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eDork: Lake Ozette & Cape Flattery
Solo Road Trip!
It's spring, I have a few days off, so I decided to take a road trip to the beautiful Olympic Peninsula.
Early Monday morning, I packed up my car with a few necessities, filled the CD changer with some good music and headed out of Seattle to catch the Kingston Ferry and begin a 2-day relaxed adventure. The sun was shining and the roads were empty making for a fast drive.
Be sure to click the image above for a bigger map of the Olympic Peninsula.
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Highways 101 & 112
If you have a chance, please drive on these roads. They hug the north side of the Olympic Peninsula and provide some of the best sights. I was reminded of a trip Kristin and I took along the Big Sur Coast mixed with the Pacific Coast Highway (both US 1 in California). This time I had the power and fredom of a rear wheel drive roadster with the roof open. Zoom Zoom!
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Camping at Lake Ozette
The last 25 miles to Lake Ozette take you down the Hoko-Ozette Road from highway 112. There are three places to camp while in the park:
The Lost Resort campgrounds
On the beach at Sand Point
Campground on the lake
I decided to camp on the lake and had the whole campground to myself. There are 15 camping spots and it's first-come-first-serve. I'm told that during the summer months, the park fills up pretty quickly.
As much fun as I had hanging out with Rob, the owner of the General Store on the Lost Resort, I'd recommend camping on the beach. The sounds of the ocean and the steady breeze can add years to anyone's life, for sure.
If you are going to camp on the beach, call the park ranger ahead to reserve a spot and prepare to hike 3.3 miles in along the Sand Point Loop Hike.
The Lost Resort's General Store is a great place to toss down a couple of pints and grab a mean egg sandwhich if you're not in the mood to cook breakfast. Rob also has a good stock of camping food necessities including eggs, milk, butter, beer, wine and chips. Even if you don't need anything, stop by to say hello for me.
With the help of a tripod, I was able to snap some very nice photos of the area. There are 62 total, with the first 36 pictures of Lake Ozette and Sand Point. The last 28 are pictures of Cape Flattery. Be sure to click on the images for bigger shots and start from the beginning and leave a comment or two.
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Cape Flattery
Drive back to 112 and head west to the Makah Tribe's town of Neah Bay. From Neah Bay, you'll need to drive about 5 miles on a dirt road. For me this meant 10 mph max. Here's a great map of the trail.
Cape Flattery is the northwestern most point in the continental US. From the viewing platforms I was able to see puffins, seals, sea lions (I think), and bald eagles and some of the most breathtaking views I've ever experienced. If you can, bring a lunch and sit a while.
Rather than spending a lot of time and words writing about the experience, I'll let the photos do the talking. Below are three but remember there are another 25 waiting...
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