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Mudslide Closes Hurricane Ridge Road in Olympic National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on January 19, 2010 - 5:37pm
Olympic National Park, which has been beaten and battered in recent years by powerful storms, lost a 100-foot section of roadway leading up to Hurricane Ridge when soil saturated by recent heavy rains spurred a mudslide.

Some Unusual Lodges To Consider For Your Next National Park Visit

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on January 2, 2010 - 3:50am
Any mention of national park lodges causes most people to envision park icons such as Old Faithful Inn, El Tovar, Ahwahnee, or Many Glacier Hotel. Dozens of other national park lodges are scattered across the country, of course, although many receive little publicity and remain virtually unknown to many experienced travelers.

Third Year of Fisher Recovery Program Begins At Olympic National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on December 20, 2009 - 3:48am
They might not be the economic draw that wolves are to Yellowstone National Park, but fishers seem to be taking to Olympic National Park just about as favorably as the larger predators did to Yellowstone in their recovery program. This week a third batch of the cat-sized predators will be set free in Olympic to build on two successful years of a recovery program designed to repopulate the park with fishers.

Where to Find Your Christmas Feast in the National Park System

Submitted by Donna Childress on December 13, 2009 - 3:38am
'Tis the season for quiet and peace, snowy woods, frosty starry nights, time with loved ones, festive activities, and eating way too much food. What better way to accomplish all that than to spend the holidays at a national park?

Rediscovering the Lowly Lichen across the National Park System

Submitted by Kirby Adams on December 10, 2009 - 3:54am
Lichens, which sprout throughout the National Park System, are the Rodney Dangerfield of the natural world. They just don’t get any respect. Lichenologists likewise don’t garner much recognition for their lifetimes spent poking around the crusty grey stuff on tree trunks. Among others, one intrepid man in California is taking steps to remedy both of those deficiencies.

Annual Holiday Gift Sale Coming to Olympic National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on December 4, 2009 - 4:53am
Here's a sale not to be missed if you find yourself near Olympic National Park in mid-December.

Lodging Deals To Be Had At Olympic National Park Through December 30

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on December 1, 2009 - 4:05am
December can be an intriguing month in Olympic National Park. Crowds are non-existent, stormy seas can kick up incredible waves that explode against sea stacks, while in the high country deep snows can accumulate. And through December 30 you can catch a break on lodging at either Kalaloch or Lake Quinault lodges.

Yet Another November Storm Wallops Olympic National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 17, 2009 - 7:08pm
A wet, windy storm pounded Olympic National Park on Tuesday, leaving behind roads closed by downed trees, floodwaters, and heavy snow.

Firefighter's Death Underscores Need For Promise Of Swift Evacuation From Fire Lines

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 16, 2009 - 3:57am
Homer. The writings of Sun Tzu, a 6th-century Chinese military strategist. Midnight walks through Rome after a night at the opera. These are hints of who Andrew "Andy" Palmer was at just 18, an age of transition in life, a point where youth transforms to adult and begins to chart a path through life.

A Firefighter's Death Leads to Internal Analysis Of Protocols By National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 10, 2009 - 4:04am
It would appear from reading the investigative report into the death of an 18-year-old Olympic National Park firefighter could have been prevented on a number of fronts. What lessons did the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service take from this incident?