Cafe Carbonara: "keep it simple, keep it tasty" Top 5 Page for this destination Olympic National Park Restaurant Tip by richiecdisc

We like eating out as much as anyone but when you travel across country to visit a national park, you want to spend as much time in it as possible. Eating at campgrounds can be a chore and for some it is a nightmare but for us, it's part of what makes the parks special in the first place.

Olympic's car campgrounds are all great, with lots of space and privacy. You are truly in nature and there's not much that can beat eating a nice meal in one of the most beautiful settings on earth.

Well, one thing does and that's doing it with no one around. To experience that, you should try backpacking. By hiking into the park's interior, you escape 99% of the crowds. You literally live and so dine in nature.

Favorite Dish: While car camping, we tend to cook a lot of pasta dishes. It's healthy and gives us lots of much needed carbs. It's also cheap and when you are traveling for six months, that is always a factor. We supplement that with lots of local cheeses and craft beer.

For backpacking, dried foods seem easiest to prepare and clean up after. They also save time and fuel so you can enjoy being in nature more. One thing not to skimp on is the morning hot drink. We love having a hot chocolate in the crisp morning air before hitting the trail!

Comparison: least expensive
Price: less than US$10
Rating: 5
Theme: Other