A Washington state man will be heading to federal prison for two years for breaking into vehicles in Olympic and Mount Rainier national parks ... after he serves 25 months in state prison for the crimes.
At Olympic National Park middle school students are involved in a program geared toward science learning and centers around the question: “How is changing snowpack, due to climate change, going to affect park ecosystems and surrounding communities?” Students help rangers, teachers and scientists collect data at Hurricane Ridge —5,000 feet above sea-level — to help answer that question, taking their measurements back to the classroom to add to other data that has been collected over the years.
It’s March 2020 and now time for another national parks quiz with a little trivia thrown in. Are you ready to test your national parks knowledge? See how much you know on your own, first, before checking the answers at the end of the page.
NatureBridge is seeking participants for its summer backpacking programs in Yosemite and Olympic national parks. Enrollment is open for students entering 7th-12th grade.
Photographer Rebecca Latson continues writing about her favorite spots in national parks she's visited. This month's column takes you to Glacier, Olympic, Mount Rainier, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, and Petrified Forest national parks, each with great spots for you to try out your own national park photography.
Continuing a series of national parks quizzes and trivia, contributing editor Rebecca Latson wants you to try your hand at Quiz #3 to see just how much park knowledge you possess before checking the answers at the bottom of the article.
Traveling through the Sol Duc Valley in Olympic National Park, you'll see old-growth forest interiors populated wtih Douglas fir and western hemlock, carpeted by lush ferns and downed nurse logs.
Reservations for Mora Campground in Olympic National Park in Washington are now available for the peak season (June 10 through September 16) through the online system managed by Recreation.gov. During the rest of the year, campsites are available on a first come, first served basis.
The summer wilderness backpacking season is rapidly approaching and planning ahead is critical. And now is the time to lock in your backcountry trek in Olympic National Park in Washington.