The Olympic Peninsula, WA | Official Travel & Tourism Site

Sunrise image overlooking Marrowstone Point and Admiralty Inlet, at Fort Flagler State Park, Washington State.

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Visiting Washington State Parks

Advice from a Park Ranger Like many people, I was introduced to camping through my family. We used parks for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. So, as I was growing up, going camping at parks was a favorite …

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

Rhododendron Festival

May 18 - May 21

Port Townsend, WA 98368 United States

Make plans to participate in this year’s Rhody (as the locals call it) events. The Trike Race is May 18 and the Pet Parade is May 19. The Kiddies Parade …

Worthington Park Mansion Open House

May 21 @ 1:00 pm - May 22 @ 5:00 pm

151 E. Columbia St.
Quilcene, WA 98376 United States

You are invited to attend an open house the Worthington Park Mansion in Quilcene, to learn how you can experience a night at the museum in the oldest NEW lodging …

Juan de Fuca Festival

May 27 - May 29

308 E 4th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States

Plan to spend Memorial Day weekend in Port Angeles where a non-stop music and arts festival will be happening. The festival draws top musicians, performers and artists for three days …

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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