Hike at Dungeness Spit, Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Sequim | NWR in Washington
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- čas přidán 21. 01. 2023
- If you like Pacific Northwest beaches, here is a nice one for you! At Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, hikers can follow the beach at Dungeness Spit for up to 5.5 miles, going as far as the New Dungeness Lighthouse near the point. It’s a nice out and back along the sandy beach (total 11 miles). There are lots of birds and plenty of driftwood! When Steve and I recently visited we hiked out about 1.5 miles, had a nice picnic, then turned back.
When hiking this beach you have to be very mindful of the tide and stay to the west / outside portion of the spit. The east / inside portion is closed to the public and is protected for wildlife. Also be mindful for waves and logs and other debris in the water. Current tide charts are available online and are posted at the trailhead.
The NWR is on the Olympic Peninsula, along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, close to Sequim, Washington. (Pronounced: skwim)
Hiked on January 13, 2023
3.5 miles, (out and back)
$3.00 parking
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1915 as a refuge, preserve and breeding ground for native birds.
www.fws.gov/refuge/dungeness
Dungeness Spit - Wikipedia
British explorer George Vancouver named the landform in 1792 after the Dungeness headland in England.
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Dungeness River
A 28 mile long river located in the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. It flows through the Buckhorn Wilderness, past the town of Sequim, and empties into the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Dungeness Bay.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungene...
Sequim, Washington
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Dungeness, England
A headland on the coast of Kent, England. The area is protected as a National Nature Reserve. There are over 600 different types of plants, over one third of all those found in Britain. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, RSPB, has a bird reserve there providing an important refuge for migratory and shore birds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeness
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Jennifer Lupine, 2024.
Lived in Sequim from 1955-62. Hiked the spit as a teen in 1961, and signed the Coast Guard log book (signature is still there). Hiked it again with my wife in 1994 and then stayed at the lighthouse in 2014. The town has change a LOT since I lived there. It is said "you can never go home." So true.
Fun memories! I love the spit, such an amazing area! I’ve been able to visit just 5-6 times over the years- would love to make it all the way to the lighthouse! O wow, we should see if we could stay there too, that would be amazing! I really want to try the hike all the way out, but I would have to find a mid day low tide in the summer with the most daylight!! Isn’t it true everywhere seems to have grown up and changed, sometimes places are unrecognizable now. Thanks for watching and saying hello! 😄☀️☀️☀️
Went there 3 years ago, loved the 2 hikes we did there. Did not want to leave. If lived in the area, I think I'd be there daily
Me too! It's an amazing area- and probably would be different every time you visited! We hiked around up in the bluff areas, but I loved the beach the most. Thanks!!
Can't beat it on a dry sunny day! Made it out to the lighthouse years ago and got to go up in it. Timing the tides is critical if you don't want be climbing driftwood on the way back. I know from experience. 😉 Thanks Jennifer!
Hi Philip! Glad to hear you made it out to the Lighthouse and back safely!! I think it’s really best for a summertime adventure when you have more daylight and can get an extra low tide. I wouldn’t want to mess with the waves and water overtopping the spit! The nature opportunities here are amazing! Did you know the spit grows by about 14 feet per year!! 😄🌊🌊🐧🐦
I will forever be able to smell the unique scents of low tide along the shoreline of Juan de Fuca Strait in my mind and dreaming of eating Dungeness crab again . I will also go salmon and halibut fishing when we return to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Thanks Jennifer, for the 10 minutes of bliss and wonderful memories growing up there; as I sit and enjoy watching these Washington State videos that you share from here in Japan.👍
Hi friends in Japan! I’m so happy to share the area with you! Yum, Dungeness crab!! We haven’t had any for awhile either! 👌❤️ You’ll really enjoy it when you come back, fishing for salmon and halibut sounds perfect! 🎣🐟💙
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Oh my God what a beautiful place you visited dear friend Jennifer!
Magnificent views! Awesome walk!
THANKyou....
Thank you so much Bapi! We ere really happy it didn’t rain- it’s a very relaxing area! 🐦🐦🐦
So beautiful ! your video is so hight quality and interesting! thank you!! Leaving full support my 💖 friend.
