Olympic National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Olympic National Park is a United States national park located in the State of Washington on the Olympic Peninsula. The park has four regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west-side temperate rainforest, and the forests of the drier east side. The park has three distinct ecosystems: a subalpine forest and wildflower meadow, a temperate forest, and the rugged Pacific coast. Note: This 43+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Olympic National Park in 2-3 hours.

Madison Creek Falls is located within the Olympic National Park near the Elwha River, west of Port Angeles, Washington. The falls are about 50 feet high and have a light flow in a horsetail shape. Another higher fall is located above the first but is entirely inaccessible. The paved trail to the falls is concise (less than 100 meters) and wheelchair accessible.

The Elwha River is a 45-mile (72 km) river on the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. state of Washington. From its source at Elwha snow finger in the Olympic Mountains, it generally flows north to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Most of the river's course is within the Olympic National Park.

Glines Canyon Dam, also known as Upper Elwha Dam, built in 1927, was a 210-foot (64 m) high concrete arch dam built on the Elwha River within Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington.

Lake Sutherland is located on the Olympic Peninsula about 17 miles (27 km) west of Port Angeles, Washington. The lake is located just to the east of Lake Crescent. Lake Sutherland drains into Indian Creek, a tributary of the Elwha River.

Lake Crescent is a deep lake located entirely within Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington, United States, approximately 17 miles (27 km) west of Port Angeles on U.S. Route 101 and nearby to the small community of Piedmont.

Marymere Falls is located in Olympic National Park near Lake Crescent in Washington, United States.

Meldrim Point is a cape in Washington. Meldrim Point is situated nearby to Ovington and Lake Crescent

The Sol Duc Valley is located in the northwest region of the park.

Rialto Beach is a public beach located on the Pacific Ocean in Washington state.

The Forks Timber Museum is an American museum in Forks, Clallam County , Washington. Dedicated to forestry in this region of the Olympic Peninsula, it is close to the local tourist office.

Bogachiel State Park is a 127-acre (51 ha) public recreation area on the Bogachiel River four miles (6.4 km) south of the city of Forks on Highway 101 in Clallam County, Washington.

Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S., located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. It includes 24 miles (39 km) of low-elevation forest, 394 to 2,493 feet (120 to 760 m) along the Hoh River. The Hoh River valley was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers.

Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S., located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. It includes 24 miles (39 km) of low-elevation forest and 394 to 2,493 feet (120 to 760 m) along the Hoh River. The Hoh River valley was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers

Like virtually all beaches on the northern coast, Ruby Beach has a tremendous amount of driftwood. It is notable for the number of sea stacks there.

Hurricane Ridge is a mountainous area in Washington's Olympic National Park.

Beautiful trail for a hike with a gorgeous reward at the end.

An absolutely must-see viewpoint at Hurricane Ridge Road

A Rewarding Vigorous Hike - Gorgeous Views On Top!

This short alpine hike offers expansive vistas of the Olympics and wildlife and wildflowers and provides an excellent family outing.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the area, such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. The area is home to a variety of animals, including black bears, bald eagles, and salmon.

If you hear the name "La Poel," you may immediately think of a little hamlet or village, but it might also refer to a large park, a cultural landmark, or perhaps somewhere completely else.