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Second Beach

Second Beach is located in the Olympic National Park and is along the Olympic Wilderness Coastline. Located about 1.5 hours west of Port Angeles, WA just off hwy 101. First Beach is part of the Quileute Indian Reservation; Second and Third Beaches just to the south are located within Olympic… Read More

Beacon Rock View

Photo of the week: The view from Beacon Rock overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Beacon Rock is accessed via Hwy 14 on the Washington side of the river east of Washougal.  The climb up can be nerve wracking for some, invigorating for others!

Hike the Fort to Sea Trail

Imagine yourself camping in the woods. You are not in a campsite with running water, a cart riding around selling firewood by the bundle, and a private shower stall. You are in the backcountry – forging a new trail into an unfamiliar land. The weather turns bad and you are… Read More

Spirit Falls, White Salmon, WA

Spirit Falls, White Salmon, WA

Spirit Falls is a gorgeous waterfall located in the southern portion of Gifford Pinchot National Park. It involves a 0.8 mile hike with 500 foot elevation incline, rated as “hard.” Thankfully, there are hardy photographers that are willing to do the hike and bring back amazing photos for the rest… Read More