The Tree of Life is one of the most magical natural wonders I've ever seen. Tucked away along the…read morerugged coastline near Kalaloch, this tree looks like something out of a fairy tale. Its massive roots are completely exposed, suspended in the air over a small cave, yet it continues to thrive against all odds. Standing beneath it, you can really feel the power of nature's resilience--it's a reminder of strength, beauty, and survival. The backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and the crashing waves make the view even more breathtaking. It's easy to access from the nearby Kalaloch campground, and definitely worth the short walk down to the beach. Whether you're into photography, nature, or simply want to witness something awe-inspiring, the Tree of Life is unforgettable. If you're visiting Olympic National Park, this is a must-see stop.

Outside of not being completely sure initially I was looking at the correct wind tortured tree it…read morewas an easy walk to the beach. The tree is huge. It's roots are exposed because of the cave and erosion. Worth the sand in your shoes to check it out.

Just a PSA for people like me who are visiting Aberdeen and think the ship will be where it is…read moremarked on the map. The address is just for the home port of the Lady Washington and it travels around many months out of the year on the West Coast. Don't be like me and drive around the port for 10 minutes looking for a ship that isn't there! You can check https://historicalseaport.org/to see it's current sailing schedule. Would love to see in person one day.

The Lady Washington is a 20th century replica of the original 18th century ship. Chances are that…read moreyou've seen this ship in one of her film appearances: - The Interceptor in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - The Enterprise in Star Trek Generations - Captain Hook's ship on Once Upon a Time While the Star Trek Holodeck Arch is long gone, it was still a thrill to board this tall ship and imagine what nautical travel must have been like in the 18th century when the Lady became the first American ship to make landfall on the West coast of North America & the first American ship to travel to Honolulu and Japan. If you ever get a chance to tour or sail aboard this tall ship do it! "Computer, remove the plank!"

This was a nice attraction that we visited recently, while we were visiting the Westport, WA area…read more There was plenty of street parking when we visited, but unfortunately we visited on a holiday so it was closed. But we were still able to view it upclose from the street. If you visit during their operation hours, visitors can climb Washington's tallest, this 107-ft. lighthouse built in 1898. I highly recommend you parkland follow the trail to the beautiful blk sand beach! The walking paths are clear and paved.

You park on the road then follow a short trail up to the lighthouse. When you get there, you're…read morewelcomed by friendly staff and heading up to the watch house you will get fun facts of the lighthouse and its operations from a staff member. My son was nervous to go up to the watch tower, l stating he was scared of heights. A staff member came down and helped encourage him to keep going. What a special experience. We also got a brochure with a map of northern and southern lighthouses standing in Washington state and this trip inspired us to go find more! I would absolutely recommend this experience

I found this information on the internet. There isn't any real information on site…read more Long Beach, Washington's "World's Largest Frying Pan" is a quirky roadside attraction measuring 14.6 feet long and 9.5 feet wide. Built in 1941 for the first annual Razor Clam Festival, it originally cooked a single giant fritter made with 200 pounds of clams for 20,000 attendees. This site is a replica but even so. "Wow." As a cook, I have served people on an "Industrial" level. I mean serving thousands of people weekly. Not joking at all. I've used some big equipment. Never anything like this Pan. I could easily feed hundreds of people a day using only this pan. It makes me think of the heat source you'd need just to maintain a proper heat level and the heat the cooks standing next to it felt. Awesome. This spot has another replica nearby and is also a nice spot to sit for a moment. Of all the little statues and art around Long Beach, WA. this is one of my favorites.

As a Roadside Attraction it's a bit lacking and is definitely in need of repairs. The fiberglass is…read morecracking and breaking away, letters missing from the handle and the paint is faded, dull and lackluster. It's definitely relevant for the area as razor clams are a staple here and what better way to represent them than a giant skillet next to a spitting clam! The original skillet was made of cast iron and used at the Razor Clam Festival in 1941. After the festival it went on to tour the coast for other events and Long Beach established the fiberglass one. It's 14 feet tall and a great photo op but Long Beach needs to fix it up a bit!

