Stretching from forested hills to saltwater shorelines, Jefferson County offers a mix of recreation and relaxation that encourages visitors to move, explore, and unwind. Located in the northeast sector of the Olympic Peninsula, it is easily accessible from the greater …
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Summer on the Olympic Peninsula – More than Just a Park
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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Outdoor Adventure in UNFORGETTABLE Grays Harbor County
In the summer months it’s all about outdoor adventure in Unforgettable Grays Harbor County. From the ocean to the rainforest and everywhere in between, there are outdoor activities the whole family will enjoy. From hiking in the Quinault Rain Forest …
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Bigg’s Orcas — Whale Watching on the Olympic Peninsula
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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Bicycling Adventures Through the Sequim-Dungeness Valley
Bicycling Adventures Through the Sequim-Dungeness Valley May is National Bike Month and it’s a perfect time to plan a cycling trip to the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Dedicated trails, quiet country roads, clear blue skies, fertile farmland, and a welcoming community await …
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Looking for Sasquatch on the Olympic Peninsula
The Olympic Peninsula, in the upper left corner of Washington state, has the highest population of Sasquatch that I have heard about in over 40 years of being a Sasquatch investigator. The interactive map at the bottom of my homepage …
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Spring Adventures on Hood Canal
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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Runs, Races and Rides in 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
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
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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