We've had Olympic National Park on our bucket list for a long time. This is because it is large, rife with wildlife, and thick with natural beauty. When we finally made the trip, we were stunned at how beautiful Olympic Park actually is. We recommend that you put this park on…

The Lake Crescent Area is the nicest place in Olympic National Park for an extended stay. Forks, Hoh Rainforest, Hurricane Ridge, and Lake Quinault are all great places to spend a day, but if you have 3 days, we highly recommend spending at least one night at the lodge at Lake…

Hurricane Hill is an amazing hike in the Hurricane Ridge area of Olympic National Park. It is easily accessible from Port Angeles. The point of this hike is to climb to a beautiful overlook that will take your breath away. As indicated by the name, it is often windy at the…

Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park is a beautiful mountaintop area just outside Port Angeles. This area has several amazing hikes including one must-do hike to the top of Hurricane Ridge. It is reasonably short for a summit, though, as expected, it is relatively steep. But the sweeping views allow a…

The Cirque Rim Trail is a short, easy hike in the Hurricane Ridge area of Olympic National Park. For folks who are daunted by the length or elevation gain (or parking situation) of the Hurricane Hill hike, Cirque Rim Trail is the perfect alternative. To acces the Cirque Rim Trail, park…

Madison Falls is almost a roadside waterfall in Olympic National Park because it only requires a walk of about 100 meters. There is no gain in elevation, and the trail is paved, so Madison Falls would be appropriate for anyone. The trail is even wheel-friendly, so all abilities can have a…