Hi Mike,
I like your idea about the east side of the peninsula, though besides highw=
ay 101 the noise from the towns along the peninsula might dominate. The bay=
side of Leadbetter Point would be fun to explore for soundscapes. The trai=
ls into the interior of Leadbetter Point are often still flooded this time =
of year, but the seasonal bogs in the woods could provide interesting sound=
scapes.
I camped at Cape Disappointment last spring, and for natural soundscapes it=
was a disappointment - with noise all day and night from idling ships wait=
ing their turns at the Columbia River Bar.
Good Luck,
John Hartog
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> Chris, Rob,
> Thanks very much for the excellent advice and ideas. One thing I love abo=
ut that entire area is generally lower jet traffic overhead.
> I went to REI to pick up some maps and brainstormed a bit with one of the=
employees. I'm thinking I might be able catch up with some migrating shore=
birds on the east side of the Long=A0Beach Peninsula (at the SW corner of W=
ashington). Perhaps I could get away from the ocean sounds. HWY 101 is just=
a few miles on the other side of Willapa Bay, so we'll see. The folks we a=
re staying with might be able to get us permission onto some private roads =
and land. Of course it's Memorial Day weekend so lots of folks will be out =
and about.
> Thanks again,
> Mike
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> Subject: [Nature Recordists] Re: Recording opportunities on the Olympic P=
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> > I'll be staying a few miles from the Hoh Rainforest (WA Olympic Peninsu=
la) this Thursday and Friday then driving down to Ocean Park, WA and stayin=
g for a few days. For the drive we plan to drive down by Lake Quinault.
> > I'll be listening for quiet soundscapes to record.
> > I know this is a HUGE area and we'll only be able to touch a tiny slice=
. If you have any advice on recording in this area I'm all ears.
> > Thank you,
> > Mike Wall
> > mikewallmusic. com
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> Hi Mike,
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f Silence , even in the rain it is not too far from the parking lot and is =
easy flat walking.
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