​Dear Travel Friend,

Once again, I was thrilled with another adventure to a really remarkable place. The Olympic Peninsula is magically beautiful. My last trip was in April of 2019 AND IT WAS AWESOME. Have a fantastic trip to the OP!  ​
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Sincerely, 
​Erik

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OLYMPIC PENINSULA - A LITTLE LIGHT READING

 

FAST FACTS
Destination Name:  Olympic Peninsula
State: Washington (State)
​Closest Major Airport(s): SEA

• Predominant Airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta

Closest Cruise Port(s): 

• Port of Seattle – 2711 Alaskan Way | Seattle, WA 98121  

Time Zone: Pacific
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America​
Country: USA
Primary Language: English

 

TRANSPORTATION
​Air: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac to the locals) is the biggest airport. Delta and Alaska Airlines are among the lights leaving and arriving. Thirty-one airlines serve 91 non-stop domestic and 28 international. Domestic carriers: Alaska, Delta, American most flights.

Rental Cars: Budget and Enterprise Car Rentals are available on the Peninsula

Rocket Transportation is door-to-door service including trips to and from SEATAC Airport in Seattle, WA
Various Tours and Outfitters available.  

​Cruise: Port Angeles welcomes American Cruise Line vessels to the downtown pier during the summer months.

Greyhound Bus Service
Black Ball Ferry - Port Angeles, WA/Victoria, BC, Canada
Washington State Ferries

 

THE WEATHER
Olympic Peninsula weather, like the landscape itself, is diverse and sometimes surprising—no matter the season. But the generally moderate climate is one more reason people are drawn to the region year round.
It’s called a rain forest for a reason. The rain forest valleys of Forks and Quinault see an average of 120 inches of rain each year. That makes for 12 months of waterworks, but the heavy stuff usually falls October through March.
Unpredictable Olympic National Park. No matter the time of year, weather conditions in Olympic National Park are variable and unpredictable—adding to the excitement! In other words, be prepared for a cornucopia of conditions and always check ahead before you venture out.
Showers in the spring. Summer fair and warm - afternoon temps average 65 - 70 degrees. Summer breezes, late summer ocean fog that usually burns off around noon. Fall is cool and wet - early snow possible in the mountains. Winter - varies greatly - 40s in the day 20s or 30 at night. Lower elevation snow possible.

 

WHERE TO STAY
Olympic National Park Lodges: Lake Crescent Lodge, Lake Quinault Lodge, Kalaloch Lodge, Log Cabin Resort, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
Fort Worden and accompanying Fort Worden Historical State Park are located in Port Townsend, along Admiralty Inlet in Washington state. It is on 433 acres that originally was a United States Army installation to protect Puget Sound. Officer and a Gentleman filmed here.

 

WHERE TO EAT
coming soon

 

HELPFUL LINKS
Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA. 
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Erik's Washington State Page
Official Olympic Peninsula Tourism Bureau
Official State Tourism Bureau Site
Official USA Tourism Site