Dungeness Recreation Area in Washington

Eric drove to the 

Dungeness Recreation

Area so we could see

the Dungeness Spit.

I was amazed to learn that the Dungeness Spit was naturally formed by wind, silt and glacial debris.  Over the years it has grown to over five miles in length as it juts into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Eric looks out at the
waves crashing
on the beach.

I zoom in on a yacht.

With the naked eye, this yacht

looked like a white blob.

The cliffs are unstable.
Visitors are warned
not to cross the
fence line.

The trail along the cliffs includes

an archway created by trees.

The Dungeness Spit stretches

out before us.

People are busy in the

 stern of this boat.

I watch a seagull fly
over the shore line.

This large piece of driftwood

looks like a prehistoric creature

watching the tide come in.

The Dungeness Spit provides
protection from the pounding
waves creating calm waters
for kayaking.





This area is home to many species of native and migrating birds.  The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1915, by President Woodrow Wilson, to protect the abundant wildlife that thrives here.