On a sunny but super cold (36F/2C) December day, we drove Hwy 112 (along the strait of Juan da Luca: the strait separating Washington State and Vancouver Island, Canada) The previous day we left Port Angeles, WA about 3.15 pm trying to get to Cape Flattery but we did underestimate the winter sun. It was already dark by 4.30 pm and we were not even halfway there. We drove back and decided to go back there when the sun was out the following day (according to the local forecast). I couldn’t miss Cape Flattery this time. I had been dreaming and wanting to pay a visit to this magical place: the northwesternmost point in the lower (48) US states.
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- Vancouver Island (in the horizon) seen from Neah Bay
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- Cape Flattery
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- Tatoosh Island is not open to public, but can be seen from the observation deck
Hwy 112 was a bit more remote than 101 and more twists and turns—but it was definitely worth the trip. Along the way, we passed a tiny town called Joyce, Sekiu: a quaint fishing village, and Neah Bay, the home of Makah Indian Reservation. Cape Flattery was located only a few miles from Neah Bay and about 45 miles north of Forks, home of Bella Swan and the vampires 
The hike to the cape was only ¾ of a mile one way through the woods (easy hike, just followed the trail and boardwalks) At the ends of the trail, there were a few spots to cherish all the surrounding views! The main one was the observation deck where one could directly see Tatoosh Island with its picturesque lighthouse right in front of them.Vancouver Island is also easily seen in the horizon when the day is clear (as a matter of fact, it’s seen from the shores of Juan da Luca strait)
Like its name,Cape Flattery is indeed flattering. Another gem in Olympic National Park!
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