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photo of the Salt Creek Sea Stack on the Olympic Peninsula coast in Washington state

Clallam County Parks Offer Diverse Recreation and Stellar Scenery

April 28, 2026

With more than 1,700 square miles of lush forest, rugged shorelines, and diverse trail systems, Clallam County’s parks and campgrounds across the north Olympic Peninsula are not to be missed. Perhaps no other Washington destination is as fortunate to have …

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Runs, Races and Rides in 2026

December 30, 2025

If your resolution for the new year is to get more exercise and fresh air, stay in better shape or even to win a competition, the Olympic Peninsula is the perfect place to make your goals happen. Whether you’re a …

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Photo of a tractor pulling a Christmas themed float during Sequim's annual Holiday Tractor Cruise on the Olympic Peninsula

Delight in Holiday Lights on the Olympic Peninsula

November 25, 2025

Celebrate the holidays with merriment and joy on the Olympic Peninsula. Bring your family and friends. Catch your breath when you see over three million lights around the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Campus and 7 Cedars area. Head out to experience …

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Panoramic view of the Blyn holiday lights on the buildings

Discover Winter Wonders All Around the Olympic Peninsula

October 30, 2025

Five fabulous, fun weekends of festivities await you for celebrating the season with your family and friends. Our charming towns come alive with performances, holiday markets and family-friendly activities. Enjoy sparking light displays all around the Olympic Peninsula with cheerful …

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Photo of the Port Angeles pier from the water at the Dungeness Crab Festival: Tribal and Cultural Traditions

Dungeness Crab Festival: Tribal and Cultural Traditions

September 19, 2025

A hallmark event each October, the Dungeness Crab Festival is dedicated to celebrating the cultural heritage and maritime traditions of the North Olympic Peninsula. Held in Port Angeles’ historic waterfront district, the festival honors the legacy of Dungeness crab and …

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Cycling Port Angeles—Olympic Discovery Trail to Hurricane Ridge

August 27, 2025

A multi-day cycling adventure that combines rail-trail exploration, a legendary mountain, and even the lure of an international day ride. We can’t stay away. The Olympic Peninsula is one of our bicycling group’s favorite destinations, and we’ve returned to Port …

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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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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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10 Spring Break Ideas Around the Olympic Peninsula

February 26, 2025

10 Spring Break Ideas Around the Olympic Peninsula Celebrate the season with your kiddos and escape to the Olympic Peninsula for Spring Break. School’s out for the week and it’s a perfect time for some fresh air and family bonding. …

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