Surrounded by rain forest valleys and within minutes of the rugged Pacific Coast, Forks is a friendly little town full of recreation opportunities. Within an hour of Forks, one can be strolling a rain forest trail, kayaking a tidal estuary, surfing a wilderness beach, soaking in natural hot spring w...

Mild winters, cool summers and up to 12 feet of annual precipitation produce the giant conifers that dominate this rain forest, one of the most spectacular examples of temperate rain forest in the world. Bigleaf maple and vine maple host an abundance of epiphytes (plants growing upon other plants)...

Glacier capped mountains, wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth forests, including temperate rain forests -- at Olympic National Park, you can find all three. About 95% of the park is designated wilderness, which further protects these diverse and spectacular ecosystems.

Port Angeles is a city at the north central point of the Olympic Peninsula. It is home to the largest airport on the peninsula - the William R. Fairchild International Airport. The town is also the headquarters and gateway to Olympic National Park. From Port Angeles you can see the southern shore of...

Port Townsend is a city on the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Western Washington. It is known for several Victorian buildings that were built there in the late 19th century, and it's a popular destination due to annual festivals and events, and for those interested in independent boat building. Part of the city is a National Historic Landmark District.

The Quinault Valley is a wilderness gateway to alpine meadows, jeweled lakes and ice-carved peaks. For shorter visits, the valley has a scenic loop drive and short trails through temperate rain forest in both Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. History Inspired by stories of the untam...