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Olympic National Park (Coast)
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Although it was added relatively late in the history of the park (not until 1953), the coastal region of Olympic National Park is one of its prettiest and most interesting places. One of the most striking features is the large amount of driftwood found on the beaches. These are the remains of huge trees which have fallen into rivers in the park, been carried out into the ocean, and washed up on the beach.
More driftwood, and offshore islands, can be seen here.
In places the driftwood lies right up against the trees of thick forests which grow next to the beach--living trees, such as the Sitka Spruce, and those whose time has passed. Below is such as scene at Ruby Beach.
There are sea stacks up and down the coast. Some are small islands, rising dramatically straight up from the sea. Below the view is from Ruby Beach, looking north toward Abbey Island.
Here is some more driftwood, and sea stacks.
This small inlet is found on the edge of Ruby Beach.
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