On this moody stretch of Pacific Northwest coastline, the weather is dramatic and the scenery is stunning ... temperate rainforest, and rare remnants of old-growth forest. The refuge is considered ...

The rainforest scenery is otherworldly, with enormous prehistoric ferns and the snaking roots of banyan trees. It's no wonder why Steven Spielberg filmed scenes from "Jurassic Park" here.

When driving around the lake, you’ll take in its glorious waters and some astonishing rainforest scenery. You can even use it as a base to access some of Olympic National Park’s other highlights.