Sunday, February 14, 2010

Walk to Marymere Falls - Olympic National Park

This framed photo of a bubbling brook in Olympic National Park was turned into a pool of shimmering gold by the setting sun.I remember the day well. The air was heavy with the scent of trees and ocean. To this mountain girl used to "rare air" it almost seemed as if the air had enough substance that I could just lean back and float away. I was captivated by the fairyland of moss, ferns, and huge old trees. The light was special too. Not harsh, but soft and subtle to my eyes until I caught a glimpse of a golden pool. The color seemed so out of place among the soft shadowy greens that it stopped me in my tracks. I could not imagine what it was until I heard its soft murmur coming through the trees, the voice of a gentle brook flowing over stone and rock. I must be close to the waterfall. And then I heard a deeper rumble. Climbing up the last bit of trail I rounded the bend and the mist from the falls rose up in a cloud settling on my face. There it was, Marymere Falls plummeting 90 feet over hanging gardens and rock.

I hope you have enjoyed our little meandering walk through the forest of Olympic National Park.


This photo of a bubbling brook in Olympic National Park was turned into a pool of shimmering gold by the setting sun.
Shimmering Gold
This photo of a bubbling brook in Olympic National Park was turned into a pool of shimmering gold by the setting sun.
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A photo of a dappled in sunlight nature trail lined with towering moss covered trees meanders through Olympic National Park.

A framed photo of a dappled in sunlight nature trail lined with towering moss covered trees meanders through Olympic National Park.
Forest Walk
A photo of a dappled in sunlight nature trail lined with towering moss covered trees meanders through Olympic National Park.
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A photo of Marymere Falls seen between the trees on the last bit of the waterfall trail in Olympic National Park.

A framed photo of Marymere Falls seen between the trees on the last bit of the waterfall trail in Olympic National Park.
Marymere Falls Trail
A photo of Marymere Falls seen between the trees on the last bit of the waterfall trail in Olympic National Park.
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This photo of Marymere Falls in Olympic National Park is surrounded by lush hanging gardens.

This framed photo of Marymere Falls in Olympic National Park is surrounded by lush hanging gardens.
Marymere Falls
This photo of Marymere Falls in Olympic National Park is surrounded by lush hanging gardens.
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