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Olympic National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Olympic National Park is located in the U.S. state of Washington, in the far northwestern part of the state known as the Olympic Peninsula. The formal record of a proposal for a new national park on the Olympic Peninsula begins with the expeditions of well-known figures Lieutenant Joseph O'Neil and Judge James Wickersham, during the 1890s. Because the park sits on an isolated peninsula, with a high mountain range dividing it from the land to the south, it developed many unique plant and animal species (like the Olympic Marmot) that can't be found anywhere else in the world. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Olympic_National_Park   (1608 words)

Wildernet - Olympic National Forest - The Hood Canal District is sandwiched between the Olympic National Park to the west and Hood Canal to the east and reaches from the Buckhorn Wilderness to the areas south of Lake Cushman. Wonder Mountain Wilderness borders the Olympic National Park and is located west of Lake Cushman. The Brothers Wilderness is located on the east side of the Olympic National Forest, north of Lena Lake in Jefferson County. areas.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=0609&CU_ID=144   (1330 words)

Olympic Peninsula - Lodging, Events, Maps, Tour Operators and more We are truly a vacation playground with a million acres of Olympic National Park to enjoy along with Olympic National Forest and dozens of state, county and city parks. On the lee ward side of the Olympic Mountains the arid micro-climate has inspired Sequim to become the Lavender Capital of the United States, and a few minutes west is Port Angeles, the Peninsula’s largest city and the gateway to Victoria, B.C., Canada, the San Juan Islands and Hurricane Ridge. On the west side of the Peninsula, Forks is known for world-class rivers, the moss-draped rainforest valleys and proximity to extraordinary Pacific Ocean beaches. www.olympicpeninsula.org   (353 words)

Olympic Park Institute Our campus is located on the shore of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Olympic Park Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational adventures in nature's classroom to inspire a personal connection to the natural world and responsible actions to sustain it. Amid lush temperate rainforest, towering mountains and a pristine glacial lake, our location is a wonderful place to learn about natural history and science, and escape the stresses of daily life. www.yni.org /opi   (104 words)

Onroute Destinations - Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula - Washington The north shore of the lake is in the national park, while the south shore borders the national forest. However, when the national park was created, the federal government forced the departure of the stump ranchers and other settlers from the valley. Most first-time visitors to the national park tend to visit the Hoh Rain Forest, without exploring the beauties of this more southerly rain forest. www.onroute.com /destinations/washington/olympicnp3.html   (2232 words)

The Seattle Times: Local News: Olympic National Park faces cutbacks OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Campground and visitor-center bathrooms here will be cleaned only five days a week, fewer seasonal rangers will wander 600 miles of park trails and a black-bear population survey will be put off following the loss of a wildlife-biologist position. Because of belt-tightening across the country's parks system and a 4.1 percent staff pay increase, Laitner said, he'll also have to shutter some visitor centers at Olympic two days a week. The group found that while the park's abundant wildlife and natural resources were faring well, the park's oversight of cultural resources such as petroglyphs and its ability to provide enough staff to support visitors were lacking. seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2001938714_parks26m.html   (434 words)

Onroute Destinations - Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula - Washington Although hiking is the only way to see most of what the Olympic Mountains have to offer in scenery, geology and wildlife, there are several accessible areas in the national park which offer recreational opportunities, and for getting a feel for the majesty of the mountains, woodlands, meadows, and rain forests. The best way to begin a tour of the Olympic Peninsula is to visit the Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Pioneer Museum, located in downtown Port Angeles. Olympic Hot Springs Trail This is a short path leading from the west side of the parking area, at the end of Boulder Creek Road, to the seven hot pools. www.onroute.com /destinations/washington/olympicnp.html   (1922 words)

Olympic National Park ENCHANTED VALLEY: The Enchanted Valley is located in the southwest region of the Olympic National Park and follows along the upper reaches of the Quinault River drainage. BAILEY RANGE TRAVERSE: Known as the High Divide, this route is located in the northwest corner of the Olympic National Park and is rated as one of the finest high country trips in the park. HOH RIVER TRAIL: On the west side of the Olympics, the Hoh River travels from the Hoh Glacier on Mt. Olympus (7,965 ft) to the Pacific Ocean. mail.telebyte.com /%7Ehazelquist/olympic.htm   (399 words)

Olympic National Forest - About the Olympic National Forest Olympic National Forest blankets the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, circling the Park which lies mostly in the peninsula's rugged, mountainous interior. The center of the Olympic National Forest was proclaimed Mount Olympus National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1909. National Park Service land is administered by the Park Service under the U. Department of Interior. www.fs.fed.us /r6/olympic/aboutonf/aboutonf.htm   (1512 words)

