I enjoyed my day here at Hurricane Ridge. Even the 17 mile drive from Port Angeles was a beautiful…read moredrive. I was able to pull over at a couple of the scenic stops along the way. At an elevation of 5,242 feet, Hurricane Ridge is one of the two most visited areas in Olympic National Park. The Hoh Rainforest is the other one. Activities include hiking, skiing and snowboarding. Some people come up here just for the views. The main visitor center for the park is located at the beginning of the drive on Hurricane Ridge Road in Port Angeles. Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. I drove up here to hike the popular 3.4-mile out-and-back Hurricane Hill Trail. There are other trails in this area including a couple of easy nature trails. The Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge and Visitor Center was sadly destroyed by fire in 2023. The park put a temporary structure in its place with a ranger on site to answer questions. There are shuttles that will take you up here from Port Angeles if you don't want to do the drive. The view of the surrounding mountain range from Hurricane Ridge is amazing. You might see wildlife like Mule Deer wandering around. The entrance stations into Olympic National Park are on Hurricane Ridge Road right after you pass by the Olympic National Park Visitor Center. Sometimes there can be a line of cars at these stations.

If you are visiting the Olympic National Park, you must visit Hurricane Ridge. The scenery is…read moresurreal and the trail is exceptional. The trail is well paved with lots of room. Be advised the trail is approximately 1 1/2 miles uphill, at approximately 5000 feet elevation, so be prepared for the steep climb.

This national park is a must see! It has so many beautiful habitats from woods to mountains to…read moreoceans to rainforests. It is well cared for and all of the park rangers are helpful. We hiked hurricane ridge and loved the drive to the top of the mountain range. We were nervous that we wouldn't be able to see anything at the top but the sun came out at the end and it was spectacular!

Another great National Park! Its enormous, you cant see it all in one week. I would definitely map…read moreit out. I read alot of reviews and decided to go wth the recommended spot this trip. I have no problem saving my list for another trip next yr. Make sure you grab a map at the visitor center, they are very helpful. Dont miss Hoh Rainforest, I have already reviewed this park. Hope you all take some time and enjoy the USA parks. So much beauty to enjoy!

Beautiful campground so close to town, yet feels very secluded. We drove through each loop multiple…read moretimes searching out a spot. Best suited to tent camping as a majority of the sites have shorter paved drives that are quite uneven. Would definitely be hard for longer rigs. First come only, and to get your site you must either log into the system (with limited cell service) or write your entire credit card info onto the form and leave it to be processed...no cash. Not so much a fan of that notion. We took the Heart o the Forest trail available from the top loop, although we didn't take it to the end. An out & back, narrow, with lovely trees. Overall a nice forested campground, with loads of sites of varied shapes and sizes and levels of privacy.

On our tour of the Olympic Peninsula this was our first stop. It made for a great first night and…read moreis just outside of Port Angeles. We arrived late on a weekday night after working a full day on the Eastside. This campground is first come first serve so we couldn't really plan ahead and had to hope there would still be something available. Even though we arrived only a few hours before dark we were able to find a really nice campsite nestled in the woods. There are several loops with nice sized camp sites for both tent and Rv camping. We found a lovely private site that was clean and free of litter and well maintained of debris. Each site is surrounded by gorgeous trees for privacy, mossy rocks, and peaceful forest views. After getting set up we enjoyed a restful and quiet night. The bathrooms were well maintained and there was also water for cleaning our dishes. Each loop seemed to have its own bathroom and garbage sites which was super convenient. We saw several deer, birds, and other little critters on our brief night's stay and look forward to coming back to visit them soon.

The pier is definitely worth a stroll if you're in the downtown area. There are tons of waterfowl…read moreso it's great for all you birders out there - and you'll get beautiful views of the inner harbor and the Olympic mountains. Apparently the fishing is really great too and the pier is well suited to it. It's located in the heart of downtown on the waterfront near most of PA's shops and restaurants. It's right next to the Wharf which is also worth a visit as it has restaurants and art galleries. There's a map of the historic waterfront trail near the entrance to Hollywood Beach which is also right off to the right of the pier and a nice stroll too. Theres a Marine Science Center which is probably really fun for the kids (was closed when I visited). Alongside the pier there's seating and a covered stage - the city holds a "Concerts on the Pier" series Wednesday nights in the summer. And the pier and stage can even be rented for public events! There's a small-ish parking lot right at the entrance with free, timed parking. But there can be some shady characters milling around in that area so I would recommend keeping an eye on your vehicle and don't leave anything valuable inside.

