the County of Jefferson,as if applied to transactions entered into and to be performed wholly
within Jefferson County, Washington between Jefferson County residents.No party shall argue
or assert that any state law other than Washington law applies to the governance or construction
of this Agreement.
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12. DISPUTES
a. The parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they
escalate into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved under this
Agreement shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the County Risk Manager,
whose decision in the matter shall be final,but shall be subject to judicial review.
b. If either party deem it necessary to institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any
right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action shall pay for its own
attorney's fees and court costs.
c. Any legal action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for
Jefferson County, subject to the venue provisions for actions against counties in RCW
36.01.050. The parties agree that the parties have the right of appeal from such decisions
of the Superior Court under the laws of the State of Washington.
d. RECIPIENT consents to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of
Washington.
13. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
RECIPIENT with regard to the project to be completed under this Agreement, shall not
discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color,
national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory,
mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with
a disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification in the selection and
retention of employees, materials, supplies,or subcontractors.
14. INTEGRATED AGREEMENT
This agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated
agreement between the COUNTY and RECIPIENT and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations,or agreements written or oral.
15. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
This Agreement and any reports submitted by RECIPIENT are subject to disclosure as a public record
under the Public Records Act, RCW Chapter 42.56.
16. RECORDS RETENTION AND AUDIT AUTHORIZATION
a. A minimum of six years, RECIPIENT shall maintain documented proof of payments made,
contracts executed and other expenditures authorized under your Agreement with Jefferson
COUNTY.
b. Upon reasonable notice, RECIPIENT shall provide access to COUNTY or State representatives
to audit records related to the funds provided to RECIPIENT under this Agreement.
17. NO SEVERABILITY
The terms of this Agreement are not severable. If any provision of this Agreement or the
application of this Agreement to any person or circumstance shall be invalid, illegal, or
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unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application this Agreement
shall not be enforceable.
18. SURVIVAL
Those provisions of this Agreement that by their sense and purpose should survive the term of
this Agreement shall survive the term of this Agreement for a period equal to any and all relevant
statutes of limitation, plus the time necessary to fully resolve any claims, matters or actions
begun within that period. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, and for the
avoidance of doubt,the provisions that survive the term of this agreement include: (a)controlling
law; (b)insurance; and, (c) indemnification.
19. AMENDMENT,MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
a. This Agreement may be not be amended or modified to change the approved tourism
promotion services in the Final LTAC Award.
b. Only the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners or their delegate by writing
(delegation to be made prior to action) shall have the expressed, implied, or apparent
authority to sign, alter, amend, modify, or waive any clause or condition of this
Agreement.
c. Any alteration, amendment, modification, or waiver of any clause or condition of this
Agreement is not effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the Jefferson
County Board of Commissioners or their delegate.
SIGNATURES ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON OLYMPIC PENINSULA LOOP CULINARY
TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Board of COUNTY Commissioners
Jefferson COUNTY, Washington
By: By:
Kate Dean,Chair Date Signature
By: Name:
Greg Brotherton,Commissioner Date
Title:
By: Date:
Heidi Eisenhour,Commissioner Date
SEAL:
ATTEST:
Carolyn Galloway, CMC Datc
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form only:
for 12/19/2024
hilip C. Hunsucker, Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Itemized List of Tourism Promotion Services Approved in the Final Award
Summary:
Payroll Expenses 84,550.00
On-Site Expense 11,670.00
On-Site Utilities 12,180.00
Total Expense 140,300.00
Off-Site Marketing 31,900.00
(for detail of each proposed line item, please see the attachment titled "2025 GATEWAY VIC PROPOSED
BUDGET"
2025 GATEWAY VIC PROPOSED BUDGET
Income
4000.
Income
4010-Jefferson County LTAC 140.500.00
4020 Donations 500,00
4050 Sale Items-Other(candy,etc.) 150.00
Total 4000-Income 141.150.00
Total Income 141 150.00
Coal of Goods Sold
4500 Cost of Good Sold 100.00
Total COGS 100.00
Gross Profit 141,050.00
Expense
5000-Off Site Marketing Exp
5000 Travel 1,000.00
5300 Jef►Co dmo Representation 2,250.00
5500-Bulk Mailing,Certified Folder 6.600,00
5550 Internet,computer/a twr/evc 850.00
5600-Lodging Listing Getaway Guide 6.000.00
5750 Marketing/Web Promo&Mgmt. 5,000.00
5775 Outside MyOlympicPark digs 10,000.00
Total 5000-OH Site Marketing Exp 31,900.00
6000-Payroll Expenses
6550-Management Services&Fees 15,360.00
8575,Payroll Costs&Services 690250.00
Total 6000 Payroll Expenses 64,550.00
7000 On-Site Expense
7065 Staff Development 300.00
7100 BookkeopingMlings 6.200,00
7150 Office Equipment/Mice 500.00
7200 Bldg/Malntanance Supplies 700.00
7250 Bldg Repairs 2,250.00
7500 Office Supplies 725.00
7550 Water 375.00
7600 Misc.Supplies 200.00
7700 P.O.Box Rental 420.00
Total 7000-On-Site Expense 11,670.00
8000 On Site Utilities
8010 Electricity 1,975.00
8020 Telephone/Internet services 1,850.00
8030 Trash Pick-up 3.080,00
8040 Sani-Can Service 5.275.00
Total 8000-On Site Utilities 12,180.00
Total Expense 140,300.00
P&L 150.00
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EXHIBIT B
RECIPIENT'S PROPOSAL
OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL ATTACHED
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2025 Request for Proposal Packet
Lodging Tax/Tourism Promotion
This packet is for the 2025 TOURISM PROMOTION SERVICE PROPOSALS
to be funded by the Jefferson County Lodging Tax. Under Jefferson
County guidelines, you must be a NON-PROFIT or GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY to be eligible to be funded by the Jefferson County Lodging Tax.
The Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee may only consider
complete and signed proposals that include all of the requested
information and documents, and that are submitted by the deadline:
FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2024 by 4:30 pm
Digital Delivery only for Proposals to afmcknight(@co.jefferson.wa.us
2025 Proposal Guidelines: Tourism Promotion Activities
The Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting proposals from
government agencies and non-profit organizations for tourism promotion to be provided during
calendar year 2025 and paid for from the County's lodging tax fund. The Committee will make
recommendations to the Jefferson County Commissioners within one month following the proposal
deadline. All decisions for use of the lodging tax will be made by the Jefferson County
Commissioners.
■ Proposals from government agencies or non-profit organizations are to be for tourism
promotion during calendar year 2025. Please refer to Section 1 of this packet for
examples of eligible tourism promotion activities for this funding round.
■ At the time of implementation, tourism related activities within proposals must comply with
federal, state, and county laws and requirements, including county Public Health
direction. NOTE: Jefferson County may not use public funds in any way that can be construed
as a gift to an individual or organization.
■ Proposals must completely address the questions, and all requested supplemental information
must be provided. Incomplete proposals may not be considered by LTAC.
■ To be considered, a fully completed and signed digital application (digital signatures
acceptable) must be received at afmcknight(a-co.iefferson.wa.us by the deadline listed above.
■ The preferred format for a digital application is a single PDF file attached to an email. If
necessary, multiple files in either PDF or Microsoft Word may be attached to a single email as
a complete digital application.
■ All documents filed with the County are public records, potentially eligible for release.
Jefferson County is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all
Persons in the employment and delivery of services and resources.
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2025 Proposal Checklist for Tourism Promotion Activities
Organization Name OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR INFORMATION
CENTER
Event Name, if different
Proposed Contract Amount: $140,500
Proposals must completely address the questions, and all requested supplemental
information must be provided. Incomplete or late proposals may not be considered by the
Jefferson County LTAC.
To be eligible for consideration, your application must be signed, dated, and include the following
items in the listed order.
Check each item submitted:
x Signed and Dated Proposal Summary Sheet
_x Section 1 - Itemized list of proposed services and estimated costs.
_x Section 2 - Proposal Questions.
_x Section 3 - Proposed 2025 promotion, facility, event or activity budget.
_x Section 3 — 2024 budget and year-to-date income and expense statement(s).
_x Section 3 - List of names and addresses of the organization's current Board of Directors.
Name and contact information for event chairperson, if applicable.
x Section 3 - Optional work samples such as season brochures, promotional materials,
reviews, news/magazine articles, etc. (maximum of 5 separate pieces)
To be considered, a fully completed and signed original application with supporting documents
must be electronically received and date stamped at the Jefferson County Administrator's Office, to
Adiel McKnight @ afmcknight(@co.iefferson.wa.us by FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2024.
Documents submitted to the County are public records, potentially eligible for release.
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2025 Proposal Checklist for Tourism Promotion Activities
Proposal Deadline: FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2024 at 4:30 pm (received, not postmarked)
Electronically to Email Address: afmcknight(j�co.lefferson.wa.us
Please type (10 point or larger) or legibly print in ink. To be considered: all questions must be answered: all
requested documents provided; this form must be signed and dated.
