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Settle into the Literary Life in Port Townsend

October is National Book Month, followed immediately by National Novel Writing Month (fondly known as NaNoWriMo) in November, and there is no better time than this fall to visit Port Townsend, the literary capital of the Olympic Peninsula. Port Townsend …

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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 …

Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival

Oct 9 - Oct 12
Port Townsend, WA 98368 United States

Indulge in the tastes and aromas of the region during the annual Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival! Appreciate the traditions and culture of growing apples and brewing cider with …

Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival

Oct 10 - Oct 12
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Port Angeles, WA 998362 United States

CrabFest welcomes each and every one of you to one of the best seafood festivals in the country. Located on the Port Angeles waterfront, CrabFest is the annual celebration of …

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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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