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To protect the wildlife and flora, pets are prohibited in most areas in the park. Here we list a few places you CAN take your dog plus pet-friendly lodging.

Spend a romantic weekend, celebrate Valentine’s Day or an anniversary or just spend time together in the Olympic National Park area.

Enjoy five days in 2023 when national park entrance is free.

There's a lot to see and do including skiing and snowshoeing.

The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about 2.5 hours from the Hurricane Ridge park entrance at Port Angeles.

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Learn how to capture stunning night landscape pictures of the stars and Milky Way in this nine-part online photography course.

Photographer's dreamland.

A photo collection through four ecosystems.

Enter February 15 through August 31, 2023

Great for trip planning.

Get the free Olympic National Park map before you get to the park.

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.

Explore pristine beaches and the rainforest on the northwestern tip of Olympic Peninsula, home to the Makah tribe.

View the navy-blue Olympic Mountains from these alpine hiking trails, the visitor center, and in winter, the ski and snowboard area on Hurricane Ridge.

Here's what the Pacific Northwest is all about.

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.

Walk a trail bordered by water on both sides to a lighthouse.

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.

The shortest route from the Seattle area to Olympic National Park requires taking a boat from Washington State Ferries. However, it may not be the fastest route.

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.

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.

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

The park’s wild coastline features both easy-access beaches and remote wilderness. Camp on the beaches year-round.

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Staying at this riverside resort in Olympic’s northern forest provides access to several natural hot mineral pools for soaking your stress away.

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Whether you are planning a trip to the Olympic Peninsula or simply want to stay connected to the national park, our newsletters are a great source of information and are filled with inspiring stories.

Down Sol Duc Road in Olympic National Park, you’ll find healing waters of hot springs. Native American legend tells how the springs were created by dragons.

There are three visitor centers and multiple ranger stations in Olympic National Park. See exhibits and learn about the park.

This park is in the northwest corner of the United States in Washington state on the Olympic Peninsula. It contains Pacific Ocean beaches and mountains.

See beaches, rainforests, and waterfalls on your journey up the Pacific Coast, circling Olympic National Park, and ending in Seattle, Washington.

In summer, highs are around 65 to 75°F; weather is often sunny from July through September. In winter, heavy snow accumulates in the mountains.

Join a ranger-guided snowshoe walk that goes less than a mile and is good for all ages. The park even provides snowshoes.