Organization Name
OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR INFORMATION
CENTER
Organization Address P. O. Box 65478, Port Ludlow, WA 98365
Contact Name Steve Shively
Contact Address 2023 E. Sims Way #308, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Day Phone 360-437-0120 Evening or Cell Phone 360-440-7006
E-Mail Address Gatewayvic@enjoyolympicpeninsula.com
Facility/Event (if applicable) Olympic Peninsula Gateway VIC
Total Lodging Tax Request: $: 140,500
Estimated 2025 org. operating
budget (Incl. Lodging Tax funds) $: 140,500
If asking for funds for a specific Non festival or event— n/a Dollar Amount
event, list other cash funding $
sources and dollar amounts
budgeted for this project. — $
Note: This section is only due for - - ---- -- --- ----- $
specific event and festival _ - _ $ _— —
funding requests. $
Total Project Revenue Budget $
Did your organization receive Lodging Tax Funds from the County in 2024? x yes no
I understand that if my organization's proposal for tourism promotion activities is approved by the County that my
organization will enter into a contract with the County to provide the contracted services up to the maximum contract
amount. I understand that the proposal herein is a public record potentially eligible for public release.
Sign Name: Date: 10/1/2024
Print Name and Title: Steve Shively
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1 . Itemized List of Proposed Tourism Promotion Services
Organization (or Event) Name: Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center (VIC)
The Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Information Center (VIC) is of great importance to the complete
and comprehensive tourism marketing and promotion of the entire Olympic Peninsula. The
comprehensive Olympic Peninsula 5-Year Tourism Master Plan states it well. As one of the
Top 5 SHORT-TERM PRIORITIES -
"Welcome signage and visitor information (sites) show that visitors are valued, and that the
community is proud of where they live and they want to share it."
As to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, September 24, 2024 Memo to LTAC,
subject: BoCC priorities for 2025 LTAC RFP "Destination development, such as... developing the
Gateway VIC are examples of the allowed use listed in RCW 67.28.1816 and represent our county's
top priority after an extended period of de-emphasizing this type of investment.'; we agree with a loud
"Amen. And it's about time!"
However, with all the proposed changes to Jefferson County's traditional tourism messaging and
promotional core, we encourage LTAC to provide advisory support of Gateway VIC's traditional
operator vs. the VIC operations take over being proposed by NHCCC (North Hood Canal Chamber of
Commerce)
While most Olympic Peninsula VIC's are final destination situated, the Gateway uniquely greets and
guides visitors upon their initial arrival to the Olympic Peninsula, it helps curate travel north up the
Quimper Peninsula, South down the Hood Canal, or West across Clallam towards Kalaloch and
Jefferson's West-End.
We believe that the VIC's continued operations is essential in supporting all business in Jefferson
County and across the north Olympic Peninsula. Therefore, the Gateway VIC pleased to offer a
responsive proposal for both the transitional management of the Jefferson County's dmo, and the
ongoing operational development of the VIC on behalf of both Jefferson County and all tourism
marketing and promotion partners around the Olympic Peninsula.
The Gateway VIC has been the operator of the VIC since transitioned from operations by Jefferson
County Historical Society during 3Q2023.
We've maintained and gained skills amidst changes and challenges in leadership of Jefferson County
Central Services and demands and dynamics resulting from the mid-summer construction closure of
SR19 at 104 for roundabout construction, the abrupt closure of the City of Port Townsend VIC, and the
subsequent loss of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.
Through it all, we've continued to service visitors with information and fundamental health and human
services. We've strongly advocated and obtained long deferred facility painting and interior deep
cleaned with floors professionally refinished. We've improved internet and modernized and streamlined
costs. Our 2025 plans are to continue with commitment of a dedicated VIC enterprise, having
successfully organized as an independent non-profit, employing the services of a dedicated
bookkeeper, our organizations own insurance and employee payroll services and employee benefits.
1. The Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Information Center maintains year-round schedule of
between 5-6 days/week, 9 or 10am to 4pm
2. The VIC displays over 150 Promotional Brochures related to Jefferson County and the Olympic
Peninsula inside Center and outside, a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week QR code detailed display,
featuring most popular and informational Brochures for pickup by visitors, and affording visitors
complementary WiFi. Unlike a membership driven, geographic focused Chamber, the Gateway VIC
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welcomes all tourism information from the west-end of Jefferson, the city of Port Townsend,
Sequim, Port Angeles, Forks, as well as Clallam, Mason and Kitsap counties.
3. The VIC maintains digital messaging on www.olympicpeninsula.org, and Meta's social media
platform to promote lodging, events, and activities year-round.
4. The VIC is involved with development and production of materials such as Jefferson County Activity
Maps, the Olympic Peninsula Travel Planner, the annual lodging matrix in the J.C. Getaway Guide,
all distributed year-round broadly both print and digital. These combined with Olympic Peninsula
Tourism Commission, Olympic Culinary Loop and others promote tourism attractions opportunities
for both east and west Jefferson, and all of Clallam, County. The Gateway contracts with a
professional Media Manager to develop and implement many of these endeavors.
The VIC is committed to provide a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment for the traveler. The VIC
administers our management agreement with the County:
SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY 5. The GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER
assumes no responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the Gateway Visitor Center. The COUNTY
shall keep the Center and the entries immediately adjacent thereto in a neat, clean and safe condition,
maintain the glass of all windows and doors thereof, and maintain the Center and entries thereto in a good
state of repair. The COUNTY shall also maintain and repair the electrical and other utility systems within
the Center together with the roof, exterior walls and foundations thereof.
With the VIC proactively bringing Gateway Center needed maintenance and upkeep to the attention of
County officials.
One, high preforming, all digital - new for Gateway VIC - campaign we propose carrying on from TCC is
the comprehensive MyOlympicPark.com Travel Planner, Newsletter and dedicated social media posts.
Current outcomes from this successful campaign include:
o Experience a Slice of the Olympic Culinary Loop - URL § 3,795 pageviews
o Olympic Peninsula Loop Road Trip From Seattle - URL § 15,246 pageviews
o 60,000 banner impressions § 58,069 delivered (campaign ran through August 31st) § 91
clicks / .16% CTR
Olympic Trip Planner Full Page Advertisement Inside Front Cover — URL o 3,014
downloads between August 1, 2024 — July 31, 2024
National Park Facebook page:
o Post on March 21 st— 13,241 impressions / 1,418 engagements / 664 clicks
o Post on May 28th — 10,531 impressions / 1,224 engagements / 643 clicks
o Post on June 24th — 13,607 impressions / 1,643 engagements / 916 clicks
o Post on July 16th — 16,818 impressions / 1,206 engagements / 655 clicks
National Park Newsletter sponsored articles:
o Featured on March 171h— URL — 34 clicks
o Featured on May 26th — URL — 17 clicks
o Featured on June 23rd — URL —46 clicks
o Featured on July 14th — URL—44 clicks
2. Proposal Questions
Please confine your answers to no more than one page for each question.
1. Tell us about your promotion, facility, event or activity and why you think it will increase
tourists traveling to and staying in Jefferson County. Include a general description of the
promotion, facility, event or activity including its purpose, history, etc.), and describe your
organization's track record.
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The BoCC's 9/24/2024 memo to LTAC, re. BoCC priorities for 2025 LTAC RFP, acknowledges that
developing the Gateway VIC has suffered through "extended period of de-emphasizing this type of
investment." And this "represent our county's top priority" for 2025 LTAC expenditures. We agree!
Various activities and amenities on the Olympic Peninsula are displayed in our tour informational area
outside of Center for visitor education as well. All of this promotes visitor interest and longer stays in
our County and around the Olympic Peninsula. The Center offers free display and promotion for all
business in Jefferson County regardless of location or Chamber affiliation. The Gateways Visitor Center
mission is to support and drive the tourism industry in Jefferson County. LTAC funds for the Gateway
beyond our 6 day a week scheduling, year round openings, building upkeep and maintenance, and
Public toilets, are spent in a diversified manner including print, web, Meta social platforms, and all other
forms of electronic media. All of the advertising and representative advocacy done by the Gateway
point to our OPTC collaborative website, containing information about Jefferson County lodgings,
restaurants, events, and experiences visitors need to know to bring them to Jefferson County and keep
them "Enjoying the Olympic Peninsula."
The Center also provides for dmo staff service in other marketing venues for Jefferson County including
the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission. Gateway staff has provided leadership throughout the
Tourism Commission and its Marketing, Tourism Summit, Master Management Plan, and related short-
term priorities sub-committees. Gateway VIC staff continue to devote time and talent in development,
production, and maintenance of programs outside the VIC, future demonstrating our value and existing
knowledge to replace TCC as the Jefferson County designated dmo. Our staff is involved as lead in
Jefferson County Lodging List production, used to produce the Jefferson County Activities Map,
Olympic Peninsula Travel Planner, the Jefferson County, Leaders Getaway Guide, and website
Lodging List. The Gateway Visitor Center provides a dedicated, contracted, Media Manager that
provides monthly entry of articles and oversight for our comprehensive tourism websites,
www.olympicpeninsula.org, www.enjoyolympicpeninsula.com and an active Facebook site for Gateway,
Jefferson County, and the Olympic Peninsula, as well.
