Walking Tour - (4k) Port Angeles, Washington

[@davidlewis3169]

I've seen most of the country, but when I got here I fell in love with this place. Been here 30yrs. and would never live any where else.

[@allmite]

one of the best climates in the country

[@Sithdog-z3t]

Home sweet home. Mountains at the back door The Strait of Juan de Fuca at the front. Love living here.

[@hattrickgames7395]

I also live in PA xd

[@richardrubert1359]

Thank you. I spent a few years up there and still miss it.

[@rfry200]

Thank you, your video matched my experience. The pawn shop was good. Great deals on guitars

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

Great to hear. Thank you for stopping by…

[@KarenSavage-v3v]

I lived In Port Angeles years ago. Brings good memories 😊

[@kwah2o84]

Never go through Port Angeles without going into "Swain's General Store." You basically missed one of the main attractions!

[@FrugalPandaTravels]

I appreciate your videos. Port Angeles is now on my list of places to visit in July. We are going back to Washington State in July to get an idea of cities we are interested in semi-retiring closer to the ocean (live in Denver).

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

It's a great idea to visit the Olympic peninsula in summer time, Be sure to visit Hurricane ridge :) the Sequim lavender festival is in july as well, hope you have a great trip!

[@juddphillips]

Hurcane ridge is closed till further notice since the lodge burnt to the ground a few weeks ago.

[@hattrickgames7395]

my 9th grade teacher lived in multiple different countries and multiple different states and his words were that PA was the one place that he lived that he came back to

[@Kewlstickers]

Hurricane Ridge, the lodge burnt down three or four months ago you can now go up to the top, but only so many visitors per day better check with the Ranger before you try going up there​@@backpackaroundtheworld

[@Kewlstickers]

@@juddphillips I am a volunteer at the Olympic national park. I was able to go up to the ridge but I had to go up with an escort I will call ahead of time. There’s rumors that they might open it up but not for the lodge they have a snow season coming, and they have a ski resort up there all volunteers that take donations.

[@bobphillips3222]

Thanks for posting. In my 4th year here. Rest of the world burning up - pushing 70 here today. There are worse places to live.👍

[@irisungar]

Great video!

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

Thanks for the visit!

[@Lavenrius]

Missed a few of the best stores! You missed the fudge store, Anime Kat (for the geeks), the stained glass store, AND Odyssey Book Store! They’re absolute musts! Thanks for showing off Sister’s And Co. a little though! Run by my sisters! (An actual Port Angeles resident)

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

Thank you! We will make a list next time going back there :)

[@kwah2o84]

And yes, if you're in the right spot, and you don't have to go very far, you can pretty much see the mountains and the water at the same time!

[@alenahawke475]

You're right. I live in Games Addition looking out my back door are the mountains, and my front door the Strait of Juan de Fuca ❤

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

That sounds like a beautiful view! The combination of mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca must be stunning. Thanks for sharing!

[@crackerjack4790]

You hear what you listen for. You find what you look for. And you get what you work for.

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

Great words-such a powerful reminder that our mindset shapes our experiences. What we focus on really does make a difference. Thanks for sharing that!

[@davidconlin32]

i used to live there 6yrs ago

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

Thank you for stopping by, David!

[@darienchrysafis3655]

I wonder where the name ‘Black Ball’ came from. Reminds me of ‘Treasure Island.’

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

A long history if you are interested to read :) cohoferry.com/img/Black-Ball-History.pdf

[@unique4532]

Are there any apartments complex out there

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

We are not living there but after some google search found below. Maybe there are more: www.globalspan.net/olympicsquare/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXTGhZKtr6iDbKc

[@unique4532]

@@backpackaroundtheworld wow thanks a lot .. I was just doing Google search and you came just in time 🤍

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Did you see homeless problem there? It’s been pretty well known for homelessness and drugs in the past.

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

@@JohnLee-db9zt We didn't see many during our walk, that doesn't mean they do not exist. Unfortunately, homelessness in rich countries is not unusual.

[@liamfrey5309]

@@JohnLee-db9zt i live in port angeles, and no there is some homeless people but it isnt a problem, there is very few gangs and drugs around here, very pretty and i would reccomend

[@crackerjack4790]

Great place to live. A lousy place to be homeless unless ya love sleeping in drizzling rain and cold.

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

Port Angeles does seem like a wonderful place to live with its natural beauty, but you bring up an important point. The challenges of being homeless in such weather conditions are truly harsh. It’s a reminder of how important it is to support initiatives that help those in need.

[@jamessylvestri5392]

Well js thus is another js I have been tobport angeles once in the 80s off a biat great place to retire I think reason I plan on moving to PA soon 40byears later plus end of the usof nay not including Alaska where I came from in the early 80 Sitka to be exact

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

That’s awesome! It’s great that you’re planning to return to Port Angeles after all these years. It sounds like you’ve got some great memories from Sitka too! Wishing you all the best!

[@hattrickgames7395]

trust me for all the shit that PA gets it is not the worst place to live in the U.S. here in PA because we are a small town the traffic is usually not bad and the air is pretty fresh because of the fact that we live in the middle of a temperate rain forest

[@XXX.0X]

What shit does it get and why?

[@HeyImJerry]

God I hate when I go to PA, downtown near the water is decent but everywhere else is a shithole

[@XXX.0X]

Why is it a shithole?

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

I see where you’re coming from-Port Angeles definitely has a mix of areas, and not everyone’s experience is the same. The waterfront area can be beautiful, but I understand that other parts may not appeal to everyone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@blakedawson2129]

it's a pretty setting. It's a beautiful area. but the city is just another low budget mill town. It suffers from brain drain. higher education is ridiculed. a cultural wasteland. if a lifted diesel pickup and a double wide is "living the dream", this is your kinda place.

[@backpackaroundtheworld]

I appreciate you sharing your perspective. Every place has its strengths and challenges, and it sounds like Port Angeles might not be a perfect fit for everyone. It’s true that some areas may feel a bit more traditional, but they also have their own charm for those who appreciate the slower pace and natural beauty. Thanks for your honest feedback!