Amychas's New Itinerary

Hoh Rain Forest

Among the only protected temperate rain forests in the Northern Hemisphere, the Hoh Rain Forest is a not-to-be-missed attraction on the West Side of the Olympic Peninsula. Moisture-laden air from the Pacific brings an average of 140 inches of annual rainfall to the Hoh Valley,(record of 190 inches) in addition to condensed mist that contributes another 30 inches. Nineteen miles inland from Hwy 101 you’ll find the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center.

Location

Hoh Rainforest WA
United States
See map: Google Maps

Moments in Time Trail

The Moments in Time Nature Trail is an easy 0.5-mile trail that meanders through the woods and along the shoreline of Lake Crescent offering a variety of environments from breathtaking views of Lake Crescent and Pyramid Mountain to tiny fern and wildflower meadows to lush woods with towering evergreens and spectacular mosses and fungi. Appropriate for the entire family, it begins just off the parking area of the Storm King Ranger Station on Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park.

Location

Storm King Ranger Station
U.S. Highway 101
Port Angeles, WA 98362
United States
48° 3' 27.468" N, 123° 47' 14.7696" W
See map: Google Maps

Birding on the Olympic Peninsula Tour #1

Bird Watchers View #1:

Location

Jefferson County Park
Portage Way
Port Hadolck, WA
United States
48° 1' 25.842" N, 122° 44' 1.7088" W
See map: Google Maps

Birding on the Olympic Peninsula Tour #2

Watchers View #2

Location

Jefferson County Park
S.R. 116
Port Hadlock, WA
United States
48° 1' 36.6924" N, 122° 43' 14.3544" W
See map: Google Maps

Birding on the Olympic Peninsula Tour #3

Watchers View #3: 

Location

Jefferson County Park
Hy 116
WA
United States
48° 1' 13.8036" N, 122° 42' 32.562" W
See map: Google Maps

Breathe Mile-High Air at Hurricane Ridge!

Hurricane Ridge, 17 miles south of Port Angeles, in Olympic National Park, will make you feel like you're on top of the world. And, in fact, you are!  Hurricane Ridge is reached by taking Hwy 101 into Port Angeles.  Look for the Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Hurricane Ridge signs.  Turn south on Race Street, and taking a slight right curve on the Hurricane Ridge Parkway. From there you will see signs leading to the Park Entrance.

Location

Olympic National Park WA
United States
See map: Google Maps