We really like Kaalaloch Lodge out on the coast, but you *must* check on
reservations. The number is 206 962-2271. For birding there are many
riparian habitats, and rocky shores. You might try Oil City and walk out to
the beach. Also the area right around the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center is
good. I have birded with mixed success right around Kaalaloch Lodge.

If you do the Cascade Loop there is good birding at the Big Four trailhead
meadow.

Charles Vaughan
cev at rocket.com
Woodinville, WA

>My wife and I are planning a 3 to 4 day trip next week to Washington state
>for a little R&R and to do some birding. We are thinking of either visiting
>the Olympic Peninsula or travelling the Cascade Loop. Can any of you
>Washingtonians give us suggestions in terms of good birding spots and
>comfortable hotels/motels? Thanks.
>
>Vic Smith
>Richmond BC
>vmsmith at unixg.ubc.ca