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Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park, USA
Olympic-sized views
While the main section of Olympic National Park protects woods and rainforests deep in the western interior of the US state of Washington, a long, narrow exclave of the park lines the state's sparsely populated Pacific coast. Chilly and stormy throughout most of the year, this unique corner of the United States becomes a rare treat for those who venture here in the warmer months. In addition to stunning sea stacks and shoreside rock formations, visitors can appreciate a plethora of wildlife such as seabirds, otters and tide pool-dwelling marine critters – all protected under the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, which spans most of Washington's outer shores.
Olympic-sized views
While the main section of Olympic National Park protects woods and rainforests deep in the western interior of the US state of Washington, a long, narrow exclave of the park lines the state's sparsely populated Pacific coast. Chilly and stormy throughout most of the year, this unique corner of the United States becomes a rare treat for those who venture here in the warmer months. In addition to stunning sea stacks and shoreside rock formations, visitors can appreciate a plethora of wildlife such as seabirds, otters and tide pool-dwelling marine critters – all protected under the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, which spans most of Washington's outer shores.
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