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Disappointment, Flattery, Deception, Part 1: Three Dogs, Two Lighthouses and One Long Beach

9/5/2013

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Typist: Bethany
After six and a half weeks of hanging around our beautiful Seattle neighborhood, the Cascadian Nomads humans and canines packed up and hit the road again. We started with a beautiful drive to the Southwestern-most corner of Washington State, Cape Disappointment.  Just before highway 101 winds along Willipa Bay, we stopped in Raymond, Washington and enjoyed part of Lewis County's impressive, leashed dog-friendly Willipa Hills Trail.
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Willapa River, Raymond, Washington
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Northwest Carriage Museum, Raymond
We arrived at Cape Disappointment State Park at dinner time and were fortunate to enjoy a spectacular sunset after setting up camp. Cape Disappointment State Park is the most dog-friendly camping we have ever done. Really. It has everything you could need when camping with dogs: paved walking through the campground's many, spread out loops (which we saw a lot of people doing,) multiple forested hiking trails (which we did not have time to enjoy but are definitely going back for) and a gorgeous, leashed dog-friendly beach.
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The Cape Disappointment sunset did not disappoint.
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Gorgeous sunset with three dogs, brown pelicans and the North Head Lighthouse
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Blue moon at Cape Disappointment
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Camping at Cape Disappontment, Wilhelm was called "moss man."
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Camping in style at dog-friendly Cape Disappointment.
Such dog-friendly camping means a lot to us, of course, but my very favorite part of Cape Disappointment State Park is that is has not one but two lighthouses. While it is unlikely the dogs cared about the lighthouses, we did have fun hiking the beach from one lighthouse, the North Head Lighthouse, to the other, the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, on our one full day at the park. Plus we were blessed to do it on a once in a blue moon (literally) warm, sunny Washington beach day.

It was one of those days where even the Washington State Pacific Ocean water was warm and even if a cold wave hit you, the sun was so warm that it didn't matter. The beach at Cape Disappointment had tide pools in the sand that were as warm as bath water. Even Wilhelm, who is always cold and has never voluntarily swam, jumped in to a warm pool for a swim! Brychwyn also did a bit of swimming during our beach hike but Huxley only had interest in wading or digging in the sand.
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Not a dog but our three-year-old friend Mac checking out the awesome tide pools.
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Huxley loves the sand and the waves but is not interested in swimming
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Jason captured Wilhelm coming out of the warm tide pool he'd voluntarily jumped into for a swim.
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Brychwyn and the warm, sparkly beach.
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Dachshunds were born to dig.
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Collies were born to help dachshunds dig.
When we reached the jetty, the mouth of the mighty Columbia river lay before us. We could see Oregon, the Astoria-Megler bridge and the Astoria pillar (which we visited in February.) But all of this loveliness paled in comparison to my opportunity to photograph all three dogs in the fore ground of two lighthouses from one locale.
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Three dogs, the Columbia River and the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse (far left.)
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Three dogs, the Pacific Ocean and the North Head Lighthouse (far right.)
After such an exciting day on the beach, we got a very good nights sleep. There was dog play with friends at the campground in the morning before we packed up and headed to Long Beach, Washington, for the International Kite Festival.
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Sleepy, sandy dogs.
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Morning campground fun.
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The International Kite Festival, Long Beach, Washington
The Long Beach International Kite Festival was one of the most breathtaking things that I have ever seen. If you have never been, go. If you have never considered going, add it to your bucket list right now. I'm pretty sure the dogs just noticed a huge beach full of people to admire and pet them but I met a startling amount of kind, talented and creative people, saw things I still can't believe and took some of the most beautiful photographs I have ever taken. Instead of posting an hour long slideshow of 'R' Blood on the Track Boys at Long Beach with spectacular kites, I have posted a short sample video of what three quad string stunt kite flyers can do. During my short time at the Long Beach International Kite Festival, I saw eight quad string kite stunt flyers line up and fly together. Their individual four strings twisted and untwisted and the groups kites strings twisted and untwisted. I just couldn't believe my eyes. One stunt flyer I spoke with tried to convince me learning these tricks was easy. I told him that I can barely keep three dog leashes from tangling into knots that will never come untied and that is enough skill mastery for me, for now.
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Huxley, Wilhelm and Brychwyn at the International Kite Festival, Long Beach, Washington
Disappointed? We didn't think so! Please join us for "Disappointment, Flattery, Deception, Part 2" tomorrow.
22 Comments
Jan K link
9/4/2013 10:38:15 pm

