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 reading5 Ways to Slow Down and Embrace Fall
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. …
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? (2/2)
How Accessible is the Olympic Peninsula? An RVing amputee family finds out. Part 2. In Part 1, we met the St. Clair family, Anthony, Jodie, 11-yo Connor, and 8-yo Aster, on their travels across the eastern and northern portion of …
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 …
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