PORT ANGELES, Wash. – One of Olympic National Park’s most popular beaches reopened Wednesday after a three-month closure to make some serious upgrades.

Ruby Beach closed to the public in June to allow for the construction of significant improvements, especially in terms of accessibility.

The Ruby Beach parking area and its access road were graded and paved. Curbs, sidewalks, crosswalks, and steps were installed. New signs, bike racks, and pavement markings will make the area easier to navigate. A newly installed storm drainage system will reduce bluff erosion, and nearby restrooms were painted and repaired.

Ruby Beach, on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula, gets about 225,000 visitors a year. A trailhead near the parking area leads to one of our state’s most scenic beaches. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/rubybeach

(Photo by JC Hammer)