It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday tunes are taking over the radio, scarves are coming out of storage, and yards are filling up with Christmas decorations. If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit then head over to Port Angeles and you’ll be feeling merry & bright in no […]
A growing trend across the US is farm-to-table dining. More and more restaurants are popping up with menu items centered around locally sourced meats, cheeses, and vegetables, but the dining on the Olympic Peninsula is a little different. Several of the restaurants on the peninsula aren’t using some locally sourced ingredients, many of them are […]
I get it. Winter in the Pacific Northwest isn’t for everyone. If you’re just not a winter person, or the least bit outdoorsy, or if you melt at the first drop of rain, or freeze if the temperature drops below 50, then you and the Pacific Northwest during the winter just aren’t going to mix. […]
Olympic National Park is, quite simply, unlike any other National Park. It’s huge. And over 90% of it is not accessible by car. You can drive around the outside of the park, but not through it. And that drive will take around 9 hours if you don’t stop for any reason. With so many people […]
Updated: February 5th, 2019 It can be quite a thrill – you’re going about your business when suddenly – Whoa! Look! Do you see that? You get a rare glimpse of the wildlife that calls Olympic National Park home. It may happen just about anywhere, any time. But if you visit the following 10 places (OK, […]
RAIN, RAIN… EXPLORE AWAY! You just finished an amazing gourmet breakfast at Domaine Madeleine, laced up your hiking boots, and are ready to explore Olympic National Park! But then out your window, you see the ominous gray clouds rolling in across the Strait of Juan De Fuca and that Pacific Northwest rain starts pouring. Don’t fret! Grab […]
If you’ve been considering visiting the Olympic Peninsula, right now is the time to do it. You may already know how much the area has to offer. Natural wonders include snow-capped mountains, lush rainforest foliage, and rocky coastal beaches. There are also vibrant wineries, cideries, and farms providing a harvest of treasures to local eateries. […]
Mindfulness Meditation is good for you (just ask HuffPost). A Mindfulness Getaway is absolutely amazing, and here are the Top 3 Reasons why you should take one this year: #1 You probably have some vacation time that you aren’t using right now. But you should. The absolute best reason to take personal time is to take […]
The Red Wine and Chocolate Tour is coming up. If you still haven’t finalized your romantic weekend getaway in February, we still have some last minute rooms available (as of this writing, but hurry, we always book up in advance of these weekends). This year, you have two weekends to choose from! It runs Saturday, […]
Olympic National Park is so huge you can’t possibly see it in a day! But you can be sure you don’t miss the most important places in the park by checking out a few good guides first. To make your visit as easy and breezy as possible, we’re sharing our favorite resources on exploring the Olympic National Park. […]