Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks Amid Coronavirus
In light of the spread of COVID-19, trying to find out what is open and closed in our national parks is a moving target these days. Here are updates.
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Mules Help With Weather Experiment in Olympic National Park
The Olympic Mountains Experiment (OLYMPEX) measures precipitation and help NASA fine-tune new weather satellites. Mules get the equipment into remote areas.
4th Graders Can Visit Parks Free For a Year
Students in the 4th grade can get a free annual entry pass for their family to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.
Olympic NP Fishing Closures for Crab and Salmon
Emergency closures for fishing for Dungeness crab on the coast, and recreational fishing of salmon in most rivers and streams inside the park.
Courts Reject Lawsuit over Fatal Goring in Olympic, sort of...
The goat had been harassing visitors for years. After goring, the goat stood guard over the man, not letting anyone aid him as he was bleeding to death.
Paradise Fire in Olympic National Park Burns into July, 2015
The 367 acre fire is located about 12 miles up-valley from the Queets River trailhead, well within the park boundary.
Olympic National Park Prepares for Summer
As migrating birds return and wildflowers bloom in the lowland forests, employees at the park are spring cleaning and preparations for main visitor season.
