MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN WASHINGTON?! | Backpacking Olympic National Park | Ozette Loop | Washington
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ย. 2022
- This is a 2 night/3 day backpacking trip on the Olympic Coast of Washington. We traverse the forest before making our way to the coast. Our route in the Ozette Loop. This is a stunning, rugged loop where we encounter wildlife, beautiful coastal scenes and weather. This is definitely one of my favorite backpacking trips this year thus far.
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Hello Catherine
I want to thank you for your videos. I am injured and housebound and your adventures mean a great deal to me. You are living my dream. I watch every morning and it gives me Hope. My heart is with you. Happy holidays.
God bless you.
Kinda looks like Acadia, breathtaking scenery. Bears on the beach, avoiding high tides, great adventure! "Gentleman"Joey, what a good soul he is for helping you! Thanks for sharing!
Duchess Christine, It really does remind me of Acadia National Park in Maine. The only difference is the tides in Acadia come much faster. We were out walking on the beach, with the granite cliff rocks and the ocean on both sides of us. We noticed how quickly the water was coming in, but we were so far up the beach that the shore was disappearing quickly, so we had to climb up high on the rocks, or get washed out to sea! Yikes! Scary memory!!
It's on about the same latitude too. One of the major differences I see between our forests is yours has more deciduous trees where ours is leaning heavily towards Evergreen.
The best part, BOTH are SPECTACULAR! A beautiful place to add to any bucket list!
Our water is warmer, and it seemed to me that we had more sand on our beaches, but I sort of like that Rocky outcrop look that Maine and Newfoundland has . You are right about the title exchange though!
Curious how yours could be so extreme, yet for us those extreme title exchanges are farther north, along the inside passage on the west of Canada and on up into Alaska.
We have some Inland clams that would absolutely shock you with their size. We don't have any Lobster though so you'll have to bring that yourself.
It feels like you two are the last people on the planet on this wilderness experience. It truly is magnificent!
Catherine, You live such a magical life! I've been,on that trail. When you come out of the forest, on to the beach, it takes your breath away. It's amazing how the trees litterally touch the ocean. It's so gorgeous there! Thank you for sharing this magical experience! Blessings and Peace to you.
I live here in Forks. I walk Rialto beach at least once a week for exercise. The Ozzett loop is one of my favorites. I walked it a couple months ago and ran into a Mountain Lion. I was walking the HOH Rainforest a few days ago in heavy heavy rain. The trail was full of water and two giant trees came crashing down. Oh and did you see the petroglyphs on the beach rocks ?
That coastline is incredible. You sure know how to capture a sunset. Thank you for another great video. Really enjoyed this one.
The deer had his tongue out as he probably had a fever caused by a severe case of EHD/Blue Tongue disease. The infected are usually found by water and is always caught during the Fall. Great video!
The giant evergreen trees, lush green forests, stunning coastline, and wildlife were captured with such deft and grace. When you shared that it “feels like home,” you shared a part of yourself that emitted through your lens and your voice. The warmth, excitement, and calmness of familiarity. Thank you.
I've backpacked a longer version of this trail (6 days, 5 nights). It wasn't easy that's for sure. The bald eagles were plentiful and watching them fishing for breakfast was incredible. Very different than forest, mountain backpacking.
I went thru here on my thru hike of the PNT. Absolutely stunning even with all the rain I experienced.
Lol Cat. @4:45 Huddled up in a bubbly coat... like a penguin... saying "its a little chilly in this area". Next shot is of Joey walking barefeet and in shorts. That man is built resilient like hobbit from lord of the rings.
Ever since I started watching your channel I've wondered if you'd ever come up here to my home state, specifically the western part of the state. I am the 5th generation of my family to call it home. I'm so happy for you that you have discovered our beautiful Olympic coastline. My Dad always called this area, "God's country". Be well and thank you, once again, for sharing your adventures with all of us.
I agree with your father's assessment. I visited the area for a week last month. It's a trip I'll never forget. Rugged beaches, Cape Flattery, the rainforest, and so much more. I'll definitely be back at some point in the future.
