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Discover insider tips, hidden gems, and seasonal inspiration to help you make the most of your Port Angeles getaway.
Top Winter Activities in Port Angeles & Olympic National Park
The fun doesn't stop in Port Angeles when the weather starts to chill. Port Angeles' mild seaside climate allows for outdoor adventures year-round. If you crave more cold, head up 5,000-feet to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and sledding. Grab your winter coat and go exploring. Check out our list of the top winter activities in Port Angeles and Olympic National Park!
6 Reasons to Visit Port Angeles this Spring
Hey, spring breakers, birders, foodie and fitness fans! Don’t miss these six festive spring events in Port Angeles — located on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula: Frosty Moss Relay, Olympic Birdfest, OAT Run, NW Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Series, Juan de Fuca Music & Arts Festival and the North Olympic Discovery Marathon.
4 Port Angeles Wineries You Must Visit During Crush Season
It’s vino season throughout the Olympic Peninsula and we’re crushing on four local Port Angeles, Washington wineries this fall: PNWonderland Wine, Harbinger Winery, Camaraderie Cellars, and Olympic Cellars Winery.
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.