Ruby Beach, located in the Olympic National Park in Washington offers beautiful tide pools filled with a variety of marine life such as colorful starfish ⭐, anemones 🌊, and crabs 🦀. Visitors can reach the tide pools by walking down a short trail through the forest 🌲, making it an accessible and enjoyable spot for exploring the diverse creatures that live along the Washington coast. The best time to visit is during low tide, when the pools are fully exposed and reveal a fascinating glimpse int

The ultimate 9-day loop around Washington’s Olympic Peninsula: rainforests, waterfalls, tide pools, whales, and yes… Twilight. From glacial lakes to secret beaches to the world’s largest freakin’ spruce tree, this was one of the wildest, soggiest, most awe-inducing trips I’ve ever taken. Save this for your future summer travel plans and grab the full itinerary on the blog! Just reply with “WA Road Trip” and I’ll send over the 🔗 📍Best hikes & stops: 🏔️ Mount Rainier National Park – Carter Fall