In a misguided attempt to cool off from the Denver heat, we headed north to the Olympic peninsula in Washington (where it was a mere 85 degrees, with humidity). We explored Olympic National park including Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha River valley (and old dam site), Hoh rain forest, wild beaches and Sol Duc valley. We also took the ferry across the strait of Juan de Fuca to Canada. This was a trip of many firsts for Amy: first plane ride, boat ride, train ride, seeing an ocean, leaving the country, and exploring a rain forest!
Sunset over Port Angeles
Hiking up to Hurricane Hill
Hurricane Hill
Olympic Marmot on Hurricane Hill
Hurricane Hill
The Olympic Mountains
Port Angeles and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Hurricane Hill
Hurricane Hill
Hurricane Hill
Hurricane Hill
Amy exploring the trees
Madison Creek Falls
Site of the Elwha Dam (removed in 2011)
Ferry to Victoria, B.C.
Port Angeles
Victoria Inner Harbour
Water Taxis in Victoria's Inner Harbour
British Columbia Legislature Building
Totem poles in Thunderbird Park
Totem poles in Thunderbird Park
Amy explores the totem poles
Looking across the strait back to the Olympic Peninsula
