The first thing you see when entering Port Townsend is a horizon of boats—some new, some old, some in great shape, and some needing work. You don’t have to love boats, or be a boat builder, to enjoy all the …
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Building the Olympic Discovery Trail
If you are a walker, runner, cyclist or just a general outdoor enthusiast, you don’t want to miss the chance to explore the Olympic Discovery Trail, traversing the North Olympic Peninsula from Port Townsend to the Pacific Ocean. For more …
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Celebrating Cideries on the Olympic Peninsula
As the world turns toward autumn across the Olympic Peninsula, the cideries are bringing in the apples! While bins and boxes come in, we reflect on the harvest season here at Finnriver—how it’s a time to gather the fruits, …
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Geocaching 101 – a guide to treasure hunting for beginners
Geocaching offers something for everyone If you’ve been longing for adventure, love technology and want to get outside for some exercise, we’ve got a solution for you. Take a road trip to the Olympic Peninsula for a treasure hunt and …
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Visit Port Townsend this Fall
Port Townsend is a picturesque seaside town situated only 60 miles away from Seattle. Located between the waters of the Puget Sound and the snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend is one of three National Historic Seaports in …
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5 Day Trips on the Olympic Peninsula’s West Side
With the town of Forks as your West Side basecamp, experience unique small towns and communities while learning about centuries-old Native American traditions and culture. Marvel at dramatic waterfalls and a glacier-fed lake or soak in soothing hot springs. Traverse …
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Discover Tidepooling on the Olympic Peninsula
When thinking of visiting a beach, we often envision an endless strip of sand just waiting for our toes to snuggle into, but along the coast of the Olympic Peninsula and specifically along the boundary of NOAA’s Olympic Coast National …
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Top 10 Wild Side Adventures Around South Hood Canal
Situated between the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains is the only saltwater fjord in the lower 48 – Hood Canal. With an average depth of 177’ to a maximum of 600,’ this unique finger of Puget Sound is flanked by …
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How to Build a Sandcastle on a Grays Harbor Beach
Tips on Building a Great Sandcastle from a Grays Harbor Pro For many, their earliest memory from a day at the beach includes building a sandcastle, moat and all. Even as adults, the novelty of creating a magical castle out …
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Viewing Waterfalls in Olympic Peninsula Rain Forests
Do you feel it? There is a hint of spring in the air. The days are getting longer and the rain, well, it’s still here. But there is a beauty to all that rain, if you know where to look. …
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