Fjord-like Hood Canal channels beneath the snowcapped Olympic National Park; creating a summer paradise of warm days and inspiring scenery as well as a haven for marine life and watercraft. For eons; Twana Indians crisscrossed in canoes that sliced through water like salmon. The canal�s first tourist; Captain Vancouver; sailed a launch down the scenic route in 1792. For the next century; a mosquito fleet of tugboats; stern-wheelers; fishing boats; and barges ferried the men who came for logging or land. By 1889; lumberman and legislator John McReavy promoted Union City as �Venice ofthe Pacific.� In the 20th century; canal use shifted from logging to recreation as wealthy Easterners; San Francisco expatriates; and artists founded hunting lodges; fishing resorts; and even an artist colony. The Navy Yard Highway introduced automobile tourism; and new resorts; including Alderbrook; soon dotted the shoreline. After World War II; families bought summer homes and ski boats. Now; in the 21stcentury; kayaks and personal watercraft skim across the waters; and the canal is more popular than ever.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Downtown PittsburghBy lonsusKnew exactly what I was ordering. Loved all of the old pictures and seeing places that "used to be" which is the fun of seeing the before and after.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. its awesome!By John AdamsIf you are from the Burgh. you gotta have this. If you are not. move here. its awesome!
