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. …
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Top 5 Hikes for a Rainy Day in Olympic National Park
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 …
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Why Autumn is the Best Time to Spend 3 Nights (at least!) on the Olympic Peninsula
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. …
Video Tour of Olympic National Park
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Sunset at Lake Crescent
One of the most dramatic sights at Olympic National Park is watching the sun set over Lake Crescent. It’s the perfect way to wind down your day before returning to Domaine Madeleine Bed and Breakfast to settle in for a good night’s sleep before heading out to explore more of the park. First thing, head …
Domaine Madeleine Renames Rooms And Launches New Website In Honor Of Olympic National Park Anniversary
PORT ANGELES, Washington, January 14, 2016— Domaine Madeleine enters the final stages of its updating as the premiere luxury bed and breakfast on the scenic Olympic Peninsula with a new responsive website and completion of room renovations across the property. “Recognizing that guests are demanding more personalized experiences that reflect the unique sense of place …
New National Geographic Channel Series Starts With Olympic National Park
The National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and Olympic National Park is front and center, being featured as the first Park in National Geographic Channel’s new series: America’s National Parks. The premiere airs Sunday, December 6th at 7pm. Olympic National Park is featured in the pilot episode. Here’s a preview. As part of …
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So You Think You’ve Got It Tough?
You’ve heard the term “Salmon swimming upstream”, but if you ever get the chance to actually see it for yourself, you’ll realize just how inadequate that term really is. Every year, between late October and Early November, Coho Salmon in the Sol Duc River return to their spawning ground, miles upstream. I got a chance …
Olympic Peninsula featured on This American Land
Our friends at Wild Olympics will be featured on PBS’s national show This American Land. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with any political movement, the footage of our beautiful Olympic Peninsula is stunning. See the segment here before it airs on PBS. Share it with your friends PBS features Wild Olympics on This …
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