Washingtons Olympic National Park offers all the beauty of the Pacific Northwest without the noise.

Those distant summits are the Olympic Mountains, the towering heart ofOlympic National Park.

With its lack of roads and overhead flight paths, most of Olympic offers respite from man-made noise.

Coastal scene with large rock formations rising out of the ocean, with a sandy beach and forests in the background

View of Rialto Beach in Olympic National Park.Credit:Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure

He captured film and audio for the organization during his time at Olympic.

Here’s what you gotta know before planning a trip to Olympic National Park.

I recommend getting a rental car at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or in peninsula towns like Port Angeles.

A paved road running through a forest of tall trees in Olympic National Park

A road leading through a lush forest in Olympic National Park.Zeb Andrews/Getty Images

TheClallam Transit Systemoffers some regional bus routes and aseasonal shuttle to Hurricane Ridge.

Not all units have ocean views, so plan appropriately.

And, as always, listen to safety guidelines from park rangers.

Mountainous landscape, green fields, and snow-capped peaks in the distance

Olympic National Park on a summer day.Anna Gorin/Getty Images

Sit in silence in the Hoh Rain Forest.

Get in the water.

Olympic gets between 100 to 170 inches of rain a year, so water is central to life here.

Exterior view of Kalaloch Lodge lobby during a sunny day

The exterior of the Kalaloch Lodge.Courtesy of Delaware North

Watch for wildlife.

Always keep a safe distance and never approach wildlifefor your safety and theirs.

Explore the surrounding Olympic Peninsula.

A person walking through a dense forest with tall trees and abundant ferns, Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park

A person walking through Hoh Rain Forest.Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure

Not a fish fan?

Theres plenty else to choose from, like burgers, steak, pasta, and local mushrooms.

The dining room views of Lake Quinault are also a treat to see.

A camping tent and a campfire on a beach near the ocean at sunset

A campsite at night in Olympic National Park.Zeb Andrews/Getty Images

If you visit between late fall through summer, youll likely find seasonal Dungeness crab on the menu.

Casual and delicious, it’s a peninsula staple.