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Inclusive Travel Experiences in Port Angeles

January 29, 2024

Port Angeles welcomes all to experience this friendly and inclusive city that is perfectly positioned between the sea and Olympic National Park. From LGBTQ+ gatherings to accessible hiking and biking trails to celebrating the Native people that have inhabited this …

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Runs, Races and Rides in 2024

December 29, 2023

Runs, Races and Rides in 2024 It’s a new year, and chances are one of your intentions is to be more active or to enjoy more time outside. A fun way to do that is to participate in one of …

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Celebrating Community Together

November 28, 2023

A current of camaraderie and connection flows between our communities here on the Olympic Peninsula. Our towns and cities are an easy drive from one another. Each offers a different perspective from the landscape we see every day in our …

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Elwha River in fall on the Olympic Peninsula

5 Ways to Slow Down and Embrace Fall

October 4, 2023

Welcome to our slooow season! Fall is the perfect time for a stress relief visit to the Olympic Peninsula. The crowds are smaller, the days are short (but still long enough), the air is crisp, and the colors are vibrant. …

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The Olympic Discovery Trail—An Olympic Peninsula Gem

October 2, 2023

When you’re enjoying the great outdoors on one trail or another, did you ever think about what it takes for that trail to even be there? Or have you thought about what it takes to maintain it? I can tell …

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Taste the Olympic Culinary Loop

August 29, 2023

The Olympic Culinary Loop’s 350+ mile trek roughly follows US-Hwy 101 around the Olympic Peninsula for an inviting tour of locally produced food and artisan beverages. Taste the Olympic Culinary Loop by following a four-step recipe: “Eat. Do. Stay. Repeat.” …

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How Accessible is the Olympic Peninsula? (1/2)

August 2, 2023

How Accessible is the Olympic Peninsula? An RVing amputee family finds out. Part 1. Welcoming towns and natural attractions await for families and visitors with mobility impairments. The accessibility question is very much a real-world consideration for our family of …

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Bicyclists riding along Spruce Railroad Trail with mountains and water in background.

Top Accessible Attractions in Port Angeles

April 28, 2023

It’s time to surround yourself with waterfalls, wildlife, and sprawling sea. You don’t need a mountain bike or 4-wheel drive to immerse yourself in the natural beauty around Port Angeles either. Discover gentle paths and ADA-accessible activities to admire mountain …

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Spruce Railroad Trail family

COVID-19 Updates

April 3, 2023

Last updated April 3, 2023 Effective April 3, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will end the Secretary of Health Mask Order, which currently requires universal masking in healthcare, long-term care, and adult correctional facilities for people age 5 and …

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Hood Canal Bridge aerial view

Keeping the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge operational is vital for everyone

March 28, 2023

Originally written by Cara Mitchell for WSDOT Blog on March 16, 2023. All information and media courtesy of WSDOT. Original blog can be found HERE. Anyone who works or lives on the Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas knows just how vital …

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