Olympic National Park

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

National Park Service, FAA Ordered To Explain Delays With Air Tour Plans

A federal appellate court has given the National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration until late July to explain why they are so behind in crafting air-tour management plans for many units of the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 28th, 2022 3:06pm

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #50

There’s always something to learn about the park units within the National Park System. Take this latest National Parks Traveler quiz and trivia piece and see just how much you really know, while maybe learning a little in the process.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 13th, 2022 4:00am

Fishing Closure Extended On Elwha River And Tributaries In Olympic National Park

To give the native fisheries in the Elwha River and its tributaries in Olympic National Park more time to recover, a closure on recreational and commercial fishing on those waters has been extended through June 2023.

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By Compiled From N... - May 5th, 2022 2:30am

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