My parents, Greg, and I went up to Quinault Rain Forest on the Olympic Peninsula in Northern Washington. Although we were expecting a lot of rain (it IS a RAIN Forest), we ended up with 3 beautifully sunny days. We took long hikes through the forest, saw 3 of the largest trees (of their species) in the US, explored the rocky beaches (Kumlock Beach is only 45 minutes from out lodge in the middle of the forest!), and played lots of games. It got so hot one day we even went swimming in the glacier fed Lake Quinault-- well, we jumped in and ran quickly out of the frigid water. Without telephones, internet, or cable, we spent every night playing Youker, Cribbage, Ticket To Ride, and Bananagrams (like Scrabble). It was the perfect way to get away from the city, all responsibilities, and relax before going to Guatemala.
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