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July
18, 2013
Today's destination was Hurricane
Ridge, high up in the Olympic Mountains. We will drive 17
miles into the mountains with an elevation gain of 5,242 feet
from sea level. We were very pleased that we drove from clouds
into sunshine and clear skies.
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Our first leg
was a ferry ride from Edmonds to Kingston. *Some folks* were rather
giddy about this.
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We drove past a
few of the lavender fields at Sequim. The Lavender Festival is this weekend.
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Up, up, up we went.
The view from the top is amazing.
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A number of Mule Deer were quite
resigned to having their meadows invaded.
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Tim and Mom admire the Olympic
Range.
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Mom records the scenery.
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The views are almost
overwhelming.
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Meadows and mountains
- what could be better?
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We follow a trail along the top
of the ridge and see loads of Columbia Lilies.
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'No, we won't
back up a step or two.' says Mom.
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I wonder if there
are any Mountain Goats in the meadows?
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