National Park Service Hopes To Reopen Hurricane Ridge In Olympic National Park This Summer
Though no date has been set, the National Park Service at Olympic National Park hopes to reopen Hurricane Ridge to the public this summer.
Olympic National Park
Search Underway For Missing Backpacker At Olympic National Park
A search is currently underway for 44-year-old Hunter B. Fraser, reported missing on June 7th in Olympic National Park.
- By Compiled From N... - June 9th, 2023 5:45pm
Fire Destroys Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge At Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park's Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge, which has been closed while undergoing a restoration, has been destroyed by fire.
- By Compiled From N... - May 8th, 2023 9:21am
Photography In The National Parks: Same Spot, Different Time / Season / Weather
While it’s great to travel to and explore new units of the National Park System with your camera, it’s also great to revisit your favorite parks and return to photograph favorite spots at view areas and along the trail. Why? Because quite often, this same favorite spot may look quite a bit different depending upon the season, time of day, or weather conditions.
- By Rebecca Latson - April 25th, 2023 2:45am
Trails I’ve Hiked: The Cinder Cone Trail
If you’ve ever visited Lassen Volcanic National Park, you’ll probably have hiked the Bumpass Hell Trail. It’s one of those must-do hikes. But that’s not the only trail you should tackle. Contributing photographer and editor Rebecca Latson hiked Cinder Cone Trail in the more remote northeastern portion of the park and firmly believes the rewards are worth the effort.
- By Rebecca Latson - April 20th, 2023 3:00am
The National Parks Cookbook | The Best Recipes From (And Inspired By) America's National Parks
Explore the National Park System extensively and not only are you likely to come across some incredible vistas, diverse natural resources, and rich history, but also some incredible meals in the lodge at day's end, or even at the start of your day.
Photography In The National Parks: The Beauty Of A Simple Composition
There’s something to be said for a simple composition, you know. Something to be said for an image not requiring much parsing through the various details combined to create a shot, the gist of which might take time to fully comprehend. A simple image can pack a punch and create an emotional response despite, or perhaps because of, its minimalism.
- By Rebecca Latson - March 21st, 2023 2:45am
Rehabilitation Of Hurricane Ridge Lodge About To Start At Olympic National Park
This spring work at Olympic National Park will begin to rehabilitate the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge, an approximately $11 million project funded through the Great American Outdoors Act.
- By Compiled From N... - March 21st, 2023 2:45am
Nurturing Plants At Olympic National Park's Plant Center
While walking along almost any trail in Olympic National Park it’s hard to imagine that the dense and diverse plant life would need any help to grow.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am
Night Sky Magic Over Olympic National Park
Night sky programs introduce Olympic National Park visitors to the other half of the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am
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