Oh, how beautiful, all of it! I never even knew they could do that with kites....that is so cool. It looks like you had such a wonderful trip, it's hard to believe there's even more after all of that! :)

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:43:12 am

I could have watched those stunt kites all day! The dogs got bored of just sitting on the beach, though, Beaches are for walking!

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Molly The Wally link
9/4/2013 11:22:58 pm

Looks like a fabulous beach and so glad it was so dog friendly. Lucky you. Wish we were there. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:44:42 am

Most of the state park beaches are dog-friendly but dogs are not allowed on beaches anywhere in the city of Seattle. At least we can quickly get away to lots of gorgeous dog-friendly beaches!

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Reilly & Denny link
9/5/2013 12:10:22 am

we will have to add that to the list of places we want to see - especially being dog friendly. What a wonderful place to visit

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:46:45 am

I love Pacific Northwest camping that has a little bit of beach and a little bit of forest. And I'd imagine the people we saw walking and jogging the paved loops with their dogs were out for specific exercise or just wanted less sand or moss in the tent or RV!

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JC link
9/5/2013 12:27:00 am

You three have had a grand camping Summer.
Jodie Belle spent time going between our house in the woods and our beach place.
She gets to walk the beach but like her brother, doesn't like to go in the water.
I think it's a Collie thing.
We did get her to go on our boat with her vest.
She enjoys that.

Can't wait to see what else you have been up to.

xo,
JC and The Purr and Fur Gang

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:48:07 am

I think all that wet fur would really weigh down a swimming rough collie! Glad you are having an adventurous summer too.

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Roxy the traveling dog link
9/5/2013 01:31:38 am

Wow, that looks like a place we need to go!

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:49:31 am

I'm actually looking forward to checking it out in the winter- I bet the weather is very dramatic and fun!

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Dachshund Nola link
9/5/2013 05:52:13 am

That is so beautiful and looks so fun!

Nola

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:50:50 am

Long Beach is a stunning place even with out myriads of kites. I am so glad we discovered Cape Disappointment and I can't wait to go back!

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Francesca Villa link
9/5/2013 10:07:17 am

Cape Disappointment doesn't look like a disappointment to me! That sunset looks so beautiful, and dreamy! Hugs, Francesca

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:51:51 am

You're right, it was not at all disappointing. And we were so lucky to get such a gorgeous sunset!

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Ruckus the Eskie link
9/5/2013 03:59:38 pm

That kite photo blew me away. Pretty awesome. Looked like you all had a blast!

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:53:03 am

I could not stop taking pictures of the kites... and the festival was just getting started!!

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Hawk aka BrownDog link
9/5/2013 11:06:26 pm

Hi Y'all!

Wow, sounds like a beautiful and wonderful time was had by all! Wish I was there!

Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:53:56 am

You certainly would have loved the swimming, Hawk!

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Diane @ To Dog With Love link
9/5/2013 11:24:58 pm

Oh my gosh... those kites were ridiculously amazing! Thanks for posting the video. I can't imagine how they kept the strings from tangling. I want to go to that beach too! It looks so beautiful and the dogs look like they had a blast. LOVE!
Your pals,
Diane and Rocco

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Bethany
9/6/2013 01:56:12 am

My jaw was literally in the sand the whole time I watched those stunt kites. And apparently all I saw was them warming up for competitions and exhibitions throughout the week. We are definitely going back for more of that festival someday!

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sand spring chesapeakes link
9/6/2013 01:18:17 pm

wow what beautiful beach photos!

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Emma link
9/9/2013 08:44:23 am

What a gorgeous place! They had those kite festivals on the beach where we lived on the North Sea. That beach is 12 kilometers long. It was fun to watch.

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