Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Hood Canal Bridge Six-Week Closure

Beginning May 1, the Hood Canal Bridge will close for approximately six weeks for major repairs. The park is still open and accessible -- check here for more information.
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A Land of Contrasts and Variety

Here you will find Pacific Ocean beaches, rain forest valleys, glacier-capped peaks and a stunning variety of plants and animals. Roads provide access to the outer edges of the park, but the heart of Olympic is wilderness; a primeval sanctuary for humans and wild creatures alike.

Road Conditions & Travel Advisories

Park crews continue repair work on the roads, trails and campgrounds that were damaged during the storms of December 2007 and November 2006.

Check this link for current information on road and facility access throughout the park.
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Hiking & Backpacking in the Olympic Wilderness

Did you know that 95 percent of Olympic National Park is designated as Wilderness?

Check here for information about safely exploring, enjoying and protecting this one-of-a-kind wilderness treasure.

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Get Ready! Hood Canal Bridge to Close for Six Weeks on May 1

Starting May 1, 2009, the Hood Canal Bridge will close to traffic so the Washington State Department of Transportation can replace the entire east half along with the east and west trusses. The construction will temporarily shut down the primary link between the north Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas and is scheduled to last six weeks.

The closure will create a challenge for travelers, but the Olympic National Park and peninsula will still be open for business.

To learn more about the project, including alternative routes and transportation options, visit www.HoodCanalBridge.com.

Write to

Olympic National Park
600 East Park Avenue
Port Angeles, WA 98362

E-mail Us

Phone

Olympic National Park Visitor Center
(360) 565-3130

Recorded Road and Weather Information
(360) 565-3131

Fax

(360) 565-3015

Climate

Influenced by mountains and sea, Olympic has a wide range of climate conditions. About twelve feet of rain falls each year on the west-facing valleys, sustaining the temperate rain forest. The east side of the mountains lie in a "rain shadow", with only 25 inches of annual rainfall and much dryer conditions.
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