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Photography In The National Parks: Camera Lingo – Part 2

Over the past decade, Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson has thrown out terms that might be a little perplexing. Rebecca has collected as much of this camera lingo as she can remember into two columns with explanations for each term. This Part 2 continues where Part 1 left off to give you a better understanding of some of the photo jargon.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 28th, 2026

Operator Sought For Kalaloch Lodge In Olympic National Park

The National Park Service is looking for an operator of the Kalaloch Lodge in Olympic National Park.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 6th, 2026

Beleaguered Owl Hanging On By A Feather

Heavy logging got the northern spotted owl in a precarious position, seemingly heading towards extinction, and now it is being challenged not only by more logging but by a more powerful and aggressive competitor.

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By Rita Beamish - May 3rd, 2026

Olympic National Park's Marmots Move One Step Closer To Endangered Status

Olympic National Park's beloved marmots are being considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - February 14th, 2026

Public Invited To Share Design Ideas For Future Lodge At Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park has begun planning a new facility on Hurricane Ridge, and the park is inviting the public to help shape the design.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - December 17th, 2025

Low Steelhead Populations Lead To Sport Fishing Closure At Olympic National Park

Due to the low forecasted return of wild steelhead trout, the Queets River in Olympic National Park in Washington state temporarily closed to sport fishing on Tuesday.

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December 16th, 2025

Meadows And ‘Marmoteers’: Community Science In Olympic National Park

On a summer visit to Olympic National Park’s high alpine destination, Hurricane Ridge, the first thing many visitors notice is the panoramic view of rocky peaks, lingering snowfields, meadows stitched with wildflowers, and the soft humming of insects. But listen a little closer, and you might hear something else: a sharp whistle echoing through the hills.

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By Alex Day, marketing and communications director for Washington’s National Park Fund - November 17th, 2025

Answering The Call: Donors Strengthen Olympic’s Search & Rescue Efforts

Nearly four million people visited Olympic National Park in 2024, many seeking adventure, beauty, and a connection to nature. But for some, a day of exploration can take an unexpected and dangerous turn.

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By Alex Day, Marketing and Communications Director for Washington’s National Park Fund - October 3rd, 2025

Hoh Rain Forest In Olympic National Park Closed For Now

Flooding issues with the access road to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park in Washington state have led to a temporary closure of the area.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 16th, 2025

UPDATE | National Park Fires Roundup: Dragon Bravo And Bear Gulch

Firefighters at Grand Canyon National Park were making progress in containing the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim, though the Bear Gulch Fire straddling the Olympic National Park-Olympic National Forest boundary continued to bedevil crews there.

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By NPT Staff - August 12th, 2025

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