COUGAR WARNINGS, MUSHROOMS & RAIN FORESTS! Hiking & Camping Olympic Nat'l Park | RV Life | Van Life

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[@robertupchurch8088]

That cougar roaming around the trail respected that there was fellow Cat in the area and left you alone. 😁

[@johnsimko6916]

Cats play with KatS !"!

[@charleshicks3492]

Another good Sunday morning; coffee and a great video from Catherine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎😎😎😎

[@shirtuntucked]

Lovely video. The scenery, your voice over, and the delightful music come together creating a wonderful experience.

[@scaredy-cat]

Beautiful and surreal park, the wildlife makes it very interesting.

[@donnadoll9443]

Beautiful as always. We love and appreciate all the wonderful places you take us.🙂💜👍👏👏👏

[@mikes2082]

Welcome to The Evergreen State!!! Lifelong resident of the Olympic Peninsula and love the Puget Sound, Olympic and Cascade Mountains! Glad to see you enjoying yourself.

[@sonyalargo8427]

Aww beautiful scenery and the warmth of the ocean is very awesome 👌 be careful and enjoy, thanks for taking us along, o..hello from NM as well 😊

[@sapphiresword139]

I had an experience, watching the soup get made. When the onions and garlic got pushed into the olive oil, I could smell it. That was a very fun experience. Good Morning. Thanks for the soup.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

That’s awesome. Thank you!

[@stillkicking8693]

In forest areas make sure to look up a lot also , cats loves tress and pounce on their pray . They lay flat and make no sound so every step along the way use all your senses . They are so darn fast .! Semper fi

[@bobcat4443]

Cougar Warning , yes indeed !

[@dougjohnson3494]

Thanks again Cat, the quality of your videos is unsurpassed must have good equipment to be sure along with great editing skills. Godspeed.

[@BorneoGirlAdventure]

Great camping spot and such a beautiful forest 😍👍🏻

[@sherriweber7105]

What a great view Catherine to wake up too! I love the scenery. The sun rising. It doesn’t get any better than this.

[@judyrobinson9556]

The Hoe River Trail was so pretty with the ferns and mossy looking trees. Very nice camping spot too. The soup looked so good ! Enjoyed the video. You did a great job on it.

[@TheArtOfDean]

This is my definition of "getting away". Beautiful sceneries.

[@More_Than_Conquerors]

I love these videos. Beautiful shots. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures! That tortilla soup looks fantastic!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

One of my fav parts of my home state, WA, where I grew up. Glad you got to enjoy more of that rugged coast snd mossy rainforest

[@bubbafringman1864]

The Olympic peninsula. God's sacred forest. Inside the Olympics park you will see the original first growth trees and untouched landscape. Truly magic.

[@hjr2693]

Beautiful video as usual. You are in my neck of the woods, and you do the area justice. Enjoy your adventure!

[@atticuskilby515]

Beautiful country, hike, and soup-thanks for sharing. This is one part of the country that I haven't visited, makes me want to go and explore.

[@evermar1]

Cat, your videos always raise my spirits. Thank you for the weekly journey.

[@FishMH]

Truly we were transported to another world ! Timber ( former jungle dweller) perker her are right up ! Boy you supper looked scrumptious... you go girl.!

[@mariatruitt]

Love curly hair!! Definitely, You should style it like this more often. It makes you look younger and fresh

[@marianfrances4959]

Ahhh...Sunday morning coffee with Cat! Ferns always make me feel like I'm in the right place. Thanks for hiking safely. 👍🇨🇦😎🥣🌿🌿🌿

[@stout_tossme7541]

Yes. Sunday morning coffee, Cats video, there is no better way to start your Sunday.

[@steventhaw3765]

The HOH river canyon rainforest is better than the New Zealand Milford Trak! It is the long approach for climbing Mt. Olympus! Thanks Catherine for filming this complete eco system!

[@deaconessfaithcommunitynur4745]

so serene and peaceful

[@papajon62]

Lots of moss, looks like it gets a fair share of rain. Beautiful 🤩

[@deanpratley125]

Thanks for sharing Catherine. Beautiful photography and video. Turns out you were the only "Cat" (short for Catherine) out there. Glad you were safe.

