Klahhane Hiking Club History
Before there was an Olympic National Park, there was the Klahhane Club.
Articles by John Kendall
John Kendall is a volunteer researcher with Clallam County Historical Society. John is a prolific author and is regularly featured in Senior Sunset Times, a free newspaper that is available locally. John can be contacted by E-mail through the society at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We welcome your comments and questions.
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Coast Guard Rescue of the Lamut
During World War II near LaPush, Coast Guardsmen tackled a rescue with what they had: shoestring.
Trading Places
In a very roundabout way, Britain's opening trade with Japan in 1854 began 20 years earlier on rocks near Cape Flattery. The first Japanese to reach the North American continent may have done so in 1834 near Neah Bay. Click the title below to read the article:
Victor Smith
On July 30, 1861, Victor Smith, his family and friends arrived near Port Townsend. Their long journey from the East coast had ended. For Port Townsend and Port Angeles, their fates tied to Smith had officially begun. Click each title below to read about The Strange Customs of Victor Smith.
The Strange Customs of Victor Smith Bibliography
The Strange Customs of Victor Smith Chapter 1
The Strange Customs of Victor Smith Chapter 2