Submitted by MontyBowillory t3_zu1ah9 in Washington
Tl;dr: What are your favorite spots to visit on the Olympic Peninsula in January?
Hello! My husband and I will be in Washington this January for the first time, and we were hoping to spend about 5-7 days on the Olympic peninsula. We are driving in from another state and will have our vehicle with us. We know that it will be wet and cold, but we love that kind of weather and are used to spending time outside in similar conditions. Winter is our favorite season and we live pretty far north (less than a day drive from the Canadian border). We are very outdoorsy and would normally spend time hiking, fishing/ice fishing, taking nature photographs, biking, canoeing, or camping. We're not planning to bring our canoe, bikes, or camping gear on this trip though. We also enjoy history, art, and a good meal!
Does anyone have any recommendations for their favorite places to visit in the area? We noticed that Olympic National Park has had some closures recently due to weather, so we were hoping some people here would have the inside scoop on the best things to do this time of year. Thanks in advance for any ideas you can share! We're really excited to visit. :)
NoNefariousness8933 t1_j1gjl6r wrote
Hoh rainforest, crescent lake