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When visiting Olympic National Park and plan on longer walks/hikes don't forget to bring good sturdy shoes for walking as some of the smaller trails are more uneven with rocks and roots sticking out.
Don't forget some warm clothing and a rain jacket/umbrella. It can rain here at anytime whether it's winter or middle of the summer. It can be quite cool in the thick rain forest even on a warm summer day. At the beaches it can be quite cool as well due do the spray from the surf if it's a heavy surf and windy. Leave a Comment
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For those who have some more extra photo great, don't forget your tripod, polarizer, ND filter and your lenses. The waterfalls are perfect for that slow shutter speed effect as well as the beaches for that silky milky ocean effect. Have fun! Leave a Comment
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Olympic is a premier wilderness park and this is one place you can truly use a backpack to carry all you need for a multi-day camping trip. For those not so inclined a simple day pack will suffice for long beach walks or even shorter ones in the rain forest and alpine areas.
Pack layers of synthetic clothing for the highly changeable weather that is Olympic. The Pacific is cold and even on warm days, the breezes are cool. If it fogs up, the temperatures drop quickly. It can snow in alpine areas even in the summer so always carry warm gear including a warm hat. Sturdy water proof hiking boots are needed for all but the shortest beach walks and don't scrimp on socks. Your feet will thank you for it. Rain gear is essential in a park that gets 200 inches a year of precipitation. It is, after all, a rain forest in much of the area.
A wide angle is great for bringing the foreground into your landscape photos and a zoom is like gold for shots of wildlife. Get one with image stabilization for less than optimal lighting. A tripod is needed for low light shots in the rain forest and for cute couple shots.
This is a great park for camping. Bring a tent, synthetic sleeping bags, mats and a backpacking stove.
Someone to share that half gallon of Tillamook ice cream with. No matter how much you backpack, you really shouldn't eat it all by yourself! Leave a Comment
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