Salt Creek Recreation Area

This weekend we were invited to go camping at Salt Creek, which is on the northern coast of the Olympic peninsula, on the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Its about a two hour drive from our house, over bridges and through vampire country, but well worth the danger - and whining child:)

While Randy set up camp Lucas and I explored the area.

The campground is up on a bluff, walkways all over take you down to the gorgeous beaches and tidepools below.

Lucas, along with all the other kids, had a great time biking all over the campground.

The land you see waaaay in the background is Canada.

There was a great playground for the kids. Lucas was lucky enough to see two deer here - he's the little red dot by the swings.

Randy and Scott went diving Saturday morning. Scott and Susan, plus their two kids, were the family that invited us camping.

Shadow had a great time too.

Crescent Beach

All the kids digging in the sand. Two other families - friends of Susan and Scott -were also there.

Family portrait.

A hike was planned to this peak.

The view from the top - the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Canada.

The hikers - a spouse from each family and the two oldest kids. It was about a four+ mile hike, took us a little over three hours. Great workout. I needed that.

When I got back from the hike this is what I found.

Our campsite - #88

In Port Angeles, which is the town just before you get to Salt Creek, there is a store front that offers tours of all the famous Twilight sites. I so want to do that!

What a great weekend we had with everyone. We are planning a trip next summer, during the new moon phase - the tides will be at their lowest - and we can get some serious tide pool exploration in around that fantastic island. Thanks for the great trip Susan and Scott!