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Open & Closure Status of Recreational Lands

June 11, 2020

Last updated July 1, 2020 This page will be updated daily or as needed. Scroll down to view each recreation area categorized by land jurisdiction. Not all parks and trails are listed. Independently owned and operated campgrounds and RV parks …

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Recreate Responsibly

May 22, 2020

Washingtonians Want to Get Outside! We’re all eager to get back outdoors to visit our favorite trails and parks, but we want to do it right, and right now we need to continue to do it locally. Wherever your outdoor …

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Birding on the Olympic Peninsula

May 5, 2020

Written by guest blogger Jenna Ziogas, Education Coordinator of the Dungeness River Audubon Center World Migratory Bird Day is May 9, 2020. This year’s World Migratory Bird Day theme is, “Birds Connect Our World.” The pathways of migratory birds transcend …

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Elwha River Valley

Earth Day, Every Day – Honoring 50 Years

April 21, 2020

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Our Earth Day celebrations will look much different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic than in the past as we continue to stay home, stay safe and save …

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A plate of crab cakes and coleslaw

Dine-In at Home: Delivery and Pick-Up Food Options around the Olympic Peninsula

April 2, 2020

On March 15, Governor Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation that included temporarily closing all restaurants, bars and entertainment establishments in order to minimize group gatherings and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, restaurants are allowed to provide …

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Rialto Beach

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

March 12, 2020

Last updated July 1, 2020 See our new Guidelines for Visiting the Olympic Peninsula pdf and Open & Closure Status of Recreational Lands blog to check what is open. 7.1.20: Governor Inslee announces statewide mask mandate: Beginning June 26, every …

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Explore 10 Rural Museums on the Olympic Peninsula

February 26, 2020

So often when you think of a museum it’s located in an urban area, which might be large and daunting. But here on the Olympic Peninsula you can leave the big city behind and explore our collection of fascinating rural …

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Bicyclists in a lavender field

Races & Tours on the Olympic Peninsula

January 3, 2020

Reset your pace. Walk, run, ride or race. Aiming for a more fit lifestyle in 2020?  There’s nothing more motivational than the goal of a race. Lace up your running shoes or pump up your tires, throw on your gear, …

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Four Ways to Relax & Recharge on the Olympic Peninsula

November 4, 2019

It’s a fact: time spent outdoors in nature benefits body, mind and soul.  Exposure to green spaces and the natural environment has shown a reduction in stress levels, increased social connectedness, and an overall improved well-being. Feel like you or …

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Halloween Happenings & Haunted Hot Spots

October 8, 2019

Halloween happenings on the Olympic Peninsula highlight the month of October. Visit now to have special experiences ranging from family-friendly to adult hair-raising. Check out the community events, spooky and historical tours and haunted hotels. Community Events: 2019 PumpkinFest & …

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