Award-winning guidebook author Craig Romano will discuss hiking in the Elwha watershed at 6:30pm on Monday, June 29, at the Port Angeles branch of the North Olympic Library System, 2210 S. Peabody St.
Drawing from his book, “Day Hiking: Olympic Peninsula,” Romano will cover a variety of trails in the Elwha River watershed that make for perfect family outings or multi-day adventures. Romano is an avid hiker, runner, paddler and cyclist, and has written about these passions for more than two dozen publications, including; Seattle Met, Backpacker, Paddler, Northwest Runner, AMC Outdoors, Northwest Travel, and Outdoors NW.
Co-creator of HikeOfTheWeek.com, author of nine books and co-author of four others, Romano is currently working on “100 Classic Hikes in Washington” (2016).
Copies of Romano’s books along with many other backpacking and hiking guides are available for checkout at the Library. Romano will also have books available for purchase after the event.
This hiking presentation is part of an ongoing series of programs at the Port Angeles Main Library exploring the Elwha River’s story, presented in conjunction with a new traveling exhibit from the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. “Elwha: A River Reborn,” will be on view at the library through August 29.
Based on a Mountaineers book of the same name, “Elwha” explores the people, places, and history behind a remarkable story—and the largest dam removal project ever undertaken.
The Port Angeles Library’s presentation of the exhibit is made possible by the support of the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.
And more …
In addition to Romano’s hiking presentation, upcoming Elwha-related programs at the Port Angeles Library include:
July 10, 7 p.m. – Summer Art Blast!
Roger Fernandes, storyteller and member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, will share a welcoming song and stories about the Lower Elwha.
The Elwha Drum Group of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe will then share songs and drumming in the heart of the library.
The opening reception for the summer Art in the Library exhibit will be held at 6:30 p.m., immediately preceding Roger Fernandes’ performance.
The summer exhibit of artwork and will be on display at the Library from July 9-Oct. 6.
July 18, 9 a.m. – Poetry workshop, hike with Washington State Poet Laureate
Join Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen for a short, meditative hike on the Smokey Bottom (formerly West Lake Mills) Trail and a brief, guided writing session in response to the hike.
Since the removal of the Glines Canyon Dam in 2014, Lake Mills no longer exists, but the trail now provides great opportunities to view the old lakebed and see the Elwha River restoration effort firsthand.
No previous writing or hiking experience is needed, but participants must be at least 18 years old. Space is limited, so registration is required and will open June 15.
More information
For additional information about “Elwha: A River Reborn” and related programs, call the Library at 417-8500 or send an e-mail to nglaude@nols.org.
