Mason County, a favored Washington destination for outdoor recreation and leisure, lies on the spectacular Olympic Peninsula surrounding Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains.

Visitors planning a weekend getaway on the waterfront will find a charming array of accommodations, restaurants, galleries and shops, including a pair of luxurious world-class resorts - Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union and the Little Creek Casino Resort near Shelton.

Hood Canal, a slender saltwater fjord, flows inland throughout the area from the Straits of Juan de Fuca along scenic Highway 101 past Hoodsport, bordering the Great Bend at Union and continuing further inland to the rugged ORV trails of the Tahuya State Forest and the gentle bird-watching trails of the Theler Wetlands in Belfair.

Thrilling mountain vistas, fresh shellfish, deep saltwater diving, kayaking and much more await your discovery in Mason County and South Puget Sound.

Come for a weekend getaway -- or escape for a few weeks -- at a favorite Washington waterfront resort or a quiet mountain hideaway. Experience Washington and Hood Canal in a whole new way.

We look forward to your visit!