A big-adventure day from Port Angeles: breakfast on the waterfront, the Hall of Mosses in the Hoh Rain Forest, a picnic, Rialto Beach at low tide, then groceries and a cozy dinner at the house.

An easy mountain day from Port Angeles: coffee downtown, Hurricane Ridge and Hurricane Hill, lunch at Next Door, the waterfront and farmers market, groceries and dinner on Front Street.

Our favorite day trip from Port Angeles: pastries at Buena Luz, a turquoise lake, two old-growth waterfalls, a grocery stop on the way home and dinner at Yodelin.

Planning Thanksgiving in Port Angeles? Here's how to host the holiday at a private cabin near Olympic National Park: cooking the meal, a morning trail walk, cozy evenings and the day-after hikes our guests love.