The Hoh lies on the west side of Olympic National Park on the Pacific Ocean. The word "Hoh" (pronounced Hoe) undoubtedly comes from Native American languages; possibly the Quileute word "Ohalet" which means "fast moving water" or "snow water", since the river itself forms from glacial runoff.
The Hoh Rainforest has rain most of the year. Its average summer temperatures don’t reach above the mid 70s F. This was perfect for us because we were escaping the "heat bowl" in most of the United States. The undergrowth is dense and the canopy is thick, providing shade until an old growth giant falls.
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