Aug
23 2010 |
Last week we snuck away for a little family vacation time out on the Washington coast. We stayed at the Kalaloch Lodge – built in 1938. It’s not swanky at all, but it doesn’t have to when this is your view:
Looking toward the bluff cabins and the three trees that always seemed to draw my eye
The weather was typical coastline. Cloudy. A spot of rain. Brilliant sunshine. The second night I sat at our windows and took shots of the setting sun.
Kalaloch itself is stunning. It’s just down the road from Ruby Beach –
And on the east side of the 101 is the Hoh Rainforest. Insanely beautiful! We stopped at the Big Cedar trail
Among other things we flew kites, braved the icy ocean, skipped stones on the various creeks, hiked, walked and climbed over the giant fallen, bleached trees washed up against the shoreline. There was little to no cell reception and no wireless so other than occasionally checking when I got a bar or two to send my parents some pictures, it was totally peaceful. And absolutely necessary after a crazy 2010 so far.
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:39 pm · Link
Gorgeous pics, Lauren! I’ve never heard of that place. It’ll totally make my ‘must visit’ list now!
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm · Link
I love the Washington and Oregon coastlines. I always feel like I’m in another world when I visit. Beautiful pictures. Thanks for bringing me fond memories.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 pm · Link
Absolutely stunning photos. I love-love-LOVE that area of the country. Beautiful and otherworldly.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 pm · Link
Absolutely gorgeous!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:20 pm · Link
Sooooo pretty! <3
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 pm · Link
Gorgeous! Really lovely. Thanks for sharing!
August 24th, 2010 at 2:45 pm · Link
Gorgeous pictures!
August 27th, 2010 at 8:13 am · Link
Oh WOW, what gorgeous pictures! Kind of make my friday morning. Thank you. 😀