There’s not much of a story here. I hope the image says it all. This is simply an image of the serenity and vastness of the west coast of Vancouver Island, on this day at least. That scene can change in minutes to one of power and the uncontrollable turbulence of a violent and loud Pacific Ocean. And while some come to the west coast to witness those storms, there’s awesome beauty in either scenario.
Every year for over 25 years, Joy and I have gone with friends to stay for a three night stay at the Tofino Swell Resort in Tofino. Inevitably we have to walk the beaches and forest trails that truly are the personality of the Tofino and Ucluelet area.
One of the trails we’ve come to know over the past 10 years or so is The Wild Pacific Trail. Its trail heads are both in the Town of Ucluelet and on the coast just north of the community. The well groomed paths meander and snake their way through the west coast rain forest providing vistas and lookouts that are truly breathtaking. This image, which I’ve simply titled “THE WILD PACIFIC TRAIL”, pays homage to the spectacular beauty of this coastal experience. You can see the small rustic bridge in the image, but the trail isn’t quite so evident. Such is the forest and dense, rugged foliage of the west coast. There’s an old saying we’ve all heard before, to “become one with nature”. I can’t think of a place where that’s more likely and possible to happen than right here just outside of Ucluelet. This is but one image of virtually hundreds I could select on any given day of exploring these treasured trails.
If ever you’re going to the west coast of Vancouver Island, Ucluelet is a must stop, just to experience “THE WILD PACIFIC TRAIL”.
