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Hood Canal in Washington state isn’t a canal at all: It’s a 60-mile long fjord carved by Ice Age glaciers, not human beings. As for the fjord's namesake, British Admiral and Lord Samuel Hood: He ... MyNorthwest.com: All Over The Map: How an explorer’s mistake led to the naming of Hood Canal All Over The Map: How an explorer’s mistake led to the naming of Hood Canal KUOW: Change the channel? New (or very old) name sought for Hood Canal Change the channel? New (or very old) name sought for Hood Canal

Even in a state loaded with beautiful motorcycle routes, it’s hard to beat the route around Hood Canal for ease and accessibility. The roughly 132-mile trip through Kitsap, Jefferson and Mason ... The ‘little loop’ around Hood Canal is among the best motorcycle rides in WA. Here’s what to know and where to stop