An Olympic Adventure, Staff Journal, 2006 by Shane Farnor, Program and Volunteer Coordinator, Northwest Regional OfficeIn late April, following a retreat for NPCA’s regional employees, ten intrepid staffers met up for a one-night backpack trip along the wild coastline of Olympic National Park. The park’s coastal strip stretches about 60 miles from Shi Shi Beach in the north to the Kalaloch area in the south. Our group was made up of people from all over the country— California, Florida, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. For several, this was their first time experiencing the longest stretch of uninterrupted wilderness coast in the Lower 48. It was a true adventure. We had some sun, some fog, some rain. We had to hoist ourselves (with fully loaded packs) over slippery bluffs with nothing but a light rope. We encountered one very assertive chipmunk during lunch our first day. Some of us unexpectedly got wet from the sneaky surf. We had a wonderful time!
As you view the snapshots and read the notes from our trip, imagine the continual sound of waves crashing on the rocky shores, the occasional call of a bald eagle as it approaches its lofty perch, and the pitter-patter of rain against the hood of your jacket. Relax and enjoy the slideshow!
Read the Olympic State of the Parks report
