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Olympic National Park
Things To Know Before You Come

things to know before you come includes:

Getting Around
Lodging
Weather
Pets
Accessibility
Tides
 
 
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John Woods
Changing tides and changing weather should always be considered when exploring Olympic's coast.

Plan ahead for your safety and enjoyment!
Hood Canal Bridge at sunset
Hood Canal Bridge Closure May 2009
How to reach Olympic when the bridge is closed for repair.
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Road Conditions & Travel Advisories
Storm and storm damage can affect your travel plans. Check here for current conditions.
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Hurricane Ridge Current Conditions
Hurricane Ridge Conditions
Road and weather report for Hurricane Ridge
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Winter Wonderland
More about skiing, snowshoeing and sliding at Hurricane Ridge
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Mt. Olympus in winter  

Did You Know?
That Mount Olympus receives over 200 inches of precipitation each year and most of that falls as snow? At 7,980 feet, Mount Olympus is the highest peak in Olympic National Park and has the third largest glacial system in the contiguous U.S.

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Last Updated: September 24, 2007 at 15:45 EST