The Hoh Rainforest is perhaps the most famous area of Washington state’s Olympic National Park, with its ancient trees, dripping with moss, and towering primeval ferns. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve, this magical place is a must on any Olympic National Park itinerary. Here’s the most incredible Hoh Rainforest hikes that are perfect for exploring this wild and otherworldly place.
Most people know that Washington offers epic scenery, from some of the most dramatic mountainscapes on the planet to lush rainforests and rugged coastline. So it should be no surprise that three incredible national parks are found within its footprint; in fact, it’s tied for fifth as the state with the most national parks! Here’s everything you need to know about Olympic, Mount Rainier, and North Cascades, the three amazing Washington national parks.
There’s perhaps no hike in Olympic National Park that’s more iconic than the Hall of Mosses trail. Located in the lush Hoh Rainforest, the Hall of Mosses lives up to its name, with verdant moss carpeting the forest ground, larger-than-life primeval ferns, and trees soaring hundreds of feet overhead. Best of all, this easy trail is accessible for hikers of all skill levels. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hall of Mosses trail, a walk through a real-life fairytale forest.
Olympic National Park has tons of stunning beaches, but Shi Shi Beach, with its dramatic sea stacks and otherworldly sunsets, is in a league of its own. And even better? You can actually call Shi Shi your home for a night, by pitching a tent along its shores! But camping at Shi Shi Beach isn’t exactly straightforward- so here’s everything you need to know to make your trip as epic as possible.
The Enchanted Valley trail offers lush rainforests, towering mountains, and an iconic chalet, nestled in a stunning valley. While the Enchanted Valley is no doubt gorgeous, there is a LOT you need to know before you hit the trail, from backpacking permits to black bears. So here’s everything you need to know about the Enchanted Valley, Olympic National Park’s best backpacking trip.
The Olympic Peninsula Loop, which winds around Olympic National Park, is the most iconic road trip in Washington, passing rugged mountains, dramatic beaches, and lush rainforests. But with countless sites to explore, it can be challenging to know what’s worth exploring in this little slice of heaven. So here’s 15 stops make along the Olympic Peninsula Loop, the ultimate Washington road trip.
If you want to visit Washington’s U.S. National Parks in the wintertime, Olympic is going to be your best bet. While the state’s other two parks are covered with feet of snow, Olympic offers accessible and gorgeous beaches and rainforests (plus snow-covered mountains!)- so if you’re looking for adventures when the temperature drops, here’s 6 things to do Olympic National Park in the winter.
Olympic National Park is a magical place, packing in snow-capped mountains, lush rainforests, and breathtaking beaches- all in one park. So if you want to explore any of its 600 miles of trails, here’s 8 of the best hikes in Olympic National Park, taking you from the top of the Olympic Mountains to the shores of the Pacific Ocean- and providing so many incredible views along the way.
One of the magical things about Olympic National Park in is its diverse landscapes- soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and craggy beaches. In fact, the park is stuffed with amazing beaches along the Pacific coast- each with its own unique sea stacks and tidepools. So if you’re planning a Washington road trip, here’s 10 epic Olympic National Park beaches you need to add to your bucket list.
No trip to Olympic National Park is complete without a stop at the Tree of Life, a mysterious tree suspended in air over a parted cliff along the Pacific coast, clinging to the earth by just a few roots. So if you’re creating a bucket list for your trip to Olympic National Park, here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Tree of Life, Washington’s most unique tree.
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