Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park



Location: Washington
Size: 922,000 acres
Established: 1938

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, bird watching, camping, nature walks, wildlife viewing, stargazing, biking, horseback riding, boating, kayaking, whitewater rafting, swimming, fishing, snow skiing,cross country skiing, snowshoeing, interpretive programs, and auto touring.
General Information for Olympic


National Park Service
Describes the the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Olympic National Park.

Park Vision
Information on the the Olympic Mountains, Pacific Coast, Lake Crescent, Elwha Valley, Hoh River, and the rain forest. Provides facts on the trees, plants, and wildflowers of this park.


Pictures of Olympic National Park


Olympic National Park Photos
National Park Service presents images of the coast, forests, mountains, rivers and streams, and wildflowers of this park.

Terra Galleria Photography
A collection of of beautiful photos of Olympic National Park.


Wildlife and Nature at Olympic


Nature and Science - Animals
Information on the birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, insects, and spiders of Olympic National Park.

Bird Records for Olympic NP
List of birds found at this park. Includes residence status.

Mammal Records for Olympic NP
List of mammals that inhabit this national park. Includes common names and scientific names.

Nature and Science - Plants
Information on the ferns, grasses, lichens, mosses, fungi, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of this park.

Geology of Olympic National Park
Includes an introduction to the geology of this park and a virtual field trip with illustrations.


History of Olympic National Park


Olympic History
Tells of the native peoples, European and American explorers, and the establishment of the park.


Olympic Weather and Map