Why Visit Olympic in June:If you want the combination of great weather and lower crowds, visit Olympic National Park in June. In June, all of the park roads are open and the weather is warm and dry. Park visitation tends to dramatically increase from June into July. In 2023, about 320...
Olympic National Park is one of our national treasures, but visiting Olympic National Park is quite different from visiting most of our other national parks. Its most salient characteristic is that it is one of the largest road-free land areas in the lower 48 states. Unlike most national parks...
Free National Park Days Dates in the United States in 2025 I’m a huge fan of the U.S. national parks and have been to dozens thus far with a growing wishlist of more to visit. This past year, we were able to visit Rainier and Olympic National Parks for the first time. Our nationa...
Today, two indigenous groups continue to live in the region. The Hoh People live along the Hoh River while the Quileute people live along the coast at the mouth of the river of the same name. The small peninsula in northwestern Washington where Olympic National Park is located is unique in...
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2. Olympic National Park Another one of the best things to do in Washington State is to visit Olympic National Park. Located on the Olympic Peninsula, the park has over 922,651 acres of rainforest – and they do mean rain: the park receives anywhere from 100-140 inches every year. Howev...
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Welcome to the enchanting beauty of Olympic National Park, where you can explore misty rainforests and snow-capped peaks. I usually visit this park for its rugged coastlines that blend with the crashing waves of the Pacific.Cool places don’t get any better than thisImmerse yourself in the ...
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To see a lush green rain forest and a rugged mountain range in a single destination, try the Olympic National Park. One of the highlights of a visit to the Olympic National Park is the Hoh Rain Forest, where you can see herds of elk roaming the landscape or you can set off on a cha...