We spent a morning exploring Ruby Beach in the Olympic National Park. It is one of the many southern beaches that line the coastal edge of the National Park boundary. As with most Pacific Northwest beaches, it is covered with tons of driftwood which is natures finest architectural tool in the eye of a child and child-at-heart.
Ruby Beach is known for it’s driftwood, smooth rocks, and large rock formations. There were sculptures from travelers before us that were fun to add to and create some of our own. The huge rocks were great fun to explore and climb.
How many days could we spend together skipping rocks, building driftwood forts, and rock sculptures on the world’s beaches? I think every. single. one. Although it makes my heart so incredibly happy to step back and observe our kids working together and playing with whatever they can find in their natural surroundings, our kids remind us to play like kids and we are often compelled to join right in!
Ruby Beach is not easily accessed. One thing we learned while exploring the Olympic Peninsula is that distances are great and the time it takes to travel them even greater. I would recommend either staying at the Kalaloch Lodge or about 30 miles away at the Lake Quinault Lodge or camping at Kalaloch or South Beach. While you are there, don’t forget to pick up your National Park kids activity guide and passport stamp!
Have you been to the Olympic Peninsula? Isn’t it amazing? What’s your favorite part? More about our 1st trip to the Olympic Peninsula coming soon. Consider yourself warned for the onslaught of green photos. So much beauty, it is my new favorite National Park!
