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>>>From: John Hudson
>>>Come the middle of July my wife and I hope to take our tent trailer and
>>>OM4T to somewhere quiet, scenic, by tidal waters, and far from the
>>>madding crowds [but not too far from a grocery store and a fine wine
>>>shop!] for a couple weeks. Ideally we'd like to find a place in the
>>>Puget Sound or on the coast of the Olympic Peninsula where we can escape
>>>from the crowds, burn up some film, catch up on some reading, walk the
>>>beaches, and watch the sun set.
>>>I am wondering if there might be any recommendations from list members
>>>who are familiar with the Pacific northwest and have any favourite spots
>>>in mind.
>>>John Hudson
>>>Vancouver, BC
As to the locations you mentioned, I would suggest Crescent Lake which is on
101 just south of Port Angeles. A truly lovely setting, but anymore it's
nigh unto impossible to get away from the madding crowds. I even thought
about suggesting the Anacortes ferry through the San Juans, getting off at
Orcas to see Mt. Constitution and some of the other scenic wonders there,
but in mid July you need to be able to write off just about an entire day
just waiting in ferry lines. The 'when' and 'where' of your scenario just
about makes your 'escape from the crowds' desire impossible. As a true
native (I have the rust spots and webbed feet to prove it), I must admit
that my escape route always takes me south to the Oregon coast. The scenery
is magnificent, the entirety of the drive down 101 is spectacular, and there
still don't seem to be QUITE so many people there all the time.
Got the perfect solution... you come here to Everett and fill in for me for
a week or so and I'll take off down the Oregon coast...
8^)
Jim
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