Olympic Peninsula

In nature, everything has a job. The job of the fog is to beautify further the existing beauties! - Mehmet Murat ildan USDA FS Photo by Seth Ruter

@ddale8 Our [of course, completely unbiased] vote goes for Olympic! Mountains + Rain Forest + Ocean Beach and all the good stuff in-between makes for the perfect 3-day getaway.

National parks question: if you had three days in only one of Olympic or Rainier, for a mix of moderate day hiking and lazy beauty-appreciating, which would you pick?

Due to high waters, crews have closed US 101 Elwha River Bridge near Port Angeles until further notice. There is no detour for this closure because there are also closures on SR 112 and SR 113. Our crews will reopen once it’s safe, but we have no estimate. twitter.com/NWSSeattle/sta…

2 p.m. update for highway closures in the #OlympicPeninsula: US 101, SR 112, SR 110 and SR 113 have various stretches closed due to downed trees, standing water or landslides. Be sure check our travel center map for updates: wsdot.com/travel/real-ti…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple road closures around the Olympic Peninsula, including Hwy 101 around Lake Crescent, due to flooding and landslides. For information visit wsdot.com/travel/real-ti… Stay safe! @wsdot

🚧Traffic Alert: Important Updates to Traffic Delays on Hwy 101 at Lake Crescent for hazard tree removal ⚠️Expect half-hour delays on weekdays 7am-4:30 pm; Two-hour delays 11am-1pm on Nov 3, 4, 10, 12, 15, 16, 22 & 23 Read the full news release @ nps.gov/olym/learn/new…

Hurricane Ridge is open. Deer Park & Obstruction Point roads remain closed due to the ongoing investigation.

A multiagency law enforcement team brought the incident at Deer Park to a safe resolution late last night with no injuries. The individual is in custody. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending. Further details will be forthcoming.

Deer Park & Hurricane Ridge remain closed for public safety due to an ongoing law enforcement incident. The closure includes nearby wilderness camping areas & hiking trails. (1/3)

Hoh Rain Forest Area Alerts - Spring 2021 Visit bit.ly/3tzvJKl for updates or call the Olympic National Park Hotline at 360-565-3131. @OlympicNP

Hwy 112 west of Joyce is currently closed for important repairs. Please abide the ROAD CLOSED signs and use the appropriate detour south of Lake Crescent and up Hwy 113. LEARN MORE at bit.ly/38PMadT. @wsdot

@ExperienceWA @Olympic_NPS We may be a little biased, but it's our personal fav.

We love Olympic National Park so much, have you had the chance to explore it yet? —> @olympic_nps 📷 by @skylargoben

Attention dog-lovers! Have you heard of the B.A.R.K. Ranger program at Olympic National Park? Join the park's superintendent, Sarah Creachbaum, on February 17 at noon to learn how your dog can help keep the park safe. Sign up link is below! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… - #WNPF

It’s #NationalPlanForVacationDay, so dream big! #WAStateParks has camping, cabins, yurts, vacation homes for all kinds of #PNW getaways. Reserve up to 9 months in advance. Book midweek stays to beat the crowds. loom.ly/XMkL6zA 📷 #FortWorden

"Water Bambis" near Sequim, WA. 📷 @alexidawnn instagram.com/p/CKe-VrEr9Dc/…

The temperate rain forests of Olympic National Park can be chilly this time of year. Make sure to bundle up when you #recreateresponsibly! #sitwithbernie @ Hoh Rainforest instagram.com/p/CKXPHHjrshc/…

Next Monday, Jan 18, all entrance fees will be waived in National Parks and Forests as well as WA State Parks in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Please remember to #recreateresponsibly and follow guidelines if recreation areas look crowded. bit.ly/39qcr1G

Have you seen our latest news? conta.cc/2LfXTtg

Happy #NationalBirdDay! Learn more about winter birding on the Olympic Peninsula in our new blog bit.ly/3rVH33G @dungenessrac

ALERT: As of Jan 3, the new portion of the Spruce Railroad Trail near Lake Crescent between the tunnels is temporarily closed due to a mudslide. No other information is known at this time. bit.ly/2Mwxgkh @OlympicNP