Author Archives: LB Peninsula Visitors Bureau

Gorgeous hike through Long Island just a kayak trip away

So close — but so many paddle strokes away. That’s the way I regarded Long Island for decades. I’d wanted to hike to the island’s well publicized grove of giant, thousand-year-old cedar trees. But getting to the island requires a canoe … Continue reading


Drop a crab pot!

Anglers hoping for another banner year of fishing for Dungeness crab [full story] “It was a record year for the recreational fishery in 2011, and I would say a lot of that is driven by crab abundance and not necessarily … Continue reading


U.S. Coast Guard Cape Disappointment Open House

The Coast Guard will be hosting an open house and canned food drive at Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco May 19th from 9:00 to 3:00. Take a tour of The Station, The National Motor Lifeboat School, The Motor Lifeboats and Homeland … Continue reading


North Head Lighthouse celebrates 114th anniversary

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Keepers of the North Head Lighthouse invite the public to attend the 114th anniversary of the North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment State Park in Ilwaco. Saturday, May 19, 2012 The event commemorates … Continue reading


Broken Fence – Cape Disappointment State Park

“This was taken in an area south of Long Beach WA. It’s a park called “Cape Disappointment SP”. I didn’t have much time in the area, but I think the next time I visit WA i’ll have to explore there … Continue reading


62nd Annual Loyalty Days

The theme of this years Loyalty Days celebration is “Fallen But Not Forgotten” A weekend full of activities including a childrens parade, Coast Guard display, blessing of the fleet in Ilwaco and oyster feed at the Long Beach Elks on … Continue reading


Go fly a kite!

Photo: Tan Vinh, Seattle Times “…In the annals of geekdom, this ranks pretty high, I know. Who flies kites, in this “Angry Birds” and Facebook age, anyway? Plenty, apparently, along the Long Beach Peninsula. This is the kite-flying capital of … Continue reading


Black Lake Fishing Derby

Great fun for the whole family! Hosted by the City of Ilwaco and funded by generous sponsorships and donations from community members and local businesses. April 28, 2012 Registration: 7:00 a.m. Last fish weigh in: 10:00 a.m. Awards & Prizes: … Continue reading


Volunteer Of the Month Cheryl Broom

The Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau is pleased to honor Cheryl Broom as Volunteer of the Month. Cheryl was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Her first trip to the Peninsula was a clamming weekend in 1997. She fell in … Continue reading


CLAM DIG APPROVED FOR APRIL 21-22-23!

Below is the schedule of  razor-clam digs, along with low tides, announced by WDFW · May 5, Saturday, 6:32 a.m., -1.5 feet Twin Harbors only · May 6, Sunday, 7:19 a.m., -2.1 feet Twin Harbors only · May 7, Monday, 8:07 … Continue reading