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Cycling Port Angeles—Olympic Discovery Trail to Hurricane Ridge

A multi-day cycling adventure that combines rail-trail exploration, a legendary mountain, and even the lure of an international day ride. We can’t stay away. The Olympic Peninsula is one of our bicycling group’s favorite destinations, and we’ve returned to Port …

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Natural Wonders WOW THE WORLD

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Olympic National Park

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

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Hood Canal

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

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Dungeness Spit

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

A YEAR-ROUND LINEUP OF Festivals & Events

Hickory Shirt / Heritage Days

Sep 19 - Oct 19
Forks, WA 98331 United States

Help Forks celebrate their unique logging heritage during the Pioneer Logger Award Presentation & family-friendly events, including the Little Logger contest and Saw Demonstrations. Paint the town “hickory” by wearing …

BIG HURT MULTI-SPORT RACE

Sep 27
W Front St
Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States

Founded in 1997, The Big Hurt is the premier multi-sport race on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. The four-leg event starts with mountain bike, followed by kayak, road bike, …

National Parks Free Entrance Day: National Public Lands Day

Sep 27

Come experience Olympic National Park! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone on select days throughout the year (other fees, including …

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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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