47 Parks
I knew within seconds that Olympic National Park was special.
It sounded different, smelled exotic, and looked like a mystical fairy-land that I used to imagine as a child.
My first stop was the coast, particularly Beach 4, where one of the locals promised me I’d be able to explore the tide pools when the … Read more
47 Parks
Countdown:
Length of Stay:
High:
Low:
Favorite Hike:
Favorite Treat:
47 Parks
My neck hurt from craning upwards. From the forest floor it’s difficult to get a sense of how tall the redwood trees truly are. The sunlight left a dappled pattern on the lush greenery surrounding me, and Banana Slugs roamed at my feet in search of everything and anything to eat.
The hike I had … Read more
47 Parks
Length of Stay:
High:
Low:
Favorite Hike:
Favorite Treat:
* Fun fact: … Read more
47 Parks
Length of Stay:
High:
Low:
Favorite Hike:
Favorite Treat:
47 Parks
It was so quiet. The pine needles strewn on the forest floor seemed to absorb most sounds. I could only hear myself inhaling the thin mountain atmosphere; I watched as my breath-clouds swirled around the misty air. As predicted, 7:30 am was a perfect time to visit the popular giant sequoia forest. It was cold, … Read more