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Coal Creek Falls, a Top Rainy Day Hike Near Seattle
Join us on a popular rainy day hike near Seattle that takes in two waterfalls: North Fork Falls and Coal Creek Falls. Along the way, you’ll notice ruins of an old coal mine and town, long-since overgrown by the forest. In today’s video, I’ll share the highlights and how to do the hike yourself.
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The Coal Creek Falls hike is in Bellevue, on the east side of the Seattle metro area. It’s part of Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.
Either the Cinder Mine Trailhead or the Red Town Trailhead can be used to access Coal Creek Falls. The hike from the Cinder Mine Trailhead adds about half a mile, but this option adds in the North Fork Waterfall.
When we went (in March 2024), construction was also limiting access to the Red Town Trailhead. Check the latest trailhead conditions before you go.
So, let’s get started on the hike from the Cinder Mine Trailhead. The trail descends through a forest of mostly maple trees, which you’ll find covered in moss and licorice ferns in winter. The path here is wide, packed gravel. Later on, the trail gets more uneven and can be muddy, so some prefer to use hiking poles.
Coal Creek soon materializes along the trail. Water flow is best in the rainy season, and the waterfalls can dry up in summer. This was filmed in early March, when spring leaves and flowers were just beginning to emerge.
You’ll soon come across my favorite waterfall of the two, North Fork Falls.
Signs along the trail share the area’s coal-mining history and help interpret the ruins you’ll see in the forest.
In a nutshell, coal was discovered here along Coal Creek in 1863, and a mining town with the same name soon grew to support the miners. There were bunkers to sort the coal and clean away contaminants, a steam plant to provide power needed to haul coal up from far below the surface, as well as houses and other town buildings for the miners. In many cases, only foundations remain.
The trail crosses the road near the Red Town Trailhead. This is where the construction was when we visited.
There are a lot of interconnecting trails, so I’d recommend downloading the route map on AllTrails to follow along during your hike. Here is the link to the Coal Creek Falls hike entry: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/coal-creek-falls
The hike is 2.2 miles out-and-back from the Red Town Trailhead, or about 2.7 miles out-and-back from the Cinder Mine trailhead.
The Coal Creek Falls hike is fairly popular, so you’ll likely find other hikers along the way, particularly around the falls.
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5 Things to Do on your Trip to Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley
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In today’s video, we’re heading to the Cowichan Valley on southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. I’ll share five fabulous things to do in the Cowichan Valley, including a 39-day music festival (the 39 Days of July), a sunset kayaking tour that includes seeing bioluminescent plankton, enjoying the valley’s many lakes and rivers, exploring stunning rail trails, and enjoying views from a g...
Discover a Huge Railroad Trestle on a Top Canadian Rail Trail!
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Join us at the Kinsol Trestle on Vancouver Island. It’s one of the tallest timber rail trestles in the world, and it’s now part of a multi-use trail for walking, biking, and horseback-riding. In today’s video, I’ll share the history and highlights of the Kinsol Trestle. 🔔 If you enjoy this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to our channel! ua-cam.com/channels/jrLA6zf-M8pd6vkJ6...
The Easy Way to See Bioluminescence in the Pacific Northwest
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In today's video, I'll share the easy way to see bioluminescent plankton in the Pacific Northwest-joining a group for a bioluminescence night kayak tour. I'll show our experience on a night kayak tour of Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. While we had an amazing (and easy) time experiencing the bioluminescence, capturing it on video is not easy, so just a heads-up that this vid...
Don’t Miss the Portland Saturday Market, the Largest Outdoor Craft Market in the US!
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In today’s video, I’ll share a preview of Portland’s Saturday Market and tips for your visit. The Portland Saturday Market is a place of weird & wonderful art, tasty food, and music. Located right on the waterfront, it offers great views over the Willamette River. 🔔 If you enjoy this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to our channel! ua-cam.com/channels/jrLA6zf-M8pd6vkJ64hRsA....
Discover the Malahat Skywalk, One of the Top Vancouver Island Viewpoints
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Join us at the Malahat Skywalk, a weird and wonderful tower that offers stunning views over the Salish Sea. It's one of the best Vancouver Island viewpoints. After walking up a giant spiral tower, you can descend the tower on a slide! In today’s video, I’ll share more about the Malahat Skywalk and tips for your visit. 🔔 If you enjoy this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to o...
Another Weird Event near Portland: Gresham’s Delightful Teddy Bear Parade
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Join us at the Gresham Teddy Bear Parade, another delightful and weird event near Portland. At the parade, you’ll find lots of teddy bears, learn about community organizations-I learned about this club for tall people!-and hear music…sometimes with a teddy bear twist. In today’s video, I’ll share backstory on the teddy bear parade-which is now over 40 years old!-and show highlights from the 202...
Witness the Salmon Run, Feed Trout, and See Giant Sturgeon on this Easy Day Trip from Portland
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In today’s video, I’ll share how to take a fun, fish-filled day trip from Portland, Oregon. We’ll watch the Columbia River’s fall salmon run through the fish windows at the Bonneville Dam, and then head to the neighboring Bonneville Fish Hatchery, where we’ll feed rainbow trout, see giant sturgeon, explore the gardens, check out salmon-rearing ponds, and of course play in the fountains. 🔔 If yo...
