This July I finally made it to one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier boating destinations – Princess Louisa Inlet. Sheltered by Fjord-like mountains, the idyllic location is beautiful and tranquil.
Leaving Malibu Rapids heading toward Princess Louisa Inlet
Facing Chatterbox Falls from the dock
The facilities, while remote, are well maintained. There’s a ranger’s station and home, though we didn’t see that person during our short stay. We were lucky to have found space on the dock, which only provides about 300′ of useful space. Were we forced to anchor a long stern line would have been needed to secure the KAYLA and keep is aligned in one direction.
Chatterbox Falls
The Falls, themselves, are nice, but not remarkable. They’re not at all very large. If you look up into the mountains that surround the small inlet you’ll see numerous smaller falls appearing hundreds and thousands of feet up. These, to me, were more impressive, and beautiful.
Water flowing from the falls
Glassy morning water
Small boat moored in the inlet with a stern line to shore
Majestic view of Princess Louisa Inlet
Walkway to Chatterbox Falls
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