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  • Mikes Beach Resort Hood Canal
    Destinations | Mason County | Things To Do

    A Weekend at Hood Canal with Mike’s Beach Resort / Olympic Oyster Co

    ByNatalie Uy and Bryan Holand September 30, 2024October 13, 2024

    The Hood Canal, located between the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, is a beautiful area to visit year-round and perfect for PNW adventures.  It’s famous for marine life, oyster farms/aquaculture, charming small towns, and proximity to Olympic National Forest. The Hood Canal is a 2 hour drive from Seattle and 2.5 hours from Portland. We…

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  • Temperate rainforest
    Clallam County | Destinations | Grays Harbor County | Hiking | Jefferson County | Mason County | National Parks and Monuments | Recreation | Summer

    Exploring the Hoh Rain Forest

    ByMacKenzie Passegger May 11, 2020February 25, 2026

    We’ve all heard the opinion that among the different locations in the United States, western Washington is almost perpetually grey and rainy. While that may be the case in winter months, most of the west side is quite beautiful and temperate for much of the rest of the year. However, when it comes to one…

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  • The Hoh Rainforest
    Clallam County | Destinations | Grays Harbor County | Hiking | Jefferson County | Mason County | National Parks and Monuments

    The Hoh Rain Forest Go And Explore

    ByMacKenzie Passegger February 12, 2018February 25, 2026

    We’ve all heard the opinion that western Washington is almost perpetually grey and rainy. While that may be the case in winter months, most of the west side is quite temperate and beautiful for much of the rest of the year.  However, when it comes to one special west side region, an honest-to-goodness rain forest…

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