Born and raised in Grays Harbor County and was blessed to have lived 17 years on the North Shore of Lake Quinault within the Olympic National Park boundaries as an adult. I'm retired now in Olympia. I enjoy exploring the beautiful scenery found in our other states, but really appreciate how much we have here in Western Washington, including 3 diverse National Parks.
@@LarryManiccia If you come back, try to catch a ferry to Orcas Island. During the ferry ride on a clear day, you can see the Olympic Mountains on one side and the Cascade Mountains on the other. God is good!
Wow!!! That is stunning. Could very well be the most beautiful place in Washington and, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. Am living vicariously through you now. Great video, Catherine.
We lived just south of that rainforest there on the peninsula. It is very beautiful, but with 80" of rain a year and very little sunshine, I was ready to leave.
Also, Cape Alava is the western most point of the lower 48 and the western terminus for the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT).
That was our first backpacking trip with our kids :)
Ah yes...bear tracks, ropes and high tides! This continent's West Coast is "the best". 👍😎🇨🇦📸🐻⛺🌊💜
This is raw and wild. Thank you Washington state for preserving places like this. And thank you Catherine and Joey for taking us there ❤️
I’m from WA and would love to take credit for preserving this place - but Ozette is part of Olympic National Park, so we’ve gotta thank the whole country.
This brings back so many memories: been here 5 times over the years, first time 1968 ( at 18 YO). Coming from Dallas, I had no idea this park existed - was recommended by a hotel clerk! North Texas is flat, so this was an incredible change of scenery: the joke there is, On a clear day, you can see Nebraska! My last trip, in 2000, was with my wife and daughters, via Amtrak's Coast Starlight from LA. (That's a great trip all it's own). To say they were awed by the beauty and variety is an understatementI Your programs are uniformly excellent, but this one transcends excellence!!! Thank You!
Those evening shots starting around the 6 minute mark are gorgeous!
Thanks for the video. Plan to hike 33 miles of that beach in August!
I've never camped at Ozette, so it was a real treat to follow along with you and Joey. The Olympic coast is wild and exciting blend of both woods and ocean beaches. That's great you saw sea otters, a Bald eagle, comorants, bear tracks and scat, pelicans, bull kelp, and sea stacks offshore. Jenny
We did the Alaska “Inside Passage” cruise, then took the car ferry over to the Olympic Peninsula and drove all through it. Have to say it was a very pleasant surprise.
Wowza! Stunning sunset! Soaring eagle, pelicans and playful otters! This was packed with beauty and wildlife! 🦅🌅🧡 Joey is the GOAT exploration man! 🐐🥾😎 Y'all make a great adventure team!! Have a safe week Catherine and Joey! 🙏🌞
Runing bear down the beach, look out! Nice job thank you ALL stay safe
Welcome to the PNW. Its not the most beautiful place in Washington. But its close. Its good to know Joey is still alive and well. Have fun.
I have been fortunate enough to have hiked the whole coast hike from the mouth of the Hoh river, which is the southernmost part of Olympic park north to the Point of the Arches which is outside the northernmost point of the park. Aprx 55 miles total including where you have to divert inland a bit then back out to Ruby beach where the northern portion of the hike starts. I’ve done the southern and northern portions individually numerous times both in summer and in winter. Love that area of my home state.
Cheers from Anacortes…
What a beautiful place to camp out in. Cute seeing bear and deer paws in the sand . Nice seeing sea otters. Glad Joey went to go back to get your camera.
Wonderful, the Washington, Oregon and Northern California coast are magical
Glad you are experiencing the Pacific Northwest. And good to have company to appreciate it's beauty. Joey ( Shaggy) is a great hiking companion.
😎👀😏💭 Thank you Catherine and Joey 👍👍👋✌
Joey and Catherine teamed up--the dream team. So glad to see both of you still out there getting er dun. I am anxiously awaiting the next beer spill in Joey's pack!