I have seen a couple of Nirvana documentaries of Kurt Cobain's earlier life that show his childhood…read morewhen he lived in this house. While passing through Aberdeen, I decided to do a mini Nirvana pilgrimage and check out the town that Kurt Cobain grew up in. After spending time at Kurt Cobain Memorial Park near Young Street Bridge, I walked over to his childhood home. The house is just around the corner. It has been refurbished and it is gated off. Someone else currently lives here, so all that you can do is take photos from the sidewalk. Cool historic place to check out, especially if you grew up a Nirvana fan like me. But there is not much else to see or do.

Kurt Cobain was born and grew up in the Washington coast harbor town of Aberdeen WA. This is where…read morehe lived from 1968 to 1984. It was purchased by Lee and Danielle Bacon in 2018 from the Cobain family. They paid $225,000...a bargain considering that the cardigan Cobain wore in 1993 on the set of "MTV Unplugged" sold at auction for $334,000. The Bacons have restored the home to appear as it would have while Cobain lived there. At the time of this review, you cannot go inside, but plans are in the works to make private tours available in the near future. Tours will begin about 1.5 miles away at a soon to be opened Nirvana tribute lounge and gallery cafe as zoning does not allow the home to operate as a traditional museum. It's great to see Aberdeen finally beginning to embrace Cobain's contribution to music history. Fans travel great distances from all around the world to find Cobain's beginnings and pay tribute in the town that helped to shape him. Just a few days prior to writing this review, the Aberdeen City Council unanimously voted to make February 20th (Cobain's birthday) Kurt Cobain Day.

Nice little fisherman's memorial for those lost at sea. The annual blessing of the fleet is held…read morehere in May, as well as an annual memorial for those lost at sea.

A fun, historic place to walk by. Beautiful architecture. There was not much information posted…read moreabout the history, but still enjoyable.

This is also called OSPI: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Directly…read moreacross the street from Sylvester Park. If you still can't find this place because the GPS told you I that you arrived in the middle of the street near the farmer's market, look for Hotel Olympian Barber and Styling Shop and then you will see it. Ring the doorbell on the castle and they will let you in. Friendly folks.

Great quick road trip off the main road. Busy on the weekend but you could probably put some camp…read morechairs up and have some lunch. Tallest arched (once railroad) bridge in the US.

We stopped here on our drive to Olympic National Park. It was a special place to visit because it…read morefelt pretty empty almost like we had it to ourselves. Do know it is just a bridge with pretty views. We did go a little out of our way to come here and it was a quick view. We stopped our car just in front of the bridge and walked along it. The forest surrounding it is stunning. All your Yelp photos will look amazing. Do know that there aren't any public restrooms here. It feels like it is almost a part of the road. I'm not sure if there are any hikes nearby, but I did love the views we saw.

Gorgeous costal views! The light house is much bigger in person. Its manned by coastguard personnel…read moreonly. There are several picnic benches you can stop and rest at to take in the view! Packing in a picnic would be awesome! It was especially interesting to see all the boats out at sea! Its a very special spot.

Cape Disappointment is the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of America and the…read moresouthern most lighthouse on the coast of Washington state. It is located within the Cape Disappointment State Park so you'll need a Washington State Discovery Pass to visit. As of this review, the cost to purchase a one day pass is $10 or $30 for an annual pass. The pass can be registered to two separate vehicles, but can only be used on one vehicle at a time. It can be purchased at the park entrance booth, or if the machine is working, from the self serve kiosk at the parking lot nearest the trailhead. The machine was not working the day I visited. Parking can be a challenge at the trailhead as there are only a small number of spaces and they can fill up quickly. The rolling trail to the lighthouse is 0.6 miles, roundtrip with about 150' of elevation gain. It's rated as an easy hike but there are some moderately steep (but paved) sections on the final approach to the lighthouse. The rest of the trail is dirt and can be muddy at times. If you're wondering how such a picturesque location received its name, it was due to Captain John Meares' experience there on July 6, 1788 while trying to seek shelter from the turbulent waters where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. Meares wrote, "Disappointment continued to accompany us...we can safely exert that no river San Rogue exists." It was out of that frustration that Meares christened the cape, "Cape Disappointment." The views, scenery and history are all great reasons to visit this place...you won't be disappointed by Cape Disappointment!