Park Newsletter April 25, 2008

Karen Gustin

New Superintendent Named for Olympic

Karen Gustin, currently superintendent at Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, has been selected as Olympic's next superintendent. She will succeed Bill Laitner who retired in January. Gustin is transferring from her post as superintendent of Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee, Florida. She is expected to arrive at park headquarters in Port Angeles in early to mid-July with her family.

Read the news release.

 

CoastSavers of all ages will comb the park's beaches this Saturday as part of the Washington Coast Cleanup.

Things to Do
At last, sunshine and warm temperatures are forecast for the weekend, so why not consider a day in Olympic National Park?

Two special events are scheduled for Saturday, the Washington Coast Cleanup and Junior Ranger Day. Both promise to be fun-filled events, perfect for kids and their families.

Rather spend some quiet time in the rain forest? The Quinault North Fork Road has reopened for the first time since the record-breaking storm of December 2. The North Fork Campground also opened today, one week ahead of schedule.

 

Winter reigns at Hurricane Ridge, even in late April this year.  This photo was recorded by the Ridge webcam on April 21.  There are still 133 inches of snow on the ground at Hurricane Ridge.