Have a Lovely Day Greetings!⭐🎬like95
Hi Inner Peace! I’m really happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks and have a great day! 🐦🐦🌊🌊
Dear my friend.
nice beautiful beach walk sharing video. full watch😊👍
I hope you have a nice day tomorrow.
Thank you Ryo! You too!
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Hello and thanks so much for watching! Have a wonderful weekend! 🌲🌲🌲☀️☀️
Thank you for taking us on another beach hike in Washington. It's such a unique state with a beach coastline that's sadly often forgotten
Good morning Glad you enjoyed it! It’s been really nice to do some beach hikes this winter… lots of nice nature/ thanks for joining us! 🐦🐦
Enjoy hiking footage from the beautiful Washington Sekim, Dungens Spit National Wildlife Refuge.🌴
Thanks friend! It's a great place to explore and relax! :)
Awesome place for a hike. Nothing like the smell of the salt air.
Morning Rut Moe! I totally agree! 🌊💙
Hike on the Dungeness Spit which is very exciting. The stunning Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Sequim, Washington. I encountered many beautiful things, comfortable streets, stunning beach panoramas. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video.
Hi Adelia! Thanks so much for visiting! It’s a lovely and refreshing place for a hike. Happy Friday! 🐦🐦🐦
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Hi friends! Thanks for joining us! Have a wonderful weekend! 🌲🌲🌲💚
I would enjoy hiking this trail breathing in the fresh air. Hearing the sound of the ocean, wind and birds was super relaxing. 👍💯⌚
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks! I'm hoping to go back during the spring bird migration. :)
What a serene and picturesque hike! 😍 The combination of the lush forest and the calming sound of the ocean waves makes it a perfect escape into nature. 🌳🌊 The wildlife encounters were a delightful bonus, capturing the beauty of the birds and the graceful deer. 🐦🦌 It's incredible how the beach is adorned with unique driftwood, adding a touch of charm to the landscape. 🏖 The video showcased the best of the Pacific Northwest's breathtaking scenery, leaving us with a sense of awe and tranquility. 🌲🌅 Thank you for taking us on this virtual adventure; it felt like a refreshing break from our busy lives. 🚶♂💫
Hi friends, thank you! We love having driftwood on our beaches! So many trees wash down the rivers then end up on the beaches- it’s left there as part of the natural ecosystem and people aren’t allowed to collect it on the public lands. O yes, we love the birds and wildlife. I’m happy you found it calming. 👌 I really appreciate your visit and thoughtful comments. Have a great upcoming week! 😄 Cheers- Jen
Great informations and tips : ) Wonderful hike and place : )
Beautiful presentation and video Jennifer : ) Lovely trees and forest : )
Wonderful trail : ) Great map : ) Lovely water sounds : ) Beautiful sea waves : )
So cute birds : ) Thank you for sharing this Interesting Presentation and Video : )
Thanks so much! I appreciate your enthusiasm! We really enjoyed seeing the beach and the birds! Thanks for joining us! :)
What an incredible place, I really loved seeing all these landscapes that you brought us here. Walking through such a place must be relaxing and rewarding, I really enjoyed it !!!
Hi TexMusic- thanks for visiting! Glad you enjoyed seeing the views of the beach- it’s a great place to visit year round! Have a great day! ☀️☀️🌊🌊
Pleasant walking tour leading up to this amazing ocean views, very good
presentation and thank you for sharing. Like 134. Have a beautiful week.
Thanks so much! Thanks for visiting and for the Like! You too, have a lovely week! 🐦🐦💙
Lovely hike. So nice to be close to the water and listen to the waves. It's interesting to see different creatures there.
Hi Lee Art - Thanks for watching! I’m happy you enjoyed the video! Maybe some day we’ll make it all the way out to the end- thanks!! 😄🐦🐦🐦
It was wonderful joining you on the walk Jennifer. Great hike on the trail to the spit and loved seeing the birds in their habitat with the soothing sound of the waves in the background. The Pacific Northwest is such a beautiful part of the country. The distant stunning views of the surrounding landscapes take my breath away. Thank you! Best regards, Cathy
Hi Cathy - thanks for joining us! This Wildlife Refuge sure has a lot to offer! I’m sure you would love it and find many of the listed birds! It’s wonderful to have the bluff area as well as the sheltered coastal areas protected. I’m so happy you enjoyed the atmosphere and the views! Have a lovely week! ~ Jennifer
Amazing place and very relaxing place to visit. Thanks for a great watch.
