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Hurricane Ridge Astronomy Program Reveals Treasures

August 6, 2025

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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Photo of forest with waterfall on Olympic Peninsula - A Wellness Guide to Jefferson County

A Wellness Guide to Jefferson County

July 29, 2025

Stretching from forested hills to saltwater shorelines, Jefferson County offers a mix of recreation and relaxation that encourages visitors to move, explore, and unwind. Located in the northeast sector of the Olympic Peninsula, it is easily accessible from the greater …

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Summer on the Olympic Peninsula – More than Just a Park

June 25, 2025

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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Bigg’s Orcas — Whale Watching on the Olympic Peninsula

May 27, 2025

Each June, we celebrate Orca Month across the Pacific Northwest—a time to learn about the region’s most iconic marine mammals. Whale watching on the Olympic Peninsula is some of the best in the world for encountering orcas in the wild. …

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Sasquatch cutout next to phone booth on side of road in Forks, WA

Looking for Sasquatch on the Olympic Peninsula

March 31, 2025

The Olympic Peninsula, in the upper left corner of Washington state, has the highest population of Sasquatch that I have heard about in over 40 years of being a Sasquatch investigator. The interactive map at the bottom of my homepage …

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Salt Creek Recreation Area runners during the Salt Creek 24 race

Runs, Races and Rides in 2025

January 29, 2025

Runs, Races and Rides in 2025 If one of your goals for this year is to be more active or to enjoy more time outside, we‘ve got you covered! Whether you are a runner, walker, rider or boater, an avid …

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Celebrating Community Together

December 30, 2024

A current of camaraderie and connection flows between our communities here on the Olympic Peninsula. Our towns and cities are an easy drive from one to another. Each offers a different perspective from the landscape we see every day in …

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Photo of Jamestown S'Klallam Casino Totems

Celebrating Native American Heritage on the Olympic Peninsula

October 30, 2024

The original residents of the Olympic Peninsula coexisted with this land, these rivers and seas, and all the abundant resources they provided. Their rich histories, vibrant cultures and deep connections to the land and sea provide an important link for …

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Photo of Lake Quinault in Washington state.

Outdoor Family Fun in Grays Harbor County

October 2, 2024

Nestled in the southwest corner of the Olympic Peninsula on the Pacific Coast, you’ll find Grays Harbor County. This is an unforgettable year-round destination for outdoor family fun and recreation. It’s one of the only places in the world where …

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The Bounty of the Sequim Dungeness Valley

August 28, 2024

Keeping it local is a mantra for Sequim, ensuring delicious, fresh food experiences for everyone. Sourcing locally is an ongoing philosophy that can be found in restaurants, cafes, farm stands and farmers markets all celebrating the bounty of the Sequim …

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