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Often
referred to as " three parks in one" the park encompasses three different
ecosystems , rugged glacier capped mountains , 60 miles of wild Pacific coast and old
growth and temperate rain forest. |
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Approximately
95% of the park is designated wilderness accessible only by trail. No roads,
accommodations or services. |
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It is host to 70 species
of mammals and 1200 higher plants and 300 species of birds. Some of which are found only
here. Twelve major rivers and 200 smaller streams also provide a rich habitat for fish and
other aquatic creatures. |
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My objective in sharing a few selective
images here is simply to offer you a small taste of this vast magical place. |
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We are in the Hoh Rainforest. (Over 12 feet
of rain per year). Although it is impossible for me to choose a favorite location on the
peninsula because of its diversity and magnificence , I do find that the Hall of Mosses
ranks among the tops. |
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Magical and mystical
barely touch it! |
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Also home to some record size Western Red
Cedars. In the company of giants. |
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The peninsula’s
coastline is wild and unpredictable and beautiful !
The Native American fishing harbor at Lapush has some very
dangerous waters to contend with. |
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Neah Bay, location of the most northwestern
tip of the lower 48 at Cape Flattery is home to the Makah tribe. On one particular visit
here my friend and I arrived on the tail of a very heavy storm. The waters were wild and
apparently several boats had been lost . |
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I have only just offered a
small sampling of what this wonderful place has to offer. Waterfalls, mountains,
coastline, Lake Crescent and the list goes on.
--- Jeri Childs --- |
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In case you missed
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Nov. Feature..Garden of the Gods
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Oct. Feature..Garden of the Gods in
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Sept. Feature..Aspen trip with
Greyhawk... Click Here
Aug. Feature..Jeri Childs in Bryce Canyon...Click Here
July Feature..Chris Varner moonlite
image...Click Here
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