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Exploring the Olympic Peninsula

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Washington State February 9, 2015April 28, 202422 comments

With nearly one million acres to explore, Olympic National Park provides visitors with endless options to consider. Located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, the park encompasses a variety of ecosystems begging to be explored by adventurous travelers! From beaches to rainforests, all containing an impressive collection of wildlife, there is certainly no …

A Relaxing Evening at Lake Crescent

by Toccara & SamWashington State February 8, 2015April 28, 20242 comments

A drive around the Olympic Peninsula on the famed Highway 101 will no doubt take you past a beautiful lake. The remote surroundings and peaceful nature make this a perfect place to relax after a day of hiking in the Olympic National Forest. Lake Crescent Even if you’re not staying at the historic Lake Crescent …

Ruby Beach: Sea Stacks and Stacked Rocks

by Toccara & SamWashington State February 5, 2015May 24, 20190 comments

The coastline of the Pacific Northwest is something we’ve both longed to see. Spending most of our lives on the east coast of the US, we grew up visiting beaches with lukewarm water, small waves, and minimal changes to the tide. Basically, the complete opposite of the rugged coastline in the Pacific Northwest! During a …

Incredible Tide Pools at Rialto Beach

by Toccara & SamWashington State February 2, 2015April 28, 202420 comments

Rialto Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the Olympic Peninsula, and for good reason: it is gorgeous! It’s also one of the easiest beaches to access, unlike Second Beach, which requires close to a mile hike through a forest before reaching the shore (totally worth it, though!). At Rialto Beach, the parking lot …

Second Beach – Where the Forest Meets the Sea

by Toccara & SamWashington State February 1, 2015April 28, 20242 comments

The Olympic Peninsula on the upper west coast of Washington State has a wide variety of ecosystems. During our week on the peninsula, we had the opportunity to stroll through a rain forest, hike along a ridge-line trail, and visit several magnificent Pacific Northwest beaches, including Second Beach. Getting to Second Beach Beach-goers must hike a …

Hiking to Sol Duc Falls

by Toccara & SamWashington State January 28, 2015April 28, 20246 comments

Olympic National Park, located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington has many wonderful facets- vibrant rain forests, majestic mountain ranges, and beautiful rivers leading to glorious waterfalls. Highway 101 pretty much runs the perimeter of the peninsula, and is the main access route for most of the park’s main attractions. Following a day of hiking and …

Exploring Hurricane Ridge (Washington)

by Toccara & SamWashington State January 27, 2015April 28, 20244 comments

There are many gorgeous views and adventures that await visitors to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. We visited Olympic National Park, which makes up much of the peninsula, in late July and the weather was absolutely perfect! Once on Hurricane Ridge Road, there are plenty of places to pull off and enjoy scenic vistas! Keep your …

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