Lochaerie Resort

It Finally Feels Like Spring.

Lochaerie Resort — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:41:59 +0000

Driftwood is cleared off the east beach and the canoes are ready for use. As the mouth of the upper Quinault River shifts each winter closer to our corner of the lake, we seem to gather more driftwood on the beaches. River otters are fishing off Onion Rock daily. Osprey have built a new nest north of the July Creek Cove replacing the nest totally blown away this winter. Quinault Loop Road opened again after months of closure due to blow downs and washouts.

Steve is excited to see his first spotted owl up the North Shore road. Lots of elk and black bear sightings. Steve had a successful season clamming on the ocean beaches and feasting on the catch. Ask Steve for his clam recipe.

We’ve made lots of changes to the interior of Cabin Col. Bob. There is new furniture and art throughout the cabins.

Hope to see you soon!

What A Winter We’re Having In The Quinault River Valley

Lochaerie Resort — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:19:54 +0000

Zeus had thrown every kind of weather imaginable at us this winter! Hurricane force winds in excess of 80 miles per hour knocked out electricity to all of Grays Harbor County as thousands of trees were downed. We had heavy rains that caused flooding, days and days of snow, and a week of the most gorgeous crystal clear sunny days and starry nights imaginable in January. The North Shore has been without electricity a dozen times and was the last area to have power turned back on in the county after the big storm in December. Fortunately we suffered little damage and our guests have had some memorable adventures. Thank goodness for propane heat and hot water, wood burning fireplace inserts, and lanterns. There have been lots of woodland creatures to see as the snow has pushed them to lower elevations.

Steve has been fishing (a lot!) and has good fish stories.

Days are getting longer and the end of winter may be in site.

It’s a beautiful and ever changing time of year in the rain forest and at the ocean beaches. Come visit us. Check your calendar, pick your favorite cabin, and call or email Steve. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cozy Autumn Days and Evenings at Lochaerie Resort

Lochaerie Resort — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:53:07 +0000

It seems so sudden that the days have shortened, leaves have fallen from the maple, alder, cascara, and cottonwood trees. Now squalls are blowing in giving little advance notice. Mushrooms have been plentiful; scads of salmon and steelhead are in the rivers and the lake. It can rain inches now in a day, but here on the North shore the cabins feel so cozy and when the sun does shine we’re warm and bright.

Summer was busy as always, even before the nice surprise article in August’s Sunset magazine which caused the phone to ring almost nonstop!

Canoes and rowboats have been taken to high ground to avoid damage from driftwood and dramatic fluxuations in the lake’s water level.

All cabins now have wood burning fireplace inserts, thus reducing drafts and generating lots of heat while still maintaining the character of the old fireplaces.

It’s a beautiful, peaceful AND dynamic time of year in the rain forest and at the ocean beaches. Come visit us. Check your calendar, pick your favorite cabin and call or email Steve. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Lake Quinault Rain Forest Salmon and Eagle Festival November 30-December 2

Lochaerie Resort — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:48:32 +0000

Please join us this weekend for a celebration of the eagle and the salmon in nature, in our history, and in our culture.

This is a great opportunity to experience the rain forest, and to learn from naturalists, cultural experts, environmentalists, and the animals themselves.

Friday November 30, 2007 - at Lake Quinault Lodge
5-7pm wine and cheese social

7pm Dr. Dan Varland will lead a discussion about Raptors of the Washington Coast.

Saturday December 1
9am Quinault Cultural Interpreter, Harvest Moon will talk about Eagles and Salmon in tribal history.
10am Bill Edwards of the Cook Creek Hatchery Manager will talk about Raising Hatchery Introduced Salmon
11:00-12:30 Shelly Ament of the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife and the Northwest Raptor Center, will give a live Eagle presentation.

12:30 - 1 Break for lunch

1-5pm The festival will continue with a bus tour to watch the amazing return of the salmon to the gravel beds where they were hatched to complete their life cycle and spawn another generation of salmon. Eagles may be present as well.

Sunday December 2
9am Rob Rhoads of Quinualt Nation Fisheries will present on “Establishing Spawning Escapement to Assure Future Generations of Salmon”
10am “Wild Salmon Reproduction and the Future of Wild Fish” -Pat Crain, Olympic National Park Fisheries Biologist

11am Bill Peterson of National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration will speak on “Global Warming & It’s Possible Influences Upon Salmon and Eagle Populations”
12 noon John Simms, Quinault Indian Nation Salmon Recovery Biologist will speak on “Salmon Recovery: What You Can Do to Help”

Summer Time at Lochaerie

Lochaerie Resort — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 23:14:19 +0000

Clear blue skies, crystal green water - the weather is great 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 eagles. The afternoon breeze comes in from the west and helps keep everything cool and comfortable.

Steve has the hummingbirds lining up at the feeders. The National Park crews continue to clear and improve trails damaged from the harsh winter. 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 once again has migrated over the winter in our direction, so canoeing to and hiking along the river is once again a new experience.

We finally have dial-up email at Lochaerie! 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!

Less Rain and More Sun at Lochaerie!

Lochaerie Resort — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:13:02 +0000

Spring has officially arrived at Lake Quinault. Skunk cabbage, daffodils, and Indian plum are blooming. Steve Haynes is on board as our new manager. Steve is an experienced fisherman and knows the Penninsula well. He is a wealth of outdoor information for guests.

You’ll find something new in each cabin, such as stairs, curtains, lighting, paint, and artwork. We’ve also been working on the perennial flower beds on the main lawn.

Check your calendar, pick your favorite cabin, and give Steve a call. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Happy New Year from Lochaerie Resort

Lochaerie Resort — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:18:55 +0000

Hooray! We survived the great storm of December.
Lochaerie is still standing. But 53 trees had to be cleared from the North Shore Road!

Our new manager Steve Haynes starts February 1st. Cabins will be available from that date forward.

Please call (360) 288-2215.

Animal Tracks found near the Quinault River

Lochaerie Resort — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:32:01 +0000

When you visit Lochaerie you may notice some interesting wildlife. Some species are native only to the Olympic Peninsula.

We found these animal tracks near the mouth of the river.

Otters in the Lake

Lochaerie Resort — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:40:32 +0000

Otters in the Lake…National geographics formed foundations for conversation. Transition to 1930’s complete.

Good Sleeping

Lochaerie Resort — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 22:39:02 +0000

Good sleeping, especially afternoon naps by Colin & Tim. Upstairs loft was warm. We slept with the window wide even though it was 45 deg. F outside.