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Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park Will be Free on Black Friday!

Good news for everyone who overeats on Thanksgiving day! To help encourage people to get outside after the Thanksgiving, Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park are offering free entry to all who wish to visit these public lands. Called Green Friday at Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks, officials are excited to a …

Life and Death in Yellowstone National Park

No one knows whether death, which is feared to be the greatest evil, may not be the greatest good – Plato  In 2015, four million visitors flocked to Yellowstone National Park. They took a road trip to the park because the name “Yellowstone” has become more that just a section of land set aside by the government. It …

November Rain: Fall Storm in (P)Review

As the Pacific Northwest recovers from last weekend’s storms and prepares for more wind and rain, we thought we’d take a few minutes and review just how impressive the last week has been weather wise. Before the storm, many scoffed at Olympic National Park closing sections around the nearly one million acre park. From the …

Six Areas of Olympic National Park to Close Ahead of Strong Storm

With a strong fall storm barreling down on the Pacific Northwest, the officials at Olympic National Park have decided to close six entrances to the park, and even close down a campground. With nearly a foot of rain expected to fall between Thursday and Saturday in and around Olympic National Park, visitors are urged to …

And I want to Ski Dance, Ski Dance With You…

“I want to ride, down the mountain-side and I want to ski dance, ski dance with you.”  There are many things that get the staff and crew at The Outdoor Society excited about, but nothing quite matches the surge of energy we all feel the minute we see snow in the forecast. As if under a …

Big Four Ice Caves to Open in Spring of 2016, But Will They be Safe?

Short Answer: Nope. Nature is unpredictable and people will ignore signs.  Long Answer: No, but they will be safer…kind of. Nothing is safe, and statistically speaking, your chances of being injured in a car accident on the way to the caves is much higher. However, the US Forest Service is working hard to make it as safe …

A Live Event: The Childhood of the Outdoor Society

Have you ever read an article from The Outdoor Society, and thought to yourself, “How on earth did these individuals become the amazing, nature-loving adults we know and love?”  Chances are, you haven’t, but that is ok. This coming Tuesday, November 10th, you have the unique privilege of attending an event that will give insight …

Rejoicing the Return of Olympic National Park’s Skokomish River

I stood nervously on a rock, adjusting my camera settings while trying to remain balanced. The roar of the river drowned out my thoughts and I was almost unable to think. Before me, a churning, nasty, powerful river raced downstream, tossing logs and moving boulders with the greatest of ease. A few months earlier, this …

Elwha’s Whiskey Bend Road Reopens to Car Traffic

This week has been a rollercoaster of emotions for the Elwha Region of Olympic National Park. The week started with an announcement that the incredibly popular Olympic Hot Springs would be closed due to a 61 year old man dying in one of the pools. Now, we get good news, as the Whiskey Bend Road …

Olympic Hot Springs Closed After Dead Body Found

On Monday, a body was discovered in the Olympic Hot Springs in the Elwha Region of Olympic National Park. The discovery forced the closure of the hot spring areas of one of America’s most popular National Parks. The news is sad, as it appears the 61 year old deceased man from Silverdale, WA died from natural causes. …