Olympic National Park

Road Work In Olympic National Park Could Cause Some Delays Near Lake Crescent

Heading to Olympic National Park? Then you might encounter some traffic delays on a stretch of Highway 101 near the southern edge of Lake Crescent.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 4th, 2010 8:19am

Is There A Thaw Coming On the Three-Year-Old Freeze on National Park Fees?

Three years ago, then-National Park Service Director Mary Bomar placed a freeze on most fees associated with visiting the national parks. Now, though, it appears that freeze might be thawing.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2010 9:34am

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Best National Parks for Admiring "Rock Art"

There are a handful of places in the National Park System where you can view petroglyphs or pictographs. Some are walk-up panels that you can ponder for hours, others require a float down a river or a long hike. Here's a quick look at some of those units and what you can expect to find.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 14th, 2010 3:15am

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Last Dam Summer Party Scheduled For Olympic National Park

With demolition of the Elwha River dams in Olympic National Park scheduled for 2011, mark May 27 on your calendar to celebrate the "Last Dam Summer Party."

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 13th, 2010 3:15am

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Dining At The Parks: National Park Restaurants Striving To Raise the Culinary Bar

Like to mix food and national parks? Consider these special food attractions at Shenandoah, Mesa Verde, and Olympic national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 19th, 2012 12:42pm

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Parks Are Well-Represented in the Latest National Register of Big Trees

How would you determine if a tree qualifies as a "national champion"? The National Register of Big Trees has the answers, and the 70th anniversary edition of that list just been released in a new online format. Sites in the National Park System are well-represented, including the home of "the earth's largest living thing."

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By Jim Burnett - May 7th, 2010 2:15am

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New Fishing Regs Take Effect May 1 in Olympic National Park

With fishing season right around the corner in Olympic National Park, officials there want to bring anglers up-to-date on changes in the park's fishing regulations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2010 2:15am

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Plan An Earth Day Visit To Olympic National Park to Help Clean Up the Park

Earth Day is only a few weeks off, and if you're still wondering how to celebrate it, consider lending a hand to clean up Olympic National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2010 10:34am

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Creature Feature: The Banana Slug is Living Proof that a Slimy Little Gastropod Mollusk Can be Loaded with Charisma

You’d think that a mucus-covered, shell-less, forest-dwelling gastropod whose diet includes animal droppings couldn’t get much love, but the lowly banana slug has acquired a huge fan following. Among other things, it is the star of a community festival, official state mollusk of California, and one of America’s most beloved sports mascots.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 25th, 2013 8:22am

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NPCA: Independent Review Shows Wolf Population Goals Too Low in Washington State

Wolf population targets laid out in a draft management plan by Washington Department of Fish and Game officials are too low to sustain a viable population, according to some independent scientists who reviewed the proposal.

Wash Wolf DEIS Peer Review.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 19th, 2010 2:15am

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