What is the Olympic Peninsula known for?

Today, the Olympic Peninsula is a dramatic and beautiful setting for hiking, boating, fishing, beach combing and reconnecting with nature. The vast and varied landscape includes a temperate rainforest, radiating mountain range, large lowland lakes, wild rushing rivers, tidelands and saltwater beaches.

What National Park is on the Olympic Peninsula?

TOP spots

• Olympic National Forest.
• Anderson Lake State Park.
• Bogachiel State Park.
• Dosewallips State Park.
• Dungeness Recreation Area.
• Fort Flagler State Park.
• Fort Worden State Park.
• Fort Townsend State Park.

How big is the Olympic Peninsula?

3,734 km²
Olympic National Park/Area

Where is Olympic Peninsula located?

western Washington
The Olympic Peninsula is a large arm of land in western Washington that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle, and contains Olympic National Park. It is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the east by Hood Canal.

What is the best way to visit Olympic National Park?

Day one Grab maps and information. The Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles is your natural starting point. Hit Hurricane Ridge. From Port Angeles, drive south on Hurricane Ridge road for 17 miles. Paddle Lake Crescent. Get in hot water.

What cities are on the Olympic Peninsula?

At the southwest end of the peninsula are the cities of Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Often referred to as the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, Aberdeen is easily accessible from Interstate 5. The city links the state’s mainland with Highway 101, which provides a driving tour of much of the region’s spectacular scenery.

What to see on the Olympic Peninsula?

The main attraction on the peninsula is the Olympic National Park, but there are so many other destinations and places to visit around the area. The Olympic National Park is a great place to visit with its sunny beaches, green rain forests, snow-capped mountains and a great variety of flora and fauna.

What is the weather like on the Olympic Peninsula?

Summer in the Olympic Peninsula brings moderately warm days (average 65 to 75 degrees) with cool nights that can dip into the 40s. Fog is common in the lower elevations during the morning hours. Coastal locations enjoy cool afternoon breezes.