Rate National Parks

Visitors to the wonderful Olympic Peninsula are lucky indeed as there are great lodge destinations that serve as base stations for explores into the rainforest and picturesque coastal hikes. Less visited than its northern sibling at Lake Crescent, Lake Quinault Lodge is the perfect respite from days spent on foot.  The front of the property is modest and unassuming but after passing through a classic National Park style great room replete with fireplace and easy chairs one steps out the back doors onto a wide patio looking out over an American dream style manicured lawn.  The green is dotted with Adirondack chairs for taking in views of the expansive lake. 

Row boats and canoes bob in wait of trips out for a degree of separation and a different perspective. 
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Hopefully, this itinerary will be good.  I will post after the trip in August and let you know my thoughts.  The goal was to enjoy a balance of national parks, mountains, water, city and countryside.  If anyone has input I’d be glad to hear it. 

From the East coast:
 
Day 1 –
Destination: Seattle, WA.
Activity: Fly
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