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Photo of the Fjordin Crossing race before it starts as the kayaks line up on the shore of the Hood Canal in Washington state on the Olympic Peninsula

Falling for Olympic Peninsula’s Hood Canal

February 26, 2026

Family-Friendly Adventures to Celebrate Spring Hood Canal is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most enchanting outdoor destinations. For families with kids in tow, this slender waterway framed by forests and mountains offers a rich mix of hiking, waterfalls, tide pools, …

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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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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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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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Spring Adventures on Hood Canal

February 26, 2025

Spring Adventures on Hood Canal Although the Pacific Northwest is known for its temperate rainforests accompanied by an abundant amount of green, with spring’s warmth, we can start to look forward to the colorful relief offered by the return of …

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Salt Creek Recreation Area runners during the Salt Creek 24 race

Runs, Races and Rides in 2025

January 29, 2025

Runs, Races and Rides in 2025 If one of your goals for this year is to be more active or to enjoy more time outside, we‘ve got you covered! Whether you are a runner, walker, rider or boater, an avid …

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Celebrating Community Together

December 30, 2024

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 to another. Each offers a different perspective from the landscape we see every day in …

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Holiday Festivities on the Olympic Peninsula 2024/2025

November 25, 2024

Celebrate the holidays with merriment and joy with holiday festivities and winter activities on the Olympic Peninsula! Bring your family and friends. Head out to experience the festive lights. Go ice skating. Take to the mountains for snow fun. Wander …

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