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Visiting Hurricane Ridge in Winter

Olympic National Park is magical throughout the year, but especially in the winter. Visiting Hurricane Ridge in winter can be a unique and rewarding experience. The mountains are spectacular with their white blankets silhouetted against the sky. It’s a great …

Olympic National Park

A natural UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its diverse ecosystems.

Hood Canal

A 68-mile saltwater fjord, rich with underwater flora and fauna.

Dungeness Spit

The longest natural sand spit in the U.S., growing 13 feet per year.

Cape Flattery

Welcome to the northwestern-most point in the contiguous United States.

A YEAR-ROUND LINEUP OF Festivals & Events

Run the Peninsula Race Series – Elwha River Bridge

Feb 4

Run the Peninsula is a new race series on the Olympic Peninsula organized by the Port Angeles Marathon Association – the same folks who manage the North Olympic Discovery Marathon. …

Learn about Bioluminescence with Friends of Fort Flagler

Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Have you seen the waves hit the shore and glisten? Ever wonder what it is and what causes it? Where should you go to see it? Join Sam Kaviar from …

Frosty Moss Relay

Feb 25

Frosty Moss Relay runners trace the Olympic Discovery Trail (paved multiuse path) and Adventure Route (singletrack trail) from west to east, beginning at the Camp Creek Trailhead along the Sol Duc River and finishing …

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Expect the Unexpected- OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

Fall at the Elwha River in Olympic National Park

Diversity is the Hallmark

Forty-nine peaks over 6,500 feet, more than 600 miles of trails, 266 glaciers. Four temperate rain forests. Iconic rivers, deep lakes, and 22 waterfalls. Rocky, craggy beaches full of sea life. Known for roaming Roosevelt elk and flying squirrels. One …

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Hoh Rain Forest

A magical destination like no other, the lush and diverse Hoh Rain Forest is one of the most popular spots on the Olympic Peninsula. Take in tumbling waterfalls and rushing rivers, miles of forested trails, and wildlife and fishing like …

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Wild Ocean Beaches

From rugged to serene, Olympic Peninsula beaches stretch for miles and offer endless recreation and exploration. Trek the coastline, catch a wave, discover teeming tidepools and dramatic sea stacks, and soak up Pacific Ocean views and sunsets that will leave …

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A Place to Spark Your Senses