Olympic National Park: Rainy Trails, Cozy Lodges & Unexpected Detours
Darling & Pine · Travel Diary Exploring Washington's misty forests, beautiful waterfalls, and historic lakeside lodges. Our day started early, but at least that meant we had plenty of time to sit down for a proper breakfast. We were the only guests in a little café in Port Angeles. Outside, a light drizzle had settled in, the kind of rain that would follow us for most of the day. The sky was gray, and the air was cool. Some people might call it gloomy. But honestly, I can't think of anywhere that wears this kind of weather better than Washington. We stopped at Empossible Eden Café. It wasn't anything fancy, but the coffee was good, and breakfast gave us the energy we needed for the day ahead. The drive from Port Angeles to Olympic National Park is short, which also makes the town a great place to stay if you're looking for something a little more affordable. I'd already planned our first stop, of course. But things didn't exactly go according t...
