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Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... selected photos
Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (1) photos 001-075
Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (2) photos 076-150
Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (3) photos 151-225
Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (4) photos 226-300
Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (5) photos 301-375
Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (6) photos 376-450
Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (7) photos 451-500
Day 13 [30SEP15/wed] Long Beach to Florence...
29SEP15 - Port Angeles to Long Beach...
Our plan today: head for Crescent lake and have breakfast at the Lake Crescent Lodge,
take in 5 of the easier to get to water falls, see Ruby Beach, and, end up in Longbeach... see map below...
stops on map are indicated by my RED ARROWS -->
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21. Madison Creek Falls: This delightful falls at the Elwha River Entrance to Olympic National Park is wheelchair accessible on a short, paved 200 feet trail; Madison Creek.
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22. Wolf Creek Falls: Follow Whiskey Bend Road to find this ONP two-tier waterfall. It is hidden at the end of a very steep downhill hiking trail of about 0.4 miles at the tip of Lake Mills; Elwha River.
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9. Willaby Creek Falls: The Rain Forest Nature Trail in the Olympic National Forest is an easy, fun-filled 0.5-mile loop with interpretive signs and a wide array of things to see. The trail can be walked in about 45-60 minutes; Willaby Creek.
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24. Marymere Falls: The waters of Falls Creek drop nearly 90 feet into a small plunge pool at the end of the 0.75-mile trail for year-round views. Seasonally, the National Park offers nature tours; Falls Creek, Lake Crescent.
olympicnationalparks.com/vacation-attractions.aspx
Marymere falls is a gorgeous landmark located just off the beaten path near Lake Crescent. Just a short 1.5 mile hike to the viewing bridge, it's a hike almost anyone can accomplish. The waters of Falls Creek drop nearly 90 feet from a cliff into a small plunge pool near the trail below. It is open year-round and has several other hiking trails in the vicinity.
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11. Merriman Falls: This 40-feet high waterfall is easily accessible within a few feet of the road and is very photogenic, especially October through May; Merriman Creek.
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Ruby Beach: Ruby Beach of Olympic National Park in state of Washington is located on Highway 101, in Jefferson County, 27 miles south of the town of Forks.
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photograph by Russell Holder...
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... leaving Port Angeles, heading for Crescent Lake... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
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... Lake Crescent Lodge... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
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... Lake Crescent Lodge dock... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
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... breakfast at Lake Crescent Lodge: Sharon has crab cake Benedict... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
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... leaving Lake Crescent Lodge, still driving past Crescent Lake... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
... STOP THIS TRUCK AND LET MY BROTHER JACK OFF...
... "Did you see that train?"... "Oh no... U-Turn"... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
... ok, locomotive documented... 6247 rivets...
... (not counting non-visible rivets in engineer's cube)... rolling on... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
... (there is no sand on this beach, only rocks... and...
... you have to be here to appreciate the extra sound that accompanies the receeding wave...
... the rattling of all the rocks that tumble against each other as the water goes out... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
... is that an awesom piece of driftwood or what?!?!?...
... Sharon says she wants it... but... this thing is HUGE...
... like 18 feet around... nevermind how much it must weigh...
... the trail to the beach is steep with switch backs...
... but, if got it to the parking lot, then how to load on SUV???...
... mabe a double wop-wop could lift and deliver it for a few grand... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
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... how about a smaller piece instead???... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
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... or, perhaps a mush-roomie-room???... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
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... on down the highway... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
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... Lake Quinault, Merriman Falls... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
... at the local gift shop...
... YOUR WISH IS GRANTED...
... (get Zoltar for your home: zoltarmachine.com/, only $$8500)... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
... Sharon has chapino, fish & chips for the Raz...
... we shared a Marionberry Cobler A-la-mode... YUM!!!... |
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
photograph by Russell Holder...
NEXT: Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... selected photos
NEXT: Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (1) photos 001-075
NEXT: Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (2) photos 076-150
NEXT: Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (3) photos 151-225
NEXT: Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (4) photos 226-300
NEXT: Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (5) photos 301-375
NEXT: Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (6) photos 376-450
NEXT: Day 12 [29SEP15/tue] Port Angeles to Long Beach... (7) photos 451-500
NEXT: Day 13 [30SEP15/wed] Long Beach to Florence...
