Destination Expert
for Olympic National Park
Hi, Bonelihol. You will love Olympic National Park, and, I am happy to say, it looks like the long delayed snow melt on Hurricane Ridge has begun, so you may even be able to hike a little up there during your visit. First, please take a look at my website, www.kaleberg.com. There are many descriptions of day hikes there, along with tide tables and directions. One thing you should do is visit the Port Angeles Farmers' Market, which is held Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. I hope you will be somewhere with cooking facilities, because we have superb fish, eggs, meat and produce here.
You should choose hikes that show off our three ecosystems: rain forest, mountain, and beach. I always suggest Second Beach, Rialto Beach, the Hoh Rain Forest, and Hurricane Ridge. Also call Adventures through Kayaking (888) 900-3015 and arrange to take one of their wonderful sea kayaking tours. In early July you stand a good chance of seeing a baby seal or two. They have adventure bike tours, too.
Wine is a big thing here. Check the website of Wine on the Waterfront to see what events they may be holding during your visit. There are also several wineries, of varying quality, in or around Port Angeles.
If you see an activity that grabs you on my website, or if you have any specific questions about PA, please write in. I'll also suggest what not to do if you don't want the typical tourist tourist "yayaayaya": make a Twilight pilgrimage to Forks. That phenomenon seems to have peaked here, but it is still the surest path to the old yayaayaya.
