Olympic National Park

The Olympic National Park is America’s wildest and most remote park. Come with us on a journey to discover some of its finest coastline or mountain hiking and backpacking destinations.

National ParksDaniel ZilcsakApril 25, 2018Mount RainierHiking, Washington, Favorite, Nature, National Park, Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Beach, Mountain, FeaturedComment

Backpacking Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches

A short backpacking trip leads you to the heart of a remote Pacific Ocean beach for the most spectacular sunsets. Here’s what Shi Shi is about, and more.

Backpacking Marmot Pass and Buckhorn Mountain, a Weekend Trip

An Olympic National Park classic, Marmot Pass is an ideal destination for a weekend backpacking, panoramic views from Buckhorn Mountain and sunset camping.

BackpackingTimea ZilcsakJuly 23, 2016Marmot PassAlpine, Backcountry, Washington, Camp, Creek, Forest, Trail, Olympic Peninsula, Meadows, Nature, Pass, Ridge, Summit, Wildlife, Olympic National Park, Overnight, Backpacking, Favorite, Article, Views, Featured, National Park Comment

Mount Angeles - A Signature Experience Near Hurricane Ridge

Mount Angeles is a signature scrambling hike offering some terrific views of the Olympic National Park, accessible from the Hurricane Ridge.

Backpacking the High Divide/Seven Lakes Basin Loop

The best backpacking route in the Olympic National Park, with beautiful camps, clear lakes, high alpine, and sightings of bears in their natural habitat.

BackpackingDaniel ZilcsakSeptember 12, 2013Sol Duc Trail, WashingtonAlpine, Backpacking, Backcountry, Camp, Creek, Favorite, Forest, Hiking, Lakes, Meadows, Multi Day, Olympic National Park, Nature, Olympic Peninsula, Pass, Ridge, Summit, Trail, Washington, Wildlife, Most Popular, Article, Views, Featured, Loop, National Park Comments

Backpacking the Olympic South Coast Wilderness Trail

There are few places as wild and beautiful as Toleak or Strawberry Point, to name just a few of the South Coast Wilderness Trail's highlights. This 17 mile stretch of wild Pacific Ocean beaches and cliffs, from Third Beach to Oil City, was our destination for this long weekend backpacking trip.

Backpacking Toleak Point and The Olympic South Coast Wilderness Trail

The South Coast Wilderness Trail, a must-do weekend backpacking trip along 17 miles of wild Pacific Ocean beaches and cliffs, from Third Beach to Oil City.

A Journey on This Pale Blue Dot