[@onrycodger]

I did enjoy coming along. I'm an old man now. 20 years ago I would be wanting to hike with you.😊Salute👍

[@jackbyrd381]

We live just outside the boundaries of the Olympic National Park in Port Angeles. The lush rain forests are rich in light, dark, and verdant colors. A photographer's delight. We are starting to see new snow up in the higher peaks. Beauty abounds. I'm happy to see you enjoying our region.

[@leahwhiteley5164]

It's a beautiful area to live in.

[@don_sharon]

One of your best cinematographic vids. Thanks for the effort!

[@susans8539]

Washington is a beautiful state. It’s nice you got some sunshine. Great shots and beautiful forest. Thanks again for taking us along.👍🏻

[@metal4x4]

That was a great camp spot. Nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. What incredible scenery you captured on your hike. Thank you for another great video.

[@kathyhepler382]

Thank you for your beautiful video 📸. I use to work at kalaloch lodge in the Olympic national Park I miss it. So thanks!!! Safe travels

[@fvsmith]

Your scenery videos always amaze me! Its all so beautiful! Thank You!

[@ervinslens]

So very atmospheric and scenic, loving the combination of audio and visuals. Music fits insanely beautiful!!!

[@hairymanelvis1237]

👍👍👍Sorry I missed you in the woods, Keep on Squatching!

[@tannehill91]

Yeah it's nice up there I live in Olympia

[@RalfSW]

Hi Cat, thanks for beeing with you in that beautifull area! Many regards, Ralf

[@richardkint6531]

The last time I heard of a cougar warning was in a bar many years ago! 😛 But seriously, it was a nice stroll thru a lush forest and then the sunset on the beach. Best of both worlds. 👍 Happy there wasn't a cat fight!

[@sharondavis8003]

Breathtaking rain forest 🌳. Plenty of Keebler elf trees!! If you find Edward Cullen from Twilight send him my way !! Super video, Cat. 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️🧛‍♂️

[@sherrielong6795]

You are right 👍 the scenery is beautiful. I just love 💞 it.

[@davidbladen5667]

I hiked around in the Hoh River Valley way back in 1995. It really is a "squatchy" area for sure. The whole peninsula is quite beautiful and has lots to see whether you are on foot hiking or camping at one of their breathtaking campgrounds

[@donharsh1503]

Again beautiful video Catherine and enjoying watching too and the music is amazing to anyway 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😃😎 and you be safe out there too AWESOME VIDEO Catherine 😎😃👍❤️❤️

[@williamhansen5762]

Good morning

[@sherriweber7105]

Good I’m glad you decided to take the spruce tree trail. Just to be on the safe side with the Cougar warning. The trees look amazing. It reminds me of Christmas tree spruce. I love pine trees the best for the smell. It just smell good and fresh.

[@Nova2032-]

New Subscriber :-) Catherine, what an amazing lady you are. I am watching your trips through the Wind River Range in Wyoming. I live near the Snowy Range , Laramie Wyoming, and I want to visit Pinedale near the Wind River Range. And your filming is absolutely beautifully done. Very steady camera shots of the landscapes, and at the camp sites. You project a very calm personality and a peaceful atmosphere, with stunning views, and lovely music. And how brave and independent you are! Thank you for your wonderful hard work. Take care :-)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Maxine!

[@paolo-n2000]

Cougar warning!!! Cat is that you? 🥰

[@RJNumbat]

Catherine, You really do make beautiful videos with lots of variety and wonderful music selection. Also a real inspiration to get into the lovely outdoors. Take care on your next hikes :-) Cheers, RJ

[@jamessolimine7102]

Another beautiful video and your eye to capture quite a few variety's of mushrooms. Looks like were the only Cat on the trail that day. Take care.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI CATHERINE 👋 GORGEOUS AREA 😉 LOVE THE DIFFERENT AREAS OF FOREST & HABITATS . THEY'RE GORGEOUS FELINES AT A SAFE DISTANCE IN THEIR DOMAIN / HABITAT . THE FOREST RANGERS & ALL THE PEOPLE VISITING / HIKING THE TRAILS LOOK LIKE THEY APPRECIATE WHAT THEY HAVE NO LITTER FROM WHAT I CAN SEE THAT'S AWESOME ! GORGEOUS WEATHER SCENERY COLORS VIEWS BEAUTY LANDSCAPE & PATHS / TRAILS 👣 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GLAD YOU & JOEY COMBINE YOUR ADVENTURES IT HELPS YOU BOTH ENJOY 😉 YOUR ADVENTURE SINCE PRICES HAVE GONE UP QUITE A LOT ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏

[@MalikUmrani]

Yes Catherine The Next Adventure is Gonna be Great

[@jamesbonner5989]

Stationed in the Navy in a little town of Keyport, Wa. Always enjoyed taking Highway 101 on a loop around the National forest.