2. If this is a continuing promotion, facility or event, how is it different than in the past?
This is a continuing service and proposal for promotional delivery. It is regrettable that it is being
undertaken without the traditional support of the former (TCC) Jefferson Tourism Coordinating Council,
or the former Port Townsend VIC. And that our ongoing operations require competition with our
traditional collaborators operating the Quilcene and Brinnon VIC's.
3. Describe how you intend to market/promote your promotion, facility, event or activity to
potential tourists who reside outside Jefferson County.
The Gateway Visitor Center, responsively, facilitates programs for a cohesive response to educating
the visitor in how to Recreate Responsibly and Safely. Whether it was alternatives due to the fire loss
closure of Hurricane Ridge. Area roadway construction, or updating and informing our visitors to modify
their itineraries or disperse in order to ease overcrowding at popular sites and to highlight the full
Olympic Peninsula experience.
We have continued to expand and refine our outdoor display area to include most important,
informative publications with QR Codes, other direct links to websites, and phone numbers information
so as to maintain a 24 hour, 7 day a week connection to our visitors even when the door is closed.
Budgetary savings of utilizing volunteers supplemented by paid staff
• VIC organizational capacity developed, most likely as an independent 501 c3 non-profit.
• Training and orientation volunteers produce dividends of additional community advocates for the
value of tourism. Studies show that educated community members are essential for sustainable
regional tourism offerings and growth.
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• Advocate and facilitate the enactment of OPTC tourism promotion, with a focus on the local
needs of Jefferson County,
• Market JeffCo. as renewed SMERF (comprised of Social, Military, Education, Religious, and
Fraternal groups) destination — i.e. weddings, family reunions and "Bleisure" meeting destination,
• Support OPTC Sales missions, trade shows and FAM's,
• Collaboratively participate with OPTC,
• Provide hospitality educational forums/seminars (e.g. assisting in preparing bids to lodging
catering and service providers, promote hospitality within community),
a) If an event, the date of the event: Non festival or event— n/a
b) The timeline for the tourism promotion activity you are proposing (e.g. May through July, 2025)
With requested LTAC funding, the Gateway VIC will operate 6 days a week Memorial Day— Labor Day,
9 to 4 o'clock, Monday through Saturday. And 5 days a week, Tuesday through Saturday the rest of the
year, so as to provide face to face service to our visitors. And 24/7 outdoor service via interactive
display area on front porch, and internet sites described in detail below.
c) Target Audience
Our target audience is the general traveling public on the whole Olympic Peninsula. We provide
focused promotional services and support for both tourism and hospitality providers across Jefferson
and Clallam Counties, without exclusion to also Mason and Kitsap Counties.
d) Promotion methods you intend to use to reach the target audience.
The Gateway Visitor Center personally customizes the most effective promotional tool known —face-to-
face conversation based upon each traveler's needs. We also use all of the conventional promotional
tools, such as printed and digital materials, Examples: our Gateway Activities Map, and Olympic
Peninsula Travel Planner, and our Bulk Mailing program (11,000 pieces mailed this year!), with an
average of 54 weekly calls and emails responding to requests for information. On the web the Gateway
uses www.enjoyolympicpeninsula.com , www.olympicpeninsula.org, and our Facebook site to connect
and inform.
e) Describe how you will promote overnight stays at Jefferson County lodging establishments.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers know our area and lodgings, this articulate local knowledge allows
us to tailor our visitor's needs to specific lodging venues to suit, and we also provide emergency
information for those that have not booked lodgings in advance, and just need a spot, any spot. This
local knowledge also carries over to those seeking campgrounds in peak times.
f) If you intend to collaborate with another agency or non-profit to provide these services, please
state the name of the organization and describe the nature of the collaboration:
The Gateway Visitor Center works closely in collaboration and partnership the Olympic Peninsula
Tourism Commission, and we welcome continued collaboration with hospitality partners and regional
Chambers/VIC's around the Peninsula and east to Kitsap and up and down the 1-5 corridor.
4. How will you measure the effectiveness of your promotion, facility, event or activity?
We will measure our success by direct count from our daily Visitor Registration sheets, bulk Mailings,
Facebook, website activity logs, and Lodging Tax dollars collected.
Also, describe how you will document and report to the County the economic impact from
your event/facility. (State law requires the County to report annually to the State Department of
Community Development and Economic Trade about the number of lodging stays and economic
benefit from tourists generated by use of Lodging Tax proceeds for tourism promotion.)
The Gateway Visitor Center provides a Report of activities for our Center to Olympic Peninsula Tourism
Commission on a monthly basis. This includes visitor numbers through the door, anecdotal length of
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stay and general direction around the Peninsula, bulk mailings, in-house distribution of brochures in
Jefferson County and beyond, daily openings, volunteer, and staff time
5. What economic impact can we expect in Jefferson County from your proposed promotion,
facility, event or activity?
a.) Actual or estimated number of tourists at your event/facility last year (2024):
At end of December 2023 welcomed 5,380 visitors through the door 23,970 in physical distribution of
printed Maps and materials.
Estimated number of tourists who will attend your event/facility this year (2024): 6,250 - 6,750 onsite
visitors 26,000 in physical distribution of printed materials, plus an additional 27,300 digitally via QR
code tracking and weekly average of 54 calls and/or email requests for information.
b.) Estimated number of tourists who will attend your event/facility this year (2025):
Goal is to maintain 2024 levels. Kalaloch and Flagler have both reduced lodging inventory. Restrictions
to Short Term Rentals (STR's) are also being considered by Jefferson County. All will reduce
opportunities for LTAX revenue. However, WSDOT road construction is tapering off, and international
soccer is arriving in Seattle for a month in 2025, and with and additional huge month in 2026 with the
FIFA World Cup. So increased visitors — even if limited to day-trippers, can be anticipated.
c.) Projected economic impact in Jefferson County from your event/facility (e.g. number of
tourists who will stay overnight in Jefferson County-based lodging establishments;
economic impact for Jefferson County restaurants, community facilities, amenities,
events, and businesses).
OPTIC shared results of a nation wider travel planner survey, showing a direct correlation between
knowledge and increased visitor length of stay. The combination of in-person VIC staff and over 150
pieces of printed materials - and the ever-valuable highlighter pen — all equate a perfect formula for
increased economic impacts throughout the Jefferson County hospitality sector.
6. Describe your organization's area of expertise. Do you provide a unique service?
The Gateway VIC has been the operator of the VIC since transitioned from operations by Jefferson
County Historical Society during 3Q2023.
We've maintained and gained skills amidst changes in leadership of Jefferson County Central Services
and demands and dynamics resulting from the mid-summer construction closure of SR19 at 104 for
roundabout construction, and the closure of the City of Port Townsend VIC, and the subsequent loss of
the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.
Through it all, we've continued to service visitors with information and fundamental health and human
services. We've seen the facility painted and the interior dead cleaned with floors professionally
refinished. We've improved the internet. Modernized and streamlined costs.
3. Background Information about Your Organization
Attach the following items to your proposal in the order listed:
(Note: To be considered by the Committee, all of the listed information must be included with your
proposal.)
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Attachments:
X — Proposed 2025 promotion, facility, event or activity budget including income and expenses.
X— 2024 Budget and Actual income and expense year to date statement(s).
X — List of names and addresses of the organization's Board of Directors as of the date the proposal
is filed. Also, if the proposal is for the marketing of an event and there is a chairperson for the
event (either volunteer or paid), list that individual's name, address and phone number.
• Steve Shively, 2023 E. Sims Way #308, Port Townsend, 360-302-4357
• Cleone Telling, 181 Leland Valley Rd E, Quilcene, 360-765-3211
• Diana Smeland, 70 Breaker Ln, Port Ludlow, 360-437-2101
• Crystie Kisler, 124 Center Rd, Chimacum, WA, 360-339-8478
X— If you desire, you may provide samples of promotion materials such as brochures or promotional
materials (maximum of five).
Note: Staff will verify Incorporation status of the non-profit agencies who submit service proposals by
checking the Washington Secretary of State's on-line corporation records.
