We decided last minute to take a Labor Weekend getaway to the Olympic National Park. We took the ferry from Edmonds over to Kingston and then headed to Port Angeles, WA. For you Twilight fans out there this is the city where Bella and Edward have their first date and eat at Bella Italia. Anyway, we weren't there to do the Twilight tour....come on we had small children with us!! We stayed at this great hotel called the Olypmic Lodge. It had a outdoor heated pool and hot tub that the boys were thrilled to swim in. The first day we headed south to a beautiful place called Hurricane Ridge, 5,240 feet! The actual drive up to Hurricane Ridge was about 40 minutes of super twisty road even though it was only 17 miles from Port Angeles! Thank goodness I was driving otherwise I don't think I would of made it. Once to the top we were able to hike around the beautiful ridge. It was loaded with wildlife and beautiful scenery, just gorgeous! The kids had a great time trying to find wildlife and talking about how cool it would be to see a bear!! We told them that really it wouldn't be that cool and they still insisted that it would be cool! The air was a cool 49 degrees and a bit breezy but the sight of the clouds being whisked in and out by the wind was amazing. Such a beautiful day!
One of many deer
Kate just cruising. She is super independent!
So beautiful how the sun is shining through the clouds.
Cal up close with the wildlife
Amazing views!
Momma and baby
Happy Kate and Daddy
Peek-a-boo
Blue Grouse
Funny Luke
Cute little chipmunk
Cool trees and stumps
Bunny that Calvin spotted
Momma and her boys
1 comments:
What a fun trip. We love Cresent Lake. And Hurricane Ridge is gorgeous. I love when you can see to the other side. This makes me miss Washington, and home in general. Your family is beautiful. Fun to see you, take care!
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