Point Roberts, Washington: The Bizarre & Beautiful Place that Should Probably Be Part of Canada
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Join us in Point Roberts, Washington one of Washington State’s most unusual places. It’s a place of uncommonly beautiful coastal scenery, but what makes it truly unusual is that it’s cut off from the rest of the US-getting there by road from the US requires crossing the Canadian border twice! In today’s video, I’ll share a little more about Point Roberts, Washington, and an afternoon walk along...
How to Get from Vancouver to Victoria (or Seattle to Victoria!): 10 Tips for the Scenic Ferry Ride
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Join us aboard BC Ferries as we travel the stunning route between Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia. I’ll share the scenic highlights, plus 10 tips for your visit. 🔔 If you enjoy this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to our channel! ua-cam.com/channels/jrLA6zf-M8pd6vkJ64hRsA.html Tip #1: Choose this route to get from Vancouver to Victoria. And if you’re wondering ho...
Discover 4 Oregon Lakes with Stunning Views of Mount Hood!
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Whether you like to hike, swim, or boat, exploring a lake with a fabulous view of Mount Hood is one of the highlights of summer in the northwest. In today’s video, I’ll share four very different Oregon lakes with fabulous views of Mount Hood: Mirror Lake, Trillium Lake, Burnt Lake, and Lost Lake. 🔔 If you enjoy this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to our channel! ua-cam.com...
Epic Sandcastle Contest In Cannon Beach, Oregon
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Cannon Beach, Oregon is one of the most popular destinations on the Oregon Coast. Every summer, there’s a massive Cannon Beach sandcastle contest, where fabulous sandcastle artists create masterpieces. 🔔 If you enjoy this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to our channel! ua-cam.com/channels/jrLA6zf-M8pd6vkJ64hRsA.html They go way beyond the buckets and shovels of our childhoo...
Don’t Miss Leavenworth, Washington State's Enchanting Bavarian Village
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Nestled in Washington’s Cascade mountains, you’ll find a town that looks like it came from another place or time-the charming Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth. In today’s video, I’ll share a preview of this special place. 🔔 If you enjoy, this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to our channel! ua-cam.com/channels/jrLA6zf-M8pd6vkJ64hRsA.html Leavenworth is on Highway 2, a sce...
Discover the Memaloose Hills: Wildflower Paradise just Outside Hood River, OR
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Join us at the Memaloose Hills, a top wildflower hike in the Columbia River Gorge. In today’s video, I’ll share the highlights of the Memaloose Hills hike and everything you need to know to experience this fabulous place yourself. 🔔 If you enjoy, this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to our channel! ua-cam.com/channels/jrLA6zf-M8pd6vkJ64hRsA.html The Memaloose Hills trailhea...
Discover 8 Weird & Wonderful Trolls in Portland and Seattle
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In today’s video, I’ll share 8 fabulous places to see trolls in the Portland and Seattle areas so you can find these weird & wonderful trolls yourself. Six of the trolls were built in 2023 by Danish artist Thomas Dambo and teams of local volunteers. They’re made of recycled materials and are intended in part to raise awareness about sustainability. Thomas Dambo has made over 100 troll sculpture...
4 Must-Know Tips for Your Seattle Aquarium Visit!
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4 Must-Know Tips for Your Seattle Aquarium Visit!
3 Top Tips For Seeing the University of Washington Cherry Blossoms at Peak Bloom
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3 Top Tips For Seeing the University of Washington Cherry Blossoms at Peak Bloom
Experience the Wizarding World in Seattle at Harry Potter: Magic at Play!
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Experience the Wizarding World in Seattle at Harry Potter: Magic at Play!
Your Guide to 6 Common Ferns of the Pacific Northwest…PLUS the Top Fern-filled Hikes You Can't Miss!
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Your Guide to 6 Common Ferns of the Pacific Northwest…PLUS the Top Fern-filled Hikes You Can't Miss!
Inside the World’s Largest Independent Bookstore: 8 Things to Know about Powell’s City of Books
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Inside the World’s Largest Independent Bookstore: 8 Things to Know about Powell’s City of Books
Don’t Miss this Top Nature Hike in Portland’s Forest Park: Wildwood Trail via Newberry Road
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Don’t Miss this Top Nature Hike in Portland’s Forest Park: Wildwood Trail via Newberry Road
The Weird & Wonderful Portland Troll Bridge
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The Weird & Wonderful Portland Troll Bridge
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: The Ultimate Guide
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: The Ultimate Guide
4 Top Holiday Things to Do in Portland
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4 Top Holiday Things to Do in Portland
How to Walk on the Oregon Trail Near Mt. Hood: Barlow Road to a Pioneer Woman's Grave
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How to Walk on the Oregon Trail Near Mt. Hood: Barlow Road to a Pioneer Woman's Grave
Mount Angel Oktoberfest: Best in the Pacific Northwest
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Mount Angel Oktoberfest: Best in the Pacific Northwest
The Great Pumpkin Patch of Sauvie Island
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The Great Pumpkin Patch of Sauvie Island
Five Fabulous Fall Festivals near Portland, Oregon
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Five Fabulous Fall Festivals near Portland, Oregon
Top Tips for Visiting Latourell Falls, a Not-So-Hidden Gem of the Columbia River Gorge
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Top Tips for Visiting Latourell Falls, a Not-So-Hidden Gem of the Columbia River Gorge
Portland's World-Famous International Rose Test Garden
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Portland's World-Famous International Rose Test Garden

