Olympic National Park


Olympic National Park is an incredibly diverse park! It protects the Olympic Mountains that rise dramatically from the peninsula, lush rainforests that cover the lower slopes with trails winding through dense, moss-covered trees, and stretches of ocean coastline rich with birdlife and tide pools that reveal fascinating marine creatures, all in one park. What makes Olympic truly special is that you can experience all three ecosystems in a single trip – maybe even a single day!!

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Places

  • Hurricane Ridge. This spot offers a lovely scenic drive from Port Angeles and incredible panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains.
  • Lake Crescent. This glacially carved lake is known for its crystal-clear, blue waters surrounded by steep mountains
  • Sol Duc Falls. This short, family-friendly hike leads to one of the park’s most picturesque waterfalls.
  • La Push Beaches. These gorgeous beaches have sea stacks, tide pooling, hiking, camping, great sunsets, and more.
  • Cape Flattery. This is the northwesternmost point in the contiguous U.S. and offers views of the Pacific Ocean, steep cliffs, and sea caves.
  • Ruby Beach. This beach is famous for its ruby-colored sand and awesome sea stacks.
  • Sequim. Known for its lavender farms, year-round festivals, and sunny weather. 
  • Hoh Rainforest. This dense, emerald-green forest with towering trees draped in moss and lichen is magical, especially when the sun lights up the leaves.
  • Lake Quinault Lodge. This historic lodge offers a cozy setting with views of Lake Quinault.
  • Port Angeles. A town near the park with many activities and also the location of the main visitor center for the park.
  • Port Townsend. A historic and cute town with Victorian-style buildings.
  • Forks. Known as the “Rainiest Town in the Continuous US,” but is now more famous for its association with the Twilight books/movies.
  • Kalaloch Beaches. Nice sandy beaches within the national park with tidepooling and swimming. Ruby Beach is located here.

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