There are many faces to winter in a national park. Some park units have no snow, while others host feet of the fluffy white stuff. On sunny days, the atmosphere is clear and sharp, producing saturated colors for your camera. On not-so-sunny days, your camera’s LCD lens might be filled with varying shades of gray and white. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson provides examples of what you might see through your camera’s lens and how to prepare for winter photography in a national park.

Four days of searching have failed to locate a 78-year-old Washington man who was last seen at the Graves Creek Trailhead in the southwestern corner of Olympic National Park.

While invasive plant, animal, and fish species are attacking the National Park System, there are some success stories to note in the battle.

A search was continuing Friday in Olympic National Park for a 56-year-old woman who became separated from her fellow backpackers in the southeastern corner of the park.