Port Townsend is a charming seaport town located on the Quimper Peninsula. The town is known for its Victorian-style buildings, coastal views, and proximity to Olympic National Park. Port Townsend is easily reached from Seattle, and it’s the perfect place to spend a weekend getaway. If you’re planning a trip, you’ll definitely want to make…
The charming seaport town of Port Townsend is located on the Quimper Peninsula in Washington State. It’s one of the gateway cities to the Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park. Port Townsend is known for its Victorian-style buildings and coastal views. Port Townsend was even rated as one of the Top 10 Best Small Towns…
Port Angeles is located on the northern coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The city is a gateway to the nearby Olympic National Park. With plenty of water views and access to tons of trails, Port Angeles is an ideal place to stay when visiting the national park. I tend to use Port…
Hurricane Ridge is one of the best places to visit in Olympic National Park! Located high in the Olympic Mountains, views from Hurricane Ridge extend all the way to Canada on a clear day. Hurricane Ridge was named for the intense winds that can travel through the area. If you want to see snowcapped mountains,…
In my opinion, Ruby Beach is easily one of the most beautiful beaches in Washington State. This stunning beach has everything I love about the rugged Washington Coast: towering sea stacks, vibrant tide pools, and tons of driftwood. The beach is named Ruby Beach for the reddish color of the sand. We recently visited Ruby…
Kalaloch Beach is located in Olympic National Park on the western coast of Washington State. It’s the perfect place to watch a dramatic sunset over the Pacific Ocean. The beach itself is comprised of fine sand and lots of driftwood. My husband and I spent a weekend camping at Kalaloch, and it’s been one of…
As a Washington State resident, one of my favorite places to visit is the Hoh Rain Forest. This magical forest has an abundance of plant life due to the frequent rainfall it receives. The forest receives an astonishing 140 inches of rainfall each year! In comparison, the nearby city of Seattle receives only 38 inches…
