The next two days were spent in the Sol Duc River Valley, hiking through rain forest, soaking in hot springs, and enjoying the panoramic views from Mount Muller.
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We had been warned about the crazy humongous slugs in this region of the world, and it was no exaggeration!
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Happily fording the North Fork of the Sol Duc River in waterproof boots!
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Entire ecosystems growing atop a downed tree
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Disco moves near a waterfall! (While precariously balanced on slippery mossy rocks...)
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A great lunch spot, and turn-around point. Water was a little too frigid for swimming though.