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Tim and Linda Bunyan
The Front Desk at Hobuck Campground and RV Park.
Library at the Beach Resort. Lift the cover for any choice of book.
Electric Car Charging Station.....out here on the furthermost point of the U.S.!!!
With beautiful, sunny, and warm weather (high of 70) we set out to Cape Flattery. This featured spec of heaven is part of the Makah Indian Tribe lands.
It is laid out with parking and easy access with an impressive mile-long trail.
Tatoosh Island and Cape Flattery Light with Sitka Spruce in the foreground. Cape Flattery is the oldest permanently named feature in Washington state, described and named by James Cook in 1778.
The Pacific Ocean to the West side of the Cape; the Strait of Juan de Fuca to our North, heading east along the south of Vancouver Island... to reach the San Juan Islands and the 'mouth' of Puget Sound, Washington.
Next day we drove about 3 miles into the town of Neah Bay from Hobuck RV Beach Resort. We had lunch at Calvin's CrabHouse, a Seafood, ocean view cafe.
We were able to obtain internet service, so we spent a couple of resting hours on the shore of the bay.
From Forks, WA to North West Coast to Hobuck Beach Resort to go to Cape Flattery, the most Northwest Point in the U.S.
Sol Duc River flows west 78 miles and is one of 4 tributary rivers that drain the largest watershed of the northern Olympic Peninsula; the mouth is the Quillayute River on the Pacific at La Push.
On the way out to the furthermost place on the Olympic Pennisula is a fuel stop at Clallam Bay.
The start of roadside view of the Strait of
Juan de Fuca, known as the "Whale Trail".....haven't seen any yet! This is when we exit U.S. Hwy 101 to State Route 112, heading West to the far reaches of the Olympic Pennisula.
The Straight is so calm one could dream to water sking upon it today. The sun is shining and it is 70 degrees.
This rock along the State Route 112 resembles a carved Indian Head looking out to the Straight of Juan de Fuca with Canada in the background. A reminder we will be entering the Makah Indian Tribe Reservation.
This is a pleasant and worthwhile journey as it is State Route 112, one of the American Scenic Byways in Washington.
On the way out to the furthermost place on the Olympic Pennisula is a fuel stop at Clallam Bay.
The start of roadside view of the Strait of
Juan de Fuca, known as the "Whale Trail".....haven't seen any yet! This is when we exit U.S. Hwy 101 to State Route 112, heading West to the far reaches of the Olympic Pennisula.
The Straight is so calm one could dream to water sking upon it today. The sun is shining and it is 70 degrees.
This rock along the State Route 112 resembles a carved Indian Head looking out to the Straight of Juan de Fuca with Canada in the background. A reminder we will be entering the Makah Indian Tribe Reservation.
We near a quaint town called Sekiu with an ample, filled marina where it appears to be a retirement village enjoying the view of Juan de Fuca and do some Whale Watching.
Passing by Sekiu Boat Marina, and Coho Estates
Although remote, the utility company PUD does maintain a Substation all the near 100 miles to Cape Flattery, the furthermost Northwest point in the U.S.
we come upon the Makah Tribe sign announcing our entry to their territory at Neah Bay.
followed by the Warm House Restaurant on the Bay, and the Makah Tribe Community Gym.
Of course, besides the Washburn Grocery, there is a mini-mart here at Neah Bay.
The Makah Senior Center building located in Neah Bay
Bait and Tackle, Seafood Restaurant, and Fishing Excursions.
We situated our site at one of the open picnic tables on a long stretch of grass separated from the ocean seashore by sand dunes. Here is paddle boarding, kayaking, and beach access for 4-wheeling whizzing by our campsite.
Although remote, the utility company PUD does maintain a Substation all the near 100 miles to Cape Flattery, the furthermost Northwest point in the U.S.
we come upon the Makah Tribe sign announcing our entry to their territory at Neah Bay.
We visit the Cultural Center Museum which showcased real artifacts of the Makah. Their Village along the Pacific Ocean had been buried by a mudslide for many years. When unearthed many of the tools and houses were preserved.
followed by the Warm House Restaurant on the Bay, and the Makah Tribe Community Gym.
The Makah Senior Center building located in Neah Bay
Bait and Tackle, Seafood Restaurant, and Fishing Excursions.
Hobuck Beach Resort is 5 miles south (along the Pacific Ocean) of the town of Neah Bay.
The Front Desk at Hobuck Campground and RV Park.
"Looking Out Our Back Door"
With beautiful, sunny, and warm weather (high of 70) we set out to Cape Flattery. This featured spec of heaven is part of the Makah Indian Tribe lands.It is laid out with parking and easy access with an impressive mile-long trail.
Tim and I ease ourselves out by taking side paths to view each side to view the northern boundary of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Tim spotted an eagle and it is never a dull moment to watch an eagle as they sit....and that is what this one did.....for longer than we could stare at him.
Vancouver Island in the distance.
Tatoosh Island and Cape Flattery Light with Sitka Spruce in the foreground. Cape Flattery is the oldest permanently named feature in Washington state, described and named by James Cook in 1778.
Next stop is to Sequim, Washington. Heading East (all along the Strait of de Fuca) from the Olympic Pennisula thru Port Angeles into the Lavender Festival.
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