Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle

various landmarks as we pick folks up.

Washington state has the largest ferry system in the country connecting islands and the Kitsap peninsula with the Seattle area. great views on the way to Bainbridge Island. there is a galley for breakfast and coffee. Art. restrooms.

a quaint island in view of Seattle. Winslow the main town and a fast transition from urban to rural.

a charming old lumber town with distinctive northeast architecture.

one of the world's longest floating bridges and a good opportunity to see porpoises in Puget Sound.

The Longhouse deli- full-service deli, souvenirs and everything you will need to snack on for the day. restrooms.

The Gateway to the Olympics. a town mentioned in the twilight series.

breath taking views of mountains and the sea. we hike here about a mile along a ridgeline. a 5 star attraction in the park.

Optional stop depending on the tide: Sea-stack and tide pools with a great beach. If tide or time tables are not conducive to stop at Salt Creek Recreation Area a stop at Dungeness Spit will replace it. Dungeness spit is also a great beach and wildlife sanctuary. Hike and enjoy.

A gorgeous, glacier carved lake that is so clear you pear deep in the lake. A national park lodge is located here and a nice place to relax if not going on a hike to Marymere Falls and old growth trees. Kayaks and other boats are available to rent if you choose not to hike.

Unusually crystal, clear lake with trails through old growth forest to Marymere Falls.

Optional park stop. Fall is most likely time to stop. A very pretty waterfall, old growth forest with with areas exhibiting temperate rain forest. Seasonal Salmon runs too, in autumn. hiking or if you bring your swimsuit you can soak in hot springs.

Optional Stop: If tide or time tables are not conducive to stop at Salt Creek Recreation Area a stop at Dungeness Spit will replace it. Dungeness spit is also a great beach and wildlife sanctuary. Hike and enjoy.

optional stops depending the day, waterfalls, big trees, the largest dam removal and wildlife rehabilitation project in the world.

We go back to Seattle by ferry and after a long day we often see the sunset over the waters. Seeing Seattle loom larger and larger is a great way to end the day. They serve beer and Ivars's clam chowder as well on board.