UBI Number: 605 416 532
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2025 GATEWAY VIC PROPOSED BUDGET
Income
4000- Income
4010•Jefferson County LTAC 140,500.00
4020-Donations 500.00
4050 •Sale Items-Other(candy,etc.) 150.00
Total 4000 Income 141,150,00
Total Income 141.150.00
Cost of Goods Sold
4500 Cost of Good Sold 100.00
Total COGS 100 00
Gross Profit 141,050.00
Expense
5000 Off Site Marketing Exp
5000 Travel 1,000.00
5300 JeffCo dmo Representation 2,250.00
5500 Bulk Mailing,Certified Folder 6,800.00
5550 Internet,computer/sftwr/svc 850.00
5600 Lodging Listing Getaway Guide 6.000.00
5750 Marketing/Web Promo&Mgmt. 5,000.00
5775-Outside MyOlympicPark digi 10,000.00
Total 5000-Off Site Marketing Exp 31,900.00
6000• Payroll Expenses
6550 Management Services&Fees 15.300 00
6575 Payroll Costs&Services 69.250.00
Total 6000 Payroll Expenses 84,550.00
7000 On-Site Expense
7065•Staff Development 300.00
7100-Bookkeeping/filings 6,200.00
7150 Office Equipment/Mtce 500.00
7200 Bldg/Maintenance Supplies 700.00
7250 Bldg Repairs 2,250.00
7500 Office Supplies 725.00
7550 Water 375.00
7600 Misc. Supplies 200.00
7700- P.O. Box Rental 420.00
Total 7000 On-Site Expense 11,670.00
8000 On Site Utilities
8010 Electricity 1,975.00
8020 Telephone/Internet services 1,850.00
8030 Trash Pick-up 3,080.00
8040 Sani-Can Service 5.275.00
Total 8000 -On Site Utilities 12,180.00
Total Expense 140.300.00
P&L 750.00
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Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center
Year to Date Profit&Loss with Budget vs.Actual
January through August 2024
ACTUAL BUDGET
Income
4000• Income
4010•Jefferson County LTAC 70,745 73,333
4020•Donations 312 267
4050•Sale Items-Other(candy,etc.) ill 100
Total 4000•Income 71,168 73,700
Total Income 71,168 73,700
Cost of Goods Sold
4500•Cost of Good Sold 63 67
Total COGS 63 67
Gross Profit 71,105 73,633
Expense
5000•Off Site Marketing Exp
5000•Travel 132 167
5500• Bulk Mailing,Certified Folder 3,780 2,834
5550• Internet,computer/sftwr/svc 437 467
5600• Lodging Listing Getaway Guide 4,995 3,333
5750• Marketing/Web Promo& Mgmt. 3,266 3,333
Total 5000•Off Site Marketing Exp 12,610 10,134
6000• Payroll Expenses
6550• Management Services&Fees 10,000 13,000
6575• Payroll Costs&Services 44,200 40,667
Total 6000•Payroll Expenses 54,200 53,667
7000.On-Site Expense
7065 Staff Development 75 300
7100 Bookkeeping/filings 3,148 2,800
7150•Office Equipment/Mtce ill 500
7200• Bldg/Maintenance Supplies 0 700
7250 Bldg Repairs 0 2,250
7500 Office Supplies 95 725
7550 Water 245 280
7600• Misc.Supplies 62 200
7700• P.O.Box Rental 420 420
Total 7000•On-Site Expense 4,156 8,175
8000•On Site Utilities
8010• Electricity 1,634 1,975
8020•Telephone/Internet services 1,272 1,234
8030•Trash Pick-up 618 720
8040•Sani-Can Service 2,467 31200
Total 8000•On Site Utilities 5,991 7,129
Total Expense 72,801 70,930
P&L (1,696) 2,703
NET REVENUE 1,007
Accrual Basis Thursday,September 19, 2024 02:30 PM GMT-07:00
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2024 VISITOR COUNT IREPORr
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK'(RECREATION VISITS) PORT ANGELES VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
2023 2023 % 2024 2024 % 2023 2023 % 2024 2024 %
YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change
Jan 72,149 72,149 10.29% 100,7101 100,710 39.59%1 Jan 1,120 1,120 5500.00%1 254 254 -77.32%
Feb 80,672 152.821 7.72% 117,866 218,576 43.03% Feb 1,395 2,515 261.87% 930 1,184 -52.92%
Mar 137,624 290.445 14.40% 166,901 385,377 32.69% Mar 2,133 4,648 76.73% 2,147 3,331 -28.33%
Apr 95,032 385.477 12.37% 216,512 601,889 56.14% Apr 3,094 7,742 65.78% 3,268 6,599 -14.76%
May 231,410 616.887 30.66% 285,190 887,079 43.80% May 4,661 12,403 62.02% 4,915 11,514 -7.17%
Jun 317,543 934,430 35A9% 887,079 -5,07% Jun 7,487 19,890 39.49% 8,016 19,530 -1.81%
Jul 440.209 1,374,639 21.07% 887,079 -35.47% Jul 9,852 29,742 22.93% 10,178 29,708 -0.11%
Aug791,005 2,165.644 24.04% 887,079 -59.04% Aug9,948 39,690 14.99% 10,311 40,019 0.83%
Sep 406,681 2,572.325 24.34% 887,079 -65.51% S 7,964 47,654 13.25% 8,235 48.29 1.26%
Oct 321,353 2,893,678 30.32% 887,079 -69.34% Oct 4,379 52,033 12.98% 48,254 -7.26%
Nov 225,10E 3,118,787 33,95% 887,079 -71.56% Nov 1,138 53,171 8.65% 48,254 -9.25%
Dec 111,0771 3,229.864 34,16% 887,079 72.54% Dec 1,346 54,517 9.34% 48,254 11.49%
PORT TOWNSEND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER
2023 2023 % 2024 2024 % 2023 2023 % 2024 2024 %
YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change
Jan 948 848 10.29% 2551 255 -69.93%1 Jan 258 258 5500.00%1 487 4871 88.76°!
Feb 788 1,636 7.72% #VALUE! #VALUE! Feb 330 588 261.87% 448 935 59.01%
Mar 907 2.543 14.40% #VALUE! #VALUE! Mar 292 880 76.73% 491 1,426 62.05%
Apr 1,086 3.62E 12.37% #VALUE! #VALUE! Apr 390 1,270 65.78% 719 2,145 68.90%
May 3,100 6,729 30.66% #VALUE! #VALUE! May 649 1,919 62.02% + 0 2,145 11.78%
Jun 580 7.309 35.49% #VALUE! #VALUE! Jun 687 2,606 39.49% 0 2,145 -17.69%
Jul 643 7.952 21,07% #VALUE' #VALUE! Jul 891 3,497 22.93% 1,198 3,343 -4,40%-
Aug 1,130 9,082 24.041 #VALUE! #VALUE! Aug835 4,332 14.99% 1,532 4,875 12.53%
Sep 906 9,988 4.68% #VALUE! #VALUE! Se 398 4,730 13.25% 904 5,77E 22.18%
Oct 343 10.331�Z47016 #VALUE! #VALUE! Oct 327 5,057 12.98% 5,779 14.28%
Nov 273 10,6049% #VALUE! #VALUE! Nov 269 5,326 8.65% 5,779 8,51%
Dec 310 10.9145% #VALUE! I #VALUE' Dec 337 5,663 9,81% 5,779 2.05%
Port Townsend VIC closed down in March,2024
FORKS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER SEQUIM VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
2023 2023 % 2024 2024 % 2023 2023 % 2024 2024 %
YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change
Jan 1,753 1.753 24.50% 1,3931 1,393 -20.54%1 Jan 230 230 33.68%1 166 166 -27.83%
Feb 1,903 3,656 9.53% 2,238 3,631 -0.68%1 Feb 237 467 39.01% 293 459 -1.71%
Mar 3,244 6.900 6.50% 4,096 7,727 11.99% Mar 471 938 15.33% 471 930 -0.85%
Apr 3,680 10,580 8.37% 4,746 12,473 1T890% Apr 471 1,409 10.72% 527 1,457 3.41%
May 5,341 15.921 16.29% 6,390 18,863 18.48% May 626 2,035 13.68% 616 2,073 1.87%
Jun 9,299 25,220 20.38% 10,153 29,016 15.05% Jun 926 2,961 15.16% 902 2,975 0.47%
Jul 12,824 38.044 19.72% 14,126 43,142 13.40% Jul 1,854 4,815 13.32% 2,140 5,115 6.23%
Aug10,265 48,309 18.361 12,433 55,575 15.04% Aug1,151 5,9661 13.05% 1,1301 6,245 4.68%
Sep 7,195 55,504 15.77% 9.7641 65,339 17.72°/ Sep 816 6,7821 8.16% 625 6,870 1.30%
Oct 4,8851 60,389 15.99% 65,33E 8.20% Oct 429 7,211 7.69% 6,870 -4.73%
Nov 2,950 63.339 15.83% 65,33E 3,16% Nov 249 7,460 7.70% 1 6,870
Dec 2,1671 65,506 16.48% 65,33E -0.25% Dec 228 1 6,870 10.6401
MAKAH CULTURAL&RESEARCH CENTER MUSEUM DUNGENESS RIVER AUDUBON CENTER
2023 2023 % 2024 2024 % 2023 2023 % 2024 2024 %
YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change
Jan 459 459 #DIV/O! 367 367 -20.04% Jan 1,636 1,636 2.78% 1,674 1,674 2.32%
Feb 531 990 #DIV!01 568 935 -5.56% Feb 1,300 2,936 #DIViO! 2,450 4,124 4046%
Mar 1,071 2,061 575.74% 301 1,236 -40.03% Mar 1,658 4,594 #DIV/01 2.483 6,607 43.82%
Apr 1,730 3,791 202.31% 614 1,850 -51.20% Apr 1,979 6,573 #DIV!O! 2.353 8.960 36.32%
May 2,541 6,332 107.88% 1,850 -70.78/ May 2,758 9,331 #DIV101 2,792 11,752 25.95%
Jun 3,927 10,259 71.61% 868 2,718 -73.51% Jun 3,323 12,654 #DIV!O! 3,440 15,192 20,06%
Jul 5,515 15,774 59.43% 3,891 6.609 -58.10% Jul 4,266 16,920 1190.10% 5,165 20,357 41.23%
Aug5,702 21,476 46.66% 6,609 -69.23% Aug3,856 20,776 602,79% 3,53E 2 .8961 15.02%
Sep 3,470 24.946 32.74% 6,609 73.51°!o Sep 3,386 24,162 436.48% 1 23,896 -1,10%
Oct 1,8541 26.800 30.13% 6,609 75.34°/ Oct 2,8121 26,974 229.61% 23,896 -11,41%
Nov 7571 27.557 29.01%1 1 6,609 76.02% Nov 2,7571 29,731 123.71% 1 23,896 -19.63%
Dec 7241 28.281 29.01%1 1 6,609 76.02% Dec 3,3131 33,044 -100.00% 23,896 -100.00%
The Makah Museum is open year round.
