Hood Canal Adventures

Foraging Forest Edibles
2471-12-31 10:30 - 2472-01-11 09:00 UTC | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Join us for our educational Foraging Forest Edibles Field Tour: A walking tour of Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants, Lichen and Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest! Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a 2.5 hour walk through meadow, wetland, forest, and riparian habitats in search of the season’s bountiful wild edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms and lichen found on the Olympic Peninsula. Your guide will teach you identification, uses, benefits, and preparation tips on the wonderful gifts nature provides that we often walk past every day. Bring a harvesting basket, clippers and/or a knife if you wish to harvest something to bring home! We also carry baskets, mushroom knives and more in our store for purchase. A delicious tea or other wild edible treat will be prepared for you with what we find along the way!
Conducted April through September. Check in at our office 15 minutes prior to your departure. Tour group size will be between 6 and 14 participants. Dogs and kids are welcome, however you will need to follow us in your own vehicle with pets and small children still using child seats. $79 per person. Children 6 and under are free with a paying adult. Private tours for your group may also be arranged for groups of 6 or more.
After booking, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that will include important details. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our cancellation and refund policy.

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Bald Eagle Viewing Kayak Tour
2148-09-21 11:00 - 13:30, 2148-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Yelvik’s Beach, 251 Hjelvicks Rd, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
American Bald Eagle / Bald Eagle Tour May 2020
Between mid April and late June, Hood Canal Adventures offers a 2.5 hour American Bald Eagle Kayaking Tour! $115 per person. Our Spring low tides uncover the bounty of the sea, and the plain midshipman fish spawning season serves up easy pickings for Bald Eagles on the beaches. During this time, Bald Eagles from around the Puget Sound flock to the shores of the Hood Canal. It is not uncommon to see 40 to 60 Bald Eagles on the beach and perched in overhanging trees, and some days we’ve seen over 100! Paddle to an active eagles nest and learn about Bald Eagles with our Biologist and Naturalists and be sure to bring your camera for some rare up-close photos of eagles in their natural environment! Other wildlife we have encountered on this tour include a humpback whale, seals, sea lions, porpoises, and a large array of intertidal invertebrates. Kid friendly!
Spring brings us some windy days, so if you’re visiting the area for a short time we recommend booking this tour in the beginning of your stay if possible. This may provide a window to reschedule around expected winds. After booking please look for a confirmation e-mail that includes important information and directions to our launch location. For information on what to wear, our cancellation and refund policy and more, see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Tour group size will be between 2 and 8 people. If you are a group larger than 8, please call us to book 360-301-6310.

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Bioluminescence / Night Kayak Tour
2047-12-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2035-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Photo: Mathew Nichols Photography

View bioluminescence from your kayak on this magical 2 hour guided night tour! As you paddle through the waters, bioluminescent plankton will light up like fireflies. The more you splash and agitate the water with your hands and paddles the more you will make the water sparkle! And don’t forget to look up to stars! We may also see the beautiful moon, meteors, bats and maybe hear a squawking heron or a startled harbor seal.
We have a 100% success rate for seeing bioluminescence on our tours in the last 6 years, however the amount and brilliance varies. We do not have control over natural conditions. We place you in the right place at the right time while giving you the tools and guidance on how best to “activate” it. We hope you appreciate the entire experience of being on the water at night, whether it be paddling with a full moon, meteor showers, Aurora Borealis, nocturnal wildlife and simple peacefulness of this eerie and wonderful evening.
Kayaks and all safety equipment included. Appropriate for kids 7 and over.
No drugs or alcohol allowed. If we suspect your are intoxicated or smell alcohol on you, you will not be allowed to join us on the tour and you will not receive a refund.
Wear shoes that can get wet, synthetic clothing is best and bring a sweatshirt or light sweater for afterwards.
If we must cancel the tour due to weather, the full amount will be refunded to you. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our other refund and cancellation policies. $125 per person.
**Our guides are area experts and work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable adventure. They also greatly appreciate cash tips.

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Kayak Crabbing Package
2044-12-10 07:00 - 2045-02-15 07:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Pulling a crab pot from a kayak
Our Kayak Crabbing Package includes a tandem kayak rental (for 2 people), 1 crab pot, bait, a crab measurer, a propane crab cooker, and paid beach parking for up to 5.5 hours for $155. This offer is good only during legal crab season (July through Labor Day – Sept). Drop your pot, explore the Hood Canal by kayak and come back to pull your pots for a fresh crab dinner on the beach, at your campsite, or vacation home! Our kayak rental attended will give you tips on where to set your pots and how best to retrieve your crab. Arrive as early as 10:30 am, your equipment will held for you until 4pm.
For crabbing by the hour you may also purchase all equipment ala carte. However, you save $26 with the package deal than if purchasing a la carte for a full day of crabbing!
We also offer a guided kayak crabbing adventure that includes a lunch and swimming stop on a beautiful secluded beach to relax and recharge while your pots soak. Click here for details: KAYAK CRABBING & LUNCH GUIDED TOUR
Crabbing licenses may be purchased at Walmart or Fred Meyer in Shelton and other Washington cities, or purchase online at: https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov – you will need to print out your license and have it with you when you arrive.

$20 for additional crab pots or for crab pot rental only.
$6 for additional bait.
If you want to add more crab pots and bait, or want to reserve crab pots with your hourly kayak rental we recommend calling us to ensure availability.
Propane cannisters for crab cookers are not included but may purchased in our store or from our kayak rental trailer.

