Olympic National Park

Drought Conditions Prompt Emergency Closure Of Fishing At Olympic National Park

Ongoing drought conditions in the Pacific Northwest have prompted a closure of recreational fishing across much of Olympic National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - October 6th, 2022 10:59am

Ruby Beach Reopens At Olympic National Park

With construction work done, access to Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park in Washington state has reopened.

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By Compiled From N... - September 15th, 2022 2:30am

"Rewilding" The West With Wolves And Beavers

Two species that came close to being wiped off the U.S. landscape now are being looked at as keys to "rewilding" the American West, a movement seen as building on the Biden's administration determination to see at least 30 percent of the nation's lands and waters preserved for nature by 2030.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 4th, 2022 2:45am

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Falling Tree Kills Canadian Camper At Olympic National Park

A Canadian camping in the backcountry of Olympic National Park in Washington state was killed when a tree fell on his tent, according to a park release.

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By Compiled From N... - September 1st, 2022 5:23pm

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Photography In The National Parks: My Favorite Parks For Photography – Part 2

In this Part 2 continuation of the previous month’s photo column, Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson continues her list of favorite park units for photography and why they are her favorites.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 23rd, 2022 6:32am

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Campfire Restrictions Taking Effect At Olympic National Park

Unusually dry forest conditions at Olympic National Park and neighboring Olympic National Forest in Washington state are leading to a campfire restriction that will only allow campfires in metal rings at designated site, campgrounds or picnic areas.

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By Compiled From N... - August 13th, 2022 2:30am

Group Says National Park Service Will Miss Deadlines For Air Tour Plans

National parks across the country continue to lag behind a court-ordered schedule to complete air-tour management plans and are failing to conduct environmentally required studies as they develop those plans, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

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By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2022 2:30am

UPDATE | Body Of Missing Climber Recovered At Olympic National Park

Searchers at Olympic National Park on Wednesday recovered the body of a 38-year-old climber who was traveling solo in the park and failed to return from his planned trek.

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By Compiled From N... - July 20th, 2022 7:53pm

Photography In The National Parks: My Favorite Parks For Photography – Part 1

Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson loves every single national park unit she’s ever visited, but she believes some parks are real standouts for certain categories of photography. In this month’s column, Rebecca lists some of those favorite parks.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 19th, 2022 3:30am

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Mapping Glacier’s Wildest Places

A new storytelling tool helps both park managers and visitors understand the value of park wilderness.

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By Kim O'Connell - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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