Plan ahead if taking Ferry on Labor Day weekend

Sequim enjoyed some nice summer weather during the months of July and August - actually on a few days it was warmer on the Olympic Peninsula than normally. Still we could count the days we had to switch the air on to feel comfortable in the house. When we looked at the weather map of the entire United States we noticed that not many states were that lucky and got struck be permanent heat waves.

Recently, we were asked at Sequim Vacation Blog what the weather will be like in September in Sequim. Well, it's now our third September here. The past two were very nice, so my assumption is that September in Sequim can be still counted as summer weather. The Olympic Peninsula, especially Sequim town and area, can expect quite a number of visitors for the extended Labor Day, ready to hike the Olympic Mountains, bike the Olympic Discovery Trail, Watch the Birds and pick berries.

Graysmarsh Berry Farm manager told us the other day this coming week might be the last week for the raspberries but guys, if you love blueberries there are still tons - bigger and better each day of sunshine - and the blackberries have just started.

Anyhow, when you plan your Sequim vacation for the Labor Day weekend, consider that our WA state ferry service is somewhat 'compromised' at the moment because a few of the older big car ferries were replaced by smaller ferries.We talked about the Port Townsend - Whidbey Ferry in May 2008. Plan ahead if you are taking the ferry on Labor Day or Labor Day weekend.


The state's ferry division expects the longest backups at ferry terminals the Friday before the holiday August 29 between 3 and 7pm. Other backups you might want to avoid are Sunday 8/31 in the afternoon and evening and the morning of Labor Day Sept 1st. Strongest returning traffic is predicted for 8/31 afternoon and evening and the morning of Labor Day.

As ferry officials expect many sailings to sell out, it's strongly recommended to make a ferry reservation ahead of the time. Only vehicle reservations are available. For Reservations call 888-808-7977or go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries The same heavy ferry traffic is expected for Port Townsend ferry for the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival September 5 - 7.

There is always the option the avoid the WA ferry dilemma all together and drive around through Tacoma. No waiting in line and easy driving for most of the part from Seattle to Sequim. Have a great Sequim vacation with no delays at the ferry terminals.

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