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Sequim, Washington
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Stretching over 5 miles into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, it offers a unique landscape for visitors to explore.
The New Dungeness Lighthouse, built in 1857, is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Pacific Northwest and is still operational today.
It's part of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, which provides habitat for over 250 species of birds.
The spit is formed by the deposition of sand and gravel carried by longshore drift, a process that continues to shape its structure.
The New Dungeness Light Station Association offers week-long volunteer opportunities for those interested in lighthouse preservation.
The name was given by Captain George Vancouver in 1792, inspired by Dungeness in England due to its similar geographical features.
Visitors can enjoy a scenic 11-mile round trip hike to the lighthouse, offering stunning views of the surrounding waters and wildlife.
