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...
April, May, June, July, August, September, and October usually bring warmer, drier weather to the Olympic Peninsula. Precipitation in the form of fog or a light drizzle, adds to the sublime natural experience at all times of the year and can be beneficial for Olympic National Park wildlife ...
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...
Plus, thanks to little light pollution, Olympic National Park is one of the best spots in the U.S. for stargazing; time your visit for summer to take advantage of the park's free astronomy programs. This time of year also sees low precipitation and average daily temperatures in the mid-...
Where are the best places to travel to in June for adventure? Backpacking along a beach in Olympic National Park © Jordan Siemens / Getty North Washington State, USA Why now? Kayak with killer whales and trek epic trails in an adventure seeker’s nirvana. ...
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...
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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Travelers can spend their downtime in Whistler Village enjoying the après-ski scene, perusing locally owned shops or strolling through Whistler Olympic Plaza. Visitors in town when the weather is warmer can go hiking, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking and more. Plus, summer and fall travelers...