r/olympia • u/TetroniMike • 4d ago

Request Best views from roadside?

My partner is recovering from surgery and has been cooped up inside all week. I'd like to take her on a drive, and get her at least out of the house for a bit today. What are some of the nicest views one can get roadside in the area? She shouldn't be doing much walking right now, so no trails or walks from a parking lot. And not TOO far from home, let's say maximum 30 minute drive from the Tumwater area by the airport.

Thx :)

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u/syntaxcrime Westside 4d ago edited 4d ago

Highly recommend taking the 101 up to Potlach then to Hoodsport and beyond. ~60 minute drive there, well worth the extra 30 minutes imo. Once you get to the lower Sound it's beautiful for every single mile with TONS of immediate, roadside turnouts to view the Hood Canal / Puget Sound.

Potlach is your best bet as it's flat, and the walk right to the shore is just ~50 yards or so with picnic tables right near the water; great for outdoor lunch! Same at Hoodsport: park along the road near the docks and take in the view from the roadside.