I live in Western Washington and this stretch of Olympic National Park is perhaps one of the most isolated areas, West of the Cascades Mountains Divide, except perhaps the interior of the Olympic Peninsula.
Always wanted to visit Olympic but it just never transpired. But thanks to this magnificent production, I felt as though I was there. Top shelf, as usual, Catherine. It's good that this region was preserved as a national park, it's uniquely inspiring. Cheers.
.. Certainly beautiful ... a different kind of land and nature ... good to see you out in these areas with Joey ... always a treat ....Stay Safe ...
I hiked the Pacific coastline for the first time this summer-- Cape Perpetua area in Oregon and Olympic NP First Beach and Third Beach in Washington. Your video showed me there is so much more to see. Thank you! Now, I feel compelled to go back again!
We have been backpacking the Olympic wilderness Coast for 50 years. Try Third Beach looking south to The Giants Graveyard. Then over Taylor Point and Scott’s Bluff with fantastic sea stacks and island silloettes. Continue to Strawberry Point and Toleak Point.
Very nice! I am a huge fan of the Ozette area. I first backpacked to Sand Point as a teenager with a friend of mine. He and I made several trips there, even taking his sister and cousin along on one of them. Later, my wife and I took our two daughters there for several trips. On other trips, many other family members and friends got introduced to packing out and camping at the Sand Point spot by us. I cannot recall how many times I’ve camped at Sand Point. I do know I camped twice at Cape Alava. Once with our two daughters and a friend of theirs. (Poor wife missed that trip due to a surgery that put back packs out of the question.) The second trip to Cape Alava, I made with our oldest grandson in 2005. We camped there for two days that time. That was my last pack trip on that loop. I did go back in 2015 to hike the loop with two of our nieces who had long wanted to make that hike. On that one, I took some ashes of my teenage friend from those teen year pack trips to leave at Sand Point. Many memories of the area. And that surf can sneak up on a person, alright! I had to laugh (in sympathy) at your close call with the waves. Glad your camera didn’t drown. Thanks for the video and the walk down memory lane.
Thanks for the video. That is a trail/ Beach that my late brother and I had planned on hiking back in the mid 90's before he had gotten sick with cancer. He loved the Olympic Peninsula ever since he was stationed at Bangor Naval Sub Base. Although we did backpack some of the Olympics Park on my vacation trips there to visit. And yes we did have some vocal and evidence of Sasquatch activity on one trip in the Park. So please beware of the forest people there. Definitely one of the most wildest places to backpack through. Most beautiful ecosystems I've been in.
Wow! I love the ocean. Been to the Oregon coast. It was gorgeous. So is the Washington coast. Glad to see you have your friend Joey with you.
Port Angeles local here in Washington. The Olympic National Park is an absolute gem and everyone should see it at least once or our local Sol Duc Hot springs
I have done this a few times since I moved to Washington. Words don't do it justice, pictures and videos get close. To walk it, priceless.
Really great job Catherine, looked like and reminded me some of the Big Sur coastline. So far Washington is the most beautiful place I’ve ever backpacked. You have to try and hike there next supper in the northern cascades on the PCT if at all possible. If you decide to do that, I can give you some help on where to go. Cheers.
Olympic National Park is on my top 10 places.
Simply Breathing Views ! Kudos to You & Joey !!!
OMG what a beautiful video, provably one of my favorite of your amazing collection. Thank you for sharing Catherine.
Your so lucky to see all the places you travel very nice places to view ! Have a great day .
Absolutely stunning!! One of my favorites ( of many) you’ve shown. I definitely have to get to that area as it’s the only place I haven’t been to. Thanks Cat and Joey for sharing this show of creation!!
Another great video. Loved it Catherine. Sorry it rained on you. You packed up great food with you. The subway looked good. The Quesadilla looked good too! Yummy ! Lol! Thank you Catherine for another great video.
When you hiking this trail be sure and hang your food....high. In all my years of hiking, I have never come across such crafty and fast raccoons. I turned my back for 10 seconds and lost my entire dinner to those bandits! My fault and a lesson re-learned.
