Olympic Peninsula

Forks and La Push Forks is home to about 5,000 folks and offers all the basic necessities. There are several java trucks/huts, a Texas BBQ truck with great reviews, and we happily spent an hour at the laundromat in town to freshen things up. For some quirky fun, the historic timber town attracts thousands of… Continue reading Olympic Peninsula

Olympic Peninsula

Hoh Rainforest: Heading inland once again we 30 minutes to Upper Hoh Road which will bring us to the Hoh Rainforest. The large rainforest campground is our next plan, but along the way we passed Minnie Peterson campground (a small camping area of 9 sites), and Hard Rain cafe which offers food & drinks as… Continue reading Olympic Peninsula

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