by Mount Ellinor is quickly becoming one of the iconic day climbs in Washington State. Averaging over 25,000 hikers a year, the panoramic wonderland that is the summit is one etched in the midst of generations of hikers and climbers. High above Lake Cushman in Mason County, overlooking the majority of Western Washington, Mount Ellinor is …
Bison Calf Placed in SUV by Tourists Euthanized By Park Officials
Sad news out of Yellowstone National Park this morning. In a press release from park officials, an update on the bison placed in a tourists SUV was given. Because of the actions of the visitors, which infuriated and angered many, the bison calf that was picked up and placed in the back of a car last …
Yellowstone Tourists Put Baby Bison in SUV
I feel bad for the National Park Rangers who work in Yellowstone. Upon entering the park, they give you a stack on information and make sure you are aware of the rules and regulations of the park. They answer questions with a smile on their face and hope for the best with each passing carload …
Pacific Northwest Snowpack Melting at Record Pace
Back in October of 2015, the endless summer of warm temperatures and sunny days suddenly vanished, replaced by endless, record setting rainfall and a ridiculously healthy snowpack in the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders rejoiced as their mountains became white and fluffy, while hikers slogged along on muddy, soaked trails. Numerous roads around …
Celebrate 100 Years of National Parks at Olympic’s Staircase Region
You can have your cake in nature too! On Saturday, May 14th, Olympic National Park will celebrate the centennial of National Parks on the Staircase region. Taking place on a Saturday, visitors are encouraged to show up early and enjoy the events that will take place between the hours of 10:30am and 3:30pm. This is …
Discover Biodiversity In Olympic National Park During BioBlitz 2016
In yet another way to encourage Americans to #FindYourPark, Olympic National Park is holding a BioBlitz on May 20th and 21st in three regions of the nation’s 7-th most-visited National Park. During those two days, Olympic is going to be holding 11 events that highlight the amazing biodiversity of the region. From the Elwha to …
Washington’s National Parks Brought in $470 Million in 2015
In a study released today by the National Park Service, America’s National Parks continue to prove themselves to be catalysts for economic development and job creation. In 2015, America’s National Parks provided a $32 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 295,000 jobs. The press release went on to show that visitor spending in 2015 supported 295,000 jobs, …
North Cascades Highway Scheduled to Open April 22nd, 2016
The good news coming out of the Pacific Northwest just doesn’t seem to stop! According to a tweet sent by the Washington State Department of Transportation, State Route 20, better known as the North Cascades Highway, will reopen at 11 am Friday, April 22! The road had been closed for 37 miles since last November, granting …
Mount Rainier’s Paradise Road Now Open 24 Hours
Great news, Mount Rainier lovers! The road to Paradise is now going to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week until winter snows close it again in late 2016. For the foreseeable future, access to one of the prettiest high-alpine regions in America is no longer restricted. According to a tweet sent …
Announcing the Adventure Dispatch for Olympic National Park
Here is something we’ve been working on for the last couple of weeks: Bite-size audio information for your weekly adventure planning at Olympic National Park. Hope you like it and find it useful!