Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park Proposes Highway Upgrades Near Lake Crescent

Deteriorating conditions of a primary east-west highway through Olympic National Park has officials proposing rehabilitation work to reduce hazards and stabilize the road.

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By NPT Staff - April 8th, 2016 3:00am

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There Are Rapids, And Then There Are Name-Brand Rapids

What’s in a name? Well, when you hear Hance, the Big Drop, Lost Paddle, or Lava Falls, we’re talking about some of the largest, craziest river rapids in our national parks. Interesting names, for sure, but how do they rate? We posed this question to our river rats: What are the best rapids in the parks? They came up with quite a list. So, if you’re looking for exciting and death-defying whitewater in the parks…

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 28th, 2016 3:00am

Arguments Against New Federal Lands Ignore Historic Benefits Of Parks, Report Says

Late in the 19th century, as conservationists pushed to preserve the Grand Canyon, local opposition stalled action with arguments like “the fate of Arizona depends exclusively upon the development of her mineral resources.”

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By Scott Johnson - February 22nd, 2016 3:00am

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Give To The National Park Supporting Group Of Your Choice, But Give

Today's the day, folks. The last day of 2015, and the last day you can make a donation to the national park friends organization of your choice and claim a tax deduction if the group is a non-profit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2015 3:30am

Ecosystem Rebounding Quickly In The Wake Of Elwha River Dam Demolition

It hasn't been too long since the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams were demolished, yet already the ecosystem in and around Olympic National Park in Washington state is rebounding in ways that are amazing some researchers.

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By NPT Staff - December 29th, 2015 2:30am

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NPCA: Olympic National Park Can't Possibly Afford Its Visitor, Infrastructure Needs

More and more people are visiting national parks, media channels are flooding consumer publications with features on the parks, congressional interest seems higher than ususal, and yet parks are struggling to get by, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

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By NPT Staff - December 6th, 2015 2:30am

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Olympic National Park Just The Latest With Storm Damage

Heavy rains this week have left their mark on Olympic National Park in Washington state, tearing up roads, damaging campgrounds, and generally making a mess of things.

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By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2015 7:05pm

How Can You Enjoy A Winter National Park Visit? Let Us Count The Ways

How can you enjoy a winter national park visit? Let us count the ways.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 5th, 2015 1:09pm

Master Blasters Reduce Elwha River Boulders To Rubble In Olympic National Park

Massive boulders, some upwards of two stories tall, were reduced to rubble in the Elwha River in Olympic National Park by blasting experts as part of the continued restoration of the river channel.

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By NPT Staff - November 3rd, 2015 2:30am

Man's Death Leads To Temporary Closure Of Olympic National Park Hot Spring

Olympic Hot Springs in Olympic National Park has been temporarily closed to the public following the discovery of a dead man in the pool.

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By NPT Staff - October 28th, 2015 2:00am

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