Elwha Dam Removal

A short hike goes down to a viewing point which once overlooked the Elwha Dam.

 

The Trail Descends

© Paul H. Byerly

 

TREE DOWN!

© Paul H. Byerly

 

What lives in there?

© Paul H. Byerly

 

Run free little river, run free!

© Paul H. Byerly

Links:

World’s Largest Dam Removal Unleashes U.S. River After Century of Electric Production | National Geographic
Elwha Ecosystem Restoration | Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 
History of the Elwha | Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service) 
Elwha River Restoration | Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service) 

Image Credits: © Paul H. Byerly