Cape Flattery
Moved camp today around the peninsula to Port Angeles, dropped the RV and headed back north to Cape Flattery which is the Northwestern most point in the continental United States. This was a much longer drive than I had anticipated, and it took the better part of the afternoon to go out an back.
To get to Cape Flattery, you have to cross the Makah Indian Reservation through Neah Bay and out to the point. Then it’s about a mile and a half walk down hill to the lookout over the ocean and the Strait of Juan De Fuca.
Lake Crescent
On the 3rd I got out the door early and went back through the north part of Olympia NP. First stop was Lake Crescent for an early morning photo opportunity. I cannot add anything to these photos.
Sol Duc Falls
After Lake Crescent, I went up the mountain to Sol Duc Falls. The road ended at the trailhead to the Falls including a loop trail up the canyon and back. This river is frequented by migrating Salmon and Trout. You are supposed to be able to witness this in the fall, but today was not my day. The Mushrooms were found along the trail, just as I was ready to turn back to the trailhead. The amazing part of this besides the color was that this was the only tree for hundreds of yards with these fungi.
Lake Crescent Lodge
More amazing photos along the Lake Crescent shoreline at the Lake Crescent Lodge. This looks to be a great little spot for a vacation. Adirondack Chairs and all.
Marymere Falls
A quick little hike up the hill on the other side of the highway is Marymere Falls. Not a bad hike until the stair climb at the end of the trail. I did get to see a Pileated Woodpecker which gives me a siting of this rare species in Washington state AND Florida.
