This is our first visit in a few years and it didn't disappoint! It was also our first feeding tour…read moreand it was so worth it. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and kind, and she answered all our questions. We got to see all the cats and watch them eat. Since it was feeding time they were super vocal and hearing all their sounds was amazing. They've updated many of the enclosures and have added a seating area outside where you park. The also added a memorial area inside with photos and names of all previous cats.

Amazing is too soft a word to describe this place!…read more From last year's wild excited stories of our grandson's visit with his parents to see this amazing Sanctuary for Exotic Cats we wanted to go with them again this year for his birthday weekend trip. WOW!! He wasn't kidding one little bit. The cutest & smallest cat they have is Mouse a 7 lbs Geoffroy's Cat to the largest cats Suri & Tabbi both Bengal Tigers about 360-400 lbs plus Lynx, Leopard, Serval, Snow Leopard, Bobcats, Cougars (Mountain Lion) and other rescued cats from owners who could not care for them anymore or injured and unable to return to the wild after healing, or orphaned from death of mother and otherwise would not have survived. Plan your trip on a sunny day so the cats will be out sunning themselves so you can see them. You aren't allowed to take photos as it could scare the cats with flashes, however you can buy their flash drive with all their cats & names in their gift shop, which is a must for souvenirs you will cherish! This is a non profit organization that depends on volunteers & donations to survive. If you own a ranch or gentleman's farm, please donate a whole beef, goat or sheep with hide to feed the cats. Call them 360-427-4466 to verify when or what they need & how prepared. Also call for your special trip & do wear your mask as cats can catch Covid too! Date of experience: May 2021

Wow what a fun festival with delicious oysters and other treats!…read more Visited from California to attend and was amazed how all the vendors were raising money for local non profit community groups. People were so friendly and the music rocked!

I have seen this festival be advertised for the last few years, but we always seem to miss it for…read moresome reason. This year, we were finally able to go. We were so excited! We made the trip in about 1 hour 45 minutes, so the drive was not too bad. It was also beautifully scenic as well. When we arrived, there was ample parking. It was cloudy and slightly misting, but not cold. I cannot even express to you how excited we were to eat oysters. We had also brought our two smaller children with us. That said, I was disappointed to see how small the festival was. You could walk the whole thing in a horseshoe that was maybe 15 booths long? To top things off, all of the oyster booths were cash only. There were two semi-redeeming factors: the choo choo train for the kids that went around the loop, and a pretty cool magic show that started about an hour after we arrived. It was definitely kind of, "You live, you learn" moment, although it was a little disappointing that we weren't able to partake in the one thing we went for. They did report to have an ATM onsite, but the line for it was long and our kids were overtired by then. They did have an alcohol garden, though, so those folks were having a good time!

This museum was well planned and the exhibits are detailed and engaging. It helps that the staff…read moreall have been part of this community for 50+ years and we were fortunate to have Lisa on location as she knows everything about every detail of this community. The history of this tribe is inspiring and the art is of best quality I've ever seen. Cheers!!

This was a nice find while visiting the area. The museum is very educational about this Native…read moreAmerican people, their history, and their culture. My children enjoyed seeing many of the different tools that were used for catching fish and holding ceremonies. The architecture is intriguing as it is based on the Thunderbird. The museum and grounds are peaceful, allowing one to reflect on the history and culture of this people. The staff were friendly and the admission was reasonable. Visiting the museum was a great experience.

Be sad if you missed July's Walk and Talk, Crepuscular Critters of Hansville! We were awed by the…read moresighting of fledgling owls that sat above us on a low limb. They put on quite a show, calling and bobbing their heads. it was a once in a lifetime viewing. Corryn, our wonderful guide for the evening walk, shared her knowledge of the forest and its inhabitants while testing our familiarity with nature. These walks are always so interesting and memorable.

Gabriel and his colleagues gave our group an amazing tour of Grovers Creek Preserve. We learned so…read moremuch about the important restoration work going on, heard fun facts about wildlife, and got to enjoy the beauty of the forest. Big thanks to everyone at Great Peninsula Land Trust for protecting our precious PNW habitats!!! Truly inspiring!

