Rain Forest


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Nov 14

Olympic Peninsula–Hoh Rain Forest 2

Photograph of fallen logs and luxurious plant growth in the Hoh Rain Forest in the Olympic National Park, WashingtonFerns cover the ground and mosses drape the Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and big-leaf maples. Some of the trees measure over 300 feet high and 25 feet in circumference! Hiking the Hall of Mosses is like walking through a large silent sanctuary.


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Nov 14

Olympic Peninsula–Hoh Rain Forest

Photograph of backlighted leaves in the Hoh Rain Forest in the Olympic National Park, WashingtonThe Rain Forest is layer upon layers of green. 140 to 170 inches of rain per year create a lush canopy and understory. The light is soft and filtered by the luxurious growth.