All are welcome to visit the Cowan Heritage area in September and join in the harvest festivities of the Annual Potato Dig hosted by Friends of Hoko River State Park.

Tour the park area, learn the history of the Cowan Ranch, established in the early 1900s. Make some memories or share some memories as we dig potatoes and prepare them for distribution.

Picture these scenes from previous potato digs: Families arriving to dig potatoes, toddler granddaughter, mother and grandmother dig potatoes in the rain, teenagers eagerly dig potatoes to see what kind will emerge (Ozettes, Purple Peruvians, Multipliers, or Yellow Finns), and Cowan family members come back to the ranch for the first time since childhood. All enjoy the phenomena of harvesting potatoes and enjoy fellowship and food.

The Potato Dig on Sunday afternoon follows Saturday’s activities for the International Coastal Cleanup on Washington beaches and the Salmon Feed Poetry Read in Forks.

The Cowan Heritage Area, Hoko River State Park, is located west of Clallam Bay. Travel west on Highway 112 to the Hoko-Ozette Road and head south toward Lake Ozette. On your left, you’ll notice the farm, featuring a historical barn built in 1900, and on your right, you’ll see a bulletin board with information about the park. Look for the orange gates and join the fun from 2-4 p.m.