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Olympic’s Sol Duc Falls Temporarily Closed To Recover Body Of Man Who Fell Into The Waterfall

Bram — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:54:42 +0000

The Sol Duc Falls area is closed while the Olympic National Park Search and Rescue (SAR) Team prepares to recover the body of an 18-year-old man who fell over the 50’ waterfall on June 8, Olympic National Park management said in a press release. A park ranger located a completely submerged body pinned between the...

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Hoh Rain Forest Scheduled to Reopen by May 9

Bram — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:36:38 +0000

Since a winter storm caused serious damage to the Upper Hoh Road on December 20, 2024, the popular Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park has been closed to the public, including vehicle, bicycle, and foot traffic. Due to funding issues, repairing the road had been delayed for months until mid-April, when construction finally began....

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Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park Remains Inaccessible Due to Federal Funding Issues, May Not Open This Spring or Summer

Bram — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:15:58 +0000

Olympic National Park’s ultra-popular Hoh Rain Forest—often called the “quietest place in America”—has been closed since December 20, 2024, when a winter storm damaged the Upper Hoh Road. A week later, rainfall from a second storm caused the Hoh River’s water level to rise, resulting in more damage to the road. The road remains closed...

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13 Historic National Park Lodges, Hotels & Resorts for Unforgettable National Park Stays

Bram — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:35:00 +0000

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.

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10 Coolest Beach Campgrounds in the National Parks

Bram — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:16:33 +0000

Camping is extremely popular among holidaying Americans and what better place to pitch your tent or park your RV than a national park campground? And I’ll do one better: is there a more fun place to camp than a national park campground on the beach? I didn’t think so either! So here’s a list of...

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10 Wonderful Short & Easy Hikes in Olympic National Park

Bram — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:48:00 +0000

Visiting Olympic National Park requires a significant amount of time, mainly because it involves driving around the entire Olympic Peninsula. If you don't have time for long day hikes, there are numerous short and easy trails to explore in this incredibly diverse national park.

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