Quinault Valley Rainforest - April 15, 2026

 Kay and I dodged the showers to enjoy some explorations near Lake Quinault one day during our stay on the Peninsula. 

The Quinault River at the point of the washout of the South Shore Road. 

Moss everywhere

Exploring the Anton Kestner Homestead was the highlight of the day.

Settled in the late 1800s it is now owned by the National Park Service.

A nice trail wound through the Kestner property providing a close view of the rainforest eco-system

Lapush Area Beaches - April 14, 2026

 It was raining very hard and the wind was driving it sideways. We chose to go out in it briefly. Kay and I believe we hadn't been to Rialto beach since the mid 1970s. in spite of the weather it was good to get back.

James Island from Rialto Beach

James and Little James Island from Lapush

First Beach

Ollala Trail - April 10, 2026

 We wanted a flower fix before we headed off on some other adventures, so we headed up to Ollala knowing we were a couple of weeks early. we still saw some great flowers 

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Blue Bells

These signs were posted at the trailhead and a couple of other places. Clearly the secrets out and the Forest Service is taking notice.

Deception Pass Hikes - March 26-28, 2026

I got out and walked in Deception Pass three consecutive days. On Thursday Peter Strong and I hiked Goose Rock and North Beach. The next day I strolled the beach at Bowman bay and Sunday, Kay and I did Lighthouse Point. I never get tired of this Park.

Peter takes in the view from Goose Rock

I pause to enjoy the Saish Sea

Flowering Current

Kay enjoys the view from Lighthouse Point

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