Cape Flattery stretches into the Pacific Ocean from the Makah Reservation in the northwest corner of the contiguous 48 states. The indigenous people call it “The Beginning of the World.” The geographic distinction alone sold us on a visit. But we found lots to do at this remote outpost on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula:
- A rustic 1.5 mile boardwalk through a rain forest to the cape.
- A stunning museum with an extensive collection of Makah artifacts from the nearby Ozette Archeological Site.
- A yummy dining scene.
The 70-mile drive on State Route 12 from Port Los Angeles along the Strait of Juan de Fuca is slow and sometimes winding. The natural, cultural and culinary points of interest made it well worth the effort.
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