Forks is central to many scenic attractions located in or near the beautiful Western Olympics.

Beautiful and rugged Rialto Beach is located just 12 miles from the RV park.  This pristine beach has no buildings or roads to distract the eye.  There is a large parking lot at sea level just a 100' from the beach.

This picture was taken at sunrise and shows a portion of James Island on the left.

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This picture was taken at sunset.

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Another shot of Rialto Beach.

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The Hoh Rain Forest is the 2nd largest attraction in the Olympic National Park and travellers from all over the World treke here to view this unique Forest where rainfall totals are approx 200" a year.  However during the summer season the rain is infrequent.

The Hoh Rain Forest road is located 12 miles south of the RV park on Hwy 101.  Then 18 miles inland along the fast flowing glacier fed Hoh River to the large parking lot located at the Natural History Musuem.  The walking trails start from the Musuem.

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This is taken in the Hall of Mosses early in the morning as the sun is filtering through the trees.

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The refreshing Sol Duc Falls is 27 miles north of the RV Park on Hwy 101 and then 13 miles inland to the parking lot.  It is then a one mile walk to the bridge that spans over the falls.

Here are two pictures of the falls taken from the bridge.

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Near the Sol Duc Falls it the ever popular pools located in Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort.  The pools are open to the public and after a hike up to the falls they are a real treat.  Cost vary from $6 to $11 for an all day pass.  There is a snack bar and patio area for dining and available even if you bring your own food.

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Cape Flattery is at the most northwesterly tip of the State of Washington on the Makah Tribal Land.  The views are stunning. Access is allowed by the tribe when purchasing a  $7 seasonal pass.  There are other fabulous attractions located on or near the tribal lands.

Here is photo of mammoth sea caves viewed from the observation decks at Cape Flattery.

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27 miles south on Hwy 101 is Ruby Beach, located in the Olympic National Park. 

This is a photo taken on a misty morning.  Note the perfect undisturbed sand patterns.