In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus was the home of the gods. The beautiful mountain peak that reigns over Olympic National Park in Washington State could have no better name. Standing at a height of 7,980’ the glacier-laden peak of Mount Olympus is the stunning natural throne of this wonderland. To obtain the absolute best views…
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Backpacking Olympic National Park – Top 7 Trails
Olympic National Park is a diverse wonderland of mountain peaks, rainforests, and ocean vistas. There are many great day hikes and other adventures to be had when visiting this national treasure. However, some trails need more time to be fully explored. There are trails in Olympic National Park that journey deep into the rugged backcountry…
Hiking Olympic National Park – Top 12 Trails
Olympic National Park is often described as three parks in one and that is a well-deserved title. The beaches are beautiful with towering rock monoliths rising out of the surf. The rainforest is lush with massive ferns and towering moss-covered trees. The glaciated peaks of the Olympic Mountain Range rise into the clouds. Each type…
Olympic National Park Guide – Three Parks in One
Olympic National Park covers 922,651 acres and protects three distinct ecosystems with unique creatures that exist nowhere else. This is an amazing natural wonder, protected for the ages by Congress and President Franklin Roosevelt in 1938. However, the sprawling park has no roads that cut completely through it. The road system resembles one of the…
Visiting Olympic National Park – Top 10 Activities
Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula is home to one of the United States’ most unique national parks. It is often referred to as three parks in one, protecting glaciated mountain peaks, lush rainforests, salty kelp forests, and all the creatures that live in them. Circumnavigating the park via the major roads is a 6-hour journey of…
Backpacking The Enchantments – Day 3
Backpacking The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a remarkably beautiful, but gruelingly difficult journey. The landscape is heavenly with gorgeous alpine lakes and jagged mountain peaks, not to mention the wonderful wildlife. Those who explore this remote area of Washington State find that neither the beauty of this place nor the challenge of…