+ Gateway VIC has requested that CIPTC update May's missing month stats. (1,874 total)
The VIC was closed for the majority of June due to the SR19-104 roundabout construction/detour.
(with only 276 visitor count)
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QUILCENEIBRINNON VISITOR CENTER RAILROAD BRIDGE•OLYMPIC DISCOVERY TRAIL
2023 2023 % 2024 2024 % 2023 2023 % 2024 2024 %
YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change
Jan 629 629 750.00% 162 -100.00% Jan 21,216 21,216 58.99%1 15,835 15,835 -25.36%
Feb 561 1.190 486.21% 142 142 -88.07% Feb 14,938 36,154 35.28% 0 15,835 -56,20%
Mar 757 1.947 421.98% 432 574 -70.52% Mar 19,542 55,696 27.51% 0 15,835 -71,57%
r 1,040 2.987 292.51% 626 1,200 -59.83% Apr 23,364 79,060 28,61% 0 15,835 -79.97%
May 1,621 4,608 256.66% 1,200 -73.96% May 29,306 108,366 35,13% 0 15,835 -85.39%
Jun 1,927 6,535 201,43% 2,145 3,345 -48.81% Jun 29,928 138,294 41.05% 0 15,835 -88.55%
Jul 2,937 9,472 149.59% 198 3,543 -62.60% Jul 38,115 176,409 79,93% 0 15,835 -91,02%
Aug2,508 11.980 156,37% 493 4,036 -66.31% Aug34.647 211,056 115.27% 0 15.835 -92.50%
Sep 2,193 14.173 165,61%1 7481 4,784 -66.25% Sep 29,353 240,409 145,21% 15,835 -93.41%
Oct 1,268 15.441 150.67016 4,784 -69.02% Oct 24,207 264.616 169.90% 15,835 -94,02%
Nov 1,287 16.728 12544%j 1 4,784 -71.40% Nov 29,515 294,131 160.12% 15,835 -94.62%
Dec 810 17,538 125.44% 0 100.00% Dec 39.784 333,915 131.36% 0 -100.00%
'Bridge counter broken.Numbers unavailable until further notice.
NEAR BAY VIC CLALLAM BAY VIC
2023 2023 % 2024 2024 % 2023 2023 % 2024 2024 %
YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change YTD Change
Jan 459 459 #DIV/0! 367 -20.04% Jan 0 0 #DIV/01 47 3671 #DIV/O!
Feb 531 990 #DIV/0! 367 -62.93% Feb 0 0 #DIV/O! 56 423 #DIV/O!
Mar 1.071 2,061 575.74% 367 -82.19°! Mar 0 0 575.74% 19 442 #DIV/O!
Apr 1,730 3.791 202.31% 367 -90.32% Apr 0 0 202.31% 92 534 #DIV/O!
May 2,541 6.332 107.88% 367 -94.20% May 0 0 107.88% 104 638 #DIVIO!
Jun 3,927 10,259 71.61% 367 -96.42% Jun 0 0 71.61% 112 750 #DIV10!
Jul 5,515 15.774 59.43% 1,312 1,679 -89.36% Jul 0 0 59.43% 303 1,053 #DIV/O!
Aug5,702 21.476 46.66% 1,456 3,135 -85.40% Aug0 0 46.66% 259 1,312 #DIV;O!
Sep 3,470 24.946 32.74% 848 3,983 -84.031%1. Sep 0 0 32.74% 178 1,490 #DIV;O!
Oct 1,854 26.800 30.13% 3,983 -85.14% Oct 0 0 30.13% 1,490 #DIV/O!
Nov 757 27,557 29.01% 3,983 -85.55% Nov 0 0 29.01% 1,490 #DIV10!
Dec 7241 28,281 29.01% T,983 -85.55% Dec 0 0 29.01% 1,490 #DIV101
The Makah Museum is open all year round but the VIC is closed in the shoulder season.
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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK NeaBay 112
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3002 Mount Angeles Road Sekiu ...
Port Angeles,WA 98362 Clallam Bay
360-565-3130
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("Twilight"tour center) 01 � is Discover Trail Lake 1411 S Forks Avenue, Crescent All JeIeS`7
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121 E. Railroad Ave., Taholah
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Se uim ........................ 35 mi
Port Angeles.................47 mi
Hurricane Ridge........... 68 mi
Victoria, B.0.................. 73 mi '
Forks 102 mi
La Push ...................... 120 mi
Neah Bay 122 mi
Kalaloch Beach........... 129 mi
Hoh Rain Forest.......... 138 mi Elma
Lake Quinault............. 165 mi Aberdeen
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306144 U.S.Highway 101,
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16 Sea-Tac 360-796-4350
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Port Ludlow..............16 mi
Quilcene ..................25 mi
Shelton
Kingston ..................33 mi
Brinnon....................37 mi
T Seattle......................50 mi
Tacoma.....................80 mi
8 Olympia...................92 mi
Sea-Tac Airport.......100 mi
Olympia Vancouver, B.C.......122 mi
Portland,OR ......222 mi
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES
Check the schedule at wsdot.wa.gov/ferries.
Call WSF Customer Service at 888-808-7977
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Eaglemount Rockery Cottages/Motel 1822 SIR 20 Port Townsend 98368 360-379-8922 www.eaglemountrockeryconagesmotel.com 4 x R Outdoor Museum
Hadlock Motel 181 Chimacum Rd Port Hadlock 98339 360-385-3111 www.hadio(kmotel.com 18 x x x R x Heart of Port Hadlock
Mount Walker Inn 61 Maple Grove Rd Quilcene 98376 800-544-0300 www.mountwalkerinn.com 12 x fee x Peaceful Escape
Old Alcohol Plant 310 Hadlock Bay Rd. Port Hadlock 98339 360-390-4017 www.oldal(oholplant.com 27 x x x R x Beach Access
The Rescr 98365 360-437-7000 www.Wudlawresort.com 37 x x x z z Water view,golf,marina
Bed and Breakfasts
Amber Lights Bs6 4042 r,astmgs s;e'r'v -ori Townsend 98368 360390-5712 www.ambedightsbedandbreakfast.com 3 z x z Elegant,forest retreat
Solstice Farm B&B 6503BeaverValleyRd. Chimacum 98325 360-732-0174 www.solsticefarmstay.com 2 x x x x Working farm
Vacation Rentals
A ShipA'shore 270A Disney Road Nordland 98358 360-301-3817 www.Flamingagnesl,a)gmail.com 1 x x x Private beach
Aerie House 223 Aerie Lane Port Townsend 98368 360-531-0072 www.aefiehousevacationrentai.com 1 x x Quiet,water view
Alegria Guest House 4934 SIR 20 Port Townsend 98368 360-379-3695 1 x x x Water views&sunsets
An Inn Between 5825 Old Gardiner Rd Port Townsend 98368 360-379-8125 1 x x R x Waterfront
Arcadia HistoncInn 1893 S Jacob Miller Rd Port Townsend 98368 360-385-1992 eaglemountainwmery.com/histonc-arcade-inn 5 x z x x 1909 Inn a thewinery
The Wolves Den atWinterchill Farm 269 N Jacob Miller Rd Port Townsend 98368 360-531-4508 www.winterchill-farm.com i x x R Luxury cabin retreat
Bay Cottage 4346 S.Discovery Rd Port Townsend 98368 360-385-2035 www.baycottagegetaway.com 3 x x Beautiful beach access
Beach Cottages on Marrowstone 10 Beach Or Nordland 98358 800-871-3077 www.bea(hcottagegetaway.com 9 x x z Private Beach Resort
Cabin on the Canal Near Pleasant Harbor Brinnon 98320 206-782-3868 www.cabinonthe(anal.com i x x Access to Hood Canal
Cabins at Treefrog Woods 1280 Cape George Rd Port Townsend 98368 360-379-0906 www.peninsulasportsman.com 2 x R Private cabins
Chevy Chase Beach Cabins 3710 S Discovery Rd Port Townsend 98368 360-385-1270 www.chevychasebeachcabins.com 7 x x x R x Private beach
Chimacum Ridge lodge 1505 Center Rd Chimacum 98325 360-774-1644 www.chimacumridgelodge.com 1 x x R R Olympic Mountain view
Cove RV Park 303075 Highway 101 Brinnon 98320 360-7%-4723 www.covefv.com 1 x x x 2 nights minimum
Dabob Bay Cottage 840 Piper Rd Quilcene 98376 360-765-3947 www.dabobbaycottage.com 1 x x Private beach,boating access
Elk Meadows 3485 Dosewallips Rd Brinnon 98320 360-7%-4886 www.elkmeadowswa.com 1 R Mt view—river front
Fairmount Beach House 1071 Fairmount Rd Port Townsend 98368 360-385-2480 Facebook.com/FairmountBeachHouse 1 x x Private beach
Fort Flagler State Park 10541 Hagler Rd Nordland 98358 360-385-3701 www.parks.state.wa.us 5 x Now reserve on line
Guest Nest 389A Arcadia West Port Townsend 98368 442-777-3195 www.vrbo.com/268004 1 x x Resort living
Owls Nest Guest House Quilcene 98376 425-941-8641 www.AirBnB.com/rooms119S73421 1 Private,cozy,views
Pleasant Harbor Marina House 308913 US Hwy 101 Brinnon 98320 360-196-4611 www.pleasantharbormarina.com 1 x x x Manna view,quiet
Windermere Vacation Rentals Brinnon 98320 888-796-3450 www.vacationhomesonhoodcanal.(om 10 R x x x Hood Canal waterfront
Worthington Park 151 Columbia Street Quilcene 98376 866-210-8437 worthingtonparkquilcene.org 4 x x x x Sleep in a museum!
