Map of Olympic National Park & Forest
Immerse Yourself in Tradition
| Fun, informative tours are offered during the summer season, led by the Olympic National Park Service's interpretive rangers. You'll learn about the Native Americans who once made this special place their home. You'll discover the wonders of the Pacific coast on beach and tide pool walks. You'll experience the magic of the rain forest, its magnificent trees and rare plant life. Most importantly, you'll experience firsthand the hidden gems of Olympic that will make your trip all that more meaningful. |
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Harvest Moon, Quinault Tribal Cultural Interpreter
Join Harvest, a Master Basket Weaver, as she shows you how tribal baskets are made. Harvest will share with you various tribal legends and stories passed around the "longhouse" where tribal women would weave baskets and recite the legends of their people as they taught the children and passed along the cultural history of the Quinault people.
- Basketry Demonstrations - Saturdays on the deck of Lake Quinault Lodge (In the lobby if raining)
- Tribal Stories and Legends - Saturdays at 7:00pm on the Lake Quinault Lodge lawn (In the Quillayute room if raining)
Forest Service Interpretative Tours
Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of one of the world's few temperate rain forests on an interpretive tour led by a Forest Service naturalist. Programs cover a variety of topics including:
- Rainforest ecology
- Wildlife viewing
- Ancient forests
- The geology of the Olympics
- Cultural historic perspectives
- Land management practices
For more information on these tours, contact 360-288-2900 at Lake Quinault Lodge.