No rolling stones here 2023 Lewis and Clark trip 878 Hoh Rain Forest Olympic National Park WA 072723

No rolling stones here

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July 26th 2023
Today was occupied by a visit to the Hoh Rain Forest and then the drive to Olympia, which was mostly uninteresting (the drive, that is). The rain forest is the finest remaining example of the vast temperate rainforest that once stretched from southeastern Alaska to the central coast of California. From the Kalaloch Lodge, we had to backtrack somewhat to reach the visitor center. If you decide t ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more