8 Amazing Places in OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK [4K]

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Published 2019-06-06
in this video, I give you a tour of my 8 favorite destinations in Olympic National Park. This is easily one of the top 10 national parks in the US for many reasons. From the snowy summits, to the temperate rainforest, and the tide pools on the coast, Olympic national Park has variety like no other park.

Hoh - temperate rain forest
12 feet of rain per year - we came during the dry season
130 species of lichens, ferns, and mosses
220 ft tall trees

lake crescent
glacial - was connected to lake sutherland, but a landslide long ago separated them
can see 60 feet down because the water is so clear
because the water is too cold for algae and lacks nitrogen - maximum of 55 degrees
624 ft maximum, and the average depth is 300 ft
12 miles long
Deer Park
Nobody at the ranger's station

Rialto
tide pools
sunset
look for gray whales which migrate north from mexico

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All Comments (21)
  • @TheLyricsGuy
    I visited Seattle once, and I will never forget Olympic National Park. Hands down one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to.
  • @rppdfire
    LOL as a native I wouldn't count on good weather until after the 4th of July, but from then until about mid September it's beautiful and the lakes are as warm as they'll get.
  • @daneweems3513
    When I was in Seattle I was at Pier 56 restaurant and across bay it was clear gold sunset on Olympic mountains it was gorgeous.
  • I have hiked the Hoh Rain Forest out to the bottom of Mount Olympus and back. It was beautiful. I spent 5 days in there.
  • @pattyleabo426
    This guy is spending his money on seeing America! God bless you brother. Come see big bend in Texas :)))
  • I didn't know driving 2 hours and 30 min would be a smart thing to do while visiting but after watching your video it made me run and grab my keys to head out. Thank you!
  • @kpaigereynolds
    Thank you for doing this. What a great way to share with those of us that can't hike anymore
  • I was out there last Sunday. Rainy, cold and windy. And very beautiful. After it warms up/dries up a bit, I'll head back over for some longer hikes. Thanks for the video.
  • @vintage_virgo
    I just moved to Washington. Definitely looking forward to exploring this park. Thank you for the amazing insight!!
  • I enjoyed going up to the mountain I had a bird land on my head. Lol I also loved the clear water and fishing.
  • @usctrojans001
    Thanks for Sharing and I plan to Visit Next Week! Can't Wait!
  • @erikolson5440
    Pretty good list of spots! Other spots I’d highly recommend are 2nd, Ruby and Shi Shi beaches, Sol Duc Falls and Lake Quinnalt (Awesome lodge, lots of massive old growth trees, bald eagles and elk around the lake). Staircase is on the Hood Canal side and not really good to plan into a normal Olympic trip, but if you are hanging out in hood canal I recommend checking it out!
  • @lizzparlow5639
    Washington is such a beautiful underrated state. I’m from NY. I’m in love with its beauty.
  • @nickroshdieh
    Wow, what an amazing place to visit! Thank you for posting.
  • @Innawoods7614
    Great vid. I'm in love with WA. This just makes me more so.
  • @DezBelew13
    Amazing footage! And great tips. I cannot wait to visit home in the wall!
  • @lacewinglml
    I have been all over these mountains since I was young, could give you loads of suggestions! Sadly these days I'm disabled.. So I have to stick to places I can bring my chair.. As a note on most the campgrounds they encourage you to bring your own wood, as fallen wood and such is a necessary part of the ecosystem and too many people foraging wood can damage the environment. But the drift wood on the beaches is free game! I remember staying out at the campground a little further up the road from the beach at Rialto and we would drive down to the beach every morning to gather wood and explore a bit before the crowds hit. Up that way there are also several hot springs! way worth visiting. I've always been fond of the dosewallups area. Miss hiking up to diamond meadows and big timber. Or furth up to the 7 lake basins. Which is quite a trip and not for beginners as the trails get quite steep. (one trail had a sign calling it cardiac ridge! but the views...) Sigh, so mad I haven't gotten to do any camping cause of the covid..
  • I love this. Both of us are handicapped so can,t do travel but this ia so informative we do not feel the need. Nice. Thank You.
  • @silvergem4649
    i go there every year. 1st camp at lewis meadow then i hike up to blue glacier. :) It is fun i love it.
  • My daughter was just over there and it was truly amazing the weather was good and waves 🌊 at the beach was awesome. We plan on going on another trip soon