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Olympic National Park's Kalaloch Lodge Gets New Concessionaire

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on May 21, 2012 - 1:53am
In a bit of a surprise, the National Park Service has awarded Delaware North the concessions contract for facilities in the Kalaloch area of Olympic National Park. The 10-year contract includes operation of Kalaloch Lodge in addition to food and beverage services, retail, firewood sales, and fuel sales.

Before They're Gone, A Family's Year-Long Quest To Explore America's Most Endangered National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 21, 2012 - 1:47am
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In approaching Before They're Gone, A Family's Year-Long Quest to Explore America's Most Endangered National Parks, Michael Lanza desires to take his young son and daughter to places that most amazed him -- national parks -- before climate change alters their appearance too greatly.

Lake Crescent Lodge, Following Renovations, Opens Thursday In Olympic National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 1, 2012 - 1:54am
Following some significant renovations, Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park is ready to open for the summer season on Thursday.

National Park Week Quiz #4 Revealed: Four Letters Unscrambled

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on April 25, 2012 - 2:59am
Does the sound of the can opener make your dog salivate?

Top 10 National Parks: Is Your List Better Than Mine?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 22, 2012 - 1:25am
People like lists. No, check that, they love them. Particularly when they disagree with them and think they have a better list. So, here's my personal Top 10 list of national parks. How does it match up with yours?

Sol Duc Hot Springs In Olympic National Park Turns 100, Offers Special Deals

Submitted by NPT Staff on April 12, 2012 - 11:24am
It might be hard to believe, but the Sol Duc Hot Springs resort in Olympic National Park is enjoying its 100th season this summer, and that means deals for you.

Facilities At Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park Gaining a Makeover

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on March 4, 2012 - 2:12am
Facilities at Olympic National Park’s Lake Crescent Lodge are undergoing extensive renovations that are expected to be mostly complete for the 2012 spring opening.

Birding in the National Parks: Kindling An Affair For Bird-Watching

Submitted by Kirby Adams on February 14, 2012 - 2:53am
Olympic National Park offers three distinct landscapes for birders -- coastal settings, emerald rain forests, and alpine vistas.

Survey Shows Growth in Mountain Goat Population In Olympic Mountains

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 11, 2012 - 2:28am
The mountain goat population within the Olympic Mountains of Washington state has grown by more than 100 animals to roughly 344 since 2004, according to a U.S. Geological Survey population study, which adds that the population could double in 15 years if the rate of growth stays constant.

Government Denies Responsibility In Death of Man Gored By Mountain Goat at Olympic National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on January 16, 2012 - 2:38am
U.S. attorneys representing the National Park Service in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a man gored to death by a mountain goat in Olympic National Park say the Park Service is not at fault nor responsible.