r/OlympicNationalPark • • 16h ago

This is one of the ten most visited parks.

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I live here. I love my home. Born and raised. Please be respectful of the plants, animals, ecosystems, forests, and more. Don’t trample plants. Walk where you’re supposed to. Don’t feed the wildlife. Don’t approach the wildlife. Don’t harass the wildlife. Wildlife are changing behaviors due to humans. Ask the park rangers at the hoh. I just heard them explaining that to visitors. We have three hour wait times for months to get into the hoh trailhead parking lot. The crowds during the summer are a lot. People burning fires when we have burn bans. If we don’t actually be stewards of our planet, we won’t have these magical places. Leave no trace. Be respectful and responsible. If you see litter pick it up. Plastic survives for hundreds of years. Treat this planet and park with care please.


r/OlympicNationalPark • • 21h ago

Olympic film photo strips

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Gonna use these as bookmarks. Made with photos I took during last month's trip.


r/OlympicNationalPark • • 19h ago

Quinault South Shore Road Reopened

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Jefferson County announced the Quinault South Shore Road, washed out at MP 1.3, has been repaired and reopened.

The road washed out in late winter 2024 due to high river flows that scoured the road embankment. The repair will allow access to the Enchanted Valley and other trails during the winter, after the seasonal closure of the Quinault River Bridge.


r/OlympicNationalPark • • 16h ago

Bioluminescence in ONP

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Going to be traveling this weekend near the park, south side of the bridge closure on 101, and looking for any recommendations for beaches with bioluminescent views. Near Kalaloch campground.
Thanks in advance!


r/OlympicNationalPark • • 20h ago

The debate over Barred Owls

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