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 …
Continue readingPort Townsend—The Perfect Getaway to Recharge
The Perfect Getaway to Recharge Rugged waves crash onto rocky shores. Songs of migrant birds echo overhead. The return of misty Olympic rain clouds nourishes and rejuvenates lush green moss and ferns in our parks and forests. As we continue …
Continue readingThe Olympic Discovery Trail—An Olympic Peninsula Gem
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 …
Continue readingTaste the Olympic Culinary Loop
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.” …
Continue readingHow Accessible is the Olympic Peninsula? (1/2)
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 …
Continue readingA Family Road Trip to Olympic Peninsula’s Northwestern Edge
Pack the car, RV, tent, backpack or boat, your kids and the dog, and head out on a family road trip to Olympic Peninsula’s northwestern edge. In short, this is a perfect place for hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, beach walking …
Continue readingCulinary Road Trips along Hood Canal and South Puget Sound
There’s nothing quite like indulging in the rich, salty flavor of oysters, especially when they come from the pristine waters of the Hood Canal and South Puget Sound. It’s the perfect place to head for a culinary road trip! Whether …
Continue readingTop Accessible Attractions in Port Angeles
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 …
Continue readingFamily Fun at the Beach in Grays Harbor County
April is a great time to visit the north beach area of Grays Harbor County for some family fun. The days are getting longer, the temperatures are warming up and the sun gets a chance to peek out and warm …
Continue readingRomancing the Rain in Forks
Have you dreamed of a romantic wedding in a beautiful setting, with the ocean or rainforest as your backdrop? Perhaps you’re planning an anniversary trip, or a getaway for you and someone special? Forks, on the West End of the …
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