The rainforest by the beach

Today we have ventured up the Olympic peninsula into the National Forest. We are staying at this lovely lodge on beautiful Lake Quinault.






Our room is actually down closer to the lake in a newer section. It is a great room with a pretty view and even a little private balcony. I love it.


We hiked one of the rainforest trails today and saw lots of ferns, moss, and giant trees, but no banana slugs unfortunately.












We also spent a little time out on a broad beach we found on the way. Tomorrow we hope to visit another rainforest and some tide pools!



Itty bitty beach birds only a little larger than a hummingbird.


At the end of they day we played a spirited game of ping pong in the game room and worked a jigsaw puzzle while we watched the evening fire being built in the main lodge.



The weather was great today. I hope it holds!

Location:Lake Quinault, Washington