On the way to our next program, we had a chance to check out Olympic National Park in Washington state. What an amazing park, enclosed by water on three sides of the park, with a very diverse ecosystem. In one day a visitor to the park can hike along the coast and view amazing sea stacks, venture into the rainforest and view 300 ft tall spruce trees covered in moss, and gaze upon the glaciers on Mt. Olympus. We hiked along the coast, and explored the sea stacks during low tide which was amazing to view the abundance of life within the tidal pools. We also had a chance to camp and hike in the Hoh Rainforest, and view the many Elk and Black Tail Deer that also live in the campsite area. This is one of the most pristine & unique National Parks, which we look forward to visiting again.
We are now at the International Water Trails Conference in quaint town of Port Townsend, Wa.
Happy Trails,
Alexis & Topher
Beautiful pictures. Olympic is definitely one of our favorite places in the country. Where else can you hike from tide pools to rain forests to alpine peaks on one backpacking trip. Enjoy the peninsula!
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