Those distant summits are the Olympic Mountains, the towering heart of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly ... the Hall of Mosses and Hoh River Trail that wind through peaceful glens ...

The West Coast is packed with iconic beaches, lush forests, charming towns, and some of the best national parks the country ...

Looking for the best things to do in Olympic National Park? Well, congratulations, you’ve officially stumbled upon one ...

The Hoh River Trail to Mineral Creek Falls was named one of the best hikes in AllTrails’ 25 Trails to Explore in 2025 list. The route goes through the Hoh Rain Forest, one of the few rainforests in ...

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Observe wildlife from a distance and at Olympic ... coastal ranger stations. You don't want to get trapped by a rising tide since it can cause hazardous hiking conditions. The National Park ...

Kalaloch, located on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula, is one of the most visited areas of Olympic National ... Kalaloch Nature Trail is an easy loop through coastal forest.

This winter, 1,000 seasonal national park ... trail ahead of time, find out about parking and be prepared to pack out waste and food. "The first thing to say is we are open. We're all open ...

Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you need to know before traveling to 10 popular parks. Staffing cuts at ...

Spanning 335 kilometers along Canada’s rugged eastern edge, this thru-hike offers dramatic coastal views ... we hiked the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park on the far reaches of ...

The trend at Crater Lake differs from other Pacific Northwest national parks. In 2024, Olympic National ... of the drive, the park said. The Cleetwood Cove Trail, which offers the only access ...

The park typically needs to recruit about 150 seasonal workers, but issues like a lack of affordable housing have plagued the park for years; only four seasonal trail crew members were hired last ...