Thanks Soren! There are quite a few nice beach trails around the Olympic Peninsula… it’s great that this area is protected for wildlife. Thanks so much for joining us! 😄🌊🌊🌊
So peaceful there. I could listen to the ocean waves for hours. Beautiful hike, Jennifer!
Hi Donna! Thanks for joining us… I find it very peaceful too! I’m sure you’d find lots of interesting nature with the birds and driftwood. We saw a cluster of barnacles clinging to one piece of driftwood … I bet they’ll be happy when the tide comes back in. I think there will be more birds visiting during the spring migration … we were maybe seeing the winter guests. 🐦🐦 Thanks Donna… I hope you’re staying warm! 🙋🏼♀️🌊☀️
I love walking on the beach, the sandpipers are always a delight.
Hi Sandra! It was fun to see a few birds enjoying the ‘quiet side’ of the spit! I would love to come back in the spring and hopefully see more of the birds on the list. Thanks! 🌊💙🐦
Really beautiful spot! I was impressed by that list of birds to lookout for and your sightings as well, great video!
Hi Ryan! I’m sure you would love visiting this area! Wasn’t that an impressive list! If I have time I’m going to try to visit again in the spring, this year or next, and look for more of the birds… sounds like fun! 🙋🏼♀️🐦🐦🐦
Interesting place. I remember it was cold and windy when I visited it, and no birds around 😊 Thanks for the great wildlife encounters 👍
Ah, wow, that’s too bad! I guess we we’re fortunate that it wasn’t too windy the day we were there. I’ll keep that in mind if I go back with my bird book. Did you get to hike out very far? I’m wondering if it was a calm day, would there be more or less birds out farther out the spit? Thanks- always nice to hear from you!
@@JenniferLupine Not too far. I turned back when realized that there were no birds.
I love the colors in the driftwood, they really pop on gray days like that. I love seeing the different birds and other wildlife. Great hike Jennifer. Thank you for taking us along.
Good morning Becca! I'm sure you'd enjoy the area and get some awesome nature photos too! I'm hoping we can go back and stay a little longer next time... maybe in the spring there might be more birds. At any rate, it's a wonderful natural area- thanks! Hope you're having a great week!
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It's nice to go out for an early morning walk in the beach like this the view is very relaxing
I totally agree! Thanks so much! 🐦🐦🌊🌊💙
Hello Jennifer & Steve
Beautiful hike up to this quiet beach …so serine ! Sure must be careful to hike along the shore not to get caught by the tide . The log sure was getting a hard time rolling into the waves. Was that a seal 🦭 we saw ? The deer at the end was so nice 🤩 in the greenery
Nice and relaxing video 😉👍
Have a great week
Hélène &Serge 👩❤️👨🌈🇨🇦
Hi Serge! Yes, it’s very important to be alert and keep one eye on the ocean! Wasn’t that amazing to see how the water was tossing that heavy log around! Yes, we think it was a seal… and Steve is the one who spotted the deer, that was fun! 🌟👌
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Beautiful place and amazing shots
Great upload 👌👍
Good morning Rayaan! Thank you so much! 👍
Hello. Dear Jennifer Lupine.
The walk to the beach was a very interesting video with amazing scenery and unexpected animals and seaplanes. I enjoyed watching it. Thank you very much.
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Thank you! You too! Great to have you join us! ☀️☀️🌊🌊
Beautiful relaxing beach walking tour. Enjoyed this so much. Nice sharing my friend.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much, Happy Friday!
What a great hiking trail and leading up to those oceanic views 😁 felt like an ASMR with the waves and forest sounds :)
Thanks Kevin! It’s pretty peaceful there! I’m happy it’s protected for the wildlife, and that a potion is open for us to enjoy too.. thanks! 🌊🌊🐦🐦🌲🌲
Dear friend~ 100% Nice sharing~have a nice week!!!😀😀😀
Thanks Hey Painting! 😄🌊🌊
everything out there was so stunning, beautifully done, amazing hike, the natures was so wonderful, great exploration my friend, keep exploring. cheers... thumbs-up!.
