Legend has it that Klallam and Quiluete tribes of the area were fighting in the area. Mount Storm King heard of this fight and threw a boulder down, damming the rivers, forming the present-day Lake Crescent. This lake is the second deepest in the state of Washington and the phenomenal colors of the area slow…
Surprisingly, after passing through the heavily trafficked Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center parking lot, few people were attempting the Hurricane Hill trail. This trail is wonderful for its views of the mountain range that forms part of Olympic National Park, the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Vancouver Island. The views are wonderfully…
Every July, Sequim hosts the Lavender Festival of Washington. The timing of my visit didn’t coincide with the festival. Instead, I visited a local farm to see what it’s like. The lavender at Jardin du Soleil was so beautiful. The round bushy lavender plants were so cute, and I had no idea that there were so many…