Olympic National Park

Fish Continue To Return To Elwha River After Dam Removal In Olympic National Park

Fisheries biologists monitoring restoration of the Elwha River and ecosystem in Olympic National Park recently confirmed that adult Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, steelhead, and bull trout have all passed upstream through both the former Elwha and Glines Canyon dam sites to reach the upper Elwha River.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2016 2:30am

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Body Washes Ashore At Olympic National Park

A body washed ashore at Olympic National Park might be that of a 74-year-old Washington man who went missing in a boating accident on August 18, though an exact identification has yet to be made, park officials said Thursday.

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By NPT Staff - September 1st, 2016 2:50pm

National Park Foundation Meeting Great Success In National Park Philanthropy

Two million dollars to help remove 500 tons of debris at Point Reyes National Seashore. Twenty-three-million dollars committed for land acquisition at Grand Teton National Park. Another $2 million to help open Stonewall National Monument.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 2nd, 2016 1:49pm

"Ride The Hurricane" Bike Ride Coming To Olympic National Park

A bike ride is coming this weekend to Olympic National Park, where cyclists have a chance to ride the Hurricane Ridge Road from the Heart O' The Hills entrance station to the top of Hurricane Ridge.

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By NPT Staff - August 4th, 2016 2:30am

Couple’s $2 Million Donation Spurs Restoration Of Popular Trails At Mount Rainier, Olympic

A $2 million gift from philanthropists Mike and Sue Raney will serve the dual purpose of restoring two iconic backpacking trails in Washington state while creating jobs and training for youths and recent veterans.

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By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2016 2:30am

Road To Olympic’s Elwha Valley Will Close For Two Months To Repair Storm Damage

The road to the Elwha Valley in Washington’s Olympic National Park will be closed for two months starting Monday as crews repair damage from a string of floods last winter.

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By NPT Staff - July 24th, 2016 3:00am

Olympic National Park Using Helicopters To Count Mountain Goat Population

Before preparing a plan for managing the population of non-native mountain goats in Olympic National Park, wildlife biologists will conduct a population census in the park and adjacent areas of Olympic National Forest in Washington.

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By NPT Staff - July 14th, 2016 2:30am

Birding In The National Parks: Finding Birds With The National Park Service's Help

Proper preparation often makes the difference between merely seeing some good birds and coming home with a trip list bursting at the seams and a few lifers to boot. It’s easy to enjoy a birding trip without studying your field guides and knowing your geography, but to many birders the prep is half the fun.

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By Kirby Adams - July 12th, 2016 1:17pm

Olympic National Park Warns Visitors To Avoid Mountain Goats

With summer visitation building in Olympic National Park in Washington, officials are reminding visitors to keep their distance from mountain goats in particular and wildlife in general.

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By NPT Staff - July 11th, 2016 2:00am

High Fire Danger, And Some Huge Crowds, Will Greet National Park Travelers This Holiday Weekend

Fires, fire danger, and pretty big crowds will greet visitors in some corners of the National Park System this holiday weekend, and park officials are asking for both patience and great care while you're enjoying the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2016 12:07pm

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