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