Mark’s Birthday Continues…2nd Post Today

As promised, we loaded into the car and headed out to get Mark’s birthday present.  However, first, we stopped in Squim

for lunch.  Great Mexican food.  Now, with full stomachs, we thought we could focus better on the task at hand.  So, we drove on to

the Olympic Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles.  Here, Mark was able to

get his senior park pass.  Now, he was ready to go….so, we headed into the park….destination, Hurricane Ridge.  This drive had been closed due to

a big landslide, but, the park ranger at the visitor center told us that it just reopened today.  It was a 17 mile drive, but

what a drive and view.  If you could see through the haze, you would be looking straight across at Victoria, BC.

As we drove on up to the top, I was amazed at the size

of the trees.  But, nothing prepared me for what

I was going to see when we reached the top.  Which by the way was 5,255 feet.

We took a short hike

around this trail and through the trees.  What a beautiful day.  We found a

black tailed deer taking a rest in the shade while

baby was out exploring.

Soon, it was time to head back down the mountain, but not before getting one more

picture of Carrie Glacier.

Wow…what a great day, and again Happy Birthday, Mark.  I hope you too had a memorable adventure.