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The Ultimate Olympic National Park Itinerary: Best Things to See and Do
It can definitely get a little overwhelming when trying to plan an Olympic National Park itinerary. There’s a lot of beautiful things to see and do, and you definitely will want to plan what you want to see before you leave. I went at the end of June, and it was definitely more popular than I expected. The best piece of advice I have is to get up as early as you can. You will avoid the crowds and the lines. Many places already had crowds as early as 8am. As I was leaving, there were long lines to enter. Where To Stay While Visiting Olympic National Park The first…
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Cape Horn: The Pacific NW Hike That Will Leave You Smitten
“There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story.” – Linda Hogan Cape Horn, a dramatic series of cliffs that overlook the Washington side of the Columbia River, is one of the most scenic hikes that you will find in the Columbia Gorge. It’s also one of the closest hikes to travel to in the Gorge from either Portland or Vancouver. And during the week, you are likely to have the trails to yourself. The full loop is 7 miles, or it’s easy to hike the trail section by section, depending…