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  • @barbaradarnell7376
    @barbaradarnell7376 13 годин тому

    If you can't park at the trail head there is a large,free parking area up the road there so you won't need to park where it says no parking.A paved trail connects the two places.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 6 днів тому

    Guys this place looks and feels so adventurous! Music is brilliant as well

  • @thatguyfromcetialphaV
    @thatguyfromcetialphaV 8 днів тому

    Oh I live to read! I nees to visit!

  • @thatguyfromcetialphaV
    @thatguyfromcetialphaV 8 днів тому

    I want to visit. We don't have volcanoes in England

  • @jimjamjerry
    @jimjamjerry 8 днів тому

    Looks like fun! I might move to Portland next year

  • @adriancardenas7563
    @adriancardenas7563 9 днів тому

    Tiptoe through the window By the window, that is where I'll be Come tiptoe through the tulips with me Oh, tiptoe from the garden By the garden of the willow tree And tiptoe through the tulips with me Knee deep in flowers we'll stray We'll keep the showers away And if I kiss you in the garden, in the moonlight Will you pardon me? And tiptoe through the tulips with me Knee deep in flowers we'll stray we'll keep the showers away And If I kiss you in the garden in the moonlight Will you pardon me? and tiptoe through the tulips with me

  • @debbiezerkel6595
    @debbiezerkel6595 15 днів тому

    Closest hotel to tram?

  • @rainbowboa100
    @rainbowboa100 16 днів тому

    thanks guys, nice video. next time grab some lunch to take and go up to high bridge, another cool spot. also some nice camping spots too!

  • @jessim5354
    @jessim5354 16 днів тому

    absolutely beautiful,my life will mean nothing if i dont make it there😊. I am from Pacifica, CA and Lincoln, OR is just stunning! our beaches come second to these!

  • @AdolphMarx
    @AdolphMarx 17 днів тому

    You seem like a pleasant person but all the history is missing. I hope your coastline may extend further in the future.

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 16 днів тому

      Thanks for your feedback! It’s helpful to know it would be better with more detail on the history included 😊.

  • @duckshaker
    @duckshaker 19 днів тому

    It's nice to see that such a wonderful structure is still standing. Quite the opposite of what happened to a trestle that spanned the Wynoochee River in Mason County, Washington. It was burned in the climatic scene of a 1961 movie, "The Ring Of Fire". That scene is here on UA-cam, and the title is "Ring of Fire Train Crash Scene". The wreckage is still in the river all these years later! It's amazing how lax environmental laws were back in the 60's.

