Olympic Peninsula

Lake Quinault and the rain forest We backtracked 50 miles to check out this temperate rain forest. With an average rainfall of 12′ per year there are many “worlds largest” trees in the area. The Rain Forest Nature Trail Loop starts with a lovely cascade, then follows the winding Willaby creek which we crossed over… Continue reading Olympic Peninsula

Olympic Peninsula

Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman The Big Creek campground (our preferred next destination) a campground in the National Forest which offers quick access to many hikes into the higher peaks unfortunately was not yet open for the season. We chose to stay at Skokomish Park which is situated on the banks of Lake Cushman, a… Continue reading Olympic Peninsula

Olympic Peninsula,WA

Although you can drive the circle route around the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State in one long day, we planned to stretch our trip out over two weeks – camping for two nights in each place to make the most of each stopover. Our route will take us south along the Hood canal (which is… Continue reading Olympic Peninsula,WA