Shi Shi Beach Camping in the Winter - Olympic National Park, in under 4 minutes

I wanted one last overnight trip of 2023 so I headed to Shi Shi Beach and Point of Arches, on the coast of the Pacific ocean in the Olympic National Park.
It was a wildly muddy trail, the high king tides swallowed up the beach all day and my late start meant I arrived as the sun was setting. But still... totally worth it.
It's about as far northwest that you can get in the contiguous United States and it feels just as wild. Particularly in the winter, where you are the only person for miles of empty beach.
Big rollers come in off the Pacific, wind whips the sand, seagulls and crows soar overhead looking for an easy meal and with a hot cup of coffee, you get a great front row seat.
At night, the sun sets in a way I've never really seen anywhere else, making way for an impossible amount of stars that come out in an unobstructed show of the Milky Way.
It's a long drive if you're coming from off the Olympic peninsula, but definitely a worth it.

[@bohditony]

💚thanks for sharing this place

[@tanyalove2413]

Looks amazing! 💚

[@EBDultras]

..so wonderful, thanks for taking us by…

[@thecrankyvegan]

Always!

[@planetvegan7843]

This beautiful existance we've been given a chance to experience.

[@naturefitflorence]

W O W. Wanted to be there!

[@veganpundit1]

Gorgeously mysterious, one of my favorite areas to explore. 🎯🙏 💚🐾✊🏼💚🌏✌️💚

[@Pjvenom1985]

Looks like an absolutely stunning location buddy, great video thanks for sharing hope you had a peaceful time.🌱🌅🍀

[@thecrankyvegan]

It was pretty incredible. I'm glad I finally made it out there.

[@ChristopherGronlund]

These are always so damned lovely, and a great break from the workday. (Already looking forward to some hiking this weekend...)

[@thecrankyvegan]

Where are you headed??

[@ChristopherGronlund]

@@thecrankyvegan Just the usual local dayhike. (Dallas/Fort Worth area.) But gearing up for some backpacking in the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma.

[@Kiyarose3999]

You found a lovely place there, I’m going to be doing as much wild camping as I can this winter( Dystopia is really getting to me), starting with an Environmental Gathering in a field, then off the beaten path, can’t wait. 🌎✊🏽🌻

[@samuelmiensinompe4902]

Great place. I wish I could join you, but right now I am stuck in central Florida. 😵‍💫🤭🤢🤮

[@berniv7375]

Wow, Mighty impressive scenery. Nothing beats the great outdoors. Thanks for the video.🦋