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 readingCOVID-19 Updates
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 …
Continue readingKeeping the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge operational is vital for everyone
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 …
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 readingThe Dungeness River Nature Center
A place to connect with the natural world The Dungeness River Nature Center sits in a beautiful, natural woodland of cottonwoods, big leaf maples, and conifers at the edge of the swift and cold Dungeness River in Sequim. It’s a …
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 …
Continue readingVisiting Hurricane Ridge in Winter
Olympic National Park is magical throughout the year, but especially in the winter. Visiting Hurricane Ridge in winter can be a unique and rewarding experience. The mountains are spectacular with their white blankets silhouetted against the sky. It’s a great …
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