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Discover insider tips, hidden gems, and seasonal inspiration to help you make the most of your Port Angeles getaway.
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.
Follow a Family of Four as They Explore Port Angeles for the First Time
Meet the Knott Family. This adventurous family of four was seeking a new place to call home, so they set out on an exploratory pilgrimage in 2018 to several new cities and states across the U.S. in search of a place to settle in and put down new roots. Visit Port Angeles invited them to the North Olympic Peninsula to check out Port Angeles for a long weekend… and here’s what they thought of it.
11 Reasons to Visit the Olympic National Park
Visit Port Angeles and Washington States’ largest National Park and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site! From Hurricane Ridge, to rainforest hikes, to beachcombing, and whale watching – the Olympic Peninsula invites you to explore its many magical landscapes, ecosystems, and unforgettable outdoor adventures.
Ruby Says! Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Port Angeles & the Olympic National Park
Meet Ruby Mitchell, a 6 1/2 year-old from Bend, Oregon. Ruby shares her favorite Olympic Peninsula adventures with us as she and her family and friends explored every nook and cranny of the Olympic National Park and Port Angeles over Spring Break. We’ll have Ruby take it from here!