Cape Disappointment crowns the Southwest corner of Washington State - a towering bastion of headlands cloaked in ancient forest and crenelated by abandoned fortresses that hearken back to the second world war. Lighthouses keep a watchful eye over the tide pools, grassy meadows, and vast sandy beaches girded by the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. From the quiet tide lands of Baker Bay to the tumultuous coves of Beards Hollow, this Pacific Northwest gem is a paradise both for wildlife and adventure seekers.
Fascinating patters appear when viewing tidal areas from above. Rocks are sculpted by the crashing waves, while muddy canyons are carved into grassy fields.
Close up, the fine beauty of the tide pools is revealed.
The coastal forest yields its own subtle beauty - the former beach now transformed into a dense woodland after the construction of nearby jetties altered the currents that at one time created an environment in which tide pools were far more numerous.
Birds dart amongst the shrubs and marsh lands where honeysuckle and skunk cabbage bloom.
Mighty cliffs, ancient forests, and watchful lighthouses tower over the beaches and rocky shores of the Pacific, and in the early hours of the morning cast their shadows over the sand.
Note that all takeoff and landing points used in the making of this video were located outside of the borders of the state park.
