Thursday, August 21, 2014

Olympic National Park, state of Washington

We left Vancouver on Saturday AM, Aug. 16th at 8:45 AM. Arrived at border around 10:30 AM, finally at 1:00 PM , we crossed the border. Never saw so many cars in one huge line before. We camped in the Seattle area in an overflow campsite. We were in a poor mood as the day didn't out too well. However, on Sunday we found a Walgreens, a Krispie Kream donut shop and an Zihop.mso, we were able to do some shopping, enjoy a donut and then eat breakfast.
     We then headed for Olympic National Park, which is a huge place that had mountains with snow, rain forests with mamoth trees and a coast line on the Pacific Ocean. We first camped at state campground which is located on the Hood canal, across from  Olympic. On Monday we drove to the park  headquarters at Port Angeles, WA. Drove up to the hurricane ridge (6000 ft. From starting at sea level) on a 9 mile curvy, steep road. Then after descending we drove to a rain forest campground in the park. It was dark and damp. We then visited the rain forest visitor center on Tuesday. As we drove southward on US 101 we camp upon a federal campground on the ocean. Had a fantastic site right on the water. We stayed 2 days and hiked the beaches, etc. a really neat place.
     Tonight in Seaside, Oregon while I do some laundry , etc.









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