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Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail: Hike to Striped Peak Falls Near Port Angeles
Exploring waterfalls around the Olympic Peninsula and the Olympic National Park is nothing short of enchanting. The lush jungle-like Olympic Mountains forest, jagged sea cliffs and wild rivers all contribute to the backdrop around rushing falls. Discover Striped Peak Falls, one of the 20+ waterfalls the Olympic Peninsula has to offer and part of the official Waterfall Trail in Washington state.
Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail: Hike to Marymere Falls Near Port Angeles
Time to venture out and gush over a waterfall gem along the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail. There are more than 20 waterfalls to explore, ranging from easy hikes with accessible trail access to hidden falls you have to work a little harder to see. Marymere Falls is a short-ish but stunning hike in Port Angeles, Washington.
The Best Beaches Near The Olympic National Park
Explore Port Angeles beaches from downtown shores to wild Olympic National Park coastline, with tidepools, sea stacks, wildlife, and unforgettable views.
Road Trip from Portland or Seattle to Olympic National Park
The Best Hikes to Watch the Sunset In & Around the Olympic National Park
From alpine meadows to rugged coastline, explore the best sunset hikes in Port Angeles and Olympic National Park with scenic trails, wildlife sightings, and sweeping views at every turn.
Beach Hikes Near Port Angeles, Washington
Wander driftwood-lined shores and hidden coves near Port Angeles, where tidepools shimmer, sea stacks rise from the surf, and every trail leads to a new coastal surprise.
How to Make the Most of Your CrabFest Weekend in Port Angeles, Washington
Seafood is a way of life on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Celebrate this maritime magic with a weekend of food, music, art, and Olympic National Park sights at the annual Dungeness Crab Festival in downtown Port Angeles, Washington. Crabfest happens every October in downtown Port Angeles and is one of the best seafood festivals in the United States!
Waterfalls in Olympic National Park: Sol Duc Falls in Port Angeles
Water is one of the key ingredients to the distinct beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Get a taste by venturing out to gush over Port Angeles’ most breathtaking waterfalls. There is no shortage of these plunging stunners; the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail boasts more than 20 falls.
8 Reasons to Visit Port Angeles, Washington this Fall
Every Fall, Port Angeles, Washington hosts a ton of events! from Crab and Mushroom Festivals to family-friendly Fall Festivals, Fitness Events and Fun Runs, you'll find plenty of things to do in the Fall here.
Bike the Olympic Discovery Trail
The Olympic Discovery Trail, a mostly paved multi-use path for biking, walking, horseback riding and running, extends from Port Townsend to Forks. Cruise by coastlines, rivers, streams, sapphire lakes and backwoods beaches. From downtown Port Angeles (start at the Red Lion Hotel) pedal out to Ediz Hook for sea, city, and mountain vistas.
Madison Falls in Port Angeles, Washington
Size Up 8 Gargantuan Trees on the Olympic Peninsula
If lollygagging among giant trees is on your bucket list, then head to the Olympic Peninsula where you’ll find the highest number of gargantuan trees contained into the smallest area in the whole wide world. The Olympic Peninsula’s rainforests are hiding some straight up giants among the moss, ferns, verdant valleys and swirling streams.