First things first, a Big THANKS to all our friends and fans for casting your votes in Lonely Planet's Best Travel Blog Awards. We didn't win (aww shucks) but we were truly honored just to be in running. Congrats to Two Guys Around The World, great site and stories, guys!
At last the temperatures are starting to heat up around our neck of the woods!
ScenicBoys Season 3 is under way!!
ScenicBoys: La Push 2009 from scenicboys on Vimeo.
Friday after work we packed up the rental car and headed North for the Edmonds - Kingston Ferry. We got a little later start than we had planned, and the spot we intended to camp at in Heart of the Hills was barricaded off. We've run into this problem before, heading out so early in the season, but I thought for sure the foothills of the Olympics would be snow-free by early April. Wrong!
It was well past dark by this point and we were both exhausted. Heading back towards Port Angeles, I was half tempted to duck into a hotel for the night. On second thought that just seemed like a terrible way to start our adventure. So we continued West for another 20 minutes in search of an open campground. Nothing was open and sleep was sounding better by the second. I saw an unmarked dirt road and took a chance. Luckily it worked and we soon found a nice clearing to park and set up the tent.
The night turned pretty cold, but having a warm body to snuggle against makes all the difference! We awoke to a thick frost covering the tent. When we stopped at Forks to pick up our back country permit, the Ranger told us last night almost broke the record low! What is with our luck lately!? :)
We drove out to La Push and then backtracked to our trailhead. The first 1.4 miles was an easy descent down to the Ocean. We tried to hike along the beach as much as possible, but even at low tide there are a couple places you have to take the overland trail. They were steep and muddy!
About 3 miles into our hike we arrived at Scott's Bluff - the general area we intended to camp that night. There were only a few places level enough for the tent on the beach, and the only inland campground was already occupied. We hiked on another mile to Giant's Graveyard and found a great spot to set up camp.
The tide was all the way out by this point and the adjacent pools were fun to explore. I learned a very valuable lesson though: Kelp Crabs can indeed reach behind themselves and they have VERY strong pinchers!!!
Our hike out the next morning was bit more of a challenge since the tide was high. At one point we had to make our own trail around an impassable spot. In a few other places we had to time the waves and make a mad dash before the next wave crashed to shore. So Fun! :)
And that concludes our first Washington trip of the season. Next weekend is looking very promising for another camping adventure. Can't Wait!
Welcome back, lads. Dusty lost his beard...what gives?
Posted by: headbang8 | April 12, 2009 at 02:24 PM
luv the video!! again!!!
Posted by: Stan | April 12, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Start of another adventure filled season! ENJOY ! Thank you for sharing great pics and videos!!
Posted by: gbh mn | April 12, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Terrific video - love the crab incident, how to start a fire with a flint and the unparalleled scenery.
Posted by: Sylvia | April 12, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Happy Days - the boys are back in the wilderness! The crab incident had me on the floor laughing my backside off!
Looking forward to new trips fellas - big plans for one of my Utes this year too which will see me heading off more often too..will keep you posted..Vin
Posted by: Vin | April 13, 2009 at 03:34 AM
Burr.......you're a brave pair. Lovely scenery as usual.....and brave you must be to get your nude shots.......keep them coming I love them.
Posted by: Mark | April 13, 2009 at 02:41 PM
may this year be on you and us, more amazing, more joyful, brilliant and full of love... er!... but now you r full of love... ok!... full of love and trip!:D:D:D:
Posted by: timmy | April 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM
I hiked at this spot one time and a rogue wave came out of no place and started to wash my pack into the sound, the tide pools are such a fun place to spend some time.
Posted by: KJ Mattheis | April 16, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Thank you so much---what a beautiful way to start the season! I always feel like I received a special gift after viewing and reading about one of your adventures.
Happy Spring, guys!
Posted by: irisgirl | April 16, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Just discovered your blog, its fantastic, we also love to camp (naked or not, lol) and so will be back to check out your site often! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Wayne | April 20, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Welcome back, have a good camping season!
Posted by: Neuralboy | April 21, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Welcome back guys!!! You both look great!!!!! Dusty, you look great with or withought a beard. Keep those adventures comming. Spring is here and summer is right behind...everyone get out there!!!!
Posted by: Michael, CANADA | April 22, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Um, I came across this site looking for places to get married at.... O_O! Thanks for all the um... wonderful photos..... ;) Anyways, Strawberry Beach is the place with the falls? Thats gorgeous. Love it.
Posted by: Laken | August 24, 2009 at 08:48 PM
this beach looks scenic indeed! and it's good to see you there naked :-)
Posted by: Kirill | March 28, 2010 at 06:24 AM
this beach looks scenic indeed! and it's good to see you there enjoying it naked :-)
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