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Temperate rain
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Welcome
The Olympic National
Forest is part of an emerald paradise. The Forest
is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington
State (the Evergreen State). The Olympic Peninsula is a unique
geographic province consisting of five major landscape settings:
temperate rain forest, rugged mountain terrain, large lowland lakes,
cascading rivers, and saltwater beaches.
Here the flora and fauna
provide interest beyond the imagination. Recreational opportunities
seem unlimited.
The Olympic Peninsula
features over 2,132,300 acres of public Federal lands for visitors
to enjoy. Of this area, over 633,600 acres are managed by the Olympic
National Forest, which blankets the foothills of the Olympic
Mountains and surrounds much of the Olympic National Park. In addition
to the Federal land on the peninsula, there are recreation opportunities
offered on state, county and private lands as well.
It is important for visitors
to know which agency manages the site or lands they plan to visit
because opportunities and regulations differ from one agency to
another. To get more information, you may wish to contact any of
the Olympic National Forest offices or visit our
maps and publication section to order an Olympic Peninsula Recreation
Map.
WE HOPE YOU COME
- WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY!
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