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Originally uploaded by Aaron O..

One of the best things about living in Seattle is how easy it is to get out into the veritable wilderness. Inspired by the fast approach of my wife’s due date, my friend Jesse (who’s wife is also expecting) and I set off on an epic journey to celebrate our entrance into fatherhood. The mission? Backpack the Olympic Coast from Oil City to Shi Shi Beach in the Makah nation, a 50 to 60 mile trek.

I won’t bore you with all of the details, but the coast is strikingly beautiful and well worth the drive. Many sections of the coast still very wild and only accessible by multi-day backpackers, while others are accessible by car. Be you a through-hiker or a beach-bum, get out of Seattle on a hot day this summer and head to the Olympic Coast.

All of my photos are here if you’d like to see them.