Zen River Retreat 423 Lords lake Loop Quilcene 98376 360-316-9656 www.zenriverretreat.org 2 x x R x Restorative Guest Retreat
West Jefferson County
Cedar Creek Cabins&Eagles Nest I I )owansCreekRd Forks 98331 360-374-3259 www.forkslogcabin.com 2 x x Pmate River Trail
Hoh Valley Cabins at Elk Meadows 5843 Upper Hoh Rd Forks 98331 360-374-5254 www.booking.comhoh valley cabins 3 x Rainforest Retreat,wildlife viewing
Kalaloch Lodge IS7151 Hwy 101 Forks 98331 360-%2-2271 www.thekalalochlodge.com 65 x x z Ocean Experience
Rainforest Hostel 169312 Hwy 101 Forks 98331 360-374-2270 www.rainforesthosteLcom 2 x x R 'See our website for rates
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Collins Campground Hwy 101,6mi.from 101 Brinnon 98320 360-765-2200 www.fs.usda.gov/olympic S 16 x x x x F x x Quiet,on river
Dosewallips State Park Hwy 101,1/4 mi.S of Brinnon 98320 888-226-7688 www.parks.state.wa.us S 140 x x x x x x x F x x Beach&trails
Falls View Campground CLOSED Quilcene
Fort Flagler State Park 10541 Hagler Rd Nordland 98358 360-385-1259 www.parks.state.wa.us S 116 x x x x x R S x x Open year round
Fort Townsend State Park 1370 Old Fort Townsend Rd Port Townsend 98368 360-385-3595 www.parks.state.wa.us S 40 x x x x x R S x x Open year round
Fort Worden State Park 200 Battery Way Port Townsend 98368 360-344-4412 www.parks.wa.gov S 80 x x x x x x R S x x
Lake Leland County Park 165 Leland Valley Rd. Quilcene 98736 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com ( 22 x x x x x S x x Open 411-10/31
Oak Bay Lower County(amp, 301 Portage Way PortHadlock 98339 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com C 6 x x x x S x Open 4/1-10/31
Oak Bay Upper County Camp. 290 Cleveland St Port Hadlock 98339 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com C 24 x x x x x S x Open 4/1-10/31
Quilcene County Campground 294964 Hwy 101 Quilcene 98376 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com C 24 x F x Wooded
Seal Rock Campground 1 mile N of Brinnon Brinnon 98320 360-765-2200 www.fs.usda.gov/olympic F 41 x x R S Beach&trails
Private Campgrounds
�Ove 8V Park 303075 Hwy Iu i Brinnon 98320 360-7%-4723 www,(overv.com P 25 x x x x S x Country store
Hard Rain Cafe&RV Park 5763 Upper Hoh Rd. Forks 98331 360-374-9288 www.hardraincafe.com P 13 x x x x x x x Rain Forest
Halfway RV Park Hwy 101&Brinnon In Bnnnon 98320 360-796-4715 P 22 x x x x x Groups welcome
Port Ludlow RV Park 44 Breaker Ln Port Ludlow 98365 360-437-9377 Facebook.com/portludlowry P 32 x x x x x x x x In the woods
Smitty's RV Park 9142FlaglerRd Nordland 98358 360-602-2114 smittysrvpark.com P 32 x x x S x Quiet county setting
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Chimacum 98325 www.parks.state.wa.us S F X X Open 4/1-10/21,equestrian trails,fishing in season
East Beach County Park Marrowstone Island Nordland 98358 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com ( S X Beach,kayak,shelter,fireplace
Gibbs Lake County Park West Valley Road Chimacum 98325 360-385-9160 www.(ountyre(.com C F X X 9 miles hiking,horse,many new mountain bike trails
Hicks County Park Shine Port Ludlow 98365 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com C S X Boat ramp,kayak,Hood Canal at Hood Canal Bridge
HJ.Carroll County Park Rhody Dr. Chimacum 98325 360-385-9160 www.counyrec.com C F X Picnics,ball fields,shelter for weddings and reunions
Home Lake Above Dosewallips River Brinnon 98320 www.fs.usda.gov/olympic F F X Dosewallips River
Indian Island County Park Fort Flagler Rd Marrowstone 98358 360-385-9160 www.coungrec.com C S X Picnics,2 miles sandy beach&trails
Irondale Beach County Park End of Moore St. Irondale 98339 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com ( S X X Restored beach,Chimacum Creek,historical site
Lake Leland County Park Hwy 101 Quilcene 98376 360-385-9160 www.countyreccom ( F X Fishing dock,boat ramp,camping Open 4/1-10/31
Larry Scott Memorial Trail 6 mile multi purpose trail Port Townsend 98368 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com C S X Main access at Boat Haven
Ludlow Falls Paradise Bay Rd Port Ludlow 98365 www.portludlowrvpark.com P F X Walk to falls
Mt.WalkerView Point 4miles off Hwy 101 Quilcene 98376 360-765-2200 www.fs.usda.gov/olympic F X 2mile hike
Mystery Bay Recreation Area Fort Hagler Rd Nordland 98358 360-385-1259 www.parks.state.wa.us S S X Boat ramp,moorage area
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Peninsula,Olympic National Park is than 200 years growing in the park's lower largest Sitka spruce in the nation is 191 feet tall and
c unique among national park sites.Not elevations,accentuated by big rivers and scenic lives in Quinault.The largest western redcedar is
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only is it home to four of the world's few lakes.Species like Douglas fir and western 159 feet high and can be found along the Quinault
remaining intact temperate rainforests,but it has hemlock provide a canopy over huckleberries, Big Cedar Trail.The largest Douglas fir stretches
a breathtaking coastline and craggy alpine peaks. salal and trillium.Wildlife,such as owls and rare 281 feet in the sky in Quinault.
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Elevations range from sea level to 7,983 feet at fishers,rest in branches. But get some altitude while you're here and head
3 Mt.Olympus. You'll discover four separate rainforests scattered to the alpine zone in the park where peaks
Explore some of its 73 miles of wild Washington throughout the park.The best-known rainforest to almost reach 8,000 feet,and wildflower-dotted
Ucoast where you'll find tide pools filled with sea visit is the Hoh,but Bogachiel,Quinault and Queets meadows are frequented by marmots.The easiest
w creatures,towering sea stacks and rock arches. are equally as stunning with more solitude.Walk way to get into the mountains quickly is to drive
= You also may spot whales,seals,sea lions,otters among Sitka spruce,Douglas fir,western hemlock up to Hurricane Ridge.From the visitor center,
o and eagles. and western redcedar,some of which grow higher you can choose from a number of hiking trails.
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PARK ENTRANCES
Accessed via US 101,which circles the peninsula, "
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Wash.,is the Olympic During whale migration, Reservation here,along with
National Park Visitor spot gray whales when the parks stunning Rialto
Center.Get your park pass you walk on one of two Beach,First Beach,Second
and map,shop the three-mile boardwalk Beach and Third Beach. - --
bookstore and get a lay of trails to the coast.