Hi Travel Vanz! Thanks for joining us, glad you enjoyed it! It’s a really beautiful place to visit all year round! 🌊🌊🐦🐦
That's very beautiful channel. Thank for sharing video. Have a nice day friend!
Thank you! You too! Have a nice day my friend! 🌊🌊🌊
This is a lovely hiking park. Fantastic scenery attraction. The panoramic view of the place so beautiful all around. Very relaxing and refreshing to watched. You're absolutely brilliant videographic artist on so many levels. Bravo my dear friend. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you. My subscription done to support your lovely channel.
Hello Melvin! Glad you enjoyed the hike! It sure does feel relaxing and peaceful… isn’t it great that places like this are protected for wildlife! Thanks for the sub and wishing you all the best too! 😁🐦🐦🌊🌊
Not a bad temperature and without the wing it looked a great day for a hike. Great trail through the woods and a nice viewpoint, a lot of driftwood on the beach and what a great sound the waves crashing on the beach. Loved the moody skies you got walking along the beach and all the wildlife, especially the deer at the end, cheers Alan
Hi Alan! How are things in the UK? It sure was nice to have little to no wind for our hike, and no rain! I’m sure you can imagine that it can get pretty windy out on the spit. It’s got great atmosphere and wildlife viewing… I’m hoping we go back again before too long 👌😄 Wasn’t that a bonus to see the deer! Thanks. 🌊🐦🌲💙💚
These shots are amazing, what a unique place. Trail looks so unique 👌👌
Thanks Ervin! It’s a early nice beach - thanks! 🌊🌊🌊☀️
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Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge,
It's a beautiful place to go and see and walk!
Thank you for the precious and beautiful video.
Have a wonderful day dear friend!💚
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us! 🐦🐦💙
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Greetings from Japan
it's a great park
It's good because it doesn't rain
beautiful forest
I want to walk on the beach in front of it
I'm walking 👀
very interesting scenery
thanks for the post
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Hello friend! it’s it great to see the beach and ocean in the winter! Thanks for joining us! Have a great weekend! 🙋🏼♀️🌊🌊🌊
This beach looks so beautiful with very clean sand. And those woods looks pretty, along the trail in the woods to the beach,just suddenly very wide open in front of eyes. Feel so great. Thank you for wonderful sharing 😍❤️👍👍
Hi Color! Thank you! It’s a really special place, glad you enjoyed it! I’m always amazed at how the forest grows all the way up to the beach… yes, when you walk along and finally reach the beach, it’s amazing! In the summertime it stays light until about 9:30p, so that would be a great time to try to walk all the way out to the lighthouse… the beach closes just before sunset, which is about 5:00p now, so there’s not enough tie to get all the way out and back. Thanks, and have a great week! 🌊🌊🐦🐦
Beautiful place with full of nature beauty 😍 I really enjoyed the walk tour with you. Well done 👍 tremendous sharing 👏
Thank you so much! It’s great to have you visit! 🐦🐦🌊🌊
Thank you for this beautiful video. Great forests and stunning beaches... I love it ❤ Greetings from Germany Jenny
Morning Jenny- I really enjoy this area! It’s a great place to get in tune with nature. Thanks for checking out this older video! Have a great day! ☀️☀️
It's fun to walk on the beautiful trail. The sea is deserted and the waves are calm. Wishing you a happy and successful new year.
Thank you! We were sure happy that it didn’t start raining! Great to walk along the beach! 😁🌊🌊🌊
That’s such a beautiful view, Jennifer. 2:53 We have been to Dungeness Pit when we went to Sequim to buy from We Do Fudge we saw on the news. Love the peaceful and quiet place. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Cute deer at the end. 👍🏻🤗♥️
Hi Anna and Russell! I’m happy to hear that you’ve been to Sequim and went for a walk at Dungeness Spit too! I would expect it’s great year round… I want to go back in the spring when there might be a few more birds! We haven’t heard of We Do Fudge, sounds delicious! I’m not sure when they have the Lavender festival, but that’s a great time to visit as well! Thanks, have a great weekend! 😁🐦🐦🐦
@@JenniferLupine Love to visit a lavender farm this spring. We’ve been to a tulip festival in Mt Vernon. It’s so beautiful. 💐 Happy Hump Day! 🤗♥️
Oh wow, that's just a fantastic location! Bruce and Otis
Hi Bruce and Otis! Hope you guys are doing well! We had a nice time at the beach, and we’re sure glad it didn’t rain!! 😁
Yes, it looks like a sea lion in those pictures.
