Exploring The Olympic Peninsula
One day is not enough to explore the Olympic Peninsula. Not even a weekend would do. But if a day is all you have, then[Read More…]
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Mount Rose: Olympic National Park
Mount Rose, trail 814, is found in the Southern tip of the Olympic Mountains. If you’re looking for wonderful views of the Southern Olympic Mountains[Read More…]
Royal Lake
Royal Lake is small with several campsites but the upper basin above the lake is pristine. Campsites are plenty here as mountain meadows run wild. Tarns spread out along the meadows fed by clear mountain snowmelt. Exploring is all one can think about as camp is set up. You’ll hate the idea of hiking back out after seeing Royal Lakes magnificent alpine scenery.
Bailey Range Traverse – Part 2
Fortunately, the pain of slidehilling was temporarily interrupted when we came across a lone bear about halfway down the hill. We were downwind so he didn’t spot us right away. Mel had a desire to get up close and maybe pet the bears, but I wan’t sure they were that tame. We got very near before it ran off.
The Relentless Skyline
Not far beyond Irely Lake the trail began its ascent. Now the heat and humidity became an even bigger factor
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