Olympic Peninsula
is for the birds.
Diverse ecosystems equal 100’s of species.
Mountains, old growth forests, lakes, rivers , estuaries, inland as well as rugged coastlines all add up to a variety of ecosystems that support a vast array of migrating and year round birds. The Olympic Peninsula region is the perfect destination to explore the unique places that these birds call home.
ABOUT OUR WRITER
Renowned guidebook writer and trail advocate, Craig Romano, shares 25 of his favorite bird viewing destinations in the Northwest region of Washington State.
Craig has written more than 20 hiking guidebooks including Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 2nd Edition which includes details for popular and little known hikes across the Peninsula. An avid hiker, runner, paddler, and cyclist, Craig is currently working on Urban Trails Vancouver USA (2020); Backpacking Washington 2nd Edition (2021); and Day Hiking Central Cascades 2nd Edition (2022). He is also a featured columnist for the Fjord and Explore Hood Canal.
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