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Adventures on the Olympic Peninsula Coast

Plan your next adventure on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula Coast April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of Earth Day. What better way to celebrate than exploring one of Earth’s best natural wonders? The beach! The Olympic Peninsula is home to some …

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

Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Festival

Apr 26 - Apr 28

Port Townsend, WA 98368 United States

Celebrating Port Townsend’s history, lifestyle and audacity of the city’s early life, the festival offers an opportunity to stroll back in time, learn how the early residents lived, worked and …

129th Sequim Irrigation Festival

May 3 - May 11

152 W. Cedar Street
Sequim, WA 98382 United States

Join the fun this year for the 129th Sequim Irrigation Festival—celebrating the irrigation ditches that turned an arid prairie into fertile farmland. Since 1895, the community has invited visitors and …

Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival

May 3 - May 5

501 W Emerson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550 United States

See thousands of birds swirling in massive number to avoid Peregrine Falcons and watch for rarities like the Pacific Coast Red Knot. Grays Harbor is a reliable place to see …

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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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