How we took the plunge and started living the life we imagined
We are on to our second stop in Oregon… this is to be the stop of Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake is five trillion gallons of water in a volcano caldera. We are planning some hiking and a boat trip . . . in the caldera. We’ve seen pictures of the stunning deep blue lake . . . however smoke from nearby Oregon forest fires threaten to derail our plans. . .
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Our next stop – the North Oregon Coast. Long stretches of deserted beach, forested cliffs overlooking the ocean, tide pools filled with colorful sea-life.
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Next on our itinerary is Olympic National Park – mossy rain forest, high snowy peaks and drop-dead gorgeous coastline teaming with colorful sea life. This park has it all. We envision days of walking the beaches tide pooling, hiking through the mossy rain forests and enjoying the high views from Hurricane Ridge.
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Our next stop is a highlight of the Pacific Northwest: Mount Rainier and its iconic snow-covered peak, multitudes of wildflowers and breathtaking hikes. Friends from home are meeting us which adds to our anticipation.
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Up to the Pacific Northwest to North Cascades National Park. The snowcapped peaks, Douglas firs towering above, lots of green and moss. Glacier fed turquoise blue lakes and the stunning Washington Pass.
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