QUINAULT, Washington – The lakefront lodge is older than the park itself, built in 1926 on the south shore of scenic Lake Quinault. Olympic National Park didn’t come until 12 years later, in 1938.

QUINAULT VALLEY, Wash. — Some of Washington's most dramatic landscapes — rain forest, groves of old-growth and beaches with sea stacks, tide pools and caves - are located on the Olympic Peninsula.

If you’re looking to explore the lush forests around Lake Quinault without spending all day on the trail, you’re in the right place. This area offers several short hikes that let you experience the ...