Great experience in the middle of high trees!!! Wow I wanted to come here for a long time. I…read morefinally got to. Super easy to spot them with their sign which is the entrance for their different parking lots. You park in the middle of the forest. There's a pretty cottage where the restrooms are. Then, you enter the trail through a pretty arch where they check your tickets. If you don't have any, you can get them by the both for a couple more dollars. You can also purchase a pretty cool bag for their 100 anniversary. There is a water station too. The trail leads to the stage. Remember you will have to come all the way up so travel light. You can bring your own low chairs or rent for $5. We sat at yhe middle. Sound was good. Sometimes they had some problems but nothing too terrible. LOVED they have live music!!! Can you beleive this in the middle of the forest? We saw a Dr Seuss play. Good and fun performance. Easy to go out. Bremerton is the nearest ferry stop buy you can also try Kingston or driving from Tacoma all yhe way up. With one ferry down at Seattle we drove up to Edmonds waiting was very fast for a Sunday :D We didn't have to wait 3 hours at Seattle. It was a 20 minute drive from Kingston. We could see a big line for the way back.

Went here for the first time with my 5 year old on Saturday. We saw Beauty and the Beast and were…read moreabsolutely blown away. The performance was absolutely amazing, the cast and production crew did it to perfection. It was so magical. They have stadium type folding flat pads with backs to rent , 2 for 5$. Everything is cash only though so make sure to have cash. The only downsides were that the walk is definitely a steep hill with switchbacks down and therefore steep back up as well. I wish they'd rent the chairs down at the bottom instead of at the top since I had to carry all of our stuff already. The other issue is parking. They do a good job packing cars in but you get blocked in by several rows of cars, which means you literally can't get out until the right cars leave and it makes it for a long exit. Otherwise, the theater itself is absolutely gorgeous. The cast and crew did fantastic. I'd highly recommend this place and we will definitely be back.

Wedding review! Bliss Manor Farm staff, animals, views, water falls and everything in between are…read moreexquisite. You can hear running water from anywhere you stand on the property. They have several ponds, streams and waterfalls. They have puppies, chickens, ducks, goats and all are very friendly. The layout is truly bliss. You can walk around the grounds to see all the animals, beautiful garden and water. The heart shaped pond under the gazebo was beautiful to get married on. We had about 50 guests at our wedding, a food truck for dinner and the reception in the barn afterwards. The barn was beautiful and was very well lit with a cute stage for speeches and dancing. Everything was perfect. The staff was incredibly sweet and helpful. Michelle and her husband are the sweetest and most generous people. They truly want you to have an incredible day and will do anything to make that happen. We can't thank them enough for making our day truly special. It was a dream come true and we couldn't have asked for anything more. We will add photos once we get them from the photographer!

Must visit if you are in the area!! We were staying at…read moreMike's Beach Resort and ventured into Hoodsport for the afternoon. We were warmly greeted by Toni! Our pup received the warmest welcome of all! She had dog treats dipped in peanut butter to offer, and my pup LOVED it! Now the wine. I was actually quite impressed with the quality of the wine! Hubby and I are VERY into wine and we both thoroughly enjoyed our tastings. Toni even convinced me to try their Chardonnay, even though I typically don't like Chardonnay. Great recommendation! It was fruit forward and not heavily oaked. I even ended up buying a bottle. We bought several wines that day, including their sparkling. So good! We enjoyed ourselves so much on Saturday, that we came back on Sunday! Toni remembered our names, and our pup's name too! I have to say, Toni is one of the most fun and personable hosts we've met at a wine tasting room. We've visited wineries all across the west coast and abroad, and many tasting room employees will just pour you a small taste, give you their short spiel about the wine, and move on. But Toni gave us an amazing and personalized experience. There were several groups tasting on Saturday and you could tell how Toni brought energy to the vibe and we were all having a great time. She is a GEM and deserves some major recognition. We will absolutely return to Stottle next time we're in the area!

Toni is the absolute best host! despite the small venue you get a big energy and great variety of…read morewines. snag a bottle and your tasting is free! we had so much fun experiencing the washington wine scene. and this provided the perfect stop for a quick yet relaxing experience as we traveled through the hood canal.

I went here alone last hour on Halloween and it was raining. I got the scare I was looking for…read more Wouldn't recommend going alone or you're open season to all the actors lurking around on site. Also, I would recommend wearing comfortable shoes because it can be muddy along the trail. Will definitely go back here again. Also, they have a food truck to get drinks and snacks at the entrance.

I'd rate this as the second best "haunted forest" in WA state. I would recommend to wearing some…read moretype of boots you don't mind getting dirty/muddy. Think farm with well won walking areas. The staff/performers are pretty good and nice. I would say they're more nice than scary, but my personal opinion. The parking situation I think could be improved because there is space...but the parking attendant was nice and had us move to avoid getting tree sap on the car. It's just that the parking is very tight and there is space to fix this. Honestly the only reason I don't give this a 5 is because I wasn't scared at all. I do however think it would scare most, I'm just hard to scare.