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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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Wildlife Viewing on the Olympic Peninsula

September 25, 2019

The Olympic Peninsula is a mecca for wildlife viewing. The three distinct ecosystems—alpine, rain forest and coastal beach—of Olympic National Park are home to an amazing array of wildlife. Bring your binoculars and watch for: Birds Galore Around 300 species …

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Twilight Saga Fascination Continues on the Olympic Peninsula

August 29, 2019

Ever since the first book of Stephenie Meyer’s fantasy Twilight Saga series was published in 2005, fans have been flocking to the town of Forks on the Olympic Peninsula. Once in town, they readily see why Stephenie was so inspired …

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5 Ways to Slow Down and Embrace Fall

August 14, 2019

Road trip your way around the Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park Fall is the perfect time for a stress-relief visit to the Olympic Peninsula. The crowds are small, the days are short (but still long enough), the air is …

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Celebrate July Fourth, Olympic Peninsula Style

June 27, 2019

July Fourth on the Olympic Peninsula offers a bounty of traditional small-town fun with a Pacific Northwest twist. Communities across the region host apple pie contests, salmon bakes, fun runs, frog jumps, local food and music, and, of course, parades …

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Beaver Waterfall in Spring

6 Tips for Visiting the Olympic Peninsula in Early Spring

March 22, 2019

Visiting the Olympic Peninsula in early spring is a unique experience. Yes, it can get rainy, but good gear will negate any reasons to not get out there to enjoy the lush greens and fresh air. You can find exquisite …

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Dog-Friendly Travel with Cinnamon the Coonhound

March 8, 2019

This story was written by guest-blogger Cinnamon the Coonhound and her human, Elizabeth Rose. Follow Cinnamon’s adventures on Facebook and Twitter. Hi! I’m Cinnamon the Coonhound, and my favorite thing to do is travel to dog-friendly places where I can relax, …

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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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Sea stack view

5 Great Winter Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula

January 11, 2019

January 8, 2019 By: Tommy Farris | Owner & Founder, Olympic Hiking Co. Winter. I’ve been patiently waiting for this season on the Olympic Peninsula, as it is arguably my favorite to get out and explore. Stormy winter waves crash …

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The Perfect Fall Vacation on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington

November 20, 2018

This story was created in partnership with Visit USA Parks. Summer is undoubtedly a popular time to travel. However, when it comes to planning your trip to the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, it is time to change it up! Fall is the …

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