not fi nd any!! T is is an ambitious project, as the plans are to include a 100 km trail into the Olympia National Forest. I was so pleased to see seniors riding recumbent bicycles over the boardwalk, so they and others using wheelchairs can enjoy the beautiful autumn colours at this time of year. T ere is also an Arboretum nearby, which was very interesting. It not only had many animals on exhibit, but also a small giſt shop. We noticed there was an upcoming festival at the Railway Bridge Park in a week’s time and toyed with the idea of staying in this location longer, but decided to press onwards to Neah Bay.


September 24 - 25 We woke to a light drizzle and wondered


aloud if we were crazy to be heading towards more wet, rainy weather but we decided to continue onwards. Aſt er leaving our campsite, we drove on Highway 101 towards Port Angeles and from there merged onto Highway 112, which took us directly towards Neah Bay. It was a very foggy day, so visibility was poor. We arrived at Hobuck Beach Resort, which


is on the Makah Indian Reserve. You must get a pass to be on the Indian Reservation, and this gives you access to not only stay overnight at Hobuck, but also to walk on the trails surrounding Neah Bay. Charge was $8 for the year. To stay at the campsite, there is an additional charge of $20 per night for no hook ups, and $30 a night for full hookups. T ose opting for the full hookups were camped in a separate area. T e campsite we stayed at was basically


one large fi eld. We were told to drive around and “fi nd a spot”. Each spot had a campfi re grill. T e washrooms were porta-potties, but they were clean. T e beauty of this place was that the ocean was a stone’s throw away. You could hear the surf pounding. In addition, our dogs did not have to be leashed. So they enjoyed some freedom for a change. We seemed to have adopted all three of the reservation dogs - I think they liked the fact that we had a fresh bowl of water for them! T ey also took a liking to our Samoyed, Chance. Our sheltie, Brodie, preferred to stay close to me!


T e next day, we drove


towards Neah Bay. We visited the small museum, which was very interesting. T e sizes of the whaling boats that the natives used for hunting whales were impressive. I could not help but wonder how they managed to harpoon the whales with the use


of these small, wooden canoes. T ere were whale skeletons that hung from the ceilings, a replica of a longhouse that accommodated the natives and many tools and artifacts that were used. We then drove up to visit Cape Flattery. T is was a beautiful hike, but not suitable for wheelchairs. It is an easy to moderate one kilometre hike, not too rooty or rocky. Best of all, we could take our furry companions along the trail, as there was a sign posted saying that dogs were welcome provided they were on leash. At the end of the hike, you have to climb some steps to get a marvelous vantage point of the Tatoosh Lighthouse and Cape Flattery. T e ocean pounds the rocks below


Sept. 26-28: Kalaloch Beach.


relentlessly, and slowly over time it has carved a deep cavern underneath. It is only a matter of time, when the very rocks we were standing on will eventually be washed away by the formidable force of the ocean. It was absolutely breathtaking as we stood there at the most northwestern tip of United States and gazed across a small island where the lighthouse still stands. I could just envision the natives paddling in their harpoon boats and I was awestruck by the stamina and bravery that must have been required to do this feat. We also had time to retrace our steps


We were lucky to get a spot on a bluff overlooking the ocean. September 26 - 28


We reluctantly leſt Hobuck Beach using


Highway 112 before merging onto Highway 113 heading towards Forks. We drove past Forks to arrive at Kalaloch Beach for three nights. We were very lucky to get a spot right on a bluff overlooking the ocean – for only $14 a night. Although there were no hookups available at this site, the view was absolutely amazing! T ere are about 170 sites here and many


without the trailer to the small town of Seiku. We were not overly impressed with this place. It is basically a trailer park for motorhomes and marine boats packed like sardines. We found out later that this was the only area open for recreational fi shing. Our evenings were spent back at Hobuck


Beach Resort walking all fi ve dogs along the shore – only two of the dogs actually belonged to us!!


of the sites off er a glimpse of the ocean. Washrooms were reasonable, not all were accessible to wheelchairs though. T ere are ranger programs during the summer months. It is a short stroll down to the beach where dogs must be kept on leash. Our fi rst night here we were able to look out our dining room window and gaze at the ocean. Very romantic, and who needs music when you can listen to the sound of the ocean’s surf pounding on the shores? Our fi rst full day here, we drove back


Sept. 24-25: The ocean pounds the rocks below relentlessly.


towards the Hoh Rainforest. Once at the park, you can take several trails along the forest. Unfortunately our furry companions could not accompany us, as they were not allowed on the trails. We decided on a shorter walk due to this, so took the Old Moss Trail. It was stunning with its rich carpet of green, mossy foliage. I was amazed at the number of diff erent mosses I could point out along the trails. One huge Sitka tree had fallen down and a sign posted nearby stated that it stood over 189 feet tall!! It was huge. On our way back to the campsite, we stopped at Ruby


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