The Best Hotels in Port Townsend: Where to Stay for Your Next Trip!

The Palace Hotel in Port Townsend

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. We have personally visited Port Townsend several times over the … Read more

21 Best Things to Do in Port Townsend, Washington

Ferry to Port Townsend

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. It was even rated as one of the Top 10 Best Small Towns in … Read more

11 Best Things to Do in Port Angeles, Washington

Marymere Falls Port Angeles

Port Angeles is located on the northern coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. It’s a gateway city to the nearby Olympic National Park. With plenty of water views and access to tons of trails, it’s an ideal place to stay when visiting the national park. In this post, we will share our list … Read more

Visiting Hurricane Ridge in Washington (Full Guide)

Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge is one of the best places to visit in Olympic National Park. Located high in the Olympic Mountains, views from the 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, … Read more

Ruby Beach: One of Washington’s Best Beaches (Full Guide)

Ruby Beach

If you haven’t visited Ruby Beach yet, add it to your list. This stunning beach has everything we love about the rugged Washington Coast: impressive sea stacks, vibrant tide pools, and tons of driftwood. The beach is named Ruby Beach for the reddish color of the sand. In this post, we’ll share all of the … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Kalaloch Beach

Kalaloch Beach Campground

Kalaloch Beach is located on the western coast of Washington’s peninsula along the Pacific Ocean. Because the beach faces west, it’s the perfect place to watch a dramatic sunset. The beach itself has fine sand and lots of driftwood. Kalaloch Beach is also close to other famous Washington must-see places, like the Hoh Rain Forest, … Read more

What to See at the Hoh Rain Forest (Full Guide!)

Hoh Rain Forest, Hall of Mosses in Olympic National Park

The Hoh Rain Forest, located in Washington State, receives an astonishing 140 inches of rainfall each year! (It’s not called a rainforest for nothing!) In comparison, Seattle receives about 38 inches of annual rainfall. The Hoh Rain Forest is known for its lush, green landscape. The trees are cloaked in mosses, the ground is covered … Read more