North Hood Canal | Destinations | Olympic Peninsula

By Destination:
North Hood Canal

Browse by

Destination

Browse by

Season

Categories

Browse by

Month

10 Uncrowded Beaches Around the Olympic Peninsula

May 23, 2022

From majestic sea stacks to clifftop vistas of the expansive Pacific Ocean to secluded beaches on quiet coves and bays, the Olympic Peninsula is a beach lover’s paradise. When you need a beach fix but want to be surrounded by …

Read More
Fresh produce at Jefferson County Farmers Market

Olympic Peninsula Farmers Markets

May 17, 2022

Here on the peninsula, we celebrate how much we value our local markets by bringing you the latest tips about them, letting you know what’s in season, where you can buy fresh products and enjoy the fun each market offers. …

Read More
Sunrise at Fort Flagler State Park

Visiting Washington State Parks

May 2, 2022

Advice from a Park Ranger Like many people, I was introduced to camping through my family. We used parks for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. So, as I was growing up, going camping at parks was a favorite …

Read More
Airstream RV Olympic Peninsula

RVing on the Olympic Peninsula

March 29, 2022

Roaming and Rambling in your RV The siren call of nature’s beauty beckons, inviting us outside, luring us to travel again and see new places. We’re ready to do something different. With a playground as compelling as the Olympic Peninsula, …

Read More
A geocache box on the beach

Geocaching 101 – a guide to treasure hunting for beginners

September 13, 2021

Geocaching offers something for everyone If you’ve been longing for adventure, love technology and want to get outside for some exercise, we’ve got a solution for you. Take a road trip to the Olympic Peninsula for a treasure hunt and …

Read More
Port Book and News on the Olympic Peninsula

The Best Olympic Peninsula Books

May 19, 2021

We’re here to help you experience our cultural diversity, natural mysteries, culinary delights and kicked-back life with our recommendations for 21 of the best fiction and non-fiction books about the Olympic Peninsula. Scroll to view the entire list or click …

Read More
winter birding on the Olympic Peninsula

Winter Birding on the Olympic Peninsula

December 23, 2020

Winter is a very busy time for birds and birders in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley on the Olympic Peninsula. Many species gather here during their non-breeding time of year, from thousands of ducks in Dungeness Bay to scads of sparrows visiting …

Read More
Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center in Winter

A Guide to Winter Recreation at Olympic National Park

November 23, 2020

From snow-blanketed mountains to evergreen forests dripping with rain and ocean beaches pounded by winter storm waves, there are many ways to recreate in the winter at Olympic National Park. Although most areas of the park are open, some facilities …

Read More
driving through Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park

Olympic Peninsula’s Best Kept Secrets Along the West Coast, USA

August 10, 2020

Summer is always a popular time to travel. However, when it comes to planning your itinerary to the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, it’s time to change it up. Fall is the ideal time to visit since crowds have dispersed, colors are …

Read More
Olympic Peninsula adventure collage

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 …

Read More