We stayed at Lake Crescent Lodge which was very nice. Did some kayaking on the lake- both times lake

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We are planning to fly into Seattle in mid July and have 7-8 days. It is our second visit to Seattle so we will spend one day in the city then plan to rent a car and either explore the OP or Cascades loop.
Go west! You will have plenty of time to explore Olympic National Park, including hiking and exploring but not (in my opinion) biking. Maybe I'm wrong...if so, kaleberg will be along to straighten me out.
We stayed at Lake Crescent Lodge which was very nice. Did some kayaking on the lake- both times lake was mirror smooth and stellar conditions. There is a hike to a waterfall you can do right from the grounds at the Lodge. We also drove to Hurricane Ridge which was spectacular.
In the Cascades we stayed outside of the western town of Winthrop. Winthrop is kind of fun, we had a beer everyday at the the Old Schoolhouse Inn- has a deck overlooking cheap hotels in paris the water and is a nice gathering spot.
The Olympic National Park offers more variety, as it includes its rain forest, the ocean, and the mountains themselves. Neah Bay has an ineresting Museum of an excavated village. From there it is a short drive to the head of the trail that goes to the Cape Flattery headlands.
PS We used to like to stay at Sun Mountain Lodge years ago, and we still go there for the view and a drink or light meal in the Wolf Creek Bar. Unfortunately, it has become a very precious place, the feel for which you can get from reading the dining room dinner menu: Pork Chops $41, etc.
2 nights - Lake Chelan (we stayed in a timeshare but lots of lodging choices) - lots of summer fun to enjoy: water sports, wine tasting, blueberry picking, lots of summer pies (hmmm!); take the boat to Stehikin and do the Rainbow Falls hike (also stop at Stehikin Pastry Co);
2 nights Lake Cresent Lodge - primarily so you can hike Hurricane Ridge Trail and be sure to allow time as you leave to stop in Port Townsend in the afternoon to get ice-cream on main street at Elevated Ice Cream Co. It's a cute little town too.
On both itineraries, you could expand the time in each area by dropping Langley. I just think driving Deception Pass is one of the more awe inspiring views, I love the Bald Eagle sightings, the pies at Greenbank and all the shopping and eating that the island has to offer. We actually rented a house on Whidbey cheap hotels in paris for one vacation and had a terrific time on the beach and exploring the island.
Thanks again HTTY for your suggested route and information. I checked the Sun Mountain cheap hotels in paris Lodge site and it appears that the only rooms they have available for the time we will be there are $300 plus, not sure if it is worth it or not...any suggestions on alternate places to stay?
POlson Wow, you've cheap hotels in paris given me something to think about with your detailed itinerary and recommendations. Unfortunately we won't have time to do both ONP and CL on this trip so I must choose which way to go.