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Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park Map
Lake Quinault
Hood Canal
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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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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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.
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Exploring
Washington's Wild Olympic Coast
by David Hooper
March 1993, Paperback,
143
pages, (guidebook)
Fly
Fishing the Olympic Peninsula
by Doug Rose
July 199, Paperback,
96 pages, (guidebook)
Hiking
Olympic National Park
by Erik Molvar
November 1996,
2nd edition, Paperback, 248 pages, (guidebook)
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