#19: Adventures in Olympic National Park

Featuring a park in our home state of Washington on this episode, we discuss some of the highlights and must-sees at Olympic National Park. From the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean to the blue glaciers hanging off steep alpine cliffs, Olympic NP has something for everyone. Only a short day trip from the Seattle metro area, you can drive to many of the most spectacular sites within the park in a few hours. If you are a little more adventurous, backpacking through the park gives you a less-crowded perspective on the wild beauty of this “magical” place. We even give you a small peek into what it’s like traveling with us by playing an audio recording we made during one of our more challenging adventures.  Some topics we discuss include: Yes? No? Maybe? Whether or not we plan to write another book Four seasons of fun up at Hurricane Ridge Where to go to see what’s left from the largest dam removal project in history, where you can peer into the canyon below at the newly-freed, rushing Elwha River The myriad of activities at beautiful Lake Crescent: in the water, on the beach and on the nearby trails. Our three-day adventure hiking the High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin Trail which started out with some wild weather The magic of the Hoh Rain Forest What we found--and didn’t find—during our backpacking trip along Shi Shi Beach on the coast of the Pacific Ocean And more... In the mail bag segment, we discuss some of our scariest hikes while traveling to all of the national parks. Links to more information: To see photos from our travels, visit our Instagram account, or TikTok account Click here for updated information and park map Where to learn more about our books and travels Join the conversation on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices