Olympic

10 Best Lodges in the National Parks

Submitted by jersu on August 28, 2007 - 2:34am

It would seem to be an impossible task, to compile a list of all the lodges across the park system and figure out the 10 best. Well, someone has done it, although I'm not sure I agree with the results. Is your favorite on this list?

Someday, Elwha River to Flow Free

Submitted by jersu on August 21, 2007 - 8:33am

Removing the dams in Olympic National Park has been a very long process, but when it is finally completed, river restoration for the Elwha will mean the return of salmon, bears, eagles and more.

Tiger Lily in Olympic National Park

Through the Lens: Olympic National Park, Sol Duc Valley

Submitted by jersu on July 18, 2007 - 1:35am

Wondering what you'd see in the Sol Duc Valley of Olympic National Park? Have a look at this 4 minute video for my perspective taken earlier this summer.

Olympic Backcountry Still Buried in Snow

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 11, 2007 - 5:20am

Planning a backcountry visit to Olympic National Park any time soon? If so, you might want to be sure to pack crampons and an ice axe, as last winter's heavy snowfall has left a good bit of the high country still buried this far into the summer.

USOC Feeling Overly Proprietary About "Olympic"

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 16, 2007 - 6:32pm

The USOC is focusing its power on an Olympic National Park ranger, demanding that he be careful with how he uses the world "Olympic." And it wants him to forget about trademarking his guidebook 'Best of the Olympic Peninsula'.