Sinking Into An Olympic Sunset...
A warm sunset from First Beach at Olympic National Park.
Shawn Sheltren, NPS
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2015 12:44pm
Olympic National Park
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.
- By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2015 8:22am
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.
- By NPT Staff - June 23rd, 2015 4:21pm
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."
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 10th, 2015 6:58pm
Higher Entrance, Camping Fees Coming To Olympic National Park
Higher entrance and camping fees will greet visitors to Olympic National Park beginning June.
- By NPT Staff - May 29th, 2015 12:40am
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.
- By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2015 2:35pm
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.
- By NPT Staff - April 26th, 2015 3:31am
Creatures Large And Small, Particularly Small
Though Olympic National Park has charismatic megafauna such as Roosevelt elk, black bears, and mountain goats, look closely next time you're hiking in the Hoh Rain Forest and you just might spy the Northwestern salamander that lurks there.
National Park Service
- By NPT Staff - April 25th, 2015 5:07pm
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.
Elwha River Restoration At Olympic National Park Offers Scientists Front-Row Seat To Nature At Work
While cranes and other heavy equipment were the most visible tools used to dismantle dams holding back Olympic National Park's Elwha River, nature itself has proved to be a mighty force in aiding the restoration of the rivershed from mountains to ocean.
- By NPT Staff - February 19th, 2015 2:10am
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