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Holly Starley's avatar

I so love La Push. Have been visiting since I was a toddler. The Hoh rainforest is one of my favorite places on earth.

And you can be entirely forgiven for not making sunset. It’s so dang late at this time of the year in the PNW.

John Lovie's avatar

Thank you, Holly, forgiveness accepted!

Holly Starley's avatar

πŸ˜†πŸ˜‰

Mary Beth Rew Hicks's avatar

My time in that area was a quarter century ago, so maybe that is why it was startling to read that Rialto beach had crowds. I spent time there all alone and it remains one of the most magical places I've ever been.

John Lovie's avatar

I'm looking forward to trying again, maybe in February!

Antonia Malchik's avatar

That first photo of Kalaloch beach made my feet twitch for a long walk in the sand!

John Lovie's avatar

There’s nothing quite like it!

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

A worm party! πŸ˜… Sounds like a fabulous journey, John. Good as they are, I'm sure the pictures don't do it justice. So sorry about the early arrival of fire season. :(

John Lovie's avatar

They were having a ball! The coastal forests are a special place, yes, and there's only so much a picture can show.

The fines are so bad already.

sayward's avatar

I LOVE Kalaloch! What a great read! Thank you!

John Lovie's avatar

Thanks Mitch!

Catherine Bachy's avatar

Loved this John. Listened to you read this piece at breakfast this morning. Reminding me of how much I love our coast and feeling inspired to take a trip out there soon. Thank you.

John Lovie's avatar

Thank you Catherine!

Sara Siegler's avatar

I love the Pacific Northwest, having explored it and lived in Oregon for 35 years. I so enjoyed traveling along side you with this beauty- and water-filled adventure. Thank you. πŸ™

John Lovie's avatar

Thank you so much, Sara!