🏞️ Third Time’s the Charm: Olympic National Park’s Ultimate Seattleit

How could anyone miss Olympic National Park during a Northwest summer? 🌞🏔️ Within a few dozen kilometers, you’ll find snow-capped peaks , ocean shores 🌊🏖️, temperate rainforests 🌲💧, and glacial lakes . Plan a 2–3-day adventure—here’s your roadmap! 🌅 Beach Highlights 🌊🌇 📍 Tree of Life Famous for its ancient gnarled tree roots clinging to the cliffside. 🌳🌄 📍 Ruby’s Beach Share the same stretch as the Tree of Life, with dramatic sea stacks in the distance. 🏞️🌅 📍 La Push (Twilight Beach) Where the legends of werewolves and vampires come alive! 🐺 📍 Rialto Beach A black-sand gem featured in Twilight , with epic sunset views over the North Pacific. 🌅 📍 Cape Flattery My personal favorite—the northwesternmost point of the contiguous U.S. 🗺️💙. On sunny days, Tiffany-blue waves crash against cliffs, and I even spotted a playful sea otter! 🦭🌊 🌲 Rainforest Magic 🍃🌿 📍 Hall of Mosses Step into a fairytale world of ancient trees draped in emerald moss, emerald ponds, and enchanted trails. 🧚‍♀️🌿 🏔️ Snowy Peaks ❄️🦌 📍 Hurricane Ridge Gaze at jagged snow-capped peaks and endless ocean vistas. Keep an eye out for deer 🦌 and curious marmots 🐿️! ⛵️ Lakeside Serenity 💧🌿 📍 Lake Crescent A stunning glacial lake with crystal-clear waters (covered in detail in my previous post!). 💎🚣‍♀️ 🍽️ Eats, Drinks & Lodging 📍 Forks (Twilight’s Hometown) Grab Bella’s truck-themed snacks 🛻🍔 and try Mocha Motion’s to-go brunch. 📍 Port Angeles Kokopelli Grill: Fresh seafood with a kick! 🦐🌶️ New Day Eatery: Brunch heaven with endless options. ⚠️ Pro Tips 💡 Peak Times: Lines at Hall of Mosses and Hurricane Ridge can be long (9 AM–4 PM). Arrive early! ⏰🚗 Hurricane Ridge Access: Drive to the trailhead (Visitor Center is 1.5 miles away). Bugs Beware: Mosquitoes are relentless—pack repellent! 🦟 National Park Passport Stamps: Available at visitor centers in Forks, Hall of Mosses, Hurricane Ridge, and Lake Crescent (9 AM–5 PM). 📜🏞️ Final Thoughts 🌟 Olympic National Park is a Northwest treasure—prepare to be wowed by its diversity! 🌲🏔️ Tag your travel buddies and start planning! 🚗💨 #SeattleAdventures #OlympicNP #USATravel