[boostindoubles]

its spring break here at WSU, so i took a short trip out to the Hoh rainforest and backpacked into the coast north of La Push. Went with a good friend and his dog, took some pictures. If you haven't been to the Hoh i suggest taking a trip. I heard its the only protected rain forest in the northen hemisphere. We had some seriously kick ass weather for the washington coast in March.

Theres moss on everything

such a crazy hoh

i'm a tree hugger usually, but this one looked at me the wrong way

blue heron

we went to the ocean too

whats a trip to the ocean without a sunset pic?

hope thats not too many pics. enjoy!

 

[kinghami3]

I need to head out there...

 

[Big_Papa1080]

thats a purty hoh.

 

[maxyedor]

More pic's are needed. Looks great!

 

[Changleen]

Did that Hoh know you took those pictures and put them on the net?

 

[laura]

that is awesome. truly amazing.


ps is that beach where they filmed the final scene of the goonies?

 

[binary visions]

I visited that rainforest a few years ago and it was one of the most amazing places I've ever been to.

Thanks for the pictures!

 

[hooples3]

nice!!! great pics

 

[Westy]

I visited that Hoh a few years ago. It was dry as a bone, dust blowing around and all the moss was brown.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Interesting to know that Blue Herons are so widespread. We have them in TN even.

 

[DRB]

Incredible photos. You can't take crap from trees they'll just walk all over you.

 

[stevew]

I like this picture.

And this one....

 

[Skookum]

i'll be riding on a trail call Humptulips down the road from Hoh here in a few months.

Looks like good times, any stroll that doesn't result in parole is a good one.

 

[scottishmark]

ps is that beach where they filmed the final scene of the goonies?

in the absence of anyone giving a proper answer i'm going to say yes.

and until proven otherwise - ignorance is bliss

 

[pixelninja]

A few years ago I went up to WA to visit a friend living in Seattle, and we spent a few days backpacking in the same area. This is my favorite pic from that trip:

 

[boostindoubles]

thanks for the props. Goonies was filmed south of here on the oregon coast by centralia i think. We were originally going to hike the Lake Ozette boardwalk, but they don't allow pets on that particular trail. A guy at the hardware store in Forks drew us a map tp a secret trail into the beach that was more sweet. Not only was it secret, but we took the dog and the beach was more or less private. My buddy did have his service dog card, in case we were hassled.

And skookum, very very true. This was my first adventure into the outdoors since i've been sober these last few months. It was alot different, and alot more enjoyable. less complications

we ran into this guys herd, and i threw some apples at em all

kickin back

peace

 

[rigidhack]

I took a road trip from Vancouver to Southern Oregon with my surboard strapped to my car. I remember stopping somewhere inthe Hoh and surfing an unnamed spot. It was very fun, but I was by myself and I had to keep dodging logs a stuff in the waves. Almost got impaled twice, but it was fun none the less.

Beautiful part of the world

 

[Skookum]

And skookum, very very true. This was my first adventure into the outdoors since i've been sober these last few months. It was alot different, and alot more enjoyable. less complications

So true, i've been clean for almost 14 years now and look how normal i turned out.:looney:

i've been running into alot of Elk lately myself, but i don't throw apples at em. They're alot bigger than me.

 

[JRB]

Cool pics, but I have to say that I am more than disappointed that there wasn't some chick gettin' down with a really short skirt and corn rows after I got in here.

 

[Bullitrider]

That Hoh is great. I was the best man in my buddy's wedding which he had in the Hoh forest. Cool ceremony.

 

[jimmydean]

Those are some great shots! I need to get up that way. I know there is a spot there on a rock that was voted "quietest place in the continental US".

Also, Goonies was filmed in Astoria, OR.

 

[boostindoubles]

i've been running into alot of Elk lately myself, but i don't throw apples at em. They're alot bigger than me.

yea i was thinking more along the lines of tasty snack for the elk than harrassment. We bought this pre-sacked bag of apples in Forks and half of them turned out to be un-edible, and the other half were just mediocre. i suppose thats what i get for growing up in an orchard. i'm a fruit snob.

 

[Skookum]

yea i was thinking more along the lines of tasty snack for the elk than harrassment. We bought this pre-sacked bag of apples in Forks and half of them turned out to be un-edible, and the other half were just mediocre. i suppose thats what i get for growing up in an orchard. i'm a fruit snob.

So you're telling me you pawn off crappy fruit to elk and not expect them to kick your ass?

 

[boostindoubles]

i dig this tree

Man your right. those apples werent even organic. I'm just glad i got out of there in one piece.

 

[LordOpie]

bumpity bump for awesome photos.

 

[boostindoubles]

A few years ago I went up to WA to visit a friend living in Seattle, and we spent a few days backpacking in the same area. This is my favorite pic from that trip:

yo! this pic kicks ass. we didnt backpack up and down the coast, although i would have liked too. We threw our packs down when we hit the beach and pitched tent. Next visit, if i have more time i'd like to travel up and down the coast for a few days.