After visiting the Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center, we drove Olympic Highway 101 to Lake Crescent on the north side of the park. My dad was on a motorcycle and I can only imagine how liberating it was to ride along the scenic winding road on a bike. (Writing that has me thinking that it would be a cool ride on a bicycle as well- though, probably quite dangerous given the numerous blind turns and limited shoulder). Highway 101, like Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park a

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." Ruby Beach is definitely a Must See if you're traveling in the Pacific Northwest. The beach is strewn with logs and flotsam washed ashore and has magnificent views of a multitude of geological formations including Abbey Island. In the early mornings, whales and sea otters can be spotted in the distant waters and eagles can be seen soaring overhead. A beach full of downed logs wasn't going to keep Jo

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I attended my first Ironman event in Lake Placid when I was twelve years old. My mom and I went up for a day trip not realizing the event was happening. Lake Placid was swarming with people. Lots of spandex, lots of bikes, lots of cowbells. It was cool, but I didn’t quite get it. When I was in high school, I attended IM LP to support my chemistry teacher and coach as she competed in her first full Ironman. I had the distinct pleasure of training with her for runs and lifegu