Douglas Scott for Roots Rated and Outdoor Research I have said it before and I will say it again, until my dying days: You need to explore the northern Olympic Peninsula.
Obstruction Point Road in Olympic National Park is Now Open!
On June 13th, 2019, Olympic National Park opened the entirety of Obstruction Point Road! This amazingly scenic and stunning eight mile dirt road from Hurricane Ridge to Obstruction Point allows vehicles to travel along the remote ridge from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center Area. The final five miles opened quietly on the morning of the …
Olympic National Park’s Deer Park Road And Campground Are Open!
Deer Park, one of the prettiest ridges in Olympic National Park, has reopened for hiking, driving and camping! Deer Park, located 14.5 miles east of Hurricane Ridge, is known for stunning views and incredible hiking, as well as being one of the best accessible destinations to star gaze. Deer Park rests in the Olympic Rainshadow, …
Mount Ellinor and Other Popular Trails to Close For Mountain Goat Removal Operations This Summer
Love mountain goats on the Olympic Peninsula? Better head to a few popular Olympic National Park and Forest peaks soon. In a press release from the USDA, and in info from Olympic National Park, it was announced that many of the most popular mountain hikes in the Pacific Northwest will be closing for a few …