Sequim & Port Angeles







Hurricane Ridge at an elevation of 5,242 feet is one of Olympic National Park's most scenic areas, with alpine meadows, the glacier-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains.  In the summer you can enjoy spectacular views of the national park and hikes through the forest and mountains.  In the winter, the area turns into a snowy playground.

 

We had a nice day for hiking at Hurricane Ridge. We did a couple of nice trails just above the tree line, the views were terrific in the afternoon. Turning back is sometimes hard when you want to see what is over the next ridge. 

Nice Jeep, huh?

The Dungeness Spit is the longest natural sand hook in the nation and has become a prime destination of the North Olympic Peninsula.  And it's no wonder with its gorgeous views and  vast sandy beach inhabited by assorted waterfowl and critters, rarely seems crowded.  The sandy hook forms the Dungeness Bay, home to the famous Dungeness Crab.  At the end of the 5 mile spit is the New Dungeness Lighthouse, where you can even serve as a lighthouse keeper for a week.  The New Dungeness Lighthouse, built in 1857, its the oldest beacon north of the Columbia River.  The trek to and from the lighthouse is an 11 mile roundtrip hike along a mostly flat beach - but the trip is well worth the efforts.  Access to the spit is limited between sunrise and sunset, and be sure to schedule your hike during low tides.  The lighthouse is open to visitors daily from 9am - 5pm.

Lots of very large driftwood.... whole trees!

Mile 3 and we can barely see the Lighthouse.

Getting closer.

We made it!

Japan Tsunami Marine Debris 

 Railroad Bridge Park, at the heart of the Olympic Discovery Trail, showcases the Railroad Bridge built in 1915 by the Milwaukee Road. From 1915 to 1980 the Milwaukee Road operated the rail line, which transported passengers and timber, from Port Townsend to Port Angeles and west to connect with several logging railroads. The line was abandoned in 1985. Today the truss and trestle represent the longest bridge over the Dungeness River.