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14 hrs ago | Peninsula Daily News

Falling in love with North Olympic Peninsula's waterfalls

Sol Duc Falls, seen here last weekend, thunders in Olympic National Park on the West End of the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Neah Bay, WA, Quilcene, WA, Port Angeles, WA

Tue Jul 07, 2009

United States Coast Guard

Coast Guard hoists injured hiker from Olympic National Park, Wash.

The Coast Guard medically evacuated an injured hiker near Lake Ozette in the Olympic National Park, Wash.

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Related Topix: US Coast Guard, US Military, US News, US National Parks

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Charlotte.com

Summer Camping

Keith Roberts and Terry Garner of Houston had a view of Half Dome at their Yosemite National Park camp in May.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Yosemite National Park

Sat Jul 04, 2009

KGW-TV Portland

Fire danger in Wash.'s parched forests

Moss in parts of the Hoh Rain Forest, usually damp and springy, now crackles underfoot.

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Related Topix: Fire, Washington, Weather, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, US National Parks

Fri Jul 03, 2009

The Olympian

Olympic National Park road work

The Hoh Rain Forest Campground in Olympic National Park will close for up to 24 hours on July 27, as crews will repave the roads, and will close again for 24 hours on August 3 as crews put a sealant on the roads.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Olympia, WA

Peninsula Daily News

Burn bans in effect starting Wednesday

Burn bans will go into effect throughout the North Olympic Peninsula on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Jefferson County, WA, Fire, Clallam County, WA, US National Parks

Wed Jul 01, 2009

The Georgia Straight

Ferry links cities, countries

Southwestern B.C. sits at a crossroads of natural convergences. The Cascade Mountains, which run between California and Washington state, line one side of the Fraser Valley.

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Related Topix: Port Angeles, WA, US National Parks

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Tacoma News Tribune

a sharp eye on the slopes Mount Rainier climbing facts Behind the Award meet the rangers

In 1992 when Mount Rainier National Park hired Stefan Lofgren to keep climbers safe on the upper mountain, his climbing resume could be summed up in one line: Mount Anderson, Olympic National Park, 7,321 feet.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Mount Rainier National Park, Avalanche

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Peninsula Daily News

Go green in the Hoh

The Hoh Rain Forest is clocked in more shades of green than one can imagine. From the dark-green mosses to the bright, neon-green of new growth, nature's emerald color palate is splashed on every surface.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Forks, WA, Kids, Family

Thu Jun 25, 2009

Peninsula Daily News

Book captures drama of Olympic National Park

Tim McNulty, author of "Olympic National Park: A Natural History," will read from the newly published, revised book Friday evening at the Port Angeles Library.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Port Angeles, WA, Sequim, WA

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Ramblin' Man: Quinault Rain Forest, WA

Yesterday Mary and I spent a delightful day in the Quinault Rain Forest which is in the Southwest corner of the Olympic National Park which is in the Northwest corner of the State of Washington.

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Related Topix: Quinault, WA, US National Parks

Mon Jun 22, 2009

Backpacker

Vampire-spotting at Olympic National Park

Try Backpacker CLOSE WINDOW Vampire-spotting at Olympic National Park Park rangers say 30 percent of visitors are wide-eyed Twilight fans.

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Related Topix: US National Parks

Seattle Times

Local offerings

"The Nixons: A Family Portrait" by Ed Nixon and Karen Olson . The youngest brother of Richard Nixon, who happens to live in Lynnwood, "gives context to the accomplishments ofhis older brother" while providing a glimpse of "the Nixon and Milhous clans." Co-author Olson lives in Kenmore.

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Related Topix: The Nixons, Pop/Rock, US National Parks, University of Washington, Greenwood (Seattle, WA), Fremont (Seattle, WA), Wallingford (Seattle, WA)

Sat Jun 20, 2009

Peninsula Daily News

Group shows support for Dosewallips Road plan; expected foes are no-shows

A group of about 20 Brinnon residents gathered Tuesday afternoon at the river-damaged end of Dosewallips Road in Olympic National Forest to show support for rerouting it around a washout that prevents vehicles from entering the forest and Olympic National Park beyond.

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Related Topix: Brinnon, WA, US National Parks

Thu Jun 18, 2009

Northwest Newspapers (Northwest Herald)

Lake Quinault Lodge

A game of horseshoes on the great lawn. S'mores by the lakeshore. Visit Lake Quinault Lodge in Washington's Olympic National Park and you'll soon rekindle warm memories of summer camp.

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Related Topix: Quinault, WA, US National Parks, Travel

Tue Jun 16, 2009

Peninsula Daily News

Wilderness plan tops Olympic National Park agenda, superintendent says

A wilderness management plan is at the top of Olympic National Park's list of issues, the park's superintendent said Monday.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Port Townsend, WA

Fri Jun 12, 2009

Peninsula Daily News

First Peninsula College bachelor's degrees to be awarded Saturday

The first 14 people to earn bachelor's degrees at Peninsula College will be among the 330 students who receive diplomas from the community college Saturday.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, US National Parks

Fri Jun 05, 2009

StarTribune

Quest is to preserve the sound of silence

Publisher: Free Press, 357 pages, $26. Review: Driving cross-country, Hempton takes sound readings in parks, factories and everything in between.

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Related Topix: Washington, US National Parks, Entertainment

Wed Jun 03, 2009

The Seattle Times

No entrance fee at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Saturday

In recognition of National Trails Day, the Forest Service is waiving the $5 entrance fee at the Mt.

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Related Topix: Snoqualmie, WA, US National Parks, Mount Rainier National Park, Lewis And Clark National Historical Park

Mon Jun 01, 2009

TrekEarth

Second Beach Sunset I

Shot at Second Beach in Olympic National Park, in Washington. Taken a little after the sun had set as the tide was going out.

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Related Topix: US National Parks

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