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Hood Canal / Union Washington Tourism |
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Home of Hood Canal, the only true fjord in the lower 48 states, Mason County embraces a ruggedly spectacular and sparsely populated region less than two hours by car from Seattle.Old growth forests, cold, clear rivers, salmon fishing, world-class scuba diving, and several mountains over a mile high make up some of the wilderness attractions of Mason County. It holds the southeast entrance to Olympic National Park, and boasts the High Steel Bridge, with its jaw-dropping view 440 feet above the South Skokomish Gorge. Shelton, the county seat and largest city, prides itself on its 1917-era architecture, antique shops and art galleries, as well as some of the best restaurants anywhere in South Puget Sound. It is only a half hour from Shelton to the Olympic Mountains and most state park beaches along Hood Canal. The town of Union is a tiny arts, healing and wine mecca, with the Dolby Waterwheel, Harmony Hill Retreat Center and Alderbrook Resort & Spa top attractions. Highway 106, which links Union to Belfair in the north, is one of Washington State’s most scenic drives. For a full service hide-a-way stay at Hood Canal Cottages, at the Robin Hood Village in Union. Overnight lodging is available along Hood Canal, in Belfair and Shelton, and in Kamilche. Prices and types of accommodations vary. Camping is prevalent at many private, national forest and state park campgrounds. Weather in Mason County is usually warm and dry throughout the summer months, with September-October being a prime vacation season due to the diminished crowds and autumn colors. |
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