[@rimonagale1625]

I hiked that Hoh River trail about 35 years ago. Almost made it to the Blue Glacier.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

You make the best videos. Keep doing you and enjoy your journey.

[@kearnsey64]

That place was very Squatchey, lol! Glad you said it Catherine!

[@chasing-the-afterglow]

I live in Florida....you're making me want to live near all of these beautiful places 😍

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for sharing another part of ou beautiful country.

[@evapierce1090]

I'm fro NashvilleTn. and The Olympic Peninsula is my all time favorite place in the US. I've even had a 2 week stay in the town of Forks Washington. Amazing hiking in Hoh Rain Forest and beach hiking along with the best tidepooling . Im also a huge Twilight fan,lol. Thank you for sharing this trip.

[@sholinwright2229]

I did laundry in Forks once. I had a job in Makah and was staying in Sekiu. Beautiful country. Thanks for showing us your experiences there.

[@pattyk8594]

Wow great camping spot at the beach! I can tell you are loving the travel trailer much better than the truck camper. It's so important to be able to detach and be nimble when exploring. Great video, thanks.

[@stevenbaxter5601]

All the different camera placements you need to do. Good morning, Catherine! Another great video to start my Sunday morning.

[@bburr59]

Great video, brought back memories when I visited forks about 17yrs ago loved that town. Thanks for sharing!

[@84CJ7]

Cat Very Very Nice Love your work and cooking.

[@stevenrecio3341]

Nice Catherine you always have a great look on life! Your cooking, your great day hikes, I'm glad you didn't run into any Cat's I'm like you don't mind Bear's cat's scare the crap out of me!!! Until next time!!!

[@sherrielong6795]

I have absolutely enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@garygus5966]

I love the Forks area. It's spectacular.

[@johnswick4593]

Washington's National Parks are one of the main reasons I still live here. Thank you for filming this beautiful scenery.

[@frankkawasaki3082]

Catherine: You are wise to take extra precautions with cougars, as they will stalk you, unlike a bear. I have hike the very trail you were on in this video. The Hoh river is an excellent steelhead flyfishing river in the winter, although the population is diminiishing.

[@rickfritz3145]

You should spend a night at the Log Cabin Resort on Lake Crescent. If you don't you have missed the best part of the Olympic Penninsula. My family owned this resort back in the 70'S.

[@davidbladen5667]

Cat, lets talk a little bit about trail safety. Just to let you know, I'm a retired NRA certified range safety officer and rifle instructor. My suggestion to you is to carry a large cannister of bear spray and a quality fixed blade knife with a 4"-5" blade and keep them in a handy and easily accessible place. The other alternative would be to carry a handgun that you have been well trained with and are confident to do what it takes if you are ever confronted by a cougar or bear. I agree with you when you say that you are more concerned about cougars than bears. I can think of 5 people that were attacked by these big cats over the past 20 years or so. Three of them were killed and two were mauled but survived. Of all of these attacks 4 of them were on women and 1 of the victims was a man.

[@williamweiss6128]

Nice! Magical area. Spent some time there as a youngster in the 60's. Graves Creek area.

[@dlowery6790]

i hauled logs out of there years ago, terrible damp place always raining,love the desert now !!!

[@highway88hiking38]

Gorgeous! I love the North Coast.

[@shirtuntucked]

Oh, I forgot in my previous comment to mention how cute you and the caterpillar inverse match with the dark and the orange ❤

[@dearmountains3431]

What a stunning scenery to go hiking in.Your footage is so brilliant.💓💓💓 I wanted to visit this national park if I had the chance.😊✌✌

[@elisaadams2292]

Love your necklace!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@paulfroud3920]

Great video. Years ago I had a Cougar encounter on Vancouver Island. I managed to scare him off before he saw me, but you can bet I didn't stick around afterwards. Happy trails...

