Olympic National Park

This was my Second visit to the state of Washington. During my first venture, I was there for my son’s college graduation. While flying into Seattle, we were fortunate to be afforded an amazing view of Mt. Rainier. It was this site which led me to return to Olympic National Park for a chance to experience the countless photographic opportunities. The Park covers nearly a million acres, encompassing three distinctly different ecosystems: rugged glacier-capped mountains, wild Pacific coast, and magnificent old-growth temperate rain forest. The diversity of this environment provides a wide range of possibilities. “Hurricane Ridge” with its majestic views, wildlife, and bountiful wildflowers. The “Hoh Rain Forest” is one of the most spectacular examples of primeval temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states. The shorelines of Ruby and Rialto beaches, harbor a wealth of marine and intertidal communities. The coastline changes with every tide, make it a new experience every hour of the day. The week at Olympic National Park, was about 51 weeks short of even seeing the possibilities presented.