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Happy Birthday, Mount Olympus National Monument

On March 2nd, 1909, Teddy Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to create Mount Olympus National Monument, now known as Olympic National Park. Thanks to people like Lieutenant O’Neil and the Press Expedition, the mystery of America’s mountainous Shangri-La started to be explored, mapped and shared with the world. Their experiences and stories captivated the minds …

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 …

Elk Rut Closes Hoh Rainforest Campground for October

Love is in the air for the Roosevelt Elk in Olympic National Park, meaning the the fall elk rut is upon us.  As the rain starts to fall and the leaves transition from green to orange, male elk, known as bulls, get quite excited.  During this time, male elk attempt to become the dominant elk …