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 16 днів тому

      Oh wow, I didn’t know about the Wynoochee River trestle! What a major structure to burn down in a movie 😬. Thanks for sharing!

    • @duckshaker
      @duckshaker 16 днів тому

      @@AdventuresPNW You're welcome.

  • @ヽノ-u4t
    @ヽノ-u4t 20 днів тому

    Nice and chill video, subscribed 👌

  • @donswier
    @donswier 22 дні тому

    Cool vid! We hiked up the quiet beach on the west side of Point Roberts, enjoying the late summer sun. After finally spotting an occupied cabin, we asked "what country are we in?" When they said "Canada", we knew we'd gone too far! Not well marked😂

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 16 днів тому

      Haha, that’s fabulous! It is a small area for sure.

  • @kellytallant1555
    @kellytallant1555 Місяць тому

    I love the spinning glass balls!

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 29 днів тому

      Same! I found them super mesmerizing 😊.

  • @Tranquil542
    @Tranquil542 Місяць тому

    Love this. Thanks for sharing. 🌄🏞🏔👍

  • @legendtong1056
    @legendtong1056 Місяць тому

    The tram is right above my house

  • @margaretr.4427
    @margaretr.4427 Місяць тому

    This is my favorite market to explore! We stayed at the Embassy Suites just so we would be able to walk to the market. What a fun place to spend hours shopping and eating. The best part is most everything is handmade and you can find so many unique items!

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 29 днів тому

      Very cool! It is fun to see all the creative crafts 😊.

  • @user-ek4nh8oq8f
    @user-ek4nh8oq8f Місяць тому

    You have a very calm and soothing voice

  • @knightstarhawk4951
    @knightstarhawk4951 Місяць тому

    It looks like a really fun place to explore!

  • @tiffytop3920
    @tiffytop3920 Місяць тому

    The parking gaps are insanely wide 😂 could fit a few more inbetween...nah just kidding we dont need any more cars lol... beautiful video ,i wish i could.visit but im the other side of the pond in wales , which i guess is a mini oregon 😊😊

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 29 днів тому

      Thanks so much! 😊😀Yeah, the parking was a bit tricky!

  • @satan6548
    @satan6548 Місяць тому

    Absolute waste of our time. They just dump you off for an hour at an overpriced gift shop. If you sit on the wrong side, there is ZERO scenery from the train itself, and basically you’re just staring a a creek on the other. 45 minutes up, then back, while enduring the lame attempt at humor by the tour guide over the loud speakers. This guy makes Bob Hope look like a genius. He’s as funny as acid rain.

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW Місяць тому

      I also anticipated the train ride would be longer (it’s only 3 miles), and that it would spend more time in the Hood River Valley vs in the forest. I’m glad we checked it out, but I also wouldn’t do it again.

  • @TheBobbyuy
    @TheBobbyuy Місяць тому

    Great video as always!!

  • @CJ-yl1uy
    @CJ-yl1uy Місяць тому

    Planning to check it out on our trip. Thanks for the video!

  • @kellytallant1555
    @kellytallant1555 Місяць тому

    Looks like an amazing place!

  • @CatharticusX
    @CatharticusX 2 місяці тому

    The locals have never called it a “witch castle”, because the accused woman and the original house were long dead when the stone structure was built for public use. All you people calling it that are misleading at best. How would you like it if somebody accused YOU of witchcraft.

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Interesting, I didn’t know there was ever an actual connection to anything witch-related; I’ve always heard it was just a really cool-looking park bathroom!

  • @esthersaldana9772
    @esthersaldana9772 2 місяці тому

    My go too place!!!❤

  • @shawnrose3207
    @shawnrose3207 2 місяці тому

    Your voice is so soothing

  • @michaelorr430
    @michaelorr430 2 місяці тому

    I like oregon grape as well

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Very cool! I've never tried Oregon Grape, though I do like the flowers. Do you eat it raw or cooked into other foods?

  • @wulipondcatforeverwild3156
    @wulipondcatforeverwild3156 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this!! My friend are definitely going to the Salmon Cascades either tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday. 9/26 or 9/27 (2024). We’re heading to ONP tomorrow morning. Sooo excited about this!!! Thank you for posting such a beautiful, informative, clearly explained video. And your voice and the music you used were so calming. Thank you!!

