July 16th, 2009
Summer certainly is welcome after the snows of this past winter and the late spring. Probably more driftwood than ever piled on the beaches during high water, and despite neighbor Paul’s frequent attempts at pushing logs from the shore, we finally completed clearing room for the four canoes with the help of a chainsaw.
During the late spring and summer, hoards of hungry hummingbirds hover at Steve’s feeders.
Steve insists he landed 36 steelhead this last year. He is still feeding on his “famous” razor clam patties from last winter’s season.
It was perfect weather for the 20th Annual Rain Forest Bike Ride (31miles!) around Lake Quinault the last weekend in June. This year’s event tee shirts were a colorful salmonberry orange.
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January 14th, 2009
We finished construction of the new garage and equipment building in September. It’s a nice architectural addition to the rustic character of the Resort, besides providing needed storage and work space.
Autumn was beautiful here in the Quinault rainforest valley. Foliage color was the best in years. Days were warm, many nights were clear, (very dark here – great stargazing over the lake when clear) and Steve spent way too much time in shorts and tee shirt on the porch of the house gazing over the lake, unwinding from the busy summer. Late September through early November is our favorite time of year here… fewer people, more wildlife and more dramatic weather.
Days of freezing temperatures and lots of snow for the Christmas and New Years holidays made the lake, forest and old cabins magical. Then the rains hit the first week of January. 6:00 PM Monday the 5th. Through 6:00 PM Thursday the 8th. (3 days) we received the most recorded precipitation in the State: 17.33”. (Hoh only received 8.80”) Lake Quinault was within 2’ of its all time high water mark.
And winter’s only begun.
The cabins are very cozy with a fire in the fireplace, views over the lake and into the forest, and a good book.
Check your calendar, pick your favorite cabin (or try another) and call or email Steve. Ask him how he’s doing razor clamming and steelheading. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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July 31st, 2008
The great summer weather has arrived at Lake Quinault. The mornings on the lake are usually still and perfect for a canoe ride to look for otters, king fishers, or nesting osprey and eagles. The afternoon breeze comes in from the west and helps keep everything cool and comfortable.
The hummingbirds are once again lining up at Steve’s feeders. The National Park crews continue to clear and improve roads and trails damaged from the last two harsh winters. Park rangers are leading summer tours to the big cedar and along the Maple Glade Trail. Check out the Quinault Historical Museum on the south shore of the lake. The museum gives a fascinating glimpse into the history of the valley. It’s fun to watch the perch and smelt fishermen on the ocean beaches north of Kalaloch.
The mouth of the upper Quinault River has again migrated over the winter in our direction and is now very close to Canoe Creek. Canoeing to and hiking along the river is once again a new experience.
Check your calendar, pick your favorite cabin, and give Steve a call or email him at: 638northshore@reachone.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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