(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 25, 2011 ) PORT ANGELES, Wash.– Upon arriving at the entrance of Olympic National Park briefly close your eyes and reopen them to find a natural wonderland. Start the morning in the Quinault Rainforest with a leisurely trek along Maple Glade where every shade of green imaginable can be found in the light of the new day. Birdsongs will be the soundtrack of the morning. Next travel over to the garnet colored sands of Ruby Beach and wander Beach Trail 4. Listen for the spray of whales while investigating the watery worlds of tide pools.
Leave the beach and head back into the the forest to kayak Lake Crescent followed by a picnic next to its pristine turquoise waters. Follow part of the Olympic Waterfall Trail from Marymere to Sol Duc Falls and stare in awe at natureÂ’s power. Take a dip in nearby Sol Duc mineral hot springs warmed in part by underground volcanic gases. For one final adventure, imagine the intensity of a howling storm while staring out from atop Hurricane Ridge, one of the parkÂ’s top destinations. After hiking to its summit, peer deep into the depths of the Olympic Mountains and find glacier-covered peaks and river valleys far below.
With lodges and campsites matching the brilliance found in each location itÂ’s easy to take an extra day or two to explore. After touring the park, spend some time in nearby Port Angeles to slowly ease back into society. Breathe in deeply; with trees and trails compared to those found in AvatarÂ’s Pandora the beauty and wonder of Olympic National Park is sure to take your breath away.
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