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One spring day in olympic national park

Spring itinerary: wildlife, wildflowers & waterfalls

Spring at Kalaloch is a season of misty mornings, roaring waterfalls, and beaches sprinkled with fresh blooms. As wildlife awakens and daylight lingers, it’s the perfect time to explore Olympic National Park’s softer side.

    • Two people walking along Kalaloch Beach under a partly cloudy sky, with waves in the background.

    Morning

    • Start your day by grabbing a coffee at the Kalaloch Mercantile, then take it to go for a peaceful stroll along Kalaloch Beach as the waves roll in.
    • Wander the Kalaloch Creek Nature Trail, where new growth carpets the forest floor and birds fill the air with song.
    • Keep binoculars handy—bald eagles often perch along the creek and gray whales begin their northbound migration in April, with sightings peaking in May. There are binoculars available in your room at Kalaloch for use during your stay!
    • Golden sunset over Lake Crescent with silhouetted trees and hills under a dramatic cloudy sky.

    Afternoon

    • Take the scenic 90-minute drive north to Lake Crescent, a glacier-carved jewel surrounded by towering mountains and ancient forest.
    • Hike the Marymere Falls Trail, an easy walk through moss-draped maples leading to a dramatic 90-foot cascade.
    • Stay a little longer to watch the sunset over Lake Crescent—as the light fades, the water mirrors the surrounding peaks in shades of gold and rose.
    • A starry night sky with the Milky Way over Kalaloch Beach.

    Evening

    • Return to Kalaloch for a cozy dinner at Creekside Restaurant, where fresh coastal flavors and Pacific views pair perfectly with a local wine or craft beer.
    • Finish the evening with a moment of stargazing from a driftwood log—the lack of city lights makes Kalaloch one of the best places on the peninsula to see constellations stretch from ocean to forest.
A person sits on a bench in Olympic National Park overlooking a rocky, driftwood-strewn beach at sunset.

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Two people examine tide pools on a beach in Olympic National Park, with sunlight streaming through trees in the background.

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