Cat! You can’t sign off your videos without your beautiful “bye bye.” I always get a lump in my throat because it’s like a kiss and the sweet “goodnight” from my mom when i was a little girl. Ah, anyway, so great to see the PNW beach & ocean & animals.
Fabulous video! That beach is my kind of heaven! I love working with driftwood and there was so much down there! I loved the different formation of the rock stacks, what a heavenly place to be!
Love this and also a big fan of MyOwnFrontier channel! Great to see Joey still out there doing it! And thank you for sharing your adventures here!
Catherine, Thank you for such an incredible video of you and Joey's amazing and challenging backpack on the Olympic Coast! Also, thank you for bringing back wonderful memories. Here's one of them that I'm sure you can identify with. I camped at Ruby Beach about 25 years ago, and loved it! Its beauty is unique in many ways. Climbing the obstacle course of fallen giant redwoods bleached by the sun was fun. I felt so relaxed and peaceful being perched atop one of them, my face warmed by the sun, with the beach of brilliantly colored stones, seashells and sea glass spread out below me like a magic carpet. The next morning during low tide I joined hundreds of seabirds for a walk on the smooth, wet sand at the water's edge. Looking out through the morning mist at the waves, vibrant colors of aqua, orange, vermillion and ruby flashed against the dark background of a volcanic rock, visible between the intervals of the crashing waves. I waded out to investigate. Waist deep in the chilly waters, I arrived at the rock. Clinging to it were large jewel colored sea anemones and starfish!
I can report Ruby Beach remains as stunning now as it was 25 years ago. Was just there last month and was blown away by its beauty. Was treated to a tremendous sunset that I was able to capture on camera. Will definitey return again at some point in the future.
@@LarryManiccia Thanks so much! I'm happy to hear it's as stunning now as it was back then. I'd love to see your sunset photo.
Welcome to my home state. Cape Alava is a gorgeous backpack…good choice 😊
Love those Pacific storms. They can be brutal but the next day is always spectacular and peaceful.
Such a beautiful rugged coastline. Another area we need to visit. My wife and I have lived in California almost 40 years and have yet to get up north.
Thank You for “taking us”there Cat.
Another trip on our list.
what a wonderful scenery.
Had to cancel my Ozzett experience this year. Hoping my health returns. Thank you for a beautiful pre tour of next year. Sure wish our paths had crossed years ago. You'd make a great friend for trail and travel.
Harlequin Ducks at 13:16. They are a salt water diving duck that nests in the fresh water rivers in the spring. Unfortunately, I have heard that local poachers target them for their beautiful feathers, which are used for fly tying.
The Olympic peninsula beaches are stunning and rugged. They are not a lie on the sand and soak up the sun beach. But they are a photographers paradise. Thanks for sharing your adventures
Was a beautiful place. Thank you. Blessings
I found u because of Joey and since he has been doing his thing it is nice to see him on others channels… well shot and edited video with stunning scenery…. Be well..
Thanks so much 🙏
Yep, you found it!!!
I got the opportunity of a lifetime to travel up to an area called Ruby Beach. One of the most beautiful spots on the Pacific or of any place Ive ever been in my lifetime shorelines with seastacks ,and driftwood washed upvon shore.
This video was absolutely awesome! 🌈 Thank you.
I never tire of your adventures. I have always wanted to go to the Oregon coast. Now I want to go to the Washington coast! So beautiful! I enjoyed it so much viewing it through your lens. Thank you!
❤The Pacific North West is stunning !
My little brother & his wife moved up there 20 years ago. ❤❤❤
We adore 🥰 ❤every square inch and every second spent in this magnificent piece of the world. We love going in August through November the best !! I’m beyond stoked that you & Joey went together! You both breath in Mother Nature better than most of us !!!