Olympic National Park - Areaparks.com Glacier capped mountains, wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth forests, including temperate rain forests -- at Olympic National Park, you can find all three. About 95% of the park is designated wilderness, which further protects these diverse and spectacular ecosystems. Olympic is also known for its biological diversity. olympic.areaparks.com   (115 words)

Trailmonkey's Virtual Olympic N.P., Dosewallips Adventure,(Wa.) The Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles is open and staffed year-round and serves as the park's primary information and orientation center. The Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles is fully accessible, as is the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Olympic is a wilderness park, with much of its interior accessible only by trail. www.trailmonkey.com /viwados1.htm   (2168 words)

Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park, near Port Angeles Washington offers lodging, dining and boat rentals Historic Lake Crescent Lodge, built in 1916 as "Singers Tavern" in Olympic National Park serves as an ideal base camp for the variety of recreational activities in the park while allowing you to experience the charm of a turn-of-the-century resort. Explore the wonders of Olympic National Park while enjoying the comforts and traditional hospitality of this Historic Lodge. Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park, near Port Angeles Washington offers lodging, dining and boat rentals www.lakecrescentlodge.com   (205 words)

Olympic Coast Marine National Sanctuary This sanctuary adjoins the Olympic National Park on the Washington Coast Twice the size of Yosemite National Park, the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary covers an area of approximately 3,300 square miles (8,575 square Kilometers) and contains some of the richest fishing and shellfishings grounds on our planet. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary supports one of the world's most diverse kelp communities and is visited by 29 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. sequim.sequim.com /ocmns/ocmns.html   (372 words)

Olympic National Park cuts services The three parks are among many across the nation facing tight budgets this year, says the report by the Coalition of Concerned National Park Service Retirees. At Mount Rainier National Park, which sees most of its 1.3 million visitors in the summer, Superintendent Dave Uberuaga said he expects to have a full work force and full services in the summer because he left some jobs vacant over the winter. On Tuesday, the head of the National Park Service sought to quell concerns among lawmakers and environmentalists that budget considerations might prompt widespread cutbacks in services for summer visitors to the nation's parks. seattlepi.nwsource.com /local/175177_parks27.html   (813 words)

No camping on part of Elwha River Trail due to hungry bears A 6.8-mile stretch of the Elwha River Trail in Olympic National Park has been closed to camping because hungry black bears apparently just emerged from hibernation and have been stealing hikers' food. It is staffed by a park ranger and remains open to camping. Other camp spots in the valley also have been equipped with wires and park crews are installing still more. seattlepi.nwsource.com /getaways/061099/obok10a.html   (605 words)

MrOutdoors.com - Columns Whatever you say won't change the glory of this Olympic National Park treasure. What makes this beach unique is the fact that a national scenic highway takes you within a sand dollar's toss of the surf, yet there's not a single private home for more than 10 miles. My first memory of the place was of digging razor clams only 10 years after the park was created. www.mroutdoors.com /columns/2000/0730out.html   (796 words)

Outdoor Notebook: Trail to Shi Shi Beach not quite open The new trail from the Makah Reservation into Olympic National Park's gorgeous Shi Shi Beach is complete and hosting hikers, although not officially open yet. Shi Shi was purchased and incorporated into the national park in 1988. A couple of little fires also were ignited over the Memorial Day weekend in the Okanogan and Wenatchee national forests east of the mountains. seattlepi.nwsource.com /getaways/126135_obok12.html   (843 words)

Olympic Cellars - A Washington State Winery located between Sequim and Port Angeles Washington on the Olympic Peninsula Winery Located on Washington State Olympic Peninsula Olympic Cellars winery is one of Washington State great winerys and we are located in a great Washington Wine Country with Olympic National Park Views and more we are a great destination when visiting the Olympic Peninsula. Olympic Cellars is a small boutique winery on the North Olympic Peninsula owned and operated by the "Olympic Women in Wine." While we’d like for you to think we handle all the gazillion tasks of running a winery by ourselves, the truth is we can’t. Olympic Cellars Winery is on the Washington State Wine Tour and we are a great winery to come and visiting when visiting a Washing Wine or Winery. www.olympiccellars.com   (648 words)

Life in Washington State We were now in the Olympic national park and a wilderness coastline; there were to be few signs of human occupation for the next 25 miles. Our intended route was to take a south to north traverse of the peninsula cutting right through the centre of this magnificent national park. As the Park Ranger was passing, she came to greet us and stopped for 10 minutes to shine her spot light while we prepared for our trek into the forests. users.aber.ac.uk /mbr/Expeditions.html   (22096 words)

