OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Several events are on tap today during the second day of celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first resort at Sol Duc Hot Springs.
Clallam County Historical Society displays will be exhibited from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main lobby of the lodge 40 miles west of Port Angeles at 2076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Road off U.S. Highway 101.
Kathy Monds, historical society executive director, will be on hand to tell of the resort’s history.
The original luxury resort was built in 1912 and burned to the ground in 1916.
The resort was rebuilt in the 1980s after the springs became part of Olympic National Park in 1966.
Also today, Greg Marsh, park ranger, will lead two-hour hikes to Sol Duc Falls at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hikers should meet at the trailhead.
A Stanley Steamer Mountain Wagon, similar to the ones early visitors would have ridden for the last part of their two-day journey to the hot springs, will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Deadwood Revival will perform from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
An additional fee will be charged only for a chicken and ribs barbecue, which will be available between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will cost $9.95 per plate.
Three hot springs pools
The resort on the Sol Duc River features three mineral hot springs soaking pools and one freshwater pool, with temperatures ranging from 85 to 105 degrees; a restaurant; rental cabins; and a campground.
To celebrate the resort’s one-century mark, the resort is offering a special $100-per-night cabin rate.
Entry to the hot springs and scheduled events is free with cabin rentals
Daily entry to the hot springs, open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., is $12.25 for adults, $9.25 for children 4-12 and $9 for seniors and military members. Children 3 and younger are admitted free with limited pool access.
After 7 p.m., the entry fee is reduced to $9.25 for adults.