[@terrywbreedlove]

That Cougar warning sign has been up all summer and I am there many many times and haven't seen it yet. I did see a Bear and was chased by a Bull Elk during the rut though. :)

[@georgelemons3117]

Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@davidgough3512]

Broad daylight, bearspray and a mask on the back of my head (or pack) for those hefty carnivores. Also i have an old habit of looking back mainly to monitor how the trail appears in case i have to come back the same way.

[@rtoguidver3651]

Cougars like most cats are sneeky, they come from behind, I guess they like rump roast ! I came across Cougar tracks in the snow before and could smell a musty oder, so I took a stick and beat a rock and shouted -- "Get Outta Here".. The smell left and I'm still here.

[@1PhotoGeek]

Great camping spot and such a beautiful forest. Thanks for sharing Cat!

[@nancyulloa7119]

Love other nature shots but I think I love more your cooking segments you're very good cook and I'm excited to try some of your recipes

[@tomlackey22]

Sending good vibes from Washington!

[@myjourneysinfaith]

Again, beautiful as always Kat. ❤️

[@blue-eyed-tiger]

Love the trees, sounds, and the little cat-a-piller. Thanks for sharing!! Time for hot chocolate. Have a nice day!

[@stout_tossme7541]

Wonderful production as always. What a campsite. I love the PNW! Thanks Cat for your always amazing videos.

[@rosemaryslack330]

What beautiful landscape! 🤗

[@danellmackey1580]

Your Hoh backpacking trip in 2018 was the first of your videos that I watched, so it's fun to see you back! I live on the north side of the Olympics and am so grateful for these forests, beaches, and mountains.

[@never2yield20]

Yep, the cougars are everywhere now and they are a real hunter. Black bears are more of a "grouchy mood" critter. I have encountered bears, and we just kept a safe distance apart. Cougars are looking for a meal and they have gotten bolder since the hunting moratoriums have been in place for decades. They no longer fear humans. I think they need to modify the laws now that the cougars are no longer a threaten species. When I hike I have spray and a sharp and long bug examination instrument. Those bugs if they have Lyme disease are a real danger as well.

[@janevalentine6391]

A healthy fear of cougars and/or grizzlies is necessary when hiking or camping in their territory...a grizzly with cubs is an animal you wouldn't want to have a 'close' encounter with. Try to keep in mind to wear your bear spray in a holster on a belt...if you ever had a 'close' encounter it wouldn't help you if it's in your backpack. Just some things to keep in mind from a 'mothering' standpoint, 😄😉😅🙂. Happy trails Catherine!

[@pupcamper58]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Catherine😊😊, I just watched the video of your hike through the rainforest and it looks amazing. I loved the mountains too. I'm very familiar of the area having explored the area. My favorite is Hurricane Ridge and Rialto Beach. I really enjoyed this video👍👍👍👍👍.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Such a beautiful area!

[@tonycathyhickman2512]

Beautiful camp spot! Your hike surroundings were gorgeous! If you have a chance, stop by Leavenworth, Wa. It’s a beautiful small village, surrounded by mountains. Your soup looked amazing ❤

[@deborahm6036]

Thank you for waking to another one of your spectacular Sunday morning videos. I have never been to that area, and enjoyed what you shared.

[@kikibird03]

Hi Cat! I just started the vid, paused to say I like the feeling you create with the repetitive opening coffee prep scene because I have my fresh coffee when I sit down each Sunday to watch - it's like we are having coffee together lol 😆 I know that probably sounds silly, but really, that little coffee pot is like your opening trademark, it's just neat! I don't know what you will be saying about cougars yet I'm not that far in, but I have wondered in the past if you have a game plan for encounters with dangerous animals because so many of your hikes you have mentioned bears in the area or hoisted food up in a bag to discourage foraging 🐻. I assume you know how to handle yourself but I always pray for you to be safe out there! Thanks for these fun videos, I really look forward to them! Kind of like I'm building up to doing something similar with my cute little 24 footer Grand Design Imagine XLS BHE21. So far the driveway is the majority of my getaways because I don't want to leave my cats lol

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@naturegirl7420]

Another wonderful video.. thanks

[@kennethmoore5629]

Thanks Cat for sharing your latest adventure. You campsite by the water was beautiful. I love sleeping with the sound of braking waves, very peaceful. Take care, watch out for the Big Cats, they are not as nice as the Cat we all know and love. Have a wonderful stay.❤🎃

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Ken. Happy Halloween! Have a great day.