Washington's National Park Fund ­ The Official Nonprofit Fundraiser for Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks Our Mission: Washington’s National Park Fund’s mission is to preserve and restore Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks for current and future generations. Washington's National Park Fund supports preservation programs within the parks by raising funds, making grants and working closely with the park staff to fund activities that will preserve the natural beauty and historic significance of the national parks. 's National Park Fund is a local fund of the National Park Foundation (NPF), a congressionally chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. www.wnpf.org   (316 words)

Flowers In 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation creating Olympic National Park and in 1988 nearly 96 percent of the park was designated as wilderness. Upon seeing this I can see that the Olympic National Park service is very dedicated to leaving the forest virtually untouched. When Washington State was established this large N.W. area of the state was designated a National Park. donhuber0.tripod.com /whiskey1.html   (323 words)

Article - Alpine Fir Adventure by Arthur Lee Jacobson Olympic National Park consists of mountains and valleys, including famous rain forests. The trailhead is "Whiskey Bend" of the Elwha Valley, southwest of Port Angeles on the north Olympic Peninsula. Remote in the depths of the Olympic Mountains, is earth's largest alpine fir. www.arthurleej.com /a-alpinefir.html   (1505 words)

Olympic Peninsula Travel Service Directory to Olympic National Park, Olympic Mountain loop tours, activities and maps Washington State's famous Olympic Peninsula and majestic Olympic National Park, known as "Home of the Gods". The scenic "101 Loop" takes visitors on Highway 101 around beautiful Olympic National Park, a World Heritage Site, to see glacier-covered mountains, rain forest, Pacific beaches and historic towns. For drivers the Olympic Peninsula is accessible by ferries from Seattle, Edmonds, Whidbey Island and Victoria, Canada. www.olympicpeninsulatravel.com   (251 words)

Sequim on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula Sequim is the center of the North Olympic Peninsula, just minutes from the Victorian Seaport of Port Townsend and Port Angeles, the gateway to Victoria, British Columbia and Olympic National Park. The "rain shadow", caused by the Olympic Mountains, protects the valley from the rain that falls east and west of Sequim. Sequim ("S'kwim") means quiet waters in the native language of the S'Klallam tribe, a perfect name for this valley community located in the sun between the deep waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the breathtaking Olympic Mountains of Washington state. www.visitsun.com   (146 words)

Marymere Falls - Olympic National Park - Washington - OutdoorPlaces.Com Located along the northern border of Olympic National Park, Crescent Lake is a marvel of glacier activity. Marymere Falls - Olympic National Park - Washington - OutdoorPlaces.Com For more information you can contact Olympic National Park, 600 E. Park Ave, Port Angeles, Washington 98362-6798, (360) 452-4501. www.outdoorplaces.com /Destination/secret/marymere   (840 words)

komo news Teen Survives Avalanche In Olympic National Park SEATTLE - A wall of snow came tumbling down in the Olympic National Park Sunday. Park officials say the avalanche was about 120 feet wide and 200 feet long. A Port Townsend teenager was "bodysliding" with four friends when the slope gave way just north of the Hurricane Ridge parking area. www.komotv.com /stories/34846.htm   (387 words)

Olympic National Park Hiking Page Hiking in Olympic National Park can be a fun and rewarding experience as in other national parks. Pets are prohibited on all Park trails and beaches except at Rialto Beach to Hole-in-the Wall and on the Kalaloch beaches where they are allowed on leash. Hurricane Ridge is the maintained winter use area in the park. www.olympic.national-park.com /hike.htm   (2069 words)

Backpacker.com - Come Rain Or Shine- Print View DRIVE TIME: Olympic National Park's Port Angeles Visitor Center is 72 miles (1 1/2 hours) west of Seattle (not including the ferry ride). After a rough, off-trail traverse in Olympic National Park, I was ready to give my feet a rest. Even though the Elwha is located in what's considered the rain shadow of the Olympics, the forest can be an awfully wet place, with the dense canopy dripping for days after a storm. www.backpacker.com /article/0,2646,2181_P,00.html   (609 words)

Article - Giants of the Forest;Olympic Peninsula Big Trees by Arthur Lee Jacobson Olympic National Park employees receive so many requests for big tree information that a list of the record trees within the park is kept on file. Olympic National Park, Dosewallips River trail near Station Creek Olympic National Park, S Fork Hoh River trail www.arthurleej.com /a-peninsulatrees.html   (1591 words)

Olympic National Forest - Welcome! Of this area, over 633,600 acres are managed by the Olympic National Forest, which blankets the foothills of the Olympic Mountains and surrounds much of the Olympic National Park. The Olympic Peninsula is a unique geographic province consisting of five major landscape settings: temperate rain forest, rugged mountain terrain, large lowland lakes, cascading rivers, and saltwater beaches. The Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State (the Evergreen State). www.fs.fed.us /r6/olympic   (303 words)

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