David’s travelogue

the Pacific Ocean at the Hoh River, sunset

the Pacific Ocean at the Hoh River, sunset

Sitting beside my campfire during the most beautiful sunset I'd ever seen, I couldn't help but wonder whether a cougar might be poised to pounce on me from the spreading darkness. (See related article, "Wilderness Camping: An Olympic Event.")

the Pacific Ocean at the Hoh River, creepy shelter

the Pacific Ocean at the Hoh River, creepy shelter

This shelter—with its inverted boot hanging like a pirate flag—made for a creepy neighbor, but the site would have to do. There was nowhere else to camp. (See related article, "Wilderness Camping: An Olympic Event.")

the Pacific Ocean at the Hoh River, evening

the Pacific Ocean at the Hoh River, evening

Finding a place to pitch a tent above the high tide mark was challenging, to say the least. (See related article, "Wilderness Camping: An Olympic Event.")

Rain Forest: Olympic National Park

Rain Forest: Olympic National Park

The one mile hike from the trail head to the beach features lush rain forest. (See related article, "Wilderness Camping: An Olympic Event.")

the Pacific Ocean at the Hoh River

the Pacific Ocean at the Hoh River

The log covered beach, as seen from my campsite. (See related article, "Wilderness Camping: An Olympic Event.")

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David Balch

David Balch has been a member since 12 May 2008 and goes by davidbalch.

Currently in Richmond, Virginia.

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I am "dad" to my children, and a slew of other things to my wife, relatives and friends. To the rest of the world, I'm a communications consultant with a background in magazine publishing. I've served as art director on more than a dozen national and international magazine titles, and my photos have appeared on more than 40 covers (photos BY me, not OF me). I've also worked as a writer and as an editor. Favorite things? Family, friends, music, laughter, good food, fine wine, and—of course—travel

You can also find David at www.davidbalch.net.

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