Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park
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Lynn Canyon |
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Ozette |
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Hurricane Ridge |
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Hurrican Ridge is an area at about 5,200 feet, within the Olympic Mountains. The location's altitude and vantage point allows for superb views of the mountains to the north and south.
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| Dane snapping photos of the park's docile black-tailed deer
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| Taylor and Angela climbing a snowy slope
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| This determined older gentleman couldn't get 20 feet without falling! He kept getting up though, bent on making it to the bottom.
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| View from along the snowy trail
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| Glacier Lilly. This is one of the first wildflowers to appear after the snow melts. The bulbs were once a source of food for Native American tribes, but don't be so quick to pop one in your mouth. They may cause a burning sensation.
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| Spreading Phlox
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| Hurricane Ridge Lodge. This building contains gift shops, a small resteraunt, and outoor seating on a second story porch, with views of the Olympic Mountains.
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| Snow plow near the lodge
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Ozette Loop Trail (click to enlarge)
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| Marker depicting each of the Olympic peaks, looking south from the lodge.
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Click play for a panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains from the lodge atop Hurricane Ridge. |
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| View from the porch of the lodge
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| Seattle |
Vancouver |
Stanley Park |
Lynn Canyon |
Victoria |
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| Kalaloch |
Ozette |
Hoh |
Hurricane Ridge |
Seattle |
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