We wanted to have a look around Port Angeles, WA, and plan our activities for the next several days. We found the Olympic National Park Visitor Center. I loved the huge relief map of the park. US Highway 101 circles the park to the west, north and east. The park roads look like wagon wheel spokes entering from every direction. The mountain ranges in the center make through roads impractical. There was a small display area that included a section of a tree. It was more than 600 years old when it was cut. Indicators showed approximately when different historical events occurred during the life of the tree.
The visitor center is only a few blocks from Port Angeles. The downtown area was pretty nice. We found a small park on the water where we could walk Sam. We found the ferry and parking and got a schedule. We will be going to Victoria, B.C. while we are here - finally we will get to use our passports!
These hanging baskets were enormous and striking.
This mural depicted a piece of Port Angeles history.
They raised the city, creating an underground we hope to explore.
Don't know why this ranger station was closed. It was part of a complex of buildings that looked like it was probably a working farm not so long ago. Thinking about it a little more, I suppose the station is only open during the prime season to handle the summer crowds which have already gone.
This kind of tree stump was pretty common. My guess is the tree was probably 500+ years old when it was cut down. Judging by the level of decay, it may have been cut many years ago to build the farm just down the road.
The hole in the middle went down 5 feet.
Madison Falls was a brutal 3-minute hike along a level, paved trail but it was worth the effort. Very pretty falls and Sam was allowed to see it with us (one of only three trails where pets are allowed). The sun made for a very contrasty scene, but I think Joani captured it pretty well.
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