October 09, 2008
Public Invited to Provide Input on Proposed Short-Term Road Access Permits
Olympic National Park is inviting public input regarding proposed temporary road use permits within the park.
October 09, 2008
Public Input Sought on Proposed Improvements to Nippon Paper Industries’ Water Treatment Plant
Mill’s water supply to be protected from sediments during Elwha River restoration.
October 08, 2008
National Park Service to Transfer Ownership of New Water Treatment Plant to City of Port Angeles
New plant to be finished, and transferred to City in fall 2009.
October 02, 2008
Public Invited to Razor Clam Meeting
Biologists to discuss Kalaloch razor clam population.
September 19, 2008
Public Invited to Community Open House; Olympic National Park, Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce and Friends of Olympic National Park to Co-Host
Superintendent Gustin's first community open house was held in August in Port Angeles; a third is scheduled for October in the Quinault Valley.
September 19, 2008
Public Invited to Enjoy Olympic National Park – Free of Charge – on September 27 and 28
Entrance fees to be waived in recognition of National Public Lands Day and newly naturalized citizens.
September 15, 2008
Sustainable Repairs to Quinault South Shore and Graves Creek Roads Subject of Environmental Assessment; Public Input Invited
The EA evaluates sustainable alternatives to repair the damaged South Shore and Graves Creek roads in the Quinault Rain Forest, both of which were damaged during last December’s storms.
September 12, 2008
Public Reminded that Hurricane Ridge Road Will Close Monday through Thursday, September 15 through October 16
Construction continues as summer season draws to a close.
September 06, 2008
Twenty-one Tons of Discarded Tires Removed from Hurricane Ridge, Thanks to Partnership with U.S. Coast Guard and State of Washington
Over 21 tons of old tires were removed from Hurricane Ridge earlier this week, thanks to support from crewmembers of the U.S. Coast Cutter Active and the Washington State Department of Ecology.
September 04, 2008
Hurricane Ridge Road Construction Update: Weekday Closure Scheduled for September and October
To accommodate the compressed construction schedule, the Hurricane Ridge Road will be closed to all traffic Monday through Thursday from September 15 through October 17. The road will remain open Friday through Sunday during this time.
July 31, 2008
Memorial Service Celebrating the Life of Andy Palmer
A memorial service celebrating the life of Andrew Palmer will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 4, 2008, in McCurdy Pavilion at Ford Worden State Park. Andy, 18, was fatally injured in a tree falling accident while on a fire assignment in Northern California.
July 26, 2008
Olympic National Park Staff Mourns Death of Firefighter Andrew Palmer;
With deep sadness, the staff of Olympic National Park extends its condolences to the family of fallen firefighter Andy Palmer. Palmer died yesterday as a result of injuries sustained while working on the Iron Complex fire in northern California.
July 26, 2008
Public Invited to Provide Input on Proposed Improvements to Hurricane Ridge Weather Station
Proposed relocation will improve reliability of snow depth and precipitation measurements, both vital to avalanche forecasting and winter safety.
Public input now invited on proposal.
July 25, 2008
Work Progressing on Hurricane Ridge Road Reconstruction; Storm Damage Repairs Now Underway
Reconstruction progressing on Hurricane Ridge Road; delays of 40 - 50 minutes possible on weekdays. Switchback Trail parking area to close July 28 for one month, to accommodate storm damage repairs.
July 15, 2008
Rabies Detected in Single Bat in Ozette Area
A 55-year old Seattle area woman is undergoing rabies prevention treatment after being scratched by a bat in the Ozette campground late last week. Three Olympic National Park employees who responded to the incident are also receiving treatment.
July 11, 2008
Olympic Peninsula Tribes, Olympic National Park Sign Pact
Representatives of eight treaty Indian tribes and Olympic National Park signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to promote open dialogue and improve coordination and collaboration.
July 02, 2008
Celebrate July 4th at Olympic National Park
With wilderness beaches, deep forests and mountain vistas, Olympic National Park is ready for July 4th visitors. Campgrounds and lodges are open for the summer and ranger-led programs are offered many times daily at locations throughout the park.
Deep snow still covers mountain roads and trails at Olympic National Park, hampering access – and creating unseasonable hazards – for visitors hoping to gain some elevation this holiday weekend.
May 23, 2008
Park Seeks Firewood Vendor
Vendors to supply campfire wood in campgrounds are sought.
May 20, 2008
Memorial Day Weekend at Olympic National Park
While deep snow still blankets the high country, spring has arrived at lower elevations.
May 13, 2008
Centennial Project Will Highlight Elwha Restoration Education
Exhibits, brochures and ranger-led programs will inform and engage students and the public about Elwha Ecosystem Restoration, thanks to a $55,000 donation from the Washington’s National Park Fund and a matching Centennial Challenge grant from the National Park System.
May 09, 2008
Upper Queets Valley Reopens Via Alternative Route
Access into the upper Queets restored!
May 09, 2008
Hurricane Ridge Road Construction Update
Weekly updates on construction progress now available on Olympic National Park website.
April 30, 2008
Spring Opening Continues, though Late Snowfall Causes Some Delays
Low elevation snow continues to complicate spring opening.
April 21, 2008
New Superintendent Named for Olympic National Park
Karen Gustin, currently superintendent of Big Cypress National Preserve, has been named as Olympic's next superintendent.
April 18, 2008
Kids and Adults Invited to Celebrate National Park Week at Olympic National Park
Visitors from near and far are invited to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day and the Washington Coast Cleanup, both scheduled for Saturday, April 26.
April 17, 2008
Continued Snowfall Delays Sol Duc Campground Opening
Two feet of snow still cover the Sol Duc campground, with more predicted for this weekend.
April 16, 2008
Major Reconstruction Project Set to Begin on Hurricane Ridge Road
Work will begin Monday, April 21 on a seven-month project to restore and rehabilitate the popular Hurricane Ridge Road.
Traffic delays will occur throughout the construction period.
April 09, 2008
Late Snowfall Delays Several Park Area Openings; Many Destinations Already Open
While park crews have opened many park areas and continue to clear storm damage and prepare for the summer season, late season, low elevation snowfall has resulted in several delays.
