Came here after hobuck beach, which is like an 8 minute drive away. Much prettier with the sunset…read morejust over the water body. Couple of parking spots to the side. No hiking trails around here. But, still so pretty when I first entered. No one else on the beach, so I was just running around and splashing on the water. Got to easily see the thunderstorm and lightning with my own eyes over the tall and green trees. I was not scared, but more so in awe at how cool the sight looked. Sand here much nicer than the one at hobuck beach, too Trailhead had a cute, wooden boardwalk at the start that were in the shade of the tall and skinny treescovered in moss. It was so nice to breathe the air here and there is so much side street parking no matter what time you come. I came during prime hours that were later in the day, but not too late...still was able to park! Just watch your step for the muddy parts and the change in elevation with the boardwalk steps

A must visit beach if you are exploring the Olympic NP! Although it's associated with the park, the…read morebeach is on reservation land, so an additional $20 entrance fee is required. The hike to the beach is about 2 miles, very muddy, but it truly feels like you are walking through a rainforest. It's also the best trail to spot banana slugs! The beach itself is incredible, especially during low tide with amazing tide pools. It's much less crowded than other beaches in the area, giving you plenty of space to explore. You can walk along the shoreline for miles. Overnight camping on the beach is also allowed!

The Hall of Mosses Trail was easily one of the highlights of our visit to Olympic National Park…read more From the moment we stepped onto the trail, it felt like we had entered another world. Towering old-growth trees, lush green mosses and lichens draped from the branches, and the peaceful sounds of the rainforest created an unforgettable experience. The trail is short, easy to walk, and well maintained, making it accessible for families and visitors of all ages. Even though it isn't a long hike, there is so much to see that we found ourselves stopping constantly to admire the scenery and take photos. Every turn revealed another beautiful view, and the forest seemed to get more magical the farther we walked. One thing we would recommend is arriving early in the morning or later in the afternoon if possible. Parking can become busy during the middle of the day, but once you're on the trail, it's easy to slow down and appreciate the incredible beauty around you. If you're visiting Olympic National Park, the Hall of Mosses is an absolute must-see. It's the perfect place to experience the unique beauty of the Hoh Rain Forest and gain a new appreciation for one of the most remarkable ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. We would happily visit again! Check out our videos on our social @reessroots

One of the most popular attraction of Olympic NP, Hoh rainforest is undoubtedly beautiful and…read moreunique, however it came with a crowd and traffic. Parking is extremely limited, if you don't arrive early in the morning, prepared to wait in line for an hour or two. We got there very early and hiked the Hall of Mosses, the Spruce Nature trail and a portion of the Hoh River trail all before 9 am. All the trails are well maintained, mostly flat, family friendly and has wooden railings in many sections. By the time we finished our hike, the trails have become noticeably more crowded and the waiting line for parking was already long. The lush greenery, the streams and moss covered trees are great, but there are other alternatives in the area offer similar experience that has a more natural feel, without the crowd or wait for parking.

We were excited for this hike!! And we were also prepared for the weather...summer in July is…read morewonderful but when we visited, it was early 60 degree weather with clouds and rain :/ So experiencing the northwestern tip of the U.S. -- that is pretty special! And our first rainy drenched hike, also an experience to never forget! Not a bad hike; 1.5 miles round trip. We started at 12:30pm and finished around 1:30pm so about an hour. Many tourists for this rainy weekend so be prepared to pass by a lot of ppl, it's a very popular hike!! The views are spectacular, even in the rain! Beautiful in site.

Cape Flattery is one of the most breathtaking places we've ever visited. From the moment we stepped…read moreonto the trail, we knew this stop was going to be special. The hike is relatively short and well maintained, winding through a beautiful coastal forest filled with towering evergreens, ferns, and wooden boardwalks. It's an easy walk for most people and builds excitement with every step. The reward at the end is absolutely incredible. Standing at the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States, you're greeted with panoramic views of dramatic sea cliffs, crashing Pacific waves, rugged sea stacks, and the historic Tatoosh Island. Every overlook offers a different perspective, and it's worth taking your time to enjoy each one. We also appreciated learning that Cape Flattery is located on the Makah Reservation, adding an important cultural and historical connection to an already remarkable destination. Be sure to purchase your Makah Recreation Pass before visiting, as it helps support access to this beautiful area. Bring a camera because the scenery is unforgettable, and keep an eye out for wildlife--you may spot bald eagles, seals, sea otters, or even migrating whales depending on the season. If you're exploring Washington's Olympic Peninsula, Cape Flattery is an absolute must-see. It's one of those rare places that truly lives up to the hype, and we'd happily make the trip again. Highly recommended! Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Lake Crescent is absolutely the most stunning lake I have been to! Probably the prettiest place I…read morehave ever been to in Washington state! Believe all the reviews about this beautiful place! We parked at Spruce railroad trail head east and walked through the tunnel entrance and from there we took the path to Devils Punch bowl. It's a fairly easy walk. There is a bridge that is very popular for people to jump into the beautiful blue water! Highly recommended! It's so beautiful, my pictures do not capture its beauty! Breathtakingly stunning

Crystal-clear, brilliantly beautiful water…read more Lake Crescent is famous for its blue-green water and is one of Washington's deepest lakes. Surrounded by mountains in every direction, it's almost impossible to take a bad photo. Even in the heart of summer, it stays quiet, calm, and incredibly peaceful. You can swim, kayak, chase waterfalls, and hike around the lake. Trails range from easy strolls to challenging climbs. I highly recommend Marymere Falls, which leads to a beautiful waterfall, and the Spruce Railroad Trail, where you'll walk along cliffs, through old tunnels, and past the famous Devil's Punch Bowl. The water shifts color with the light - turquoise, sapphire, even silver depending on the sun and clouds. The lake itself stretches 12 miles long. The shoreline is largely undeveloped, with just a few hotels and restaurants. Make time for the historic 1915 lodge, a perfect snapshot of old-school National Park charm. Pro tips: the north shore is quieter if you want to escape from everything, and the west side delivers the best sunsets.

