Jefferson County, WA

Washington

Magic in the Forest 🌳🍄💦 #colorful #nature #hiking
Magic in the Forest 🌳🍄💦 #colorful #nature #hiking
The northern slope of Iron Mountain along the Tubal Cain Mine trail.
Ridge leading to Iron Mountain across the Copper Creek Valley from the Tubal Cain Trail.
The sign I just showed you in the last discovery looks mighty puny there in the lower left-hand corner of this image.

The ridge behind it dominates the pass.

Popular cities in Jefferson County

Forks showing a small town or village and a house
Forks
Known for Beaches, Nature and Natural parks
A popular base for exploring the scenic Olympic Peninsula, this small town is also famous as the setting of the popular Twilight book series.

Reasons to visit

  • Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
  • Ruby Beach
  • Kalaloch Public Beach
Port Townsend, WA. Downtown marina with boats and historical buildings.; Shutterstock ID 131560058
Port Townsend
Known for Ports, Shopping and Ferries and boats
Port Townsend is calling! Discover its boating, cafes, beaches, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Worden State Park
  • Ann Starrett Mansion
  • Point Wilson Lighthouse
It’s about 1.5 miles for both the loop hike and a short spur trail to an overlook of a waterfall tumbling into the Big Quilcene River.
Quilcene
Known for Family-friendly, Beaches and Shopping
Trip time! Discover the beaches and local cuisine in Quilcene.

Reasons to visit

  • Falls View Canyon Trailhead
The southern shore of the Hood Canal in Union, Washington can be a great place for astrophotography - especially on a pleasant summer night.
Between the boats docked on shore, a higher position of Polaris in the night sky, and the beautiful rolling evergreen hills, there are plenty of great subjects to capture!
Port Ludlow
Known for Dining, Ports and Marinas
Trip time! Discover the local cuisine, marina, and golf in relaxing Port Ludlow.
Port Hadlock
Port Hadlock
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Marinas
Come to Port Hadlock and enjoy its marina, food, and art.
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Chimacum
Venture to sights like Finnriver Farm and Cidery and Anderson Lake as you discover Chimacum.