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Angeles.Along the ridge, and the rainforest on the
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Visitor Center,with a snack Peninsula at Neah Bay.An ="""•. '
bar,gift shop and a staff Aberdeen,you'll Fo.r, ='�1
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people live in and around at Lake Quinault where you
guided walks in summer. Neah Bay today.You'll need will find one of the park's DPI, '
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which can be purchased on Forest Ranger Station.On
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101 to Lake Crescent and Cultural and Research you'll find U.S.Forest IN A T I O N A L
then access the gorgeous Center.Then hike two miles Service/National Park ---
Washington coast.This area from Makah trailhead to Shi P A R K •i, �'
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Located 31 miles south of southern end,continue west
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coast,head from Port in the summer and open followed by Beach 1 and Y
Angeles along Hwy.112 weekends during the Beach 2.Just north is the
until you reach the off-season.It closes for Kalaloch Ranger Station,
Hoko-Ozette Road and January and February. which sits on the coast near
then drive west toward Kalaloch Lodge(see Where
the coast.This area is to Stay for details).
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the coast to explore the tidal pools at Rialto your car and drive to Sol Duc
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Beach.Rialto Beach is 27 miles from Forks, Valley to soak in the hot springs it's clear.
Wash.,and directly accessible from Hwy.1o1. pools.Then hike to Sol Duc Falls,
Dangerous areas at high tide include Hole in a triple waterfall.
the Wall 1.5 miles north of the Rialto Beach
parking lot.Bring a tide chart.
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LAKE CRESCENT LODGE and sea stacks only accessible at low
Explore one of the last remaining tide.The beach is accessible during
Built in 1915 on Lake Crescent's shores, temperate rainforests in the world all tide levels for hiking unless you
this charming lodge is a beautiful place and one es four in Olympic:the Hall
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to spend time.Relax in the lobby in Rain Forest.Stroll the.&mile Hall of Beyond,you can get trapped if
front of the roaring fireplace.Make Mosses after visiting the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. the tides come up.
reservations for the lodge's dining room.
NOTE A separate recreation permit is required to visit Olympic's Shi Shi Beach via the Makah Reservation.
PHOTOS:Overview of Lake Crescent[Adobe Stock];Rialto Beach[(DAdobe Stock);Sol Duc Falls,Hiking Hurricane Ridge.Lake Crescent Lodge,
Hoh Rain Forest(Justin Bailie).SM Shi Beach[Courtesy of NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries)
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WILDLIFE FIELD GUIDE
Look for these animals as you explore Olympic National Park.
ROOSEVELT ELK
These dark brown ungulates are the largest subspecies of elk in North America,with bulls sometimes
reaching 1,100 pounds and cows more than 600 pounds.The largest wild herd of Roosevelt elk in the
Pacific Northwest lives in Olympic.Small herds of about 30 cows and calves band together and browse on
ferns,lichens and meadow grasses year-round,while bulls tend to live alone.In September,listen for the
eerie bugling of bulls during the rut(mating season(.
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Black bears(but not grizzlies)live throughout Olympic,roaming in search of ripe berries,spawning
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These lovable mammals can be found on the Pacific coast from Alaska to northern California.Sea otters
are larger than river otters,and unlike the river otters,rarely come ashore.Thick,brown fur protects sea
otters from cold water.Males in the area can weigh up to 65 pounds and reach 4 feet in length.Playful and
smart,sea otters are the only mammals besides primates known to use tools.They use small rocks to pry t
shellfish from underwater boulders and to hammer the shells open.
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brown body with white tail feathers and a-bald"white head.Juvenile eagles are brownish with brown
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INSIDER'S TIPS
From what to pack to entrance fees,here's the scoop.
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ONLINE PACKING LIST fee for seven-day
motorcycle pass
Visit MyOlympicPark.com to find out ❑Refillable water i
$30
where to stay and what to do during bottles or a fee for aseven-day
your vacation.Interested in exploring hydration system vehicle pass
other national parks?Check us out at �� ❑Binoculars
Nationalparktrips.com. $55
❑Clothing layers to fee for 12-month
accommodate Olympic annual pass
temperature
fluctuations. $80
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Become a member of Outside+to get and sunscreen
access to a year of Gaia GPS Premium national park sites
for trail maps to build trip plans with ❑Rain jacket&bug spray $80
weather and topo overlays,plus get ❑Sturdy hiking boots fee for U.S.citizens
exclusive content online and on 62 and older for the
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WHERE TO STAY
With five different places to stay in the park,it can be difficult to decide whether to stay beachside,
lakeside or next to a hot springs.Find your match.
K A LA LO C H LODGE variety of options,depending on your needs. LAKE Q U I N AU LT LODGE
Choose among one double bed and a futon;one
Kick back with a front-porch view of the Pacific double bed with one twin bed;or one queen bed Built in 192b,Lake Quinault Lodge is a charming
at Olympic's only oceanfront lodge located on and a double bed.Each cabin has a private bath. place to relax and base out of for your Olympic
bluffs above the beach on the park's western You can also stay in Lakeside Chalets that have National Park adventures.Located at the southern
border.The main lodge offers several cozy private bathrooms.They feature a main room area of the park near the Quinault Rain Forest,it's
rooms,while the cabins(some with fireplaces) with a double bed and adouble-sized futon and most easily accessed from the south via Aberdeen.
have the best ocean views.The Seacrest House is an upstairs loft with a double bed.The resort is This beautiful resort on the shores of Lake Quinault
a two-story,hotel-style brick building.Every home to a restaurant,general store and boat is on the fancy side,with a stylish lobby featuring a
room has a private patio or balcony with views rentals.It's open May through September; l fireplace and fine dining,but lodging options
of the Pacific Ocean P y g P � P g g'r'g P
olympicnationalparks.com/lodging/ include rooms in the 1920s-era main lodge and
In some ways,staying at Kalaloch,pronounced log-cabin-resort more rustic rooms in several outbuildings,
"Clay-lock,is like going back in time.There are including the Boathouse and Lakeside buildings.
no TVs on the property,except in the main LAKE CRESCENT LODGE There are 91 rooms total,plus one suite,and a
lodge's Kalaloch Room and Becker's Room.And heated swimming pool and restaurant.It's open
there are no telephones or Wi-Fi in the rooms in Tucked in the trees at the edge of Lake Crescent,the year-round;olympicnationalparks.com/lodging/
the main lodge.This is by design.The lodge's charming Lake Crescent Lodge,built in 1915, lake-quinault-lodge
Creekside Restaurant serves locally sourced features a fine dining restaurant,a glassed-in porch
meals.There's also a gift shop and a small and a cozy lobby,complete with a roaring fireplace S O L D U C HOT SPRINGS RESORT
grocery store.It's open year and trophy elk on the walls.Lodging options
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thekalalochlodge.com include small rooms inside the lodge,cabins and It's rare to find a national park that has hot springs v
motel rooms in several standalone outbuildings. open to the public for soaking,which is what p
L 0 G CABIN RESORT The Roosevelt Cabins remain open through the makes Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort so unique. z
winter season for overnight stays on Friday, The resort includes 32 cabins that sleep up to four
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A night at this resort on the northern shores of Saturday and Sunday evenings with a two-night and 17 RV sites,a spa for massage therapy,the
Lake Crescent will bring you back to your minimum required.The lodge restaurant and gift Springs Restaurant,gift shop and small grocery
summer camp days.Known as being situated on shop close for the winter season. store.It's open late March to late October,but check
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the"sunny side of the lake,"this resort offers a At the lodge's dining room,you can eat breakfast the website or call ahead to confirm exact opening
variety of accommodations and is easily accessible and closing dates.If the park entrance fee station is 0'
lunch or dinner from late April through early
from Port Angeles. January.Featuring Pacific Northwest fare,you'll closed,you can pay your entrance fee at the resort. -6
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Lodging options include simple lodge rooms, find dishes like venison ragu served with root There are three mineral hot springs and one
chalets and cabins.Camper Cabins have two double vegetables,foraged mushrooms and Washington freshwater pool at the resort.Each mineral pool is
beds and a communal restroom.Rustic Kitchenette Cabernet sauce.Reservations are recommended emptied,cleaned and refilled each night; Q
Cabins have two double beds and a private for dinner;olympicnationalparks.com/lodging/ olympicnationalparks.com/lodging/sol-duc-hot-
bathroom.The Rustic Sleeping Cabins feature a lake-crescent-lodge springs-resort a
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EXHIBIT C 1st QUARTER Due by April 30"'to
afmcknight@co.iefferson.wa.us
Organization:
Contact person:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number/Email:
1. LTAC Funds received from Jefferson County 1s`QTR:
ORGANIZATION Amount Received Overspent Refund TOTAL V
Awarded From (+) Required QTR
by Jefferson Underspent LTAC
Jefferson County (')of LTAC FUNDS
County funds SPENT
2. LTAC funds spent by your organization 11 QTR(include 200 word limit regarding activities and
funds spent with an itemized statement and supporting documentation,i.e. invoices paid,receipts
from payment,):
3. LTAC funds balance remaining 11 QTR:
4. Please attach your organization's report for all revenue,marketing,services,programs and
activities of the prior quarter.
This report and any attachments may be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Public Records
Act, RCW Chapter 42.56. A minimum of six years, RECIPIENT shall maintain documented proof of
payments made, contracts`executed and other expenditures authorized under your Agreement with
Jefferson County. Upon reasonable notice, RECIPIENT shall provide access to Jefferson County or State
representatives to audit those records.
