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The 12 Most Beautiful National Parks in the USA

January 19, 2019

Culture Trip named Olympic National Park (ONP) one of the “12 Most Beautiful National Parks in the USA”. And, we couldn’t agree more. With almost one million (yes, 1,000,000!) acres of mountains, beaches, old-growth trees and stunning rain forest, talk …

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The Road Trip is Back, and the Olympic Peninsula is Calling

October 8, 2018

Grab the keys and pack your sense of wonder and adventure. Now through May are the perfect months to road trip your way around the Olympic Peninsula. There’s no better place to steer your wheel than Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, especially …

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One Incredible Week on the Olympic Peninsula

September 5, 2018

This is a guest blog post from photographer/blogger, Elisabeth Brentano, detailing her visit in July 2018. I first visited the Olympic Peninsula in 2016, and I knew I had only scratched the surface of the stunning scenery and hiking trails …

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Olympic National Park—A dynamic landscape like no other

September 5, 2018

From magical rain forests to majestic alpine peaks to wild coastline that stretches for miles, Olympic National Park offers a vast and diverse landscape that attracts visitors and adventurers from around the globe. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve …

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Dungeness Spit—A sandy stretch that keeps on growing

September 5, 2018

The Olympic Peninsula is home to the longest natural sand spit in North America, boasting breathtaking views, rich maritime history and an abundance of wildlife. The Dungeness Spit in Sequim stretches nearly seven miles north into the Strait of Juan de …

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Hood Canal—Explore a wild and winding slice of the Olympic Peninsula

September 5, 2018

Tucked between Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, you’ll find a natural glacier-carved saltwater fjord spanning more than 60 miles long. Hood Canal is home to quaint towns, world-class recreation, wild-caught fare and lively events for all. And if that sounds …

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Cape Flattery—A bird and wildlife wonderland

September 5, 2018

For a feast of feathered friends and other wildlife, head to the northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula where the Strait of Juan de Fuca joins the Pacific Ocean. The Cape Flattery area on the Makah Reservation near Neah Bay offers …

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Skyline Drive-In—A blast from the past

September 5, 2018

The Olympic Peninsula is home to a huge slice of nostalgia and Americana that’s tough to find anywhere else. The iconic Skyline Drive-In in Shelton is one of only five remaining drive-in movie theaters in Washington state. Fewer than 300 remain …

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Third Beach—Relax, reflect and recharge

September 5, 2018

When visiting Forks and La Push, a trek to the Pacific coast is a must. Consider a beach less traveled. Third Beach will nourish your need for water, wildlife and eye-popping views, and provide some much-deserved R and R for …

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