The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
plus Karen Duquette's sister, Ilse Blahak
went to Cape Flattery, Neah Bay and viewed Tatoosh Island,
the lighthouse, sea caves, and sea otters
and they were amazed at the beautiful scenery.
June 27, 2015

Cape Flattery is the northwestern most point of the contiguous United States. It is in Clallam County, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca joins the Pacific Ocean. It is also part of the Makah Reservation, and is the northern boundary of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Cape Flattery can be reached from a short hike, most of which is a boardwalk.

The western most point in the contiguous United States is at Cape Alava, south of Cape Flattery in Olympic National Park. However, the western most tip of Cape Flattery is almost exactly as far west as Cape Alava, the difference being approximately 5 seconds of longitude, about 360 feet at high tide and somewhat more at low tide.

Cape Flattery Trail is a moderate hike via a cedar plank boardwalk, some stepping stones, and a few rocky areas that provided views of the Tatoosh Island Lighthouse, the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. There was no fee to hike the trail, but a Recreation Permit must be purchased to enter the Reservation.

Below: Beautiful views

Below: Lee Duquette, Karen Duquette and Ilse Blahak. Karen Duquette is wearing her "heart" shirt in honor of her son, Brian Duquette because June 27th is Brian's birthday, and he is celebrating it in Heaven. The two RV Gypsies really feel the pain on this day (and all days really), although they must smile and continue on with their lives, if they are with other people.

Below: A sea otter relaxing in the cool waters

Below: Tatoosh Island is a sacred place for the Makah, Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast living in Washington, in the northwestern part of the continental United States. They are enrolled in the federally recognized Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation, commonly known as the Makah Tribe.

Below: The Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island, just off the cape. Makah Bay and Neah Bay are on either side of the cape. Neah Bay, Washington is the closest town to the cape.

Below: Different views of the Sea Caves at Cape Flattery

Below: Leaving Cape Flattery, Lee Duquette found the perfect spot for a picnic lunch.

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