Dungeness, Washington facts for kids
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Dungeness, Washington
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Dungeness Spit at dusk
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 Dungeness, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Dungeness is a small community in Clallam County, Washington. It's located north of Sequim and right on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This area has many homes along the water. It is also famous for the Dungeness Spit, a very popular spot for both locals and visitors.
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History of Dungeness
The name "Dungeness" comes from a place in England. An explorer named George Vancouver gave it this name in 1792. He thought the sandy point of land looked a lot like Dungeness in the English Channel. So, he called it "New Dungeness."
Why Dungeness Crabs are Named After This Place
Dungeness crabs get their name from this very area. This is where people first started fishing for them to sell. The Dungeness crab fishery began in 1848. It is thought to be the oldest known shellfish fishery on the North Pacific coast. Many crabs live in Dungeness Bay, and catching crabs is a fun activity for people living there.
Geography of the Area
Within the larger Dungeness area, there are smaller communities. One is called Old Town. It is located close to a place called Cline Spit. Another community is Jamestown, which you can find around Jamestown Road.
Fun Parks and Recreation
There are many great places to explore in and around Dungeness.
Outdoor Adventures at Cline Spit and Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
- Cline Spit is a popular spot for outdoor fun.
- The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge has many trails for walking and exploring nature.
- This refuge is home to the Dungeness Spit.
- The Dungeness Spit is the longest natural sand spit in Washington state.
- At the end of the spit, you can find the historic New Dungeness Light House.
Local Farms and Festivals
Dungeness is also home to several interesting farms.
- Nash's Organic Farm grows organic produce.
- Five Acre School is a local school.
- Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm is another special place.
- This lavender farm hosts the Olympic Lavender Festival.
- It is also one of many farms you can visit during the annual Sequim Lavender Farm Tour in July.
- In August, the area hosts the annual Tour de Lavender Metric Century Ride.