Very nice! 👍
Thank you! Cheers! It was fun to see him swimming out there! Fun to see the birds too! Thanks for joining us! 😄🌊🌊🐦🐦
It's a beautiful job congratulations God bless you 😺👍🙏
Thank you so much! Have a great day!
Nice hike at Dungeness Spit. Beautiful stretch of sand, the sounds of waves and the spooky driftwoods and the birds.. perfect afternoon vibes. Would love to see you hike upto the lighthouse some time in the future on a clear spring or summer day. Have a great week, Jennifer. Take care!
Isn’t it wonderful! I would really like to hike all the way out too! I’ll be watching for when there is a low/low tide near 11:00 in the early spring… that should give me enough time if I start around 8:00! The lighthouse used to be open for tours… I’d love to see inside too, wouldn’t that be a bonus! 😄 Thanks! 🙋🏼♀️🌊🌊🌊
This was such a peaceful hike. Wonderful combination of the sea and woods. Nice that there is a sheltered area for the wildlife on the beach. Nice video capture of some of the birds and the deer.
Thanks for sharing and have a lovely week, Jennifer.
Thanks Gasper! It’s a really nice wildlife refuge- with great access to the spit, even though the inside area is protected. We’ve been to some places where there’s really no where to observe the wildlife, even from a distance. We enjoyed the beach and the birds! 😄 Thanks!! You too, have a lovely week!
What a great trail. Wonderful place for adventure. Thanks for sharing my friend.👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🐦🐦🐦
Nice area and exploration Jennifer. Well done on your video. Sure is relaxing to watch where you go and what you see. Interesting to see the tide charts. Great hike along the beach. Beautiful area. Be safe out there. Take care and have a great day.
Thanks Steve! We’ve been getting out between the rain drops! 💦💦 It’s been nice to get over to the Olympic Peninsula more this winter … I’ve got my eye on some summer hikes over there too!! We either have to do a long drive or catch a ferry, so it takes a bit of planning. You’ll really enjoy it when you have time to visit! 👌😄
looks wonderful...i could sit on those washed up logs and listen to those waves for hours...a lovely walk Jennifer.
Hi Steven, me too! It’s very relaxing, and if we brought our binoculars we might see a few interesting birds! Thanks! 😄🌊💙
Amazing video and landscape, you always show wonderful places that I always dream to visit. Big like 109, thanks for sharing this wonderful videos I always look at them with great affection ❤ Have a lovely weekend, Val 🙏🏻
Hi Val - many thanks for the like and support! I’m happy you enjoyed the video! You too- Have a lovely weekend! 😄🌊🌊🌊
@@JenniferLupine Thanks a lot 🙏🏻❤
Thank you for sharing this lovely hike, Jennifer! What a beautiful beach! I hope you have a fantastic weekend, my friend. 😊🎹
Hi Antonio! How are you? Thanks for joining us! It’s a great place to enjoy nature! You too, have a wonderful weekend! 😄🐦🐦🐦
Hello my friend 😄
Very beautiful beach🌊✨
Thank you for sharing 👍🎉
Thank you too! Great to have you visit! 🌊🌊🌊
Hello Jennifer that was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Amazing to hear the waves and see the beautiful views. The forest looked stunning too
Hi Nicole! No shortage of damp forests around here for hiking in the winter… and some pretty nice beaches too! If you’re out near Sequim this is a very accessible area. Thanks! 😄🌊🌊🐦
Another beautiful hike, I love the undergrowth. And the passage on this wild beach, the sound of water and these stranded tree trunks, as if they had something to tell us. I often realize that I like it when the weather is grey and the surface of the water turns a "silver" color... Your pleasure at seeing all these wonders is very communicative. Thank you for the deer ...😉
Thank you so much! I always enjoy hearing from you! I enjoy the grey weather too… and watching the moody ocean… I like to know that it is always there … with the advancing and retreating tides, and the birds resting in the calm water. I’m happy you enjoyed the cute deer. 😄💙💙🐦🐦🌊🌊
Look like a very nice trail . Beautiful natures and landscape. Love the sound of the waves , nice breeze by the ocean. Beautiful forest. Thank you so much for this wonderful hike. Have a great week. All the best Amie 🇳🇿
Hi Amie! Thanks for joining us! I’m really happy to meet you, even though we live far away! You too, have a great week - all the best ~ Jennifer 🐦🐦💙
Danke Jennifer für die schöne und interessante Wanderung. Bin gerne mitgekommen. LG Wolfgang😊
Danke! Thanks Wolfgang, we really enjoyed visiting the coast here! Happy Friday! ☀️☀️
Thank you for uploading this. Used to live in Sequim, but moved away and have not been able to visit since. Miss the area and all of the hiking opportunities. This beings back memories. Hiked the Dungeness Spit quite a few times; canoed along it once and saw seals. The Spit always has driftwood along it, and it's fun to see the little driftwood huts people have made while hiking.
