Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

On way to Port Angeles is a relatively isolated 10-mile roundtrip beach walk to the new lighthouse watching the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Check the tides and bring water.

Hurricane Ridge, Olympic NP

Towering over Port Angeles, Hurricane Ridge aptly describes itself in the rainy season. But in the summer, it's an entirely different matter with lots of trails to choose from. The wildflowers come out with close-up views of both the Olympics and Puget Sound toward Victoria BC.