May 28, 2014

59° occasional showers
Rained heavy last night but clear with a little sun when we got up so our venture to the Olympic National Forest is on. Quinault Lake is on the southern border of the park and is about an hour and 15 minute drive.

 
Stopped at the ranger station and got great directions to some hike options.

We chose the 4.7 mile Quinault loop trail. This trail had many water falls and magnificent tall Douglas Fir trees. Just a delightful hike.
 
 



 



Cedar Bog
 
 
The second half of the trail was along side the south shore of the Quinault Lake

Then checked out the Quinault Lodge
 
 
Before returning to the timeshare we had to take the 0.3 mile path to see the World's Largest Spruce Tree. This tree is 1,000 years old, 191 feet tall and almost 59 feet in circumference. 
 
Time to rest our feet while listening to the waves crash outside our window.
 
Ended the day with a wonderful dinner prepared by chef Mike. Wild Salmon u Poivre with Maple Balsamic Glazed Strawberries, fried zucchini and cornbread. All cooked to perfection. Just delicious.