Good morning! Great to hear you’ve enjoying hiking at the Spit and living in Sequim! It’s beautiful all year long! I’ve visited a few times, including for the lavender festival! I love the beach area by the spit. Someday I’ll go at low tide and make it all the way to the lighthouse and back. Thanks for watching and saying hello! 😄🩵💙💚
Hi Jennifer 👋 !! A great location to explore, lovely forest, coastal features and wildlife 😊👍 !! I guess it’s named after Dungeness on the south coast of England, which is also a well known coastal feature 🌊🌊🌊🚶♂️✅ ! Thanks again, cheers, Don 🙋♂️ !!
Hi Don, yes, I read that Dungeness is named after the location in England! I will go look that up and add a link.. thanks! I read about it, but hadn’t followed up yet! This is another one of our beach areas that’s great to explore year round. Next time I go back I’ll try to go when I can see more birds. Cheers! 🙋🏼♀️~ Jennifer
Many woods on the beach, same like here's too when heavy wave and winds, pretty birds, I enjoy this explore ✈️ 🌊 beautiful. Thank you 🙏🏽🤗💙
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! I’m happy you have beaches near you too- so wonderful to be near the ocean!! Thanks 🌊🌊🌊
It's always great to miss the rain!
You’re so right, thanks Alan! 😄🌊🌊🌊
I always find it nice and interesting to return to a place where you've been before. What has changed. I still like it there. Or not at all.
However, the place is so beautiful that you can always come back.
The beginning of the hike is a really beautiful forest path. Only when you hear the sound of the sea do you recognize the proximity of the water. The first view of the coast from above is beautiful.
The large amount of wood makes the headland very interesting. Here you can watch wonderful birds.
I was happy to accompany you again. Thank you for taking me with you.
Warm greetings, Anita
Hello Anita! Thanks for your thoughtful comments! It’s great to hear from you! We really enjoyed our time at the beach… so nice of you to join us. Have a wonderful day! 🌊🌊🐦💙
What a beautiful area. There are a lot of benches, fences and signage that take away some of the wilderness feel.
Yep… I know what you mean… I’m not sure if the signs go all the way out the spit… lots of people need reminders. Some day we’re going to try to get all the way out to the lighthouse, and back!! 😆🌊🌊🌊 Thanks!!
Hi, Jennifer! This hike was a nice combination of the woods and the sea. The noises of the ocean are always so calming and soothing. And so was the wide open view out to the sea. Thank you for sharing, Werner
Thanks Werner! This beach is a really great place to see the waves in action and enjoy seeing s few birds too. It’s really too far to get out to the lighthouse and back in the wintertime- maybe when there’s a low tide in the summer. Thanks for visiting- have a great day! 😄🌊🌊🐦🐦
Very beautiful hiking to visited this great National wildlife refuge,
absolutely Awesome filmed, Thanks Jennifer!👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks you flower TT! 👍👍🌊🌊
Nice trail. Beautiful country. I love the sound of the ocean. Also noticed the sign which listed the birds in the area, amazing the number of different species. I’m lucky to see 10 varieties in my community. I love all the driftwood. Our world is so amazing and we take it for granted most days. Nothing as calming as a walk in the woods or by the seashore. Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks for joining us Carroll! Wasn’t that bird list amazing! I will definitely have to bring my bird book next time, and binoculars! I wouldn’t even recognize all the birds listed! I totally agree… very relaxing to take time for a walk and enjoy nature- the woods and seashores are amazing! Best not to take anything for granted! ☺💙💚🌲🌊
Very beautiful scenery 👍
Many thanks! I’m happy you enjoyed it! 🐦🐦🌊🌊
Wow beautiful trail going to the shore. Awesome tall trees alongside.
