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All Vehicles Required to Carry Tire Chains Above Heart O' the Hills Entrance Station
All vehicles, regardless of tire type or weather conditions, must carry chains when traveling above Heart O' the Hills entrance station on Hurricane Ridge Road during the winter season (November 15 through April 1).
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Olympic Hot Springs Road Closed
The Elwha Valley's Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to public entry beyond the Altair Campground during removal of the Glines Canyon Dam. Olympic Hot Springs is not accessible from the Elwha.
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Elwha River Closures
Boating is prohibited on the Elwha River from Upper Lake Mills Trail downstream to the Highway 112 bridge, except for the stretch between Altair Campground and the Highway 101 bridge.
Three Parks in One
Olympic National Park is a land of beauty and variety. A day's exploration can take you from breathtaking mountain vistas with meadows of wildflowers to colorful ocean tidepools. Nestled in the valleys are some of the largest remnants of ancient forests left in the country. Olympic is like three magical parks in one. Take some time to explore its many faces!
Features
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Current Conditions
Wind, flooding, snow, and construction can affect park roads and facilities during any time of year. Check here for the latest information.
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What's New at Olympic National Park
A seasonal update on the latest news from the park.
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Elwha River Restoration
Click here for a blog with the latest news, webcam views, webisodes, and more about the historic and exciting restoration of the Elwha River.
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Hey Kids!
We've got a whole section of our park website just for you! Come and check it out.
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Schedule of Events
Check here for ranger programs and other events going on at Olympic NP!
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Volunteering
There are many different ways to contribute your time and skills to Olympic National Park.
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Hiking and Backpacking
Experience the wilderness forest, coast, and mountains of Olympic National Park on foot! Click here for details on hiking and backpacking.
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Wildland Fire Management
Fire plays an important role in the park's forest ecosystems. Learn more about active fires, fire ecology, history, and policy here.
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Did You Know?
Did you know that in 1988, Congress designated 95% of Olympic National Park as Wilderness. The Olympic Wilderness is a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. More...