Things to do

Miles of Saltwater Shorelines

Clallam and Jefferson Counties combined have over 400 miles of saltwater coastline. The inland waters of the 61-mile glacial fjord of the Hood Canal, the glacier-carved Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Dungeness Spit and the wild, rugged Pacific Coast...

The Experiential Peninsula

What better way to explore the Olympic Peninsula than with a local expert? Immerse yourself with the fun facts, the history, the geology and an insiders' take on what makes the Peninsula unique and special.

Step aboard a chartered tour to...

Victoria, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia is always in season! A cosmopolitan city with a small-town atmosphere, it is the capital city of British Columbia and the seat of provincial government. The city moves at an easy pace and is extremely clean and safe....

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...

Kalaloch Beaches

Scenic ocean shores with easy access are found in the Kalaloch (pronounced clay-lock) area, 15 miles south of the Rain Forest Road on Hwy 101. Beach Trail 4 is a pebble beach with dramatic surf (beware of the strong undertow), tidal pools and is...

Around Forks

The town of Forks is situated on a broad prairie 15 miles from the ocean (in the Quillayute Valley). About 5,000 folks live in the greater Forks area, and you’ll find restaurants, lodgings, shops and services in this friendly, rural...

Around La Push

This drive-to beach is a beautiful spot to enjoy the surf and watch shorebirds, eagles and seals. The 1-1/4 mile trek north to “Hole-in-the-Wall” begins here. On the south side of the river is the Quileute Indian village of La Push...

Birding on the Olympic Peninsula Tour #5

Watcher's View #5:

  • Leave Fort Flagler back south on highway 116,
     
  • On Oak Bay Road turn right.  
     
  • On to Port Hadlock, at stop sign across from QFC supermarket in Hadlock...
Birding on the Olympic Peninsula Tour #6

Watcher's View #6

  • From #5
     
  • Pull out and go left (East) along waterfront (keep an eye out for workers...
Birding on the Olympic Peninsula Tour #7

Watcher's View #7

  • Last, is a trip to Fort Worden in Port Townsend.  Go on through town’s historic downtown district to Monroe Street, turn left, go to stop sign,
     
  • Right on Roosevelt,...

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Area Information Centers

Want to get local? These community sites are great resources for finding even more information on local happenings, local businesses and places to stay. Take a look at these sites and plan your trip to the Olympic Peninsula!