I loved it also. Such diversity in one park! It must be great to live there, with such quint towns and such beauty right there! Mountain, rain forest, coast, ferries, all in one place.
I didn't know what to expect before visiting Olympic. After visiting, I love it. It has such character and a mystical quality to it, not to mention the diversity.
Been walking these beaches myself for a long time now.I get a sense of calm and self retrospect every time I walk these sands. Your video was great. Thank you. I mean it ,thanks Still walking.. ,
Keep on walking! To be able to walk a the beautiful beach at Olympic is great. The driftwoods just adds character and the scene is a lot more interesting than some of the beaches with nothing but sand. These beaches are great for walking. I wonder how it is for swimming but based on the temperature and the large waves, I suspect not.
Thank you. I am visiting my daughter and the family in July. I took down notes from your video, great notes and going to use them when we go. I subscribed because we are also visiting National Parks on our trips. Thank you again.
Yes, parts of the visit was sunshine but parts of was in the rain. Fitting since it was raining when we were in the rain forest part of the park, and sunny when we were at the coast!
Don't hesitate to see it! It's a big, scenic National Park! Research well before you come! Plan alot before you go! It may rain in the mountainous areas but the coast may be clear? This is a place that has sensational beauty! I came here many years ago! Much more to see here & within 200 miles, on land! Don't miss the other parts of coastal Wash, the islands, (Victoria, Vancouver, & Vancouver Island, British Columbia) & Seattle, plus the Cascades! The car & visitors can use the people ferries to get to & from Vancouver Island! Don't forget your Passport to Canada! You'll like these places!
Really nice photography in spite of some weather challenges. If I were to make a suggestion, I would say to tone down the music, especially when you are speaking. Good job though and a beautiful place that I hope to visit this fall.
It's amazing the diversity of our country. When people from the west comment on how green my home state North Carolina is, I'm always surprised they found it pretty and interesting - and yes, we have plenty of pines here! Of course, when I say how pretty the red rocks are, people from Utah probably think what's the big deal. I'm just thankful for the diversity of scenes in our country!
Does the snow provide an obstacle in driving up to destinations like Hurricane Ridge? Thinking of going in April and am a little concerned about that aspect as we are not used to snow down here in SoCal!
At Hurricane Ridge, it can be a problem. We went in early June and there were still snow on the trails, but not on the road. Other parts of the park should be OK.
Most if not all what you are calling "Old Growth" when describing trees is not old growth. Most old growth trees are 4 feet in diameter or more. Their are some in the Staircase area or if you want to see a lot go to the Lewis River Trail. Nice video!
Great video. One of my favorite National Parks, very beautiful. As well as Yellowstone and Glacier. I got plenty of my videos and slideshows of national parks including this one on my youtube also.
Olympic reminds me of Yellowstone, in the sense that it's very diverse. Just like Yellowstone, where there are multiple "features", Olympic also has a lot of variety, from the coast to Hurricane Ridge to the rain forest.
The Olympics has got to be one of the more difficult Parks to see. Other that Hurricane Ridge and Deer Park the only way to see it is backpacking. There are no roads through it. Basically everything you see from Hurricane Ridge has no roads. Staircase is one way to the main trail. I remember going up there in the 80's and you would go 3 or 4 days and see nobody. Traffic is or was gone after about 5 miles in.
To go into the back country at Hurricane Ridge requires skill and hiking ability. You are right in that once you get a bit on the trails, you won't see many people. However, the other parts of Olympic (like the rain forest and the coast) are not hard to visit.
Camille Belamide yes, you can drive up to Hurricane Ridge. I don’t remember how long it took but it wasn’t long. Maybe on the order of 30 min. There is a ranger station at the parking lot on top.
At least three days. One for each of the regions: Rain Forest, Mountain (Hurricane Ridge), and Coast. One more day gives you the Southeast side of the park. That is if you don't do a long hike
Hoh rain forest really isn’t worth it. You see the exact same thing on other hikes in the park, don’t waste your time. Cape Flattery is the place to go if you want breathtaking views with a short easy hike.
Laura Stewart Yes, there was a natural hot spring by the river that was a short walk from the parking lot. We soaked our feet in it but there were others with bathing suits enjoying the hot spring.
Black bears are common in Olympic so you have to be careful and know what to do. See this for some official information: www.nps.gov/olym/learn/nature/black-bear.htm Pumas or Cougars are also present but they are not seen very often. There is still a risk. See this site for details: www.nps.gov/olym/learn/nature/cougar.htm
We are going in a couple weeks. You two are so lucky to have each other. Makes me a little bit jealous. But, thank you for the video
Have fun at Olympic! You'll love it.
