Temporary Closure Of Hoh Rain Forest Area Due To Road Washout
The Hoh Rain Forest area of Olympic National Park in Washington state is temporarily closed until repairs are completed on Upper Hoh Road outside the park boundary.
Olympic National Park
Photography In The National Parks: My 10 Fave Photos From 2019
Continuing a tradition started with the Traveler several years ago, photographer Rebecca Latson begins the 2020 New Year with a look back at 10 of her favorite national park photos from 2019, sharing with you her reasons for choosing those 10 particular images.
OIG Report On Residential Environmental Learning Centers Called Misleading
A report that highlighted flaws with how the National Park Service oversees Residential Environmental Learning Centers mischaracterized how those nonprofit operations work and failed to reflect the benefits they bring to the parks and their visitors, according to some of the organizations that operate those centers.
2019 Year In Review: Some Great Photo Tips
We all want great shots reminding us of our national park visit, and to show family, friends and even strangers (think Instagram or Twitter) the fantastic sights we viewed. Throughout 2019, contributing photographer and editor Rebecca Latson has shared tips, techniques, and favorite places to photograph within the parks she’s visited. Here’s a look back at her articles and photos.
- December 23rd, 2019
Fishers Are Coming Back To National Parks In Washington State!
A collaborative effort between state, federal, and nonprofit organizations such as Washington's National Park Fund has returned a small furry carnivore to the forests of Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic national parks in Washington state.
Photography In The National Parks: Your Armchair Guide To Olympic National Park, Part 3 – The Mountains
If you’ve read Part 1 and Part 2 of Rebecca Latson's Armchair Photography Guide to Olympic National Park, you'll have learned tips and techniques for photographing the beaches and forests within this almost-one-million-acre national park. Now, it’s time to see where and what to photograph of this park’s mountains from pullouts, parking areas, and short trails in Part 3.
Photography In The National Parks: Your Armchair Photography Guide To Olympic National Park, Part 2 – The Forests
If you read Part 1 of contributing photographer Rebecca Latson's Armchair Photography Guide to Olympic National Park, then you'll have a good idea of what you might encounter during trips to beaches within the park's boundaries. In this Part 2, Rebecca provides tips and techniques for composing and photographing the different forests of this national park.
Study Says Yellowstone National Park Backpackers Mostly Happy With Their Experience
A study into the experiences of backpackers in Yellowstone National Park came away with the conclusion that almost all had a great experience. Most said they didn't think the park's backcountry was crowded, and they had no problem with the fees they had to pay.
Photography In The National Parks: Your Armchair Guide To Olympic National Park, Part 1 – The Beaches
If you ever want to visit a national park with a little bit of everything, including beaches, forests, mountains, streams, rivers. and waterfalls, then Olympic National Park is the place to go. Photographer Rebecca Latson provides another Armchair Photography Guide, Part 1 of which focuses on this park's beach scenery.
Program To Relocate Mountain Goats From Olympic National Park Pauses
July operations to relocate mountain goats out of Olympic National Park succeeded in moving 76 of the animals, though another 13 either died or were killed in the process.
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