1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. National & State Parks
Olympic National Park

Things to Do:

Olympic National Park offers opportunities for a variety of activities throughout the year. A good way to plan your visit is to stop by one of the visitor centers, located at Port Angeles, Hurricane Ridge, and the Hoh Rain Forest. All have exhibits, publications, maps, and staff members who can answer your questions. Schedules for campfires, nature walks, and other interpretive programs are posted in the visitor centers and campgrounds. Whether you are interested in beach hiking, fishing, horseback riding, winter sports, or just sightseeing by car, below you will find some helpful resources to plan your trip.

Birdwatching
Includes lists of bird families found at the park, as well as photographs.

Educational Programs
Information on guided and self-guided park exploration, speaker series, and the junior ranger program.

Hiking
Suggested list of day hikes at Olympic, from the National Park Service.

Rafting and Kayaking
Guided trips offered by Olympic Raft & Kayak.

Sightseeing by Car
Map highlighting points of interests in the park.

Wilderness Trails
Information is arranged by region, and includes trail conditions, maps, and weather forecasts.

Olympic National Park

General Information Lodging in the Park
Getting to the Park Photographs and Maps
Camping Nearby National Parks, Forests & Scenic Roads
Educational Opportunities Things to Do
History Travel & Tourism Offices
Jobs and Volunteering Weather
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Name
Email

Explore National & State Parks
About.com Special Features

Find travel inspiration and get the best tips and reviews for your next getaway. More >

The best times to visit East and Southern Africa. More >

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. National & State Parks

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.