Outdoor paws are made for adventure, and Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is a paw‑some playground for pet‑loving explorers. With dramatic mountains, lush rainforests, sparkling lakes, and a rugged Pacific coastline, this region offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Pacific Northwest. From welcoming gateway towns to dog‑friendly lakes, beaches, and forests, it’s easy to experience the beauty of the peninsula with your four‑legged companion by your side.

If your pup could paw out the perfect vacation, Luie Boone reckons that Useless Bay on Whidbey Island would be the top dog. Useless Bay is tucked along the southwestern coast of Whidbey Island in Washington, and it is anything but useless.