We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: There’s really something special about the Olympic Peninsula. Full of breathtaking natural scenery and abundant outdoor adventures, it’s an otherworldly paradise. It’s also home to the incredible Olympic National Forest.

The Olympic National Forest encompasses the Olympic Peninsula, meaning it’s incredibly diverse.

Kyle Greenberg / Flickr From a lush rainforest to deep canyons to mystical ocean beaches, you’ll find a little bit of everything here.

The Hoh Rainforest is here, which sometimes looks straight out of a fairytale.

Nagarajan Kanna / Flickr Considering the rainforest sees up to 14 feet of rain a year, it’s really no wonder.

Hurricane Ridge is a popular hike, and in the spring and summer, it’s absolutely magical.

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The forest spans 628,115 acres, meaning you could spend years exploring it and still not see it all.

Nagarajan Kanna / Flickr Its mystery is part of its appeal.

The forested area goes all the way to the coastline, making the beaches appear almost surreal.

Diana Robinson / Flickr This is the beautiful Ruby Beach at sunset.

Visit once and you’ll see that this is no ordinary forest.

Ralph Arvesen / Flickr We’re truly lucky to have the Olympic Peninsula in our state.

Do you have any trips to the Olympic Peninsula planned this year? Check out the route for our waterfalls road trip.

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From a lush rainforest to deep canyons to mystical ocean beaches, you’ll find a little bit of everything here.

Nagarajan Kanna / Flickr

Considering the rainforest sees up to 14 feet of rain a year, it’s really no wonder.

BDFri2012 / Flickr

Its mystery is part of its appeal.

Diana Robinson / Flickr

This is the beautiful Ruby Beach at sunset.

Ralph Arvesen / Flickr

We’re truly lucky to have the Olympic Peninsula in our state.

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