Awesome hike with an easily accessible waterfall. Easy and short. This is also close to the…read moreentrance to the Mt. Storm King hike, so if marymere is too easy. There's also that hike available here as well

Anytime we get a chance to hike to a waterfall, we usually find away to make it happen! Marymere…read morefalls was our second hike of the day after we had a good meal in after hiking Mount Storm King. I generally like to embark on hikes early in the morning to get to see the sunrise and see everything wake up for the day as well as to beat the heat and crowds. But, Marymere hike was a much shorter hike and all descriptions stated it was pretty easy. We started from Lake Crescent lodge and headed our way there. The signs were somewhat easy to find and the map the hotel staff gave us helped us to find the trail head. The hike itself, though easy, had a lot to offer on the way to the waterfall. A clearing where there were river stones and sparkling water that birds seemed to wisp by, two wooden bridges to cross, one was a narrow one. Trekking across bridges like those are always a favorite for me, those bridges then lead you to a small loop trail that got you to a lower area to view the water fall and then you can head up further to a higher vantage point that pretty much took your breath away. The waterfall was so worth it to see and after doing such a strenuous hike in the morning this hike was a piece of cake. If you're heading to this area of Washington I highly recommend hopping out and hiking this trail. It's worth it!

Such a beautiful spot in Clallam Bay. The area is beautiful and we saw so much wildlife while…read morewalking along the shore. It's a great location to reach the tide pools and a great stop if you're on the coast in Washington.

This beach is absolutely beautiful! It is located on Highway 112 near the Sunset West Co-op. When…read moreyou see the Co-op on your right, continue down the road for another 15 feet and turn on the immediate right after. It's not very easy to see! The parking lot is a decent size and there are two bathrooms. The trail isn't very long. The beach is made of sand and small polished pebbles. There are very few sharp rocks. The gravel is very smooth. The beach is mostly made up of sand. The waves crash down and leave beautiful foam patterns on the sand. When the days are overcast, the water appears to be a clear green-blue. On sunny days, the water looks very, very blue. The water is clear! This is a wonderful place to walk, play in the water, and to take pictures. I went on Saturday and Sunday 6/7/14 and 6/8/14. I am going back next week! This park is located in Clallam Bay, WA and is managed by Parks, Fair & Facilities Department Office: 223 East 4th Street, Suite 7 Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: 360-417-2291 * FAX: 360-417-2395

We stayed at the campground here as we made our way through the Olympic NP. This was a great place…read moreto stay! It's not too large and was relatively quiet, although some sites are kind of close to the main road and might get some traffic noise. The sites are located in a beautiful forest with large trees, moss and mushrooms, and a river adjacent. They all have a picnic table and a fire pit, although we were there during a fire ban. There are nice clean bathrooms with shower stalls. I really loved that this campground had some small trails through and near it, and I loved walking down to the river at the end of the day. It was really beautiful! The whole campground is gorgeous and we had a great time.

Bad campsites. There are boulders placed "decoratively" as hazards. I've camped at the nearby…read moreNational Park and this State Park does not have it's beauty.

The three beaches of La Push are located on the southwest region of the Olympic Peninsula on the…read morePacific Ocean. La Push is about 20 miles west of the town of Forks. Once you arrive at this remote community, you will find one of the hidden treasures on the Olympic peninsula. First Beach has some beautiful coastal scenery. First Beach and Rialto Beach are the only two La Push beaches with drive-up access. La Push/First Beach is the home of the Quileute Nation. La Push was very crowded when I arrived because of a festival that was going on. So I wasn't able to find any parking near the beach. I ended up parking near the general store so that I could spend time exploring the area. The views of the sea stacks at this beach are gorgeous. Like many of the La Push beaches, First Beach is littered with large driftwood. There are some oceanfront cabins at the Quileute Oceanside Resort that are great for families that want to wake up to a view. River's Edge Restaurant is a waterfront restaurant that is popular for dinner.

We stopped here after visiting Rialto Beach, which is across the way. We visited at around noon in…read moremid-October and the weather was surprisingly sunny and clear! Ample parking as well. I much preferred Rialto, though First Beach might be better if you want to walk on/lay out on sand rather than pebbles. You will drive on reservation land to get to First Beach. As such, I would recommend adhering to the speed limit signs, especially since there are sometimes rez dogs roaming around off leash (including near the beach). A brochure at the Forks Visitor Center said well-behaved dogs can be off-leash at First Beach but signs at the beach said dogs must be on-leash so I kept ours on a long leash. There were a few other folks with dogs and they had theirs on-leash as well. This beach definitely had more of an ocean-y smell to it due to the amount of kelp washed ashore. There were a ton of sea birds both in the water and on shore! I wonder what draws them to the area--there were only a few on Rialto. We picked up some trash along our walk (including someone else's used dog poop bag) but overall, it seemed pretty clean, especially for being what I assume a major tourist destination for the area. There are dumpsters in the parking lot to throw away trash, along with a few porta-potties.