Olympic National Park

Storm Cleanup Continuing At Olympic National Park

The sounds of chainsaws tearing through trees resounded across Olympic National Park on Sunday as crews worked to clear numerous downed trees so they could reopen park entrance roads and campgrounds, make damage assessments, and begin repairs in the wake of a powerful wind storm.

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2015 1:53pm

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High Winds, Downed Trees Close All Entrances To Olympic National Park

Gusting winds, some surpassing 70 mph, downed trees across Olympic National Park on Saturday and forced the closure of all entry roads into the park.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2015 4:42pm

Reader Survey Day: Where Is The Best Value In The National Park System?

National parks were not created equally. Some have towering waterfalls, others sprawling lakes, a few curious geothermal features, and still others rich histories within their borders.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2015 2:30am

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Drought Leads To Emergency Fishing Closures In Olympic National Park

While California's struggles with drought are national news, other states are having troubles, too. At Olympic National Park in Washington, the drought has led to officials announcing an emergency closure of recreational fishing on most rivers and streams within the park beginning today.

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By NPT Staff - August 10th, 2015 2:30am

Olympic National Park Wildfire Causes Additional Trail Closures

While the Paradise Fire at Olympic National Park in Washington has been growing slowly and not been a great concern, recent growth has prompted the need for additional trail closures in the park.

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By NPT Staff - August 5th, 2015 2:30am

Bike Ride To Temporarily Close Hurricane Ridge Road At Olympic National Park

If you're planning to visit Olympic National Park on August 2, don't plan to head up to Hurricane Ridge in your vehicle before noon. That's because the "Ride the Hurricane" group bike ride has led to the road's closure to vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. to noon.

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By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2015 2:30am

Appellate Court Affirms National Park Service Immunity In Deadly Mountain Goat Attack

A split appellate court has upheld the National Park Service's immunity in a case from Olympic National Park where a hiker was fatally gored by an aggressive mountain goat, though the dissenting judge thought the Park Service had been negligent in not killing the "a horned animal bigger than an NFL lineman" before the goring and so was not immune.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2015 2:30am

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Olympic Hot Springs Road At Olympic National Park Closing In September

Making fall plans to visit Olympic National Park in Washington state? Be forewarned that the Elwha Valley’s Olympic Hot Springs Road will close at the park's boundary for about one month beginning September 8.

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By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2015 2:30am

Sinking Into An Olympic Sunset...

A warm sunset from First Beach at Olympic National Park.

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Olympic National Park

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2015 12:44pm

Fire Danger Spreading Across National Parks In The West

A campfire ban was implemented in parts of Olympic National Park on Thursday, while other national parks in parts of the West were reminding visitors that it's illegal to use fireworks within their boundaries as hot, dry weather continues to push fire danger higher and higher.

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By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2015 8:22am

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