From Tacoma, Fort Lewis, We took I 5 toward Olympia and caught the 101 around the Olympic National Park. Hwy 101 took us along the Hood Canal. The first night we stayed at Dosewallips State Park. It was a real nice park but no hookups.
The drive took us past a Lavendar Farm. They just happened to be having a festival, so of course I had to stop. We enjoyed the quick visit. I bought a few Lavendar products and a beautiful basket made by a man from Sierra Leone. He had been making baskets since he was a small boy.
We traveled on to Heart O' The Hills , in Olympic National Park .
We stayed here for two nights. The sites were small but we found one that we fit in. It was a great park and we enjoyed our stay. While there we traveled up Hurricane Ridge. The drive was beautiful. We were able to see Mt Olympus and the surrounding mountains; such a beautiful view from the summit. We actually took that drive twice. it was so beautiful and perfect weather.
I had to get Brindle's meds refilled and so we went to Wal-Mart in Port Angeles. The pharmacist was so kind in helping us. He use to be a tour guide and told us of a nice waterfall. Madison Falls was down a small wooded path. I love waterfalls.
The next day we continued on our way on the 101around Lake Crescent. We tried to stay at the Sol Duc Hot Springs but they were too crowded. We found a nice National Forestry Campground, Klahowya. We could have enjoyed two nights here but we have to travel on.
We finally made it to the Pacific Coast again. The views of the ocean are breathtaking. We made a short hike down to the Ocean at Ruby Beach. We had to climb over a few drift logs but it wasn't too bad for us old people. Even Brindle enjoyed the seaside.
Our last night we spent at Friends RV Park outside of Aberdeen. It was a very nice quiet park with electric and water.
We left the coast and the Olympic National Park and Forest but it has been an amazing trip. So glad we did it!
Now it is on to Mt Saint Helens.
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