Wildsam – Olympic National Park

A field guide to Olympic National Park: expert itineraries, trail recommendations, ocean and mountain insight, and the basecamp towns that shape the experience of this remarkable peninsula.

Inside Wildsam Olympic, you’ll uncover stories and perspectives from the writers, naturalists and explorers who know the region best. Designed to deepen your understanding of the park’s forests, coastlines and high country, this guide blends trusted travel intel with meaningful cultural and ecological context.

What’s Inside

• Detailed park itineraries, hiking routes and trail recommendations

• Profiles of basecamp towns, coastal routes and oyster stops

• Interviews with sound ecologists, mountaineers, trail runners and regional artists

• Archival miscellany capturing the park’s history, culture and natural world

• Selective recommendations for authentic Olympic National Park experiences

• A deep dive into how to best explore this uniquely diverse landscape

“The Olympic Peninsula, practically an island squeezed between the ocean and Puget Sound, holds a world of its own, as generous as it is unforgiving. And, though this landscape faces the same challenges as the rest of our world, amazingly it abides to this day as a place of wild promise. Here at the edge of the continent, many wonders remain to explore.”

Perfect For

• Travelers planning a visit to Olympic National Park

• Readers interested in coastal ecosystems, mountain terrain and forest immersion

• Collectors of Wildsam field guides

• Anyone seeking meaningful, place-rooted travel insights