May 17, 2012
National Park Service selects DNC Parks & Resorts at Kalaloch, Inc. to operate the Kalaloch Lodge and other commercial services within Olympic National Park
DNC Parks & Resorts at Kalaloch, Inc. has been selected to be awarded a new 10-year concession contract to operate overnight accommodations, food and beverage, retail, fuel, and firewood sales all located within the Kalaloch area of Olympic National Park.
May 09, 2012
New Web Video Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Elwha River Restoration
Web video gives an insider view of the final days of power generation -- and the first days of dam removal -- on the Elwha River.
May 09, 2012
Public Invited to Review and Comment on Spruce Railroad Trail Environmental Assessment
NPS Preferred Alternative would establish 3.5 miles of accessible trail on north shore of Lake Crescent.
March 15, 2012
Elwha Access Updates March 2013
Whiskey Bend Road re-opens for trailhead access, Upper Lake Mills Trail and upper Lake Aldwell delta now open. Construction areas and all boating within former reservoir areas remain closed.
December 21, 2011
Olympic National Park to Revise Spruce Railroad Trail Environmental Assessment
Revised Spruce Railroad Trail Expansion and Improvement Environmental Assessment to be developed in 2012.
December 15, 2011
December Fish Runs Wind Down on Elwha; Dam Demolition to Begin Again December 19
Contractor to begin dam demolition work on Monday, December 19.
October 20, 2011
Lake Aldwell Closed To Public Use
Emergency closure is designed to protect members of the public from hazardous conditions caused by the draining of Lake Aldwell.
September 28, 2011
Whiskey Bend Road to Close for Repairs
The road will close to all use in early October so that dam removal contractor Barnard Construction and Olympic National Park road crews can repair slide damage in two locations along the 4.5-mile gravel road. Exact timing of the temporary closure will be announced soon.
September 27, 2011
Watching Dam Removal on the Elwha River
Overlook Trail Completed at Elwha Dam, Webcams Offer Views of Both Dams
September 21, 2011
Public Invited to Review and Comment on Spruce Railroad Trail Expansion and Improvement Proposal
Environmental Assessment Released Today; Public Meeting Tonight September 21 at Vern Burton Community Center
September 20, 2011
Public Invited to Enjoy National Public Lands Day with Special Activities and Free Park Entrance
This Saturday, September 24 is National Public Lands Day 2011 and visitors are invited to enjoy America's natural wonders as they work to improve public lands.
August 02, 2011
Ride the Hurricane Bike Ride Scheduled for August 7
“Ride the Hurricane” is a recreational ride up Hurricane Ridge Road, organized by the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by several local businesses.
August 01, 2011
Motorists Advised to Expect Minor Delays Starting August 8 on Sol Duc Road
Current road information is available by calling Olympic National Park’s information line at 360-565-3131.
August 01, 2011
Jefferson County Begins Bridge Repair on Upper Hoh Road
Access to the Hoh Rain Forest of Olympic National Park will remain open throughout the repair work, but some traffic delays are anticipated.
July 20, 2011
Olympic Hot Springs Road to Close South of Altair August 1
Access to other areas in the Elwha Valley, including Madison Falls, Elwha and Altair campgrounds, Elwha Ranger Station, and Whiskey Bend Road and trailhead will not affected by this road closure.
July 19, 2011
Graves Creek Road To Close for Repairs August 10
Beginning August 10, the road will close to all traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian. The Graves Creek campground will also close on August 10 and remain closed for the duration of the repairs.
July 14, 2011
Elwha River Science Symposium Planned for September 15-16
The symposium will feature presentations of recent scientific studies, as well as lectures from nationally-recognized scholars in the fields of fisheries biology, geomorphology, ecosystem health and dam removal and river policy.
July 12, 2011
Biologists to Conduct Population Census of Non-Native Mountain Goats in Olympic High Country
USGS researchers and Olympic National Park staff will count the mountain goats from a low-flying helicopter during early morning hours between July 18 and July 28.
July 01, 2011
Elwha Dam Closed to Public Access Effective July 5
The closure is necessary to ensure public safety while the contractor takes over the site and begins preparing the site. Over the coming weeks, Barnard employees will begin minor road upgrades, removing approved trees and widening the road.
June 28, 2011
Partner Agencies Complete Project to Protect Bull Trout During Elwha River Dam Removals
Fisheries biologists from Olympic National Park and partner agencies completed elements of the park’s Bull Trout Protection and Restoration Plan June 17.
June 27, 2011
Olympic Hot Springs Road to Reopen June 29
Barnard Construction, Inc., is the contractor, and the road repair was performed as a modification to the $26.9 dam removal contract awarded to Barnard last August. All work at Fisherman’s Corner was subcontracted to Bruch & Bruch, Inc. and Lakeside Industries, both of Port Angeles, Wash.
June 21, 2011
Science Learning Network Offers Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse at Park Science in Action
Whether monitoring natural ecosystems or studying historic sites, national park scientists are integral members of the team of NPS stewards protecting national parks. Nine new videos from the North Coast and Cascades Science Learning Network highlight the important work they do.
August 27, 2010
Contractor Selected for Elwha Dam Removal
Removal of Two Dams and Restoration of the Olympic Peninsula’s Elwha River Will Begin Next Year
