When visiting a new place, we all aspire to be thoughtful, responsible travelers. Responsible travel is often described as making mindful, sustainable choices that minimize negative impacts. And at the same time, maximizing positive benefits for the environment, local cultures, …
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Falling for Olympic Peninsula’s Hood Canal
Hood Canal is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most enchanting outdoor destinations. For families with kids in tow, this slender waterway framed by forests and mountains offers a rich mix of hiking, waterfalls, tide pools, beaches, and waterside adventures. Whether …
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Embrace the Rain in Sequim
Even in “Sunny Sequim” the rain does fall, and the area proves rainy days can be some of the best days. Sitting in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains—the famous “Blue Hole”—Sequim enjoys a sunnier, drier climate than much …
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Runs, Races and Rides in 2026
If your resolution for the new year is to get more exercise and fresh air, stay in better shape or even to win a competition, the Olympic Peninsula is the perfect place to make your goals happen. Whether you’re a …
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Delight in Holiday Lights on the Olympic Peninsula
Celebrate the holidays with merriment and joy on the Olympic Peninsula. Bring your family and friends. Catch your breath when you see over three million lights around the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Campus and 7 Cedars area. Head out to experience …
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Discover Winter Wonders All Around the Olympic Peninsula
Five fabulous, fun weekends of festivities await you for celebrating the season with your family and friends. Our charming towns come alive with performances, holiday markets and family-friendly activities. Enjoy sparking light displays all around the Olympic Peninsula with cheerful …
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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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Dungeness Crab Festival: Tribal and Cultural Traditions
A hallmark event each October, the Dungeness Crab Festival is dedicated to celebrating the cultural heritage and maritime traditions of the North Olympic Peninsula. Held in Port Angeles’ historic waterfront district, the festival honors the legacy of Dungeness crab and …
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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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Hurricane Ridge Astronomy Program Reveals Treasures
Volunteer-run tour guides visitors at Hurricane Ridge By Paula Hunt Reprinted with permission from Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — For John Goar, Olympic National Park is at its best when it’s at its darkest. While most of the attention …
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