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Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park Map

Lake Quinault

Hood Canal

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Cities and Towns of the Olympic Peninsula
Amanda Park
Brinnon
Discovery Bay
Eldon
Forks
Hoodsport
Hoquiam
La Push
Lake Quinault
Lilliwaup
Moclips
Neah Bay
Ozette
Port Angeles
Port Hadlock
Port Ludlow
Port Townsend
Potlatch
Quilcene
Sequim
Shelton
Union

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Washington Wine Country

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Washington Travel Regions
Cascade Mountains
Northeast
Northwest
Olympic Peninsula
Puget Sound
San Juan Islands
South Central
Southeast
Southwest

Washington
Olympic Peninsula Region

The Olympic Peninsula is a diverse blend of climates and natural wonders. Jutting out of the northwest corner Washington State, it comprises some of the richest and most undeveloped forestland in the region. At its center, lies the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest. The two make up 2132,324 square miles of public lands, most of which are open to camping and hiking.

Dotting the peninsula's four coastlines are the small towns and cities that serve as commercial centers for this region. Port Townsend and Port Angeles, at the north and northeast ends of the peninsula, provide ferry service to British Columbia, Canada and to Washington's mainland. A wide variety of accommodations abound in this area, including bed and breakfast inns, camping, hostels and elegantly-appointed Victorian hotels.

Smaller towns, such as Sequim, 29 miles southeast of Port Townsend, Quilcene and Brinnon, further south of Sequim, offer a few remote amenities and many recreational activities. Quilcene and Brinnon border the Hood Canal, the play land for many residents of Washington's Puget Sound.

On the peninsula's west coast lie the Native Indian communities of Neah Bay and La Push. The area is rich with cultural history. The Olympic Peninsula's ten Native tribes are estimated to have lived in the region for more than 3,000 years. Cultural festivals, Native artwork and historical museums are a few of the interests and attractions of this area.

At the southwest end of the peninsula are the cities of Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Often referred to as the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, Aberdeen is easily accessible from U.S. Highway 5. The city links the state's mainland with Highway 101, which provides a driving tour of much of the region's spectacular scenery.

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The town and road map of the Olympic Peninsula will help you locate cities, towns and other attractions.

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Moon Handbooks: Washington by Don Pitcher. June 2002, 7th edition, Paperback, 1000 pages, (guidebook). In-depth coverage of the history, landscape, and changes in a state that has come of age. Ranges from Olympic Peninsula's lush rainforests and long sandy beaches, to glacier-clad Cascade summits, friendly eastern towns and wineries, the tranquil Puget Sound, Seattle, and the San Juan Islands. Order now...

Best Easy Day Hikes Olympics. by Erik Molvar. May 1998, Paperback, 100 pages, (non-fiction). Focuses on short strolls, nature trails and half-day hikes within Olympic National Park and the surrounding forest. It includes trails through the alpine meadows of the high peaks, through the ancient rainforests of the western lowlands, and along the spectacular coastline. Order now...

Exploring Washington's Wild Olympic Coast. by David Hooper. March 1993, Paperback, 143 pages, (guidebook). Order now...

Fly Fishing the Olympic Peninsula. by Doug Rose. July 199, Paperback, 96 pages, (guidebook). Order now...

Hiking Olympic National Park. by Erik Molvar. November 1996, 2nd edition, Paperback, 248 pages, (guidebook). Order now...

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