I love living here, so much nature everyway you turn.
I loved it also. Such diversity in one park! It must be great to live there, with such quint towns and such beauty right there! Mountain, rain forest, coast, ferries, all in one place.
This video makes me want to visit even more ...Can't wait....
WELL DONE
Do visit!! It's such a diverse and beautiful place.
Thank you for honoring this magical place I grew up in. Well done!
I didn't know what to expect before visiting Olympic. After visiting, I love it. It has such character and a mystical quality to it, not to mention the diversity.
We absolutely loved our visit to Olympic--so much to see. Hope to one day return for more.
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I used to live there, & I think it’s the most beautiful & amazing. Great video, thank you.
The whole area is beautiful. I didn't not realize how diverse it is until our visit.
I currently live here. It’s very expensive. U gotta work a lot but when we get the chance we get out and enjoy this beautiful state
Thank you so much for sharing your trip! It gave me a lot of ideas for our trip this summer!
Glad it helped. Share the video!
Been walking these beaches myself for a long time now.I get a sense of calm and self retrospect every time I walk these sands. Your video was great. Thank you. I mean it ,thanks Still walking.. ,
Keep on walking! To be able to walk a the beautiful beach at Olympic is great. The driftwoods just adds character and the scene is a lot more interesting than some of the beaches with nothing but sand. These beaches are great for walking. I wonder how it is for swimming but based on the temperature and the large waves, I suspect not.
Thank you. I am visiting my daughter and the family in July. I took down notes from your video, great notes and going to use them when we go. I subscribed because we are also visiting National Parks on our trips. Thank you again.
Thanks! National Parks are great, just be aware of the crowd this year (2021) since everyone seems to want to go to the parks.
Lovely portrayal of where I live, thank you!
You live in a beautiful place! We really enjoyed it and wished we could spend more time there!
sweeeet ... THATS gotta be NICE .... stay well,, GOD BLESS
@@JourneytoAllNationalParks yeahhh 😁👌 exactlyyyyy
Just moved here and your ages is a bunch of different places to visit. Thanks!
Welcome!
Thank you for sharing your journey. We will be headed that way soon! Very helpful information too.
Enjoy your trip! The diversity is amazing.
Loved your presentation and delivery style. Thanks for sharing your memories. We will he hiking Olympic and Mount Rainier end Sept and October.
Enjoy!
Thank you for the awesome tour.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome thanks for sharing I really enjoyed your commentary and videos
Glad you enjoyed. Please share with friends!
Nice job on video, I'm planning on going there..
Have fun!
Nice job! thank you and it looks like you got your sunshine :)
Yes, parts of the visit was sunshine but parts of was in the rain. Fitting since it was raining when we were in the rain forest part of the park, and sunny when we were at the coast!
Incredible! Thanks for sharing.
Glad to do it.
Don't hesitate to see it! It's a big, scenic National Park! Research well before you come! Plan alot before you go! It may rain in the mountainous areas but the coast may be clear? This is a place that has sensational beauty! I came here many years ago! Much more to see here & within 200 miles, on land! Don't miss the other parts of coastal Wash, the islands, (Victoria, Vancouver, & Vancouver Island, British Columbia) & Seattle, plus the Cascades! The car & visitors can use the people ferries to get to & from Vancouver Island! Don't forget your Passport to Canada! You'll like these places!
We just returned from a week in the park. Loved it. For better or worse, don’t count on any cell service
Wonderful. Yes, cell service in many parks, including this one, is spotty.
Awesome. .. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome.
Great job with the video and overall presentation.
Glad you liked it!
Loved the video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Share it with your friends!
Very nice video. Thanks!
You are welcome. Share the video!
You have a great video blog going and I will follow.
Awesome! Thank you!
This park just shot up on my priority list! Gorgeous!
Daniel McFeely I love the diversity of this park. Mountain, Rainforest AND coastal! Camping, Glamping or bed/breakfast. Lots of choices to enjoy.
Really nice photography in spite of some weather challenges. If I were to make a suggestion, I would say to tone down the music, especially when you are speaking. Good job though and a beautiful place that I hope to visit this fall.
Thanks, will do! Hope you have a great visit.
