The Wild Side of Washington

Situated between the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains in Mason County, Washington; Hood Canal is filled with world-class activities like SCUBA and skydiving, a thriving culinary scene sampling heavily from locally-sourced and wild-caught fare, an active social calendar packed with live music and community events and plenty of places to hide away from it all when you just want the world to yourself. A short jump from Seattle or Portland – your next adventure is right around the corner. 

Hood Canal is Washington's wild side. And it's here for you when you're ready to discover yours.

View the Visitor’s Guide and start planning your next adventure today!

book a Fall getaway

Head off the grid and refresh waterside. Low tide discoveries, spirit tasting and mossy hikes, there's no wrong way to do the Wild Side of Washington.

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We love our events

From an intertidal extravaganza to weekly music festivals  there is so much happening on Hood Canal. Celebrate on the Wild Side.

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Seriously couldn’t be any easier... $5 ... they give you a map and a tag... and you are off in an adventure! #wildsidewa #hoodsport #fjordspirit
Check out brunch today on the canal with a spectacular view of the first major snow on the olympics. Yesterday’s tacos were divine... today there are way more menu choices. 11-3
Fireworks as Santa and Mrs Claus walk up the dock; visit with them every weekend at the resort until Christmas 🎄. #fjordspirit
Bunch on the Canal today. So beautiful. So delicious. First snow on the olympics!
As the snow cover creeps lower on the Olympics and the strings of lights start to come out around the neighborhood, sneak away with your family, your friends, or your loves to Hood Canal. Fjord spirit abounds from the solitude of a beach cabin to the festivities of Holiday Magic – a world away out the back door.
Olympic elk hanging out in the park yesterday