Olympic Peninsula

28/06/2024

Independence Day is soon upon us, and here on the Olympic Peninsula, some of the best light displays are compliments of Mother Nature. But our local towns have some pretty fun festivities (and fireworks) planned as well! Read on for more great reasons to visit Washington's Olympic Peninsula this summer.
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Watch fireworks. Catch a festival. Get to know our Marine Sanctuary. Glorious warm, sunny days lure you outside to enjoy the beauty of summer. The perfect place for outdoor adventures, exciting festiv

01/06/2024

School is out, or soon will be. The days are getting longer and warmer. The fun is just heating up! Have you planned your summer visit to the Olympic Peninsula yet? Read on to see what's happening. https://conta.cc/3wSAoPc

Get out on the water. Catch a fun festival. Watch exciting races. Summer is an exhilarating time on the peninsula when our landscape bursts into life with wildflowers in full bloom and wildlife is at

02/04/2024

Spring is here, and the Olympic Peninsula coast is calling! From quiet beach walks to busy beach clean-up projects, there are so many ways to experience the coastal beaches with friends and loved ones. Stock up on spring yumminess at the local Farmers Markets before you go! https://conta.cc/4azaYnG

Explore a new beach. Celebrate Earth Day. Go to a Farmers Market. For many, it’s spring break this month and we’re highlighting all the family-friendly fun to be had around the Olympic Peninsula and e

01/03/2024

Watch a drone show, go birding, or look for Sasquatch. So many reasons to come to the Olympic Peninsula this month!

05/02/2024

Winter on the Olympic Peninsula is a great time to explore, enjoy some fabulous events, or maybe try a 5 or 10k run. There is always a new adventure to be had!

Outdoor events. Strange brews. Red wine & chocolate. It’s winter here on the Olympic Peninsula, and we love it. We embrace the season, indoors and outdoors, even as we look ahead to lengthening days.

02/01/2024

January is the perfect month to start planning your vacations for 2024. This edition of the E-News features races, runs, and rides, something for everyone. Let's get planning!

Runs, races and rides in 2024. Plan your vacation. Winter wonderland. As we head into a new year, we think of resolutions and fresh starts. It’s exciting to have a clear palette of possibilities for w

15/12/2023

It is so great to be able to check the status of the mountain again, thank you Washington’s National Park Fund!

Guess who's back? Back again? The we**am's back, tell a friend.

Thank you to our amazing IT workers who got the Hurricane Ridge we**am back up and running!!

This is a great resource to check current conditions at Hurricane Ridge. We hope visitors will take advantage before they travel up the hill from Port Angeles.

Link to the we**am: https://www.nps.gov/olym/learn/photosmultimedia/hurricane-ridge-we**am.htm

Quick reminder: Hurricane Ridge Road is scheduled to be open Friday-Sunday until March 31st. Opening the road is always subject to weather and road conditions. Check the park website for the latest road status.

29/11/2023

Change is afoot for annual passes across the country. Beginning January 1, 2024, all park-specific annual passes and the Interagency Annual Pass will contain a single signature line. Passes containing a second signature line will still be sold until December 31st, 2023. This change will standardize the passes across agencies and protect against misuse.

For all who love public lands and already own an Olympic Annual pass or Interagency Annual pass, know those will be honored until they expire.

Recreation fees help to enhance the visitor experience by supporting infrastructure, facilities, and many services essential to supporting recreation. Olympic National Park appreciates all surrounding and visiting communities for supporting their public lands.

Learn more here: https://www.nps.gov/olym/learn/news/annual-pass-update-will-ensure-fairness-and-protect-against-misuse.htm

28/11/2023

Looking for some Festive Family Fun? This December is full of family friendly events all across the Olympic Peninsula. Get your calendars out! I wonder how many fun activities you can squeeze in there? Don't worry, if you are looking for more of a quiet peaceful getaway, we have that as well.

Festive lights. Holiday shopping. Ice skating. Visits from Santa. The happiest time of the year is here, and the Olympic Peninsula is all a-twinkle and a-jingle, ready for you to make joyful memories

10/10/2023

Fall is in full swing and there are so many ways to enjoy the Olympic Peninsula this month!

