Lonesome Lake and Cirque of the Towers, from Jackass Pass

Lonesome Lake and Cirque of the Towers, from Jackass Pass
Lonesome Lake and Cirque of the Towers, from Jackass Pass, Wind River Range, Wyoming

Pingora Peak in the Morning Light, Cirque of the Towers, Wind River Range, Wyoming

Pingora Peak in the Morning Light, Cirque of the Towers, Wind River Range, Wyoming
Pingora Peak in the Morning Light, Cirque of the Towers, Wind River Range, Wyoming

Flowers of the Pasayten Wilderness

Pasayten Lupine
Lupine along the Boundary Trail

Pasayten Paintbrush
Paintbrush near Cathedral lake

Wildflower Rock Garden along the Pacific Northwest Trail
Wildflower Rock Garden along the Pacific Northwest Trail

First Beach, Olympic Coast

The pacific coast along the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State has several magnificent beaches. The weather is often unsettled and dramatic. Clouds and wind, crashing waves and stormy seas, its a feast for the senses.

There are several Native American towns there on the coast, Neah Bay to the north and La Push further south, west of the town of Forks. Both have resorts run by the local tribes where you can rent rooms and cabins and enjoy the scenery.

First Beach is part of the La Push Resort. The wide, arcing beach is capped at both ends by towering sea stacks.

It’s a photographers dream!

First Beach Reflection
First Beach Reflection

Driftwood Stump
Driftwood Stump

First Beach Line on the Sand
First Beach Line on the Sand