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Discover insider tips, hidden gems, and seasonal inspiration to help you make the most of your Port Angeles getaway.
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.
Sea to Sound: What to Know Before Ride
Sea to Sound and Ian Mackay are back for another inspiring ride along the Olympic Discovery Trail in Port Angeles. This three-day journey, which is sponsored by Invacare America, is more than just your average trail ride—it’s a chance to unite people of all abilities to embrace nature, push past their limits, and most importantly, share in the spirit of exploration and community.
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.
Hiking and Biking the Spruce Railroad Trail
Hike or Bike to Devil’s Punchbowl on Lake Crescent along the Spruce Railroad Trail, a historic railroad trail on the Olympic Peninsula!
Top of the World on the Deer Park Road Trail
Get Unforgettable Views (and Access to Dozens of Hiking Trails) at the Top of Deer Park Road in Olympic National Park. Climb 5,800+ feet above sea level on a windy gravel road (oversized vehicles and motorhomes are not recommended) for 360 degree views of mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the top of Blue Mountain. Some say the views are better here than Hurricane Ridge, but you have to work harder to get to them.
Fall Leaf Peeping in the Olympic National Park and Around the Olympic Peninsula
Get Unforgettable Views (and Access to Dozens of Hiking Trails) at the Top of Deer Park Road in Olympic National Park! Climb 5,800+ feet above sea level on a windy gravel road (oversized vehicles and motorhomes are not recommended) for 360 degree views of mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the top of Blue Mountain. Some say the views are better here than Hurricane Ridge, but you have to work harder to get to them.
Road Trip to the Olympic National Park for the Epic Workcation
Pack up the rig with a weeks' worth of clothing (maybe even 2 or 3 weeks), your outdoor gear, and the laptop then head to the Olympic National Park for the opportunity to work remotely from one of the coolest outdoorsy spots in the Pacific Northwest. Port Angeles, Washington is the epicenter for miles of mountain-top trails in Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula for any time treks to mountain peaks, lovely lakes, ancient rainforest, and wild ocean seashores.
Port Angeles Art Mural Trail
Hunt and seek for art! Discover a collection of vivid hand-painted outdoor art murals that tell a small town’s rich story. Follow a mural trail in Port Angeles, Washington on foot or by bike! Over a dozen outdoor art murals dot the downtown Port Angeles area and tell a tale of the town’s rich maritime history and Native American culture. This self-guided art mural tour will take you to both hidden and not-so-hidden works of art.