Is this a one day trip or broken up over time? We are heading in July from las Vegas and trying to plan a day
I'd like to take some hikes in the pines. I'm from Ohio and we don't have pines in our woods. You may see a couple, but not enough to really notice.
I would think just partly cloudy would be common.
It's amazing the diversity of our country. When people from the west comment on how green my home state North Carolina is, I'm always surprised they found it pretty and interesting - and yes, we have plenty of pines here! Of course, when I say how pretty the red rocks are, people from Utah probably think what's the big deal. I'm just thankful for the diversity of scenes in our country!
Great video guys. You guys are super cool
Thank You for great videos.
Dziekuje
Really great video, thank you for filming it :)
Thanks! Glad to do it! Share it with all the national park lovers you know!!! Olympic is beautiful and diverse!
Thank you...
You are welcome
Does the snow provide an obstacle in driving up to destinations like Hurricane Ridge? Thinking of going in April and am a little concerned about that aspect as we are not used to snow down here in SoCal!
At Hurricane Ridge, it can be a problem. We went in early June and there were still snow on the trails, but not on the road. Other parts of the park should be OK.
Ok, thank you. Will have to plan around that!
Hi. Did you guys do this in 1 day ?? Thanks.
We did this over 3 days. Not possible to do it all in one day!!
Most if not all what you are calling "Old Growth" when describing trees is not old growth. Most old growth trees are 4 feet in diameter or more. Their are some in the Staircase area or if you want to see a lot go to the Lewis River Trail. Nice video!
Thanks for the helpful information!! You guys are such a cute couple! Lol
Thanks!! Share the video with your friends!
Great video. One of my favorite National Parks, very beautiful. As well as Yellowstone and Glacier. I got plenty of my videos and slideshows of national parks including this one on my youtube also.
Olympic reminds me of Yellowstone, in the sense that it's very diverse. Just like Yellowstone, where there are multiple "features", Olympic also has a lot of variety, from the coast to Hurricane Ridge to the rain forest.
I need to know what I roped myself into...
What month of the year have you visited the park? i wanted to go in October!
We did this park in October. It was a great time to visit.
The Olympics has got to be one of the more difficult Parks to see. Other that Hurricane Ridge and Deer Park the only way to see it is backpacking. There are no roads through it. Basically everything you see from Hurricane Ridge has no roads. Staircase is one way to the main trail. I remember going up there in the 80's and you would go 3 or 4 days and see nobody. Traffic is or was gone after about 5 miles in.
To go into the back country at Hurricane Ridge requires skill and hiking ability. You are right in that once you get a bit on the trails, you won't see many people. However, the other parts of Olympic (like the rain forest and the coast) are not hard to visit.
Hoh rainforest is very easy to visit
P is for pretty B is for beautiful u rock
Hi! Thanks for your video.
How long did it take for you to get up to hurricane ridge? Can you drive up?
Thanks
Camille Belamide yes, you can drive up to Hurricane Ridge. I don’t remember how long it took but it wasn’t long. Maybe on the order of 30 min. There is a ranger station at the parking lot on top.
Thank you so much, Your quick response is appreciated(:
How many days were you in Olympic? And how many days would you recommend for a decent trip?
At least three days. One for each of the regions: Rain Forest, Mountain (Hurricane Ridge), and Coast. One more day gives you the Southeast side of the park. That is if you don't do a long hike
Pictures of Seven Lakes Basin in June do not do it justice, you must go see it.
I would love to!! 19 mile loop with 5000 feet elevation gain is tough!
How long did you stay there ?
4 days total
What time of year did you visit?
October
Hoh rain forest really isn’t worth it. You see the exact same thing on other hikes in the park, don’t waste your time. Cape Flattery is the place to go if you want breathtaking views with a short easy hike.
Hello i wonder do u ever encounter bear or did u guys sleep out
No we did not encounter bears. We ended up staying in a hotel in Port Angeles. We love natural beauty and national parks but not die-hard campers.
Did you guys encounter a spa
Laura Stewart Yes, there was a natural hot spring by the river that was a short walk from the parking lot. We soaked our feet in it but there were others with bathing suits enjoying the hot spring.
is there any risk of getting attack by bears, pumas or salmon?
Black bears are common in Olympic so you have to be careful and know what to do. See this for some official information: www.nps.gov/olym/learn/nature/black-bear.htm
Pumas or Cougars are also present but they are not seen very often. There is still a risk. See this site for details: www.nps.gov/olym/learn/nature/cougar.htm
oscar mendoza Coyotes, too.