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| Hurricane Ridge |
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| Black tail Deer |
The Olympic National Forest is one of the true gems of Washington state and it has so much to offer that you could not possibly view it all in one day. One of the places that we chose to explore over the Memorial Weekend is Hurricane Ridge, which is about 17 miles south of Port Angeles. This road is crazy and I will be completely honest with you if you have a fear of heights this may not be your cup of tea. You climb steadily for those 17 miles on roads that are not always very wide and rarely have a guardrail. BUT if can brave this road there is so much to see. Unfortunately for us it was a cloudy weekend and we weren't able to take in much of the view but even without the view the area was breathtaking. On our drive up and down we were treated with glimpses of the wildlife that was beginning to stir. And at the top of the road is a nice visitors center that offers information on the area, a gift shop, a café and a short video about the national park itself. My advice would be to go later in the summer, probably July, when the snow is mostly gone and the wildflowers will be in bloom. There were a few flowers blooming, as you can see below, but I know more will show once the ground warms up. There are quite a few trails up here that on a clear or semi-clear day produce beautiful views. Definitely a must for the outdoor enthusiast.
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| Indian Paintbrush |
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| Lupine |
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