If the beauty of the Sol Duc River running through old-growth forest wasn't enough of a reason to visit the valley, there's a hot springs resort, a three-legged waterfall, and a platform built for the sole purpose of watching salmon.
Washington whale watching cruises are one way to spot large marine mammals, but there are also many locations where you can watch right from the shore.
The Hall of Mosses nature trail ventures less than a mile through the rainforest near the visitor center. Another, the Spruce Nature Trail is just 1.2 miles.
Get to know salmon, one of Olympic National Park’s most important residents, during your next trip to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.
Prepare to get wet in a rainy season that makes this national park magical.
Plan an eco-friendly road trip in your electric vehicle with our guide to EV charging locations in and around Olympic National Park.
Explore the northern Olympic National Park coast tide pools and sea stacks, down to Point of Arches.
What many Olympic National Park visitors don't know is that they are enjoying a national marine sanctuary, spanning 25 to 40 miles seaward with over 3,000 square miles of waters.
The salmon’s journey back to its spawning grounds in Olympic National Park promotes food sovereignty for the Lower Elwha Klallam people.
Wander through an old-growth forest and see stunning rapids on this 2.1-mile easy hike.
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This oddly shaped, deep lake in Olympic National Park has adventures both heart-pounding and relaxing.
Students in the 4th grade can get a free annual entry pass for their family to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.
View this triple waterfall from above on the bridge after a short hike.
Walk a trail bordered by water on both sides to a lighthouse.
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Hoping to take a hike along Hurricane Ridge? Don’t forget the entrance fee to Olympic National Park.
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The Olympic Peninsula is famous for its rain, and with rain comes surging rivers that drop as beautiful waterfalls. Although some can only be accessed if you hike into backcountry, you can reach many of the waterfalls by doing a short hike. Some cascades are wheelchair accessible, and a few can be reached by boat or kayak.
Wildland Trekking founders explain why they teach their travelers to reduce their impact while exploring national parks.
The Elwha River restoration back to its natural state was the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. It was completed on August 26, 2014.
Authentic food experiences from cider to oysters await in Jefferson County, Wash.
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Basecamp to the Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto and Kalaloch beaches, although some visitors may know it from the Twilight book series and films.
The largest city on the Olympic Peninsula and a short scenic drive to Hurricane Ridge mountain trails in the national park.
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In Olympic National Park, take a guided backpacking trip or sign your children up for summer camp with Lasting Adventures, a longtime guiding company.
You don’t have to visit Olympic National Park in person to experience its spectacular mountains, rain forests and beaches.
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Experience mountains, lakes, beaches and rainforests, all in one national park.
With fewer visitors during the season, you can find peaceful mountains, crashing waves, and dripping lushness in this winter wonderland.
An entire winter's worth of screen shots (141 pictures) from the Hurricane Ridge webcam in Olympic National Park
No marked runs, no marked obstacles, and limited grooming.
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Roosevelt established Mount Olympus National Monument to protect the elk and trees which later later became Olympic National Park.
Staying at this riverside resort in Olympic’s northern forest provides access to several natural hot mineral pools for soaking your stress away.