Morning view
We have to move from our ocean view site because a prior reservation claimed our spot. We’re now a row back and directly behind yesterday’s site. We can see the ocean with no problem.
Touring started about 11am. We headed down US-101 for the Hoh Rain Forest and made a fun stop for Carol. She had spotted a place called Den’s Wood Den in the National Geographic Guide and it was on our route. Dennis (Den for short) is a chainsaw wood sculptor. We had a great time talking with Den and his wife … and bought a bear. Who would have thought we’d bring home a chainsaw bear sculpted from cedar?
This is the place
Life-size sailor (the one on the right)
This panther and the cubs are made from a single piece
Carol's bear is the one on the left
This is going to be the base for a desk Den's making for his wife
A bit about the artist
We and the bear then drove to the Hoh Rain Forest, took a short hike and drove through the Hoh campground. Everything was very nice. Here are some views.
Entering the Hoh Rain Forest
Moss seems to grow anywhere in this climate
Crystal clear stream
The next three pictures describe a huge fallen tree. There are many here, but this one seemed to go on and on ... we called it the Eveready Tree.
The Eveready Tree
Many stand tall (this is a spruce)
The root systems were tangled works of art
This one looked like swirled clay
No big deal. Carol lifts one-handed
We’ve seen lots of advertizing for Twilight since arriving in the Port Angeles area. We sheltered old folks had no clue what it was about. Well … the book series and corresponding movies are centered on Forks, Washington and include references to nearby La Push and Rialto Beach. We drove through Forks today and got clued in a little. Yikes, this town lives and breathes the Twilight connection!
Twilight place … Miller Tree Inn
Twilight place … City Hall
Twilight place … the old High School is being preserved as a new one is being built
We had a late lunch/early dinner at the Twilight Lounge. We ordered (you guessed it) Twilight hamburgers. They were cute, but just OK.
A fun day ended quietly with travel planning and a few games of Bananagrams.
Map Tracks
Start: La Push, Washington
East on Washington 110 to US-101
South on US-101 to Upper Hoh Road
East on Upper Hoh Road to the Hoh Rain forest
Return
End: 98 miles @ La Push, Washington
You are going to be EXCEEDINGLY loved by all the teenagers that are following your blog. You actually got pictures of sacred ground!
ReplyDeleteDick, watch out when Carol swings that right arm of hers. The picture you captured of her shows how strong she really is!