Dyes Inlet

Dyes Inlet is an inlet on the

Wilkes Expedition of 1841.^[1] Chico Creek and Clear Creek are the major fresh waterways that drain into the inlet. Both creeks have heavy salmon runs during the fall.^[2]

Dyes Inlet has hosted Unlimited Light Hydroplane races.^[3] The inlet is also referenced in Death Cab for Cutie's song 'Northern Lights' on their ninth studio album Thank You for Today.

References

^ Middleton, Lynn (1969). Place Names of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Origins, Histories and Anecdotes in Bibliographic Form about the Coast of British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. Superior Pub. Co. p. 72.
^ Simon, Jim (1997-11-13). "Orcas Put Bite On Salmon Catch -- Pod's Appetite Prompts Closure Of Dyes Inlet Fishery". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
^ Mickleson, Bill (2008-08-06). "Silverdale Thunder brings summer fun amidst the wakes and ruckus". North Kitsap Herald. Retrieved 2008-10-20.

External links

U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dyes Inlet

47°36′42″N 122°40′57″W / 47.611718°N 122.682610°W / 47.611718; -122.682610

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[1] Middleton, Lynn (1969). Place Names of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Origins, Histories and Anecdotes in Bibliographic Form about the Coast of British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. Superior Pub. Co. p. 72.

[2] Simon, Jim (1997-11-13). "Orcas Put Bite On Salmon Catch -- Pod's Appetite Prompts Closure Of Dyes Inlet Fishery". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2008-10-20.

[3] Mickleson, Bill (2008-08-06). "Silverdale Thunder brings summer fun amidst the wakes and ruckus". North Kitsap Herald. Retrieved 2008-10-20.

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