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Halloween Happenings & Haunted Hot Spots

Halloween happenings on the Olympic Peninsula highlight the month of October. Visit now to have special experiences ranging from family-friendly to adult hair-raising. Check out the community events, spooky and historical tours and haunted hotels. Community Events: 2019 PumpkinFest & …

Cape Flattery

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

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.

A YEAR-ROUND LINEUP OF Festivals & Events

International Forest Storytelling Festival

Oct 18 - Oct 20

1502 East Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States

Welcome to the 24th Annual Forest Storytelling Festival in Port Angeles, WA! World class storytellers will make you laugh uproariously and will tug at your heartstrings. Everyone — from preteens, grandparents and everybody …

Rain Forest Mushroom Festival – CANCELLED

Oct 18 - Oct 20

345 S Shore Rd
Quinault, WA 98575 United States

This annual festival at Lake Quinault Lodge celebrating all things mushrooms has been CANCELLED for 2019. But did you know you can still go foraging for mushrooms and other wild edibles …

Run the Peninsula Race Series – Larry Scott Trail

Oct 19

209 Monroe Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 United States

The Run the Peninsula Race Series takes place on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The series is made up of 5 different races: February 2 – Elwha Bridge, Port …

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Expect the Unexpected- 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