Living in NYC, sometimes you forget how nice trees, water and fresh air are. Granted we were in McCain/Palin territory (we saw a sign that read “Don’t Let Seattle Steal This Election”) but being out in the middle of no where is so rejuvenating. I suggest you try it out. We all work too hard anyway, you deserve it.’   

The Hoh Rainforest is a temperate rainforest. Maples and Douglas Firs are completely covered in moss weighing them down. All the moss needs to survive is the nutrients provided by the air.

Bryn sneaking up on an elk amongst some amazing ferns.

This river weed was so vibrant in color and looked so fresh. It made us thirsty.

This must have been some domino effect.

Old and wise.

We hiked though the forest to the Hoh River, a winding but shallow river that flows down from the surrounding Mountains.

The river’s blue-green color is caused by rock powder and sediment that flows with it.