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Each year, Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula offers its Sequim Lavender Festival and in 2025, it is the weekend of July 18th-20th! The festival in the “Lavender Capital of North America” has three days of live music, hundreds of vendors at the Park, a food court, beer garden, farm tours, cut your own lavender, demonstrations...
On August 29, after a day of experiencing Makah Days and some of the other wonders Neah Bay and the West End have to offer, I headed down the coast to find Cape Flattery and Shi Shi Beach. Upon arriving in Neah Bay, I had made sure to stop in at one of the local...
Looking for a challenging hike to tackle in the Olympic forest? Klahhane Ridge Loop Trail might be the fit for you! Explore Washington State Contributor Zac Blaylock recently conquered the Klahhane Ridge Loop Trail, closing out at 16 miles round-trip, with sweeping views of Mount Olympus, Port Angeles Harbor and Sequim Bay. Back Into Hiking...
A good hike for the colder months ahead: that became my mission the last few weeks as I contemplated my upcoming article on hiking. I had recently gotten back from a trip up Sol Duc to Appleton Pass and The High Divide, and although wonderful in so many ways, I had also encountered the first...
The Sequim Lavender Festival in takes place every third weekend in July and is something you must see when visiting Washington in the Summer months. Walking through the lavender fields will immediately transport you to the French countryside; even the town of Sequim likes to refer to its lavender fields as “America’s Provence”. Aside from...
Sequim is a vibrant small town located along the Olympic Peninsula, and it happens to be one of the driest cities in western Washington. Outdoor enthusiasts, seafood lovers and people who have a passion for everything lavender should definitely put Sequim on their list. There are so many adventures to be had year-round in this...
As road trips and nature have become the go-to for travel this year, Washington state offers so much to explore. The Olympic Peninsula is an incredible family escape offering something that everyone can enjoy, including your little ones. Port Townsend Even if only for a quick lunch and stroll, this town is a must while...
Planning a trip to America’s national parks usually involves camping or staying in a historic lodge. Olympic National Park is no exception, with countless campgrounds, lodges and resorts to choose from. To narrow down the options, we’ve rounded up five of the most notable properties in the Olympics. Most of these historic properties date back...
The call of the Olympic Mountains is undeniable. Most of the peninsula gets record rainfall, making it a lush fairytale land of mosses, marmots, and mammoth trees. Some of the most iconic Washington State hikes are in the area, like Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rainforest. Still, despite all the majestic trails winding through the...
Located 20 miles east of Olympic National Park, a visit to Sequim can easily be added to any itinerary without a detour. As we learned from our lovely trips to the lavender farms, the Olympic mountains are responsible for Sequim’s unique geography. Like a hot knife through butter, the mountains carve through the rain clouds near Sequim,...
Mount Storm King in the Port Angeles area of Olympic National Park boasts one of the most incredible views in Washington. Climbing 2,000 feet above Lake Crescent, you can see almost the entire pristine blue lake, northern views of the Olympic Mountains, the San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island. My husband and I first tackled...
When I picture myself hiking in the Pacific Northwest, I always see myself set amongst a familiar backdrop — tall trees and even taller mountains. Winding forest streams carve their way through deep valleys of lush green foliage. It’s not hiking if there’s no tree roots to snag your boot on nor any hard rocks...
