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Category: Tide Pools

Tide Pooling

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On August 23, 2026

In 2026, Beach, Olympic National Park, Tide Pools, Wabi-Sabi

Saturday we drove over to the ONP coast. It was also our first rainy day. The rain made the PNW coastal experience even more authentic. Our first stop was Kalaloch to see the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is a large Sitka spruce that is thriving despite having its roots exposed. The combination of tidal flooding and a small stream have washed away the soil underneath the tree, making it appear to be suspended within the coastal cliff. The tree is a true sign of resilience as it defies biological odds by thriving without soil and nutrients.

Tree of Life
All of us

Another tree that deserves an honorable mention is what we named as the Lovely Lady tree. Take a look. See if you see what we saw…

Lovely Lady

The next beach on our coastal drive was Beach Four. This beach was recommended by Alfred – our GuideAlong companion – because of its cool rock formations and tide pools. check out those layers.

The tide pools were a delight. We saw purple and orange sea stars and light green sea anemones.

Our third stop was Ruby Beach. The tide pools here were amazing. The large rocks created the perfect tide pool environment during low tide. So many sea stars, mussels, and sea anemones.

We finished our day with a homemade baked ziti dinner and watched the second movie in the Twilight series. Because we are staying in Forks, Washington… For the record, we haven’t seen any vampires or werewolves (that we are aware of that is…)

Tide Pools 

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On May 24, 2017

In Japan, Jogashima Park, Tide Pools

The best way I could think to celebrate the end of my Tuesday night class was to head to the beach! I drove Dina and Katie to Jogashima Island. Sonia and I went to Jogashima Island a few weeks ago. When I was telling Katie about our experience, I realized that Sonia and I didn’t actually explore Jogashima Park. Looking at the photo I took of Goggle Maps, we explored Joga Island, not Jogashima Park, the area in green.


It took us about 45 minutes to drive down to the island from Ikego. Parking was very easy because it was a week day. We parked and then set off to explore! The park had nicely paved trails with steps and lined with hydrangeas. They are only starting to bloom. If I have time, I’ll need to return next month!


Beyond the trail, we found the lighthouse, waves, and tide pools. It was beautiful. The lighthouse was very futuristic looking.


I could have watched this wave pool for hours.


Here is a video. I was mesmerized.

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The view of the tide pool to the left.


Dina took us over to a small little tide pool she found. There were so many hermit crabs who appeared to be working so hard!


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We continued to walk along the coast. Enjoying the sea breeze and brine smell in the air.


We then walked over to where Sonia and I discovered the rock bridge. Just as lovely as it was in April.


And many more tide pools.


It was fun to share a beautiful and remote place with my local friends. I hope we have time to take the journey when you visit. Going to Jogashima Island is a nice counter balance to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. And you know what they say, on a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji.

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