This week we head back to Olympic Peninsula, to see the Tree of Life near Kalaloch Campground. The Tree of Life is located by the beach where erosion had taken away the soil surrounding its roots. The tree seem to be suspended in mid-air with only the roots to the sides supporting it. Yet it is not only living, but it is thriving with a lush green crown. The beaches here are long and connected, so you can park and take a long walk along the beach. We did no do that, and parked at the Kalaloch Campground parking lot, which is minutes walk away from the tree. We took the short walk from the parking lot down to the beach to find the tree. It was quite a sight to see. We went closer to see what was underneath the tree and its roots, and found that there seem to be a constant slow stream of water flowing down the "cliff" beneath the roots. After looking at and taking a few photos of the tree, we spent the rest of our stay letting the kids play with the sand. We also drew pictures in the sand and ran around in the sand.

Info board and campsite registration board at the parking lot.

We saw a tree with a big tummy.

Picnic tables near the parking lot.

Walking down the short path towards the beach and towards the Tree of Life.

Lots of trees growing right next to the cliffs with exposed roots due to soil erosion.

The real deal Pacific Ocean. Not the pathetic strait we see off the coast of Vancouver.

Very long beach.

Tree of Life. It's amazing that the tree haven't already collapsed under its own weight. Not only that, it is thriving with a lush green crown.

We went closer to observe what was underneath the tree and found a slow but steady stream of water flowing down. The roots were also quite huge.

Looking up from beneath the tree.

I don't recall the direction of the tides, but the smooth reflective parts of the beach in this picture would get covered by ocean water during high tide.

My wife's drawing in the sand. She enjoys drawing in the sand at beaches.

She drew Taiwan and added an arrow in an attempt to point to it. I told her she was likely pointing towards Siberia instead and that Taiwan is to the South West. So she crossed out the first arrow and added the second arrow, haha.

It's always fun to play at the beach.

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