Thanks for joining us! It’s a nice quiet place to enjoy nature! Happy Friday! 🐦🐦
Fabulous presentation and well explained content. Definitely going to win the heart of all the viewers 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👍👏👌🤝
Thank you so much! 😀
Just down the road from me. Have spent many wonderful hours with my family hiking this coast. Thank you for show casing our great little area!
Hi, thanks for visiting and saying hello! Very nice that you live close by, and can enjoy this area often! I hope people who are visiting the area will take the time to walk down to the beach- it's really wonderful! Thanks :) Have a great weekend :)
Wow what a great place. I am enjoying the virtual visit
Thanks for visiting! Take Care!! 🌊🌊🌊
@@JenniferLupine my pleasure
That was amazing Jennifer! I've never seen a spit that long before. What stories that driftwood could tell!👍👍
Thanks Anthony! Glad you enjoyed it! I read that the spit grows on average 14 feet per year! Yes, the driftwood is amazing! 😄☀️☀️
An amazing split. Love the forested track. Just goes to show that walking on the split is not as safe as one would think! Lots of drift wood. That little Widgeon was cute. Great hiking adventure.
Hi and thanks Jojo! Yep, it’s not as safe as one might expect - it’s always changing! The surf was easily tossing and rolling that huge log… good to stay well clear of it! So many cute little birds… we like the Widgeons too! My bird app says they have lots of pizzazz! lol! 🌟🌊💙🐦
@@JenniferLupine I like Pizzazz
I'm such a sign nerd... I really enjoyed your intro! What a cool, unique trail -- important to time things right! Enjoyed the driftwood and the peaceful sounds of the waves 👍
Yay nerds!! Thanks! It’s really nice to have this area protected and be able to enjoy a nice long walk along the beach- thanks! 🐦🐦🐦
Amazing view sharing dear friend 😊
Thank you! Cheers! Have a great week! 🐦🐦🌊🌊
What a wonderful day you had. that's a neat little walk, just a sandy strip out into the strait. Sure seemed peaceful with the surf crashing on one side and the calm waters on the other. Perfect solitude for y'alls picnic lunch. Awesome vid Jennifer!
Hi Karl! It’s a really great place to visit, and even better with a picnic! lol. it does seem quite a contrast to have the wind and waves on one side and the calmness on the other. If we lived closer I’d definitely visit more often! Thanks! 🌊🌊🐦~ Jennifer
What a wonderful scenery. Love the bird captured
Thanks so much! I think the birds really enjoy this area! 🐦🐦🌊🌊
Beautiful trail with a nice beach walk and birds watching. Even sealions are there? 👏
Good morning! Thanks for visiting! Yes, we spotted a couple sea lions in the water, but they just showed their heads… not very easy to see them! Thanks! Have agent weekend! 🌊🌊🌊
so beautiful video my dear friend. 👍
Hello Shahanaz Parvin! Thanks for joining us, I'm happy that you enjoyed seeing the beach!
What a wonderful combination of beach and forest hike with great chance to see interesting animals! The tide times are probably very important to note, especially in winter... Best regards from Cologne and a big like!
Hi and thanks! It really is a nice combination of woods and open coast hiking. I’m always impressed how the forest goes right up to the water’s edge around here. Yes, it gets dark these days about 5:00p and in the summertime it gets dark about 9:30p… someday I’ll try to hike all the way out on a long summer day! 😁🌊🌊🐦🐦💙
Wow love the view with all the waves... great to hear them too. (zen moment) thanks for sharing your hike. Take care
Hi Alex… got to love those zen moments! Thanks! 🌊🌊🐦🐦
Thanks for sharing the interesting video.
It's surprising to see so many evergreen ferns and shrubs near the beginning of the video...considering Washington is so far north.
