Regional Highlights

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  Artistic Style in Tile

  Renee O'Connor from Ocean Park creates stylish custom tiles.
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  Life on the Rocks

  The Black Oystercatcher nests in rocky depressions near the high tide line and feeds on limpets, mussels and crabs. They...
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  Set Up to Sell

  Spend your time and money wisely as you prepare your home for sale. We've asked real estate experts to weigh...
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  Wrap It Up, I'll Take It

  Selling your home can be challenging, especially in a saturated market. Coastal experts share their top tips on selling a...
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  Winter and Spring Programs for Whale Watching Spoken Here

  Visitors can spot migrating Gray Whales with the help of volunteers positioned at 26 sites along the coast during the...

This region surrounding Grays Harbor offers miles of interconnecting fresh water lakes and canals and long stretches of sandy ocean beaches suitable for beach getaways, fishing, water sports and other recreational activities. Hoquiam, Aberdeen and Ocean Shores lie north of Grays Harbor, with Westport, Grayland and Tokeland south of the harbor. There are nine state parks between Grayland and Pacific Beach, including four with camp sites, each with its own special attractions. The Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge at Hoquiam is a major stopover for hundreds of thousands of shorebirds to rest and feed during their migrations, offering excellent opportunities to observe and photograph these birds.