The Rain Forest Resort Village at Lake Quinault

Comparing the Hoh and Quinault Rainforests, well, they both have moss, ferns, big trees. The Hoh is more of a Maple Glade, while Quinault is more of a Spruce Forest, but each has both. Quinault has more amenities, like lodging and restaurants. They both are one of the most beautiful places on earth. Quinault does have a lake right in the middle of it. Quinault has a loop around so you don't have to back track. I believe Quinault has more trails. I think it merits a visit to both so you can make up your own mind.

Jerri: How do I get there?

Dave: How do you get to the Rain Forest Resort Village? Well, most arrive by automobile, traveling up or down US Highway 101. We are about a three hour drive from Seattle and a little longer than that from Portland. Here's a link to our website with driving directions. You can also fly in by helicopter, we have a few people who do, and travel up the lower Quinault River via canoe, which the Quinault Indians do when they have their canoe races.

Jerri: I like to hike. What's available in your area?

Dave: The hiking trails in Quinault Rainforest are awesome. The USFS trails on the South Shore of the Lake are from easy to moderate. Col. Bob trail takes you to an eagle's eye view of the Olympics, but it is an eight-mile hike one way up hill. Graves Creek and North Fork are trail heads into the Olympic National Park. The Maple Glade trail on the North Shore is another varied theme you find in Quinault Rainforest.

Jerri: What photo opportunities are there?

Dave: OK, photo ops. How about the World's Largest Spruce tree, or the Biggest Cedar tree? Sunsets over Lake Quinault are beautiful. As you walk the trails, just about anywhere you can take a great rainforest shot. Herds of Elk frequent the upper valley, and Bald Eagles are not a rare sight.

Jerri: What about restaurants and grocery stores?

Dave: The Rain Forest Resort Village has both. The Salmon House Restaurant & Lounge offers a variety of Menu choices from our salmon - baked, blackened, broiled or our own smoked salmon - to steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta or salads. Besides us, the Lake Quinault Lodge also has a restaurant, and in Amanda Park, there are a couple others. We have a small general store and gift shop, and

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