One of my greatest passions is getting out and about in the Pacific Northwest: from the Cascade Mountains to the Olympic Peninsula it’s a magical place to live and play.
I also love to share my landscape photos with all of you here on steemit! However, sometimes when I’m out I simply forget to take all the pictures I could because I’m caught up in the moment -- so I have a lot of snaps of great hikes that don’t fit into a whole “post” or “feature”.
Today I thought I’d take a bit of time and share some of those hikes with you where I only had a chance to snap a few shots! Hope you enjoy. :)
Oyster Dome | A rocky bluff facing out towards the San Juan Islands, Oyster Dome is an easy 5 mile, 1050 foot elevation hike.
Once you make it up to the top there are some really spectacular views, and many rocks to sit on while you enjoy a lunch and the scenery.
Ebey’s Landing | Walk along a gorgeous bluff, then wander down to walk back for several miles along a beach.
Whidbey Island is a beautiful day-venture from Seattle requiring just a 25 minute ferry ride to get you feeling like you’ve taken a vacation somewhere far away and remote in the countryside. I highly recommend!
Sol Duc Falls & Hotsprings | Located on the Olympic Peninsula, Sol Duc features a beautiful campground, miles of trails, and a natural hot spring and spa to enjoy after your trek!
This is an incredible experience and I can’t recommend it enough -- especially the combination of the warm water to soothe your muscles and warm you up if it happens to be raining while you’re there!
Nisqually National Wildlife Area | A beautiful 5-mile wander will take you along a boardwalk over miles of mud flats near the coastline.
As you wander, you’ll be treated to some of the best bird-watching and wildlife-scoping in our region!
Wallace Falls State Park | This 5.6 mile, 1300 foot elevation trail will give you a bit of a workout, but the views at the end are utterly worth it!
You’ll walk along the river most of the way to the waterfall, enjoying some incredible views through the trees and lush green forest!
Fort Casey State Park | Fort Casey has long stood abandoned -- it used to be one of 3 forts in 1896 forming a protective triangle in the Puget Sound Region.
Now the fort stands abandoned and you are able to wander for hours inside of the old buildings. It’s a marvelous adventure--and a great rainy day hike (it’s covered inside!) in a region that is often damp.
Dosewallips State Park | Located on the Hood Canal, this park has cabins, yurts, and regular camping spots to procure (+ several miles of trails and beach access).
Located on the inner/eastern side of the Olympic Peninsula, the Hood Canal region is infamous for its lush shellfish (if you don’t check out Hama Hama Oysters you are really missing out!)
Snoqualmie Falls | This is just a short, 45-minute drive from Seattle, and only 1.4 miles roundtrip making it a stunning destination for nearly anyone!
Follow a well-kept interpretive trail to see both the upper and lower views of the falls. Bring a coat or a light waterproof layer as you will definitely catch some mist when you get up close!
Diablo Lake | In the North Cascades, you can find one of the most beautiful lakes in our state! The incredible green hue of Diablo Lake is a once-in-a-lifetime view and well worth a trip.
Not only will you be able to hike along the lake, if you are feeling extra adventurous, kayakers can paddle up to several boat-in campground along the lake to enjoy a truly unique and private camping experience!
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