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Diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. The park protects 922,651 acres, encompassing three distinctly different ecosystems - rugged glacier-capped mountains, wild Pacific coast, and magnificent old-growth temperate rain forest. These three ecosystems contain a unique array of habitats and life forms, resulting from thousands of years of geographic isolation, and extreme gradients of elevation, temperature, and precipitation. 
AnimalsThe park is home to hundreds of animals, from mollusks to mammals. 
PlantsMore than 1,100 species of plants live in Olympic's meadows and forests. 
Environmental FactorsRain, snow, wind, waves, and sun shape Olympic's life and landscapes. 
Natural Features & EcosystemsExplore Olympic's rivers, lakes, waterfalls, forests, glaciers, and Pacific coast. 
Wildland FireFires occur naturally here, despite high precipitation. |
Last updated: December 2, 2016