Thank you for taking the time to photo-shoot and document our wonderful coastline here in Washington. A+
Thanks Catherine.😁
HI CATHERINE & JOEY 👋
AWESOME VIDEO FOOTAGE 📹 LOVED ALL THE WILDLIFE OF ALL DIFFERENT KINDS 😀 GLAD YOU BOTH DIDN'T GET CAUGHT BY THE HIGH TIDE . BREATHTAKING CAMPSITES & VIEWS ! THE ROCKS & ISLANDS STICKING OUT OF THE OCEAN WAS THAT THE BEACH / PART OF THE MAIN LAND WHERE YOU & JOEY WERE CAMPING 🏕 ? AS LONG AS THE SCAT WAS ON THE BEACH & NOT THE CAMPSITES , L.O.L. NOT FUNNY ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏
cool to see the collab trips with joey.
Thanks for the heads-up about this crazy system!
Wow Cat...Another wonderful Pacific Coastline adventure! I also love doing that Oregon/Washington sojourn a couple times a year. Your travels make me want to jump in my truck an go right now! Safe travels and we'll wishes always Cat.
thank you!
Breathtaking Pacific coast. Being from the East coast the ocean rock formations are different & beautiful from what I have seen. Great video and hope there is more to come. 😊👍🏻🙋🏼♀️
Oh nice. I live up in Neah Bay. Ozettes a good walk.
As always, awesome! Thanks!🥰
Spectacular
Spent a couple weeks in WA and hit Olympic, North Cascades, and Mt Rainier last summer, absolutely loved it. It's probably too late in the season, but I highly recommend you spend time at the other 2 parks in WA as well..!
We’re so lucky that it’s always low tide every time we hike from Cape Alava to Sand Point! I love the Wedding Rock area!
The Washington and Oregon coastline is so rugged and dramatic and wild! Imagine being a sea otter and feeling right at home in this place! Thank you for sharing Cat
Wow your right, Cat this coast line is definitely different from SOCAL beaches!! I loved seeing those sea otters they are such playful creatures 😄 Thank you once again for another beautiful adventure !!
So beautiful.❤
Very different and interesting Cat. Enjoy and stay safe! Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob🍷
That was wonderful Catherine, thank you for taking me along!
The you for sharing 🥰
Beautiful place, it's going on my list!
Stunning
You've outdone yourself again, Cat. This one is close to my heart as well, and it is so, skillfully, done. I'm glad you had Gentleman Joey to help with the cliff climbing, and it's better to have two against the bears!
Cat very cool great work Loved it and your hat .Thank you
I didn't know you are in my general area! Welcome! I am in Kingston (by the ferry).
Thank you for the upload. I grew up in western Washington and have spent so much time along its coast. Watching this was like being transported home for a bit. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Again, thank you.
Great photography plus your narration skills are spot on.thanks cat 😺😎 your friends here in Massachusetts 💕
That giant tree stump had burned at some point, even the wet northwest forest can burn, amazing.
This was the real deal and maybe your best video that I’ve seen. My thoughts for you is “seek your adventure while you can and don’t look back.” Joey is his own frontier and you are an awesome photographer. I know because at 83 I’m seeking and planning my next adventures. SOS - Slower, Older, Smarter! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thank you Lynn!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Your welcome! Give Joey my best and tell him that I enjoy his frontier.
Lynn, age is but a number. Your "Slower, Older, Smarter", reflects wisdom and appreciation. Life is an adventure to savor. Nor to rush through. I'm 66 and when people tell me to "act my age", i tell them "I'm trying. But, I've never been this old before. So, I stick with what worked before."
@John Pinckney Thanks you for your kind comments. I just keep on going down the hiking trial of life! Still got a few more miles to go and more content to create!😀
@@lynnnorthrup8914 Just don't do it alone. Take others along for the ride... Inspire others...
I enjoyed seeing this hike through your perspective Catherine! What a beautiful and wild place! Thank you for sharing!
Fun!
Wow! Amazing. 8:32 in magical.
Thank you Matt!
No Bigfoot encounters? Lol. What an amazing video
Looks like Tofino BC! Beautiful!
Aww so beautiful, that's for taking us along, luv the scenery 💖 enjoy..