Olympic Family Camp – Day 4

We started the day face down in the dirt... but in the best possible way! Our Belly Botany adventure had us lying flat on the forest floor, peering through pocket microscopes to explore the world beneath our feet. Spoiler alert: it’s teeming with life—tiny critters, curious crawlers, and more than a few squeals of delight.

Next up: water testing the creek that feeds Lake Crescent. We learned about the Crescenti Trout, a fish found nowhere else in the world—endemic, elusive, and totally fascinating. And just when we thought science couldn’t be more fun, Ranger Coady busted out The Salmon Flop—a new dance that has us all questioning our dignity (and balance). 🐟🕺

The afternoon was wide open for family choice—some hiked, some napped, some braved the chilly water with bridge jumps, and a few wandered off to the magical Hoh Rainforest. There were shoppers, explorers, and readers by the water—everyone finding their own rhythm in this wild, beautiful place.

Dinner? Thai food that hit the spot—huge thanks to our amazing NatureBridge chefs. Then it was on to a few new traditions: Left, Right, Dice, Camp Charades, and a very serious (and slightly gross) field study: Scat Investigations. Things got wild when we transformed our knowledge into... Scat S’mores. Yep. You heard us. Whoppers and Raisinets may never be the same.

Before we wrapped up, we added to our Joy Jar—tiny notes of gratitude and delight. We were especially excited to hear Dreya proudly add her third joy of the week to the collection. That little jar is filling up fast with some pretty big feelings.

We closed the night with our beloved Firefly Ceremony under the tall trees—grateful, glowing, and dancing our hearts out in the rainforest. Followed by a dance party in the forest that even fairies would have been proud of.

Good day.
Tired, Boss. Tired.