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The Olympic Peninsula

The Olympic Peninsula is in western Washington and covers an incredible variety of natural landscapes. It covers the Puget Sound, has the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. This one will be done in a loop, as a popular place to begin and end it is in Seattle, Washington. Some great spots to hit include the Olympic National Park and Forest as well as the Hoh Rainforest. There are some gorgeous beaches on the Pacific Ocean side to visit including Ruby Beach, La Push Beach, and Rialto Beach. Rialto Beach is near Mora Campground, right by the Quillayute River, so you can set up shop there for the night if you want to truly immerse yourself in nature. If it’s water falls you’re after, don’t miss Sol Duc Falls, where some great hiking trails will take you past alpine lakes and stunning greenery. This trip is all about the great outdoors.