Quinalt Rainforest, Washington

Happy Thankful Thursday, enjoy your day!



EDIT: I am linking up with Favorite Fotos thanks to Lydia at Where the Wild Things Were


It was time to leave the Quiluete Resort and head south toward Ocean Shores Washington. We made a few stops along the way, some overlooks to see the Pacific Ocean and lots of Surf Scoters way out there. Also the scenic drive to the Quinalt Waterfalls, these falls are seen right from the road.



This beach was seen from one of the overlooks.  The photos do look nicer if you click on them for a larger image.

All those black tiny dots on the top left  are the Scoters and maybe a few other ocean seabirds and ducks. The sky was somewhat cloudy but at least it was not raining. I linked up some of my Scoter link   photos, so you can see up close what they look like.

Merriman Falls, Quinalt Rainforest

Below is the Bunch Creek Falls, Quinalt Rainforest. Half way up the waterfalls is a man climbing around he spooked a couple of Dippers that were next to the water.

A view of the river and Olympic Mountains. I saw a Dipper in the river, but just when I snapped the photo, the bird dipped into the water.

World's largest Spruce tree, Quinalt Rainforest. The old growth forest in the Pacific Northwest are awesome.

These scenes below are from our walk on the Quinalt Rainforest Nature loop trail which was .09 miles.  Best bird seen was the Pileated Woodpecker.

I am thankful for all things nature related, like the old growth forest, beautiful views of the mountains, oceans and rivers.
I am always thankful for your visits and your comments.


Thank you Michelle for hosting. Thankful Thursday

Thank you to the hosts of   Skywatch Friday


Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments. Have a happy day!