But I suppose being near the ocean must make the climate milder. Some nice scenes from the beach, with the birds.
Hope things are going well for you. Warm Winter Wishes! 🐼 🦓
Thanks so much for visiting! Ah, yes, we’re farther north but we have a pretty mild climate at sea level … lots of evergreen trees and ferns in the low elevation forests. Once we go up higher into the mountains there will be lots of snow in the winter. Thanks for visiting and saying hello!
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Don't fall asleep before the tide comes in 😅😅Nice place❤❤
That’s right! Whew! 😄🌟🌟
Thanks for sharing a beautiful place with your wonderful trip 🌸🌸🌸👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Beautiful mix of forest and coastal beauty. Love all that drift wood. Thanks for the walk about in Dungeness National Wildlife refugee
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us! Wasn’t that a lot of driftwood! 😁🌊🌊🌊
@@JenniferLupine awesome!!!!
Hello! Thank you for the nice and relaxing hiking tour. Have a good day 😊
Thank you! You too! 😄🌊🌊🌊
Absolutely wonderful sharing. Watching here. Well done. Thank you very much. I wish you true love and a long happy life.
Thank you very much! You too, and have a great week! 🐦🐦🌊🌊
Wow amazing view ..the beach is beautiful. The birds are so cute.
I am from Indonesia.
Hi Jitunesia! Indonesia is very pretty! Thanks for visiting with me her in Washington! 🙋🏼♀🌊🌊
That split looked amazing to walk on. Almost like walking in the middle of the ocean. But when the tide comes, I think you better run and get out of there!
Lots of driftwood and other stuff out there.
It must be so great for bird watching!
All the best! Kaat
Hi Kaat! Yes, better not get caught out on the spit at high tide! It’s really fun to walk on if the wood is dry and if it’s not getting bounced around by the tide! I slipped on one in December, that wasn’t fun, thankfully I didn’t get hurt. How are you doing after your recent incident with Frodo? Hope no bruises! Take care, all the best ~ J L 🙋🏼♀️💙
Nice.Thanks for sharing 👍.Such an exciting place. !!!
Hi, thank you! It’s an amazing beach! Have a great day! 😄☀️☀️
Wonderful video 👍 Thank you for sharing 👍 Have a nice day
Thanks friend! You too, have a great weekend! 🌊🌊🌊
Another beautiful hike and ocean views.
Thank you! It turned out to be a nice day!! 🌊🌊💙
Hi, my dear Jennifer! What a charming, beautiful trail to enjoy even in this season!
Always, love and always will love the sea, the ocean and its wonderful sound....
The view and sound are perfection to me.
Really an emotional pòace to enjoy and explore, darling.
My biggest embrace and like! Stay blessed and healthy! Love from Milan! Renata
Hello Renata! I’m sure you would love this trail! It’s really relaxing to walk along the beach… and if it was warmer you could go barefoot! So many nice birds and the sound of the waves is always welcome! I’m thankful his area is protected for the wildlife. I hope you’re having a wonderful January and getting out for some nice walks. Big hugs from Washington! 😄❤️💕🌸🌲💚🐦💙
@@JenniferLupine Hello, my dear!! Yes, happy that this amazing area is protected!
I'd really love to walk barefoot on the beach....
Here in Milan another not so cold winter. But in these days in the South and Centre Italy a lot of snow! That's weird!
My biggest embrace and stay always blessed and healthy and have a wonderful weekend! Renata
Wonderful nature. Great hiking experience.
Thanks DJ Rhino! Glad you liked the hike! We were really happy it didn’t rain! 😁💦💦🌊🌊
Hello Jennifer... You are always have a gorgeous hike and I love your adventures. Love those sceneries and weather conditions, Greeny surrounding are refreshing. I enjoyed watching
Thank you so much! I enjoy hearing from you, thanks and have a great week! 😁🌲🌲
Fantastic place my friend
Wish you a good day
Thank you! You too! :)
Beautiful nature! You are lucky to experience this hike, it's glorious. What a wonderful sandy beach as well
There are parts of the walk that are very treacherous.....cobbles that are difficult to walk on as you get closer to the lighthouse.
Thanks! It’s a really pretty area- when the tide comes in it will get all the way up to the driftwood!! Happy Sunday! ☀️☀️