Often called “three parks in one”, Washington’s Olympic National Park encompasses the towering mountains, pristine temperate rain forests and coastal wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula.
Its extraordinary biodiversity, including plants, animals and entire ecosystems, gained it protection as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Olympic is one of America’s greatest national parks, its immense variety attracting all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts, from boaters and fishermen to wildlife watchers, hikers and backpackers, cyclists, campers and road trippers.
Occupying much of the Olympic Peninsula in northwestern Washington State, Olympic National Park protects a wide variety of ecosystems, from alpine meadows and lakes to rugged coastlines and verdant rain …
Spending a night or two at a historic lodge or hotel is one of the most memorable national park experiences. From Yellowstone’s famous Old Faithful Inn to Glacier’s iconic Many Glacier Hotel and the rustic Lake Quinault Lodge at Olympic, these are the greatest and grandest lodges in the national parks.
This news story about a cougar attack on a child in Olympic National Park is based on a July 30, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the …
Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, on the border of Oregon and Washington, Portland is the ideal starting point for a Pacific Northwest national parks road trip. This outdoorsy, eco-friendly city offers easy access to some of the greatest U.S. national parks.
BLT salmon burgers with avocado sauce recipe inspired by: Olympic National Park, Washington This delicious recipe for BLT salmon burgers celebrates the Pacific Northwest’s natural abundance. And nowhere is that …
If you’re a national parks lover who enjoys gardening, collecting wild edibles and foraging, you might wonder if foraging is allowed in the national parks. And, as surprising as it …
In the heat of summer, waterfall hikes are among the most enjoyable and popular activities in the national parks, especially if the waterfall also happens to have a swimming hole. …
Many people visit America’s national parks to enjoy spectacular landscapes, scenic views and unique sights. And while there are numerous amazing overlooks in the national parks, nothing beats the view …
Wild salmon and potato chowder recipe inspired by: Olympic National Park, Washington (alternatively: Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, North Cascades National Park or Redwood …
Even at home, you can see various animals going about their daily lives. Whether you live in a big city or small town, there’s usually a bunch of different birds flying around, while squirrels play in trees and deer forage fields. If, however, you’d like to really focus on the “wild” in wildlife, you should consider visiting these national parks for wildlife watching.
Salmon cakes recipe inspired by: Olympic National Park, Washington (alternatively: Redwood National Park, North Cascades National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park). This …
This news story about the release of fishers in Olympic National Park is based on a November 10, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release …
When the United States government created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, it kickstarted a global movement to protect and preserve natural places as national treasures. Exactly a century later, during …
This news story about a solo backpacker who was rescued in Olympic National Park was adapted from a September 20, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the …