As you’re traveling along US 101 on the west side of the Olympic Peninsula, you’ll have several chances to hike down to a scenic beach. Along a brief stretch of the road, there are a handful of places to access the water. Not much imagination went into naming them: they’re simply known as beaches one through six. After you pass the numbered beaches, you’ll have one final chance to see the Pacific Ocean at Ruby Beach, before the road turns inland again. You don’t need to stop at every numbered beach, but you should pick at least one. I decided […]