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EXHIBIT C 2nd QUARTER Due by July 311 to
afmcknightAco jefferson.wa.us
Organization:
Contact person:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number/Email:
1. LTAC Funds received from Jefferson County 2nd QTR:
ORGANIZATION Total Total Overspent Refund TOTAL TOTAL
Amount Received (+) Required 1st QTR 2"d QTR
Awarded From Underspent LTAC LTAC
by (-)ofLTAC FUNDS FUNDS
Jefferson Jefferson funds SPENT SPENT
County County
2. LTAC funds spent by your organization 2nd QTR(include 200 word limit regarding activities and
funds spent with an itemized statement and supporting documentation,i.e. invoices paid,receipts
from payment,):
1. LTAC funds balance remaining 2°d QTR:
2. Please attach your organization's report for all revenue,marketing, services,programs and
activities of the prior quarter.
This report and any attachments may be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Public Records
Act, RCW Chapter 42.56. For a minimum of six years, RECIPIENT shall maintain documented proof of
payments made, contracts executed and other expenditures authorized under your Agreement with
Jefferson County. Upon reasonable notice, RECIPIENT shall be able to provide access to Jefferson
County or State representatives to audit those records.
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EXHIBIT C 3" QUARTER Due by October 31"to
afmcknight@co.iefferson.wa.us
Organization:
Contact person:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number/Email:
1. LTAC Funds received from Jefferson County 31 QTR:
ORGANIZATION Total Total Overspent Refund TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
Amount Received (+) Required II QTR 2"1 QTR 31d QTR
Awarded From Underspent LTAC LTAC LTAC
by (-)of LTAC FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS
Jefferson Jefferson funds SPENT SPENT SPENT
County County
2. LTAC funds spent by your organization 31 QTR(include 200 word limit regarding activities
and funds spent with an itemized statement and supporting documentation,i.e. invoices paid,
receipts from payment,):
2. LTAC funds balance remaining 31 QTR:
3. Please attach your organization's report for all revenue,marketing,services,programs and
activities of the prior quarter.
This report and any attachments may be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Public Records
Act, RCW Chapter 42.56. For a minimum of six years, RECIPIENT shall maintain documented proof of
payments made, contracts executed and other expenditures authorized under the Agreement with
Jefferson County. Upon reasonable notice, you shall be able to provide access to Jefferson County or
State representatives to audit those records.
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EXHIBIT C 4" QUARTER Due by January 3111 to
afmckni htna co.iefferson.wa.us
Organization:
Contact person:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number/Email:
1. LTAC Funds received from Jefferson County 0 QTR:
ORGANIZATION Total Total Overspent Refund TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL 3rd TOTAL
Amount Received (+) Required I`QTR 21 QTR QTR 411 QTR
Awarded From Underspent LTAC LTAC LTAC LTAC
by (-)of LTAC FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS
Jefferson Jefferson funds SPENT SPENT SPENT SPENT
County County
2. LTAC funds spent by your organization 4"QTR(include 200 word limit regarding activities and
funds spent with an itemized statement and supporting documentation,i.e. invoices paid,receipts
from payment,):
3. LTAC funds balance remaining 41 QTR:
4. Please attach your organization's report for all revenue,marketing,services,programs and
activities of the prior quarter.
This report and any attachments may be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Public Records
Act, RCW Chapter 42.56. A minimum of six years, RECIPIENT shall maintain documented proof of
payments made, contracts executed and other expenditures authorized under your Agreement with
Jefferson County. Upon reasonable notice, RECIPIENT shall provide access to Jefferson County or State
representatives to audit those records.
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EXHIBIT D
Jurisdiction Lodging Tax Reporting Form —To Be Submitted to Jefferson COUNTY
Administrator's Office
No Later than February 281h of each Year
Lodging Tax Reporting Form
Or-eanizataons recerving fi—iin to promote fesnvals.special.event and totursm-related acts:ztie:through tounsin-re:ated fan7ities
owned or sponsored by non-profit orpnrzations or the local imuclicnon are required to complete this farm for EACH activity.
1 Oreanizanoc Name: Reportcz Year
2 Sponsor hpe--beck Chi O SOI;c}?i 0 561(cjt6i {�Lai j.tn;&-= ()Carr Eclatc,
3 Actnn::ame
4 Activity Type,Chec1 Ocei: OEvtauFesav • O Facihrv. C)Madeanz•
5 Acnvtn Start Dare'
6 Activity End Date*
'Total Cost of Acmtn S
8 Amount Requested: S
9 Amoum awarded: S
10 utwall attendance• 13 Number of Artecdees Glw Staved Ove=ht m L"craA Accommodations*
a) ProecteC• a; Projected*
bi Acrdal• bt Actual*
c: Methodoio?v(Check One ()Direct Coate c; Methodologv(Cheek 0aei O D¢ect Catmt•
Olzdirect Carat• (i Rinrewaam•e Stuvn• O:th.Count• ORepreseeteme Stater'
()lcfarmalSuner' OSmiwriEirmate• OnfotmalSwvec' OSuucturedEstimaoe•
OOdw i esplam': OOth2r;ewplam:
11 Amad a of Anwdees%U Trneled 50`files or}fore' 14 Number of Attendees Who Staved OsemL--t m P id A can N*tun
a) Protected, a: Projected'
b) Acnia-- b i Arma:'
c) Methodoio- (Check One, ODtrect Cool c', M-4bodolor(Check Onet O Duect aan
Olcdust ldant• O Represemam e Sur ev• O:ndaect Cast• ORepresentame State%
Olrformal Sun-ei• O Stni wed E tin ere O dal Survey O Structured La=re•
Other ievim O C e7 rsplamr
l'_Nun:m of Artecaees AU Tn:ejed Tom.Another State a Comte' 15 NwLber of Paid i.oizr - ems'
a) Proecred• a) Projected•
b i Acraa• b) Acnii•
Medradooz-iChe_1Ore O Direct Co= c) MethodoloeriCheclOnec �jDaecrCaunr•
Oltdirect Coin• -)PApresemam•e Survev1 O 1d..C.- OF.epresectame Staveg•
��' opal S utun' ��Stni_wai E tt rate' O-d mil S sues' O is arced Lamm-
Other ie%plarn ()Comer rsplalrlr
`See Lodging Tax Yearl. Reporting Definntiou-.In-tr ucrions
ame of 1ndmaaai Ulho Prepared FAvrt:
Phone- E-Mail Address
RETURN THIS FORM To:
Jefferson County Ath--stratoi s Office
1820 Jefferson Street
P.O.Box 1220
Port Townsend.WA 98368
3effbocc a co.jeffirson.va.w,
DEADLINE:February 28th of Each Reporting Year
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LTAC Yearly Reporting
Definitions/Instructions
Activity Type: Event/Festival:Short-term activity occurring between specific dates(e.g.,4th of July celebration,local
marathon)
Facility:Municipally-owned facility that operates some or all of the year(e.g.,county historical museum,
convention center)
Marketing:Activity that provides information to encourage visitors to an area;is typically a year-round activity
but may also operate for less than a full year.
Activity Date: Activity beginning and ending dates.
Actual: Persons estimated to have actually participated in event/festival or visiting a facility.For marketing activity,
enter the number of persons estimated to have actually visited area as result of marketing activity.
Projected: Persons expected to participate in event/festival or visiting a facility.For marketing activity,enter the number of
persons expected to visit area as result of marketing activity.
Methodology: Select the methodology used to estimate the actual number of visitors/participants.
Direct Count:Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations,clicker counts at
entry points,vehicle counts or number of chairs filled.A direct count may also include information collected
directly from businesses,such as hotels,restaurants or tour guides,likely to be affected by an event.
Indirect Count:Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold,
redeemed discount certificates,brochures handed out,police requirements for crowd control or visual estimates.
Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/participants.A representative
survey is a highly structured data collection tool,based on a defined random sample of participants,and the
results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event and includes margin of error and
confidence level.
Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non-random manner
that is not representative of all visitors or participants.Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire
visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all participants had an equal chance
of being included in the survey.
Structured Estimate:Estimate produced by computing known information related to the event or location.For
example,one jurisdiction estimated attendance by dividing the square)footage of the event area by the
international building code allowance for persons(3 square feet).
Other:(please describe)
Overall Attendance: Total projected and estimated actual attendance recorded for event,facility or resulting from marketing
activity.
Total Attendees Traveling 50 miles or more:
Total: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors traveling more than 50 miles to attend event or facility.
For marketing organizations,report visitors traveling more than 50 miles to visit area.
Of total,attendees who traveled from another state or country:Of the total projected and estimated actual number of
visitors traveling more than 50 miles to attend event or facility or visit area,report projected and estimated actual number
of visitors who traveled from another state or country.
Attendees who stayed overnight:
Paid Accommodations: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors staying in paid lodging establishments
such as hotels,motels,bed and breakfasts,etc.
Unpaid Accommodations: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors staying in unpaid accommodations
such as family and friends.
Paid Lodging Nights: Total projected and estimated actual number of paid lodging nights.One Lodging night=one or more
persons occupying one room for one night.
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