Olympic Peninsula Trip - Day Thirteen

Friday, September 29, 2017
Brinnon, Washington
Dosewallips State Park

We woke up to clouds, followed by a gentle rain, so we had a nice relaxing morning with nothing on our agenda. Well, Rod had an editing job, but otherwise it was a pretty lazy day. I took three walks and spotted some eagles and a heron (more photos previously posted here).

View from our bedroom window.

View from the dinette. 

A few nice sites down by the river (all dry camping).

Such a peaceful morning.

My dad and stepmom's site, which was next to ours and had a very nice woodsy feel to it.

And for our last dinner in Dosewallips, Shrimp and Cheesy Grits. Delish!

Olympic Peninsula Trip - Day Twelve (More Wildlife)

Thursday, September 28, 2017
Brinnon, Washington
Dosewallips State Park

More wildlife photos (shot with my Olympus, rather than my phone).

I love these birds. They look so prehistoric when they're flying.

Can you find it? :)

I was so happy to get these shots, but now I wish I had a stronger telephoto lens.

Olympic Peninsula Trip - Day Twelve (Wildlife)

Thursday, September 28, 2017
Brinnon, Washington
Dosewallips State Park

In case you didn't get enough of my earlier photos of the Roosevelt elk...

I could watch these guys all day!

Olympic Peninsula Trip - Day Twelve (Part Two)

Thursday, September 28, 2017
Brinnon, Washington
Dosewallips State Park

After relaxing in the sun with my book, I eventually got restless and decided to go visit the elk again. They had moved from the large meadow out into the main campground. 

Everyone is keeping their distance!

We loved our campsite and hope to return this summer!

After spending some time watching the elk, I decided to walk over to the Hood Canal and the Dosewallips River confluence. It was beginning to warm up, but the hike was level and easy.

Mount Rainier

The water was so beautiful and I found myself wishing I had a kayak.

Looks like the elk have been bedding down here, too.

After I returned, we headed out to see a nearby waterfall. 

We saw this huge boulder along the trail. Sure wouldn't have wanted to be around when it rolled down the hill!!

The waterfall was beautiful!

When we returned, the elk were still in the middle of the campground, grazing and napping in the shade.

We took their lead and decided to relax, as well.