Nice place to walk around the waterfront. Some restaurants nearby and the whaft building is pretty…read morecool. Quick stop for food and rest

we had an excellent experience with the Olympic Hiking Co last week. Daniel led us on a walk thru…read morethe rain forest and his comments and observations absolutely enriched the hours we spent with him. We had never been in that part of the country before and it was a spectacular experience. And to top it off, Daniel even spotted a bear on the way back!

Daniel was very professional, a great driver, lots of local knowledge and a great hiking/nature…read moreguide.

On our recent family vacation to the Olympic Peninsula, we spent a day hiking, birding, and tide…read morepooling with Carolyn Wilcox of Experience Olympic as our guide. She was wonderful! Her extensive knowledge of the area and its flora and fauna made the entire day a first-rate experience that was educational, immersive, and fun!! If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Olympic National Park and are looking for a guide to enhance your exploration of the park's natural diversity, please do yourself a favor and spend a day, or more, with Carolyn.

Carolyn is amazing and took extra good care of us! My husband and I did a day trip to the Hoh…read morerainforest and Ruby Beach. We learned a lot from her during our hikes -- identifying birds, moss, starfish, etc. She got me hooked on birding now haha. I highly recommend having her as your guide if you'd like to learn more about the environment!

So happy we stayed here! It was easy to check in even with the office being closed. We received…read moredetailed instructions via email. Our room was definitely thought out, as we had everything needed (cozy robes, enough pillows & blankets, and even binoculars to see out over the water) and more. Very clean and comfortable. We would definitely come back again! Thank you

I had an absolutely wonderful stay. The location was perfect for me! The cottage room was clean and…read moreit had everything I needed! The front desk gal, Noreen thought outside the box and fixed a small issue that I had (that was my fault)! I was so grateful for her problem solving! The views were amazing and the beach access was perfect! I will be back!!!

Originally booked the 130pm half day sea kayaking tour online. Received a call the next day saying…read morethe 130pm tour was already full for the next few days (not sure why it let me book online then). But luckily I was able to be flexible and switch to the morning tour (they gave me a day's notice). The staff on the phone said it would be much less windy anyway...which definitely turned out to be true and I was so glad for it bc it would've been chilly otherwise! They're doing great on the Covid safety measures as much as possible. Instead of parking at the office and riding a bus to the bay, they just have you either follow the guide in his vehicle with the kayaks or give you an address/coordinates for your gps. It was easy to keep up with our guide. Everyone wore masks until we got into our own individual kayaks. Very easy to practice social distancing in this setting! The office was very easy to find, right off the highway and even has a winery right next door (and was highly recommended by the host at my inn). Plenty of parking everywhere we went. After a brief safety talk and bit of equipment orientation, we launched from a rocky beach in Freshwater Bay and went out into the Strait of San Juan de Fuca. It was absolutely gorgeous weather - sunny and calm and a perfect temperature. The water was insanely clear! We saw jellyfish and kelp crabs and all manner of birds! We even sampled a little bit of the kelp haha! Our guide, Chris, was so knowledgeable and he made the tour interesting and really fun! There's even a little cave you can swoop through if you have one of the smaller kayaks! I highly recommend you bring sturdy water shoes and waterproof camera!

Absolutely amazing! We kayaked on Lake Crescent and had the best time. Everyone at the shop was so…read morekind getting us ready. Our guide was so much fun and very knowledgeable about the area. Kayaking Lake Crescent was the highlight of our trip! We saw bald eagles, lots of birds, baby geese, and baby ducks!

Super easy walk through the forest near Lake Crescent and the lodge…read more About an 0.8 mile loop, you'll get beautiful views of the surrounding forest, and you'll learn all about the surrounding trees and plants through the various plaques scattered throughout the trail. We were the only people on the trail when we walked, and it was so peaceful and serene as we explored. If you have the time, a super enjoyable hike while exploring Lake Crescent or spending time at the lodge.

Beautiful and easy trail to walk in amazingly natural beauty. Near Port Angeles on the way to Forks.read more

Coming from Bozeman, Montana I have a pretty high bar regarding what makes a good fly shop. They…read moremet that bar without losing a step. Excellent advice on waters to fish, hatches, and flies.

I find most fly shops fun and a pleasant experience, because I love to fish. But as a lapsed fly…read morefisherman returning to the sport, some fly shops can be snobby and intimidating. So I judge a shop on whether they can be open to those of us who still have lots to learn and they passed with flying colors. Waters West has reasonable prices, a good assortment of local flies and most importantly, a staff willing to share information. They were helpful and made me feel welcome, even though I was a bit rushed to get out to the Olympic Peninsula. They also have a great website. I look forward to my next visit.