Arizona & Jasper
Things To Do
Kayak & SUP
Explore the PNW from the water! Kayak and SUP rentals in Poulsbo: Olympic Outdoor Center. Rentals are also available in Port Townsend through PT Paddle Sports at Fort Worden State Park (360) 379-3608.
Bloedel Reserve
150 acre forest garden on Bainbridge Island.
Port Townsend
Worth a day trip: A beautiful, Victorian town on the water, also Riz's hometown! Pizza: Waterfront Pizza Craft Beer: Pour House Sushi: Hanazono Asian Noodle Ice Cream: Elevated Ice Cream Coffee: Better Living Through Coffee Food + Bar + Atmosphere: The Castle Movie Theatre: Rose Theatre + Starlight Room
Fort Worden Historical State Park
Historical 432-acre State Park with more than 2 miles of saltwater shoreline offering a variety of activities including beach walks, picnics, hiking, camping, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and exploring the abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels.
Finnriver Cidery
An organic family farm and artisan cidery on your way to Port Towsend. Check their calendar for live music and events!
Hoh Rain Forest: Olympic National Park
One of the largest temperate rain forests in the U.S. and the most carefully preserved rain forest in the northern hemisphere. We recommend starting with the Hall of Mosses Trail.
Whale Watching
Tours depart from Seattle, Port Townsend, and Port Angeles. This is also a great way to get to the San Juan Islands or Victoria, BC.
Lake Crescent
Grab lunch at the lodge by this beautiful lake or checkout the nearby Marymere Falls or Sol Duc Hot Springs!
Hurricane Ridge: Olympic National Park
This is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park.
Ruby Beach: Olympic National Park
Coastal beach off of Highway 101, about a 45 minute drive from the Hoh Rainforest. https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-kalaloch-and-ruby-beach.htm
San Juan Islands
An archipelago in the Pacific Northwest between Washington State and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The San Juans are best known for sea kayaking and whale watching, with lots to offer in between! Accessible from Port Townsend via the Puget Sound Express whale watching boat (https://www.pugetsoundexpress.com/) or by ferry from Anacortes, Wa (https://wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=ana-sj-sid). https://www.guidetosanjuans.com/