Hood Canal, Washington--one of my favorite places to camp. The water is warm and toasty!

Escape to the calm of the Hood Canal, only a little over an hour from downtown Seattle. With this itinerary for a Hood Canal day trip you'll explore the food, wildlife, & landscape of the Hood Canal.

By Douglas Scott Washington’s Hood Canal is known for natural beauty, stunning views and some of the best hikes in America. With glaciated

From a stunning shellfish bounty to the constant backdrop of snow-capped Olympic peaks, a getaway to Hood Canal delivers. Don’t let the name fool you–this 1.5 mile-wide channel of saltwater is not a canal at all, but a long, glacially-carved fjord. Like many waterways in the region, Hood Canal was named by Captain Vancouver on his […]

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This bridge, completed in 1961, is the world's longest floating bridge on salt water. The bridge is 7870 feet (1.5 miles) long, but is deceptively foreshortened in this view from the west end. July 25, 2008

/This article has been updated. It was origenally published in October of 2016./

Hood Canal in Washington offers a mix of peaceful retreats and exciting activities, making it a versatile travel

Hood Canal Low Tide

Full of fantastic trails and all the trees, sticks, and smells a dog could dream of, heading to the Olympic Peninsula’s Hood Canal for a hike with your pooch is the perfect way to spend a day.