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! So glad it was helpful. I hope you have a great trip to ONP!!

  • @jeremynkelley
    @jeremynkelley 2 місяці тому

    SUCH perfect videos!❤️❤️❤️ I get so exhausted with the amped up over the top vlogs. Even the music you’ve chosen is so perfect and actually fits the mood of the landscape. 10/10!!!! ☺️

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for your super thoughtful comment! Comments like these motivate me to make more videos 😀

  • @whitelotus1960
    @whitelotus1960 2 місяці тому

    Can't wait to visit!

  • @rebeccaburgess5333
    @rebeccaburgess5333 2 місяці тому

    I can't wait to get there!

  • @HilaryJones-z1m
    @HilaryJones-z1m 2 місяці тому

    So beautiful ! Did you hike down in the dark or camp somewhere

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      We hiked down in the dark. I’d bring a headlamp next time, though; we just used our phone lights, and it was pretty hard to see!

  • @kellywalker9827
    @kellywalker9827 2 місяці тому

    It's great 👍

  • @jankaufmann4305
    @jankaufmann4305 2 місяці тому

    Oregon is such an underrated state. Greetings from Europe.

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your thoughtful note! 😀

  • @christina41453
    @christina41453 2 місяці тому

    Please don't make driftwood forts. They become unstable and are unsafe for kids and dogs that like to go in them.

  • @colorboligrafo
    @colorboligrafo 2 місяці тому

    Very nice video. Which month did you go for the fall color? The Washington side is nice too. Was that the same season as you visited Oregon side?

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! We filmed the fall color on the Oregon side at the very end of October. The clips from the WA side are from different seasons. Hamilton Mountain & Beacon Rock are from very early March, Coyote Wall mid-April. Our footage from Dog Mountain is from late June, but the flowers are usually even better if you go earlier in June or in May. I think our Cape Horn footage is from July.

  • @kennethhung6801
    @kennethhung6801 2 місяці тому

    Nice video! Thank you for giving us the date of your salmon run filming. We plan to go in Sept.

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! Have a wonderful trip!!

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig 2 місяці тому

    I never rooted for fish before... but that is a lot of work! I'm really hoping we see them at the end of the month!

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig 2 місяці тому

    We will be at Sol Duc towards the last week of September - looks amazing and yes, Salmon Cascades is on our list!

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      That's awesome! It's a beautiful place 😀

  • @530jeffro
    @530jeffro 3 місяці тому

    Looks like an elderly women in/on the mountain @2:26

  • @JP-dz7zu
    @JP-dz7zu 3 місяці тому

    Do you need any sort of parking permit for Cape Flattery. Also any way to cut down the distance to Point of Arches?

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Sorry for the slow reply! When we went in 2022, a Makah recreational use permit was required for Cape Flattery ($20), and they could be purchased at the nearby Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum (and a few other places in Neah Bay). I don't know of a way to reduce the distance on Shi Shi Beach/Point of Arches. Have a great trip!

  • @jazzbassoonpaul
    @jazzbassoonpaul 3 місяці тому

    So happy to see Redwoods in Oregon! I knew they exist-just nice to be able to see them in such a lovely video! Thank you

  • @Jennyestsweetheart
    @Jennyestsweetheart 3 місяці тому

    Your videos are amazing❤

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for your super thoughtful comment!! It made my day 😀

  • @alanrabinowitz7111
    @alanrabinowitz7111 3 місяці тому

    Amazing capture of the sunset!

  • @DasnarkyRemarky
    @DasnarkyRemarky 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for showing us the trailhead and most of the trail. I think the views from the top are worth the scramble but stopping where you guys did is okay as well.

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Very cool! Maybe someday I'll make the scramble!

  • @richardmassey1555
    @richardmassey1555 3 місяці тому

    Been here many times when i went to Western culinary 20 years ago.. i would always hit ip the cookbook section.

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 2 місяці тому

      Very cool! It's a fun place 😀

  • @loxleybattle2591
    @loxleybattle2591 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!

    • @AdventuresPNW
      @AdventuresPNW 3 місяці тому

      You’re welcome! So glad it was useful 😀😀

  • @Luke-bt3iv
    @Luke-bt3iv 3 місяці тому

    Great video and narration.

  • @Sidemount_Ben
    @Sidemount_Ben 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this!!! Very good video