Olympic National Park

Olympic Hot Springs Road At Olympic National Park Closing In September

Making fall plans to visit Olympic National Park in Washington state? Be forewarned that the Elwha Valley’s Olympic Hot Springs Road will close at the park's boundary for about one month beginning September 8.

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July 26th, 2015

Fire Danger Spreading Across National Parks In The West

A campfire ban was implemented in parts of Olympic National Park on Thursday, while other national parks in parts of the West were reminding visitors that it's illegal to use fireworks within their boundaries as hot, dry weather continues to push fire danger higher and higher.

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June 25th, 2015

Wildfires Scattered Across National Park System In West, Alaska

Hot, dry conditions are feeding wildlfires in Alaska and in some National Park System units in the western half of the Lower 48.

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June 23rd, 2015

National Park Gateway Towns Sprinkled Through List Of Top 100 "Best Small Towns"

When talk builds around some of the best small towns in America when it comes to putting down roots, you're bound to come upon a handful or so of national park gateway towns. And the folks at Liveability.com have made it official with their list of the Top 100 Best Small Towns."

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June 9th, 2015

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Higher Entrance, Camping Fees Coming To Olympic National Park

Higher entrance and camping fees will greet visitors to Olympic National Park beginning June.

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May 26th, 2015

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Emergency Fishing Closure At Olympic National Park

Concerns over the numbers of Hoh River Chinook salmon has prompted an emergency fishing closure of the Hoh River, South Fork Hoh River, and all tributaries, as well as the mouth of the Hoh River at Olympic National Park in Washington state.

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May 19th, 2015

Black Bears And Humans Don't Mix At Olympic National Park's Enchanted Valley

An area popular with hikers in Olympic National Park has also turned popular with some black bears, leading park officials to halt camping in the Enchanted Valley area.

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April 26th, 2015

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Spring Coming Early To Olympic National Park, But Still Some Things Visitors Need To Know

While spring is showing up a bit earlier than usual at Olympic National Park, visitors trying to get a jump on the high season need to be aware of a few things out in the park.

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April 9th, 2015

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Body Of Hiker Missing In Olympic National Park Found

The body of a Washington man who went missing in Olympic National Park just before Christmas has been found and recovered.

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January 26th, 2015

Search Suspended For Man Missing In Olympic National Park

At the end of the day, after five days of fruitless searching, Olympic National Park rangers had no leads to follow to find Jim Griffin.

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December 29th, 2014

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