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Summer on the Olympic Peninsula – More than Just a Park

Still making your summer-plus travel plans? Consider a visit to Washington’s most northwest region – the Olympic Peninsula. (We say “summer-plus” because out here summer weather runs on into September!) Sure, we’ve got Olympic National Park with its mountains, forests …

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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

Centrum Fiddle Tunes

Jun 29 - Jul 6
223 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368 United States

Fiddle Tunes started in 1977 as the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, maybe the first in the nation. It’s a week-long, total-immersion workshop with a hallmark of presenting an expansive …

TARBOO 2025

Jul 3 @ 3:00 pm - Jul 5 @ 11:30 pm
7360 Center Rd.
Quilcene, WA 98376 United States

The Quilcene Lantern will celebrate 1 year of being open for business with the second-annual TARBOO: the Olympic Peninsula’s Music Fest. With headlining performances by PNW indie folk legends Blind …

Hidden World: Jennifer Angus

Jul 6 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
1203 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States

Hidden World: Jennifer Angus is an immersive exhibition by Madison-based artist Jennifer Angus that transforms the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center into a living tapestry of nature, using preserved insect …

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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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