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Washington’s National Park Fund to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Musical And Visual Extravaganza At Benaroya Hall

In an event sure to delight outdoors enthusiasts, Benaroya Hall in Seattle will come alive October 24 at 7:30 p.m. with beautiful musical compositions by Northwest Symphony Orchestra coupled with lovely imagery from the National Park System. The spectacular performance, “National Parks at Benaroya,” celebrates the 25th anniversary of Washington’s National Park Fund, the official philanthropic partner for Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic national parks.

Fall Spectacular: What's That Sound? Where To Listen To -- And Look For -- Wildlife In The National Parks

In the fall, animals and birds prepare for winter. Bears eat constantly to fatten up before they slow down. Many birds are already on their migration path. Elk and other ungulates are preparing for the mating ritual, the rut. Take a look -- or stop and listen -- in many national parks this fall and you'll catch a glimpse of this autumnal spectacular.

Seven Lakes Basin Backpacking Permits For July 9-20 Available Beginning Day Before Trip

The administrative closure of the Seven Lakes Basin/High Divide area in Olympic National Park for July 9 through July 20 is no longer in effect. Seven Lakes Basin is a quota area and permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis for backpacking trips during this timeframe. Permits will be available in person beginning the day before the trip. Advance reservation requests will not be accepted for these dates.

Rehab Work To Begin On Hurricane Hill Trail At Olympic National Park

A long-running, much-needed, rehabilitation project for the Hurricane Hill Trail at Olympic National Park is set to start Monday. The project includes installing masonry retaining walls, drainage improvements, paving to 8-foot width, bench installation, revegetation, and improving the first four-tenths of a mile of the trail to federal accessibility standards.

Three National Parks, Three Medical Emergencies, One Helicopter = Three Rescues In One Day

There are many days at Mount Rainier National Park when the contracted helicopter they pay $2,900 a day to be available sits idle, glinting in the sunshine. But then there are days like Sunday, when the whirlybird crisscrossed Washington state to perform rescues at three national parks.

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