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The far northwestern corner of the mainland US. A short 0.7 mi trail through forest leads to a lookout point that overlooks the rocky coast, Tatoosh Island lighthouse, and both Canada and the Pacific Ocean in the distance.
Cape Flattery is the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States. It is in Clallam County, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca joins the Pacific Ocean. It is also part of the Makah Reservation, and is the northern boundary of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Cape Flattery can be reached from a short hike, most of which is boardwalked. The westernmost point in the contiguous United States is at Cape Alava, south of Cape Flattery in Olympic National Park. However, the westernmost tip of Cape Flattery is almost exactly as far west as Cape Alava, the difference being approximately 5 seconds of longitude, about 360 feet (110 m), at high tide and somewhat more at low tide.
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A small monument with an interpretive panel where the first white settlement in Washington state used to be in 1792, though it was settled for only 4 months.
A tackle shop that also provides boat rentals or charters for saltwater fishing and other boating necessities if you have your yacht parked at a nearby marina.
A visit to an Indian Reservation area would not be complete without learning about the local culture, with exhibits featuring the rich history of the first settlers of the area and how they cope with nature.
Get to know about the Pacific Northwest's love for salmon in this hatchery. Different species and life cycles of salmon can be seen at different times of the year.
Deep inside the Makah Reservation is one of the few beaches on the peninsula that is flat and sandy for miles, with tidepools and vistas of sea stacks at the edge of the primordial sea. Getting to the beach requires a 2 mi overland hike. The beach extends into Olympic National Park, which allows overnight beach camping with a permit. Overnight private cars must be parked at a private home 0.5 mi from the trailhead for $10/night, cash-only.