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Bardamu1932 t1_jbvoi6b wrote

Grew up there (age 5 to 13):

  • Beachcombing, rock/driftwood-hunting, and clam digging at the ocean (roasting hot dogs/marshmallows over a campfire).
  • Perch fishing/crabbing off the Westport docks,
  • Excellent YMCA and summer camp (Camp Bishop at Lost Lake).
  • Roller skating at the (Harborena) Roller Rink.
  • Biking to Junction City and back.
  • Warm water swimming at Lake Aberdeen.
  • Swimming/diving lessons at the Natatorium (Aberdeen Aquatic Center).
  • Salmon berry picking.
  • Easter egg hunting at Franklin (Sam Benn Memorial) Park.
  • Camping out/fishing on the Wynoochee River.
  • Grays Harbor County Fair (Elma).
  • Sat/Sun double-matinees at the D & R and Aberdeen Theaters - the D & R hosted music shows prior to 2020 and may again; the Aberdeen Theater was a church, last time I checked. The 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam is still going.
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