##Please wear shoes that can get wet. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a swimsuit are recommended.
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Olympic Peninsula Waterfalls - Hiking Tour
2036-10-08 02:00 - 2036-10-10 02:30 UTC | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Rocky Brook Falls – January

Join us for a half day guided adventure to 3 of the most beautiful 200 ft waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula! Leave the driving to us! Our helpful and informative Naturalist/Tour Guide will transport you to the waterfalls in our “magical mystery tour van” and answer your questions about the local flora, fauna, mushrooms and watersheds that created these amazing falls. We conduct these tours only in the winter and spring when the waterfalls are most impressive. The first two waterfalls are only a short walk into the forest. The third waterfall is a 1 mile hike (2 miles round trip) into the Olympic National Forest gaining 250 feet of elevation. The hike is considered easy but may feel moderate for some. Transportation, freshly baked cinnamon rolls from Honey Bee Bakery & Pizza and a hot beverage are included.
This tour is not recommended for children using car booster seats as our tour van may not accommodate. Dogs are not allowed in our van.
If you are an organized group, hotel resort, event planner, or a private citizen planning a party or other special day for your family or friends, please call or e-mail us to schedule a private tour almost anytime of year.
$75 per person

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Wild Mushrooms of the Olympic Peninsula – Field Tour
2026-12-06 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-05 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-04 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-11-29 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-11-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-27 11:30 - 14:00, 2026-11-22 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-11-21 10:30 - 13:00 UTC and 11 more dates | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Join us for our 2.5 to 3 hour wild mushroom identification walking tour through the Olympic National Forest! Learn how to identify edible and non-edible mushrooms, learn foraging skills and best practices, and how to make a spore print! Bring a harvesting basket or purchase one in our shop for some foraging. Foraging time is offered at the tail end of the tour for you to practice your skills. This tour is offered throughout October and November. For spring and early fall mushrooms see our Forest Edibles Tour.
Private tours may also be arranged for groups of 6 or more!
$79 per person
Meet and check in at our office and store at 306146 Hwy 101 N in Brinnon 5 to 25 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Our tour van will leave promptly at the event’s start time. Pups are welcome, children 6 and under are free with a paying adult. If you bring your pups, small children, or just choose to, you may follow us in your own vehicle. See our FAQ page for refund and cancellation information.
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Lower Lake Cushman Waterfall Kayak Tour
2026-10-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-29 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-10-25 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Kokanee – Drop Off Point, 47.39740441794444, -123.19843702327306, Hoodsport, WA
Join us on this picturesque 90 minute paddle through the emerald green freshwater of Lake Kokanee, also known as Lower Lake Cushman. As we glide through the calm freshwater surrounded by towering evergreens, you’ll learn about the Olympic National Park, and the flora and fauna inhabiting the area, including osprey and beavers.
The tour’s pinnacle occurs at the base of a cascading waterfall. Your guide will lead you close enough to stop and feel the cool spray, linger in the unique soundscape, and capture your ideal photos and videos. Your guide will gladly take photos of you and your group to add to your adventure keepsakes.
This tour is ideal for those who favor lake kayaking, beginner paddlers, groups with young children, and anyone a bit short on time but still looking to get out on the water.
After your paddle, the town of Hoodsport is a short drive down the mountain where delicious eateries await to satiate your post-paddle hunger. Up the road is the entrance to the Olympic National Park – Staircase for day hiking, backpacking and mountaineering.
Kayaks and all safety equipment included. All tour kayaks are tandem unless a booking is an odd number of guests. If you are bringing children, please let us know so we can pack appropriately sized life vests. $105 per person.
Tour group size will be between 2 and 8 people. If you are a group larger than 8, please call us to book 360-301-6310.
After booking, please see your confirmation e-mail for other important information including our launch location and parking info. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information and our refund and cancellation policy.
Weather cancellations are always a possibility. We strive to give folks 24 hours notice, however weather forecasts are not always accurate and tours can be cancelled at any time.

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Dosewallips Estuary Kayak Tour
2026-10-30 08:30 - 11:30 UTC
Estuaries (where fresh water meets salt) are important areas for wildlife, rich in food and serve as nurseries and spawning grounds for a variety of species. The Dosewallips Estuary is one of Washington’s largest intact estuaries and is home to up to 100 harbor seals, bald eagles, blue herons, salmon, river otters and much more. If your lucky we’ll spot Brinnon’s herd of Roosevelt Elk grazing on the banks!
On this 3 hour round-trip paddle we experience three distinct environments. We start in the marine waters of the Hood Canal then travel into the Dosewallips Estuary and upriver into slow moving sloughs. Once we reach the estuary, we’ll watch the amazing array of year round and seasonal wildlife and explore the lower river channels. Your Naturalist / Guide will teach you about the wildlife we see and talk about the natural history of the Hood Canal. $125 per person.
Please contact us if your booking for a child so that we may bring the appropriate sized life vests. We may use tandem and/or single kayaks for this tour. If you have a preference, please let us know 3 days prior to your tour date.
Tour group size will be between 2 and 8 people. If you are a group larger than 8, please call us to book 360-301-6310.
Weather cancellations are always a possibility. We strive to give folks 48 hours notice, however weather forecasts are not always accurate and tours can be cancelled at any time. After booking, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with important details including where we meet for this tour. Also, see our Frequently Asked Questions page for our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Roosevelt Elk at Dosewallips Estuary

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