Olympic National Park Tips | 5 Things to Know Before You Go!

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  • @MadelineRose-ep7fj
    @MadelineRose-ep7fj หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    WSDOT Regional will keep you uptodate on construction areas. Sequim has a wonderful Visitors Center. Cell phones may not work or may subject you to roaming charges. Mechanical breakdowns are no fun, very limited towing available. Chains in winter! There are many clean and economical hotels and motels. Practice safe driving, roads are designed for exiting traffic with plenty of time to get into them. Talk to the locals for the "best" places to eat local foods and fresh seafood. Report price gouging--one hotel charged 3 different costs for the 3-day weekend. Check the safety of your room, door and windows lock. Always share good experiences with the local chamber, as well as bad. Get up rested with a plan for the day, but also be prepared for alternate ideas.❤

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lots of great tips :)

  • @donnymac575
    @donnymac575 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is great information for those unfamiliar with the area. Keep up the good work! Subscribed.

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @philmcbride5576
    @philmcbride5576 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you! I’ve been there twice and am going back in June. Very good advice… I went blind and had to learn the hard way… but I love to drive!

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a good park to visit if you love to drive :) I hope you have a great return trip!

  • @dcbates80911
    @dcbates80911 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Having visited several different National Parks, Olympic is in my top three. Great tips, especially breaking up where you stay if you can. We spent two nights at Sol Duc Hot Springs and two nights at Kalaloch. The beaches were so unique. The large drift wood on the foggy beaches provided a very eerie landscape at times. The difference at Ruby beach between low and high tides was dramatic. I don’t think there is a part of the park I did not like, but planning is important. Again, great tips.

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's awesome! I'm glad you loved it so much!

    • @tonycuriel5948
      @tonycuriel5948 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How was your stay at Kalaloch? Staying their at the end of next month 😊

  • @KiddAmnesiac
    @KiddAmnesiac 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love this park. It's many parks in one. It's gotten expensive and you have to book way in advance, but staying at the Lake Crescent Lodge and the Lake Quinault Lodge is a treat if you can afford it.

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I love those beautiful lodges! Some of the best in the parks!

    • @philmcbride5576
      @philmcbride5576 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love Lake Quinault, but the service and food has suffered… but I would say that for all of North America and Canada… the baby boomers are taking over

  • @christywanders
    @christywanders 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Visiting in a few weeks and your tips are helpful!

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad to hear. Have fun!

  • @SandraReyes-dp3sj
    @SandraReyes-dp3sj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative. Thank you for putting this together!

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @DianesPaperArt
    @DianesPaperArt 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful and informative video. Planning to visit next year. Is May a good month to visit all 3 National Parks? Tryiing to avoid the crowds. Will travel in a RV.

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No, Rainier and North Cascades will still be extremely snowy in May. Olympic is usually ok at that time, but Hurricane Ridge will still be snowy. If you want to visit all 3 when the weather/conditions are best for hiking and exploring, you'll want to go in mid-late July.

    • @DianesPaperArt
      @DianesPaperArt 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@DirtInMyShoes Thank You. I appreciate the reply.

  • @davidtao4192
    @davidtao4192 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your presentation! Tips are very helpful!

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @maureenbeckstead6407
    @maureenbeckstead6407 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good job. Thanks.

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching!

  • @heatherkinser4931
    @heatherkinser4931 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this informative video!

  • @Lilita31
    @Lilita31 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful! Thank you

  • @ddphotoadventure2657
    @ddphotoadventure2657 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Oh geez I am the first to give a comment. Nice job on your videos!!!

  • @ExploringAlabama
    @ExploringAlabama 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A professor at a local university just told me about your channel and I love it. We are heading to Oregon (Portland area I think) for a senior trip. You have any videos in Oregon? Thanks

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't have much at this point -- Crater Lake is the only national park in Oregon! But we have covered that area a few times on our Exploring the National Parks Podcast: dirtinmyshoes.com/podcast

  • @tonycuriel5948
    @tonycuriel5948 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the info! Any recommendations for sites to see or fishing spots near Hoh Rainforest?

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't typically fish, so I'm not the best to ask. But there are lots of cool nearby sites, and you can find a list of my favorites on dirtinmyshoes.com

  • @stepheniedavies4384
    @stepheniedavies4384 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoy your videos Ash! Quick question: if you are planning on camping with a trailer, and you want to move campgrounds so you are staying in two parts of the park (e.g., near Port Angeles and Forks), how difficult will it be to find parking with a trailer at places en route (e.g., Lake Crescent, Sol Duc)? Thanks!

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's pretty challenging :( Lake Crescent has some larger parking spaces for vehicles with boat trailers, but you'd have to get there quite early to snatch up one of those. Sol Duc Falls doesn't really have anywhere to park with a trailer in tow, so I personally wouldn't try to make it all the way back there. We do usually camp in both Port Angeles and Forks when we go, but we usually don't plan on doing much as we drive between the two...we usually either have longer days and try to get to those places while we're staying at one or the other, or we book in an extra day for moving the trailer. I hope that helps!

    • @stepheniedavies4384
      @stepheniedavies4384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DirtInMyShoes That totally helps. I will adjust accordingly. Thanks so much!

  • @dorismorales631
    @dorismorales631 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all the information about Olympic national park. I’m planning to go 9th thur 13th on September with my husband. Would you give me tip for scheduling for us. Like hotel and trail(popular). Thank you again you’re best.

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You'll find my schedule/tips in the Olympic Itinerary at www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-park-trip-itineraries/

    • @Ludachris610
      @Ludachris610 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We live in WA, recently went to 3rd Beach near LA Push, trail is 4 miles out & back. Once u get to beach turn left for about 1/2 mile saw like 200 starfish in the tide pools. Hurricane Ridge & Solduc Falls are great.

  • @Eduardo.Servicios.Informaticos
    @Eduardo.Servicios.Informaticos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Ash. Really nice video. I would like your advice for which park will be the best choice for someone like me (traveling from south america) already traveled to Glacier National Park on 2023 and its looking for visiting another U.S National Park for 7 days (staying at just one hotel) by September 2025 and having a similar great experience as i had visiting Glacier (be able to do high altitude hikes, whatch waterfalls, maybe some forest trails and stay at shore lakes as the "Lake McDonald")
    Considering all that + that i want to spend an extra day visiting Seattle City.. your advice for me.. would be.. a)Olympic?. or b)North Cascades?.

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you want something similar to Glacier, I'd go to Mount Rainier. It has all of those things you listed! Olympic would be my second choice!

    • @Eduardo.Servicios.Informaticos
      @Eduardo.Servicios.Informaticos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@DirtInMyShoes thanks for the advices!!. My trip to glacier was really awesome. Its been a year since i traveled and i still have all the landscape images fresh at my mind. Keep up with this great videos. Greetings!!

  • @mbc3470
    @mbc3470 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First time visitor coming from Edmonds. Is it still crowded after Labor Day?

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It isn't usually too bad :)

  • @jodyfeazell6513
    @jodyfeazell6513 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are going in early September are there alot of mosquitos during that time of the year? Thanks!

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We always just plan on it!

  • @JakeCorvera-q7f
    @JakeCorvera-q7f 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    should I go to rialto or ruby beach? only have time for one

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it's low tide, I'd go to Rialto and hike to Hole-in-the-Wall. If not, Ruby!

  • @pauldefazio3480
    @pauldefazio3480 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why at your young age? Are you a former park ranger?

    • @DirtInMyShoes
      @DirtInMyShoes  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm not as young as I look :) But I stopped working for the park service so that I could stay at home with my son. I miss it though!