Culinary festivals. Fiber arts. Spooky fun. Races! A visit to the Olympic Peninsula in fall never disappoints. Mother Nature puts on a breathtaking display of vibrant fall foliage in a kaleidoscope of

30/08/2023

There are many exciting adventures to be had on the Olympic Peninsula this September. Wooden boats to vampires.... there is something for everyone!

Wooden boats. Vampires. Farm tours. Movies. Races! As summer is taking a final bow for the year, come to the Olympic Peninsula to enjoy lingering warm days and star-studded nights. Fall is just around

15/08/2023

** TRAVELER ALERT **
Summer in the PNW means frequent roadwork projects. This week, travelers to the Olympic Peninsula should anticipate roadwork and related traffic delays on US101 between Gardiner and Blyn, along the Clallam / Jefferson County border. Pack your patience please, and plan accordingly. Find more information on the Travel Alerts page of our website, or download the WSDOT app for updates.

Olympic Peninsula travel alerts page: https://olympicpeninsula.org/travel-alerts/

The WSDOT project page: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/us-101-jefferson-and-clallam-counties-fish-barriers-remove-fish-barriers

The WSDOT app page: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/mobile-app-and-social-media

07/08/2023

Super moons mean super low tides! Tidepooling at Kalaloch Beach 4 reveals so many underwater gems! Big thanks to Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Ranger Todd at Olympic National Park for hosting “Get Into Your Sanctuary “ program and sharing their knowledge of what lies below the sea along our coasts.

02/08/2023

Read about accessibility and just some of the adventures that await visitors this month.
It's a great time to explore the Olympic Peninsula!

A place to spark your senses. Summer is in full swing, and for the Olympic Peninsula that means glorious long days, clear starry nights, and refreshing offshore breezes. This month we celebrate the wo

01/08/2023

We loved having the St. Clair Family here on the Olympic Peninsula. Stay tuned, the August E-news and our website will feature their blog all about their adventures!

The President was here.

When we checked in for our stay at the Quinault Lodge, on the shores of Lake Quinault on , one of the first things we saw was a newspaper front page. The Oct. 3, 1937, edition of the Grays Harbor Washingtonian spoke of President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrapping up his extensive visit to the Olympic Peninsula, including the very lodge where we would stay the night.

One of the outcomes of FDR’s visit? He supported the idea of a National Park being established on the Olympic Peninsula… except he now thought the current proposed park was much too small.

Today, Olympic National Park is 1,442 square miles, or nearly one and half times the size of Rhode Island.

As for Lake Quinault, we adults sat in adirondack chairs and watched lake waves lap at the shore, while Connor tried to roll as much driftwood as possible into the water.

On the vast lawn between the lake and the lodge, we threw horseshoes, rolled bowls, and laughed while Aster and Anthony chased each other around the grass.

The lodge itself both commands attention while also seeming to have grown out from the land itself. Turns out that’s not a surprise. The lodge was deisnged by Robert Reamer, who also designed the lodge at Yellowstone National Park.

Things to do at and around the lodge

✅ Have a swim in the indoor pool

✅ Soak in the heat of the indoor sauna

✅ Play lawn games near the lake shore

✅ Relax by the massive fire place in the lobby

✅ Head just a bit down the road for a visit to the World’s Largest Sitka Spruce Tree

✅ Choose from a range of hikes, such as the nearby half-mile Quinault Rain Forest interpretive trail

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29/06/2023

Watch fireworks. Catch a festival. Immerse yourself in nature As summer gets into full swing, we’re excited to let you know Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park is open again after a fire destroye

28/06/2023

Planning a road trip to Washington's Olympic Peninsula? You'll find everything from waterfalls to lush forests and wildlife. Here are ten things to see during your road trip.

27/06/2023

Olympic National Park will reopen the Hurricane Ridge area tomorrow, June 27!

We are so glad both visitors and locals will get the chance to experience the majesty of these mountains.

There are some important restrictions to note so for full entry details, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/olym/hurricane-ridge-post-fire.htm