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Welcome to the national parks of West- you to explore and enjoy. From historic ern Washington! Congress gave these sites along the Lewis and Clark trail to spectacular mountain reserves their com- the orca whales off the coast of San Juan Zion National Park mon mission when it established the Na- Island, a side trip to one of Washington’s is the result of erosion, tional Park Service in 1916. All national National Park Service sites listed in the sedimentary uplift, and parks share the same goal, to “conserve “More Washington Parks” chapter is sure Stephanie Shinmachi. the scenery and the natural and historic to be worth your while! 8 ⅞ objects and the wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same...by such means as will leave them unimpaired 8 ⅜ for the enjoyment of future generations.” FUN FACTS Mount Rainier, Olympic and North Cas- cades national parks—three of the more Established: Mount Rainier National 7 ⅜ than 400 parks in the National Park Sys- Park was established in 1899; Olympic tem—conserve more than 1.8 million acres was established in 1938; and North Cas- of public land and provide enjoyment for cades was established in 1968. 5 ⅞ millions of visitors each year. Within sight Land Area: The three national parks conserve more than 1.8 million acres of 5 ⅜ of greater Seattle’s rapidly growing popu- public land. lation, these are places where people can Highest Elevation: Mount Rainier, at reconnect with the natural world and learn 14,410 feet, is the most prominent peak 4 ¾ about past and present cultures. They in the Cascade Range. provide an essential habitat for a great Plants & Animals: The dramatic variety of elevation in the three parks cre- diversity of plants and animals, and their ates a large diversity of plant and animal glaciers and snowfields feed rivers on life. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, which millions of people downstream black bears and elk. depend. Popular Activities: Hiking, biking, Mount Rainier, Olympic and North Cas- rock climbing and camping are great ways to enjoy the beautiful wilderness cades national parks are always a visible re- of the Pacific Northwest, with views of minder of the beauty and complexity of the pristine subalpine lakes, old-growth for- natural world. In 1988, recognizing the im- ests and snow-covered peaks. portance of these wild expanses so close Hiking: The best hiking is from May to an urban center, Congress added over to October, as many roads close in winter. 90 percent of each park to the National Camping: All three parks have Wilderness Preservation System. Today, campgrounds suited for all tastes. we recognize the great value these places have for scientific and cultural research and the importance of providing the information needed to protect them. These national parks, along with many GET THE APP! Join the community at IT’S FREE! DOWNLOAD NOW nationalparks.org others in Washington State, are here for

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Mount Rainier National Park is located Note: During winter months, all vehicles are in west-central Washington. Several major required to carry tire chains when traveling in the cities—including Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and park (Nov 1 - May 1). This requirement applies Portland—are within 200 miles of the park. to all vehicles, regardless of tire type or weather conditions. For more information, visit nps.gov/ GETTING TO MOUNT RAINIER mora. Car: From Seattle (about 87 miles away) or Air: The closest major airports are Seattle- Tacoma (about 65 miles away), take Highway Tacoma International Airport (85 miles away), 5 South to Highway 512 East, then drive south Portland International Airport (131 miles away), on Highway 7; continue east on Highway 706 and Yakima Air Terminal (134 miles away). at Elbe and continue on to the Nisqually En- Bus: There is no bus service into the park. trance. From Portland, Oregon (about 136 Train: There is no rail service into the park. miles away), take I-5 North to U.S. 12 East to However, Amtrak serves Seattle, Tacoma and Morton; then take Highway 7 North and turn Centralia on its north-south route, and Seattle east on Highway 706 at Elbe, continuing on to and Lacey on its east-west route. the Nisqually Entrance. Public transportation: There is no public Southwest entrance: Follow the above transportation into the park. directions to Nisqually Entrance, which is the Rental cars: Rental cars are available at all only entrance open year-round. of the airports listed above. Southeast entrance: From Yakima, take Highway 12 West, then take Highway 123 PARK ROADS North to Stevens Canyon Entrance. Due to the dynamic nature of weather at Northeast entrance: From Seattle/Ta- Mount Rainier, unexpected road closures can coma, take Highway 410 South; from Yakima, occur at any time and, between November take Highway 12 to Highway 410 North, to and April, most park roads are closed alto- White River Entrance. gether due to winter snow. Always check Northwest entrance: Take Highway 165 road status before entering the park. For the South to Carbon River Road. Note: Road is most up-to-date information regarding road closed to vehicles at the entrance due to road conditions, follow the park’s Twitter account, damage, but is open to foot and bicycle traffic. visit nps.gov/mora or stop by a park visitor Plan to leave bicycles on trailheads, as they are center or park headquarters. not permitted on trails. Park roads include Nisqually Road, High- In the winter, all park roads are closed ex- way 123, Highway 410, Sunrise Road, Ste- cept the stretch between Nisqually and Para- vens Canyon Road (connecting Paradise Pre-Collision1 with Pedestrian 2 dise. The road between Longmire and Paradise Road to Highway 123) and Mowich Lake Detection standard. closes nightly and opens each day dependent Road, an unpaved road in the park’s north- Pedestrians can come out of nowhere. So Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection can help spot them and brake on weather and avalanche conditions. Follow west corner that accesses backcountry trails for you. It’s just one of the standard Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)3 features that give you more peace of mind. the park Twitter feed for daily winter road open- and a primitive campground. Options shown. Dramatization. 1. The TSS Pre-Collision System is designed to help avoid or reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness is ing information: twitter.com/MountRaini- Carbon River Road is closed to public ve- dependent on road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 2. The Pedestrian Detection system is designed to detect a pedestrian ahead of the vehicle, determine if impact is imminent and help reduce impact speed. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as speed, size and position of pedestrians, and weather, light and road conditions. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 3. Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. Depending on the conditions of roads, weather and the vehicle, the system(s) erNPS. You can also visit nps.gov/mora. hicle traffic beyond the park entrance as a re- may not work as intended. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. ©2017 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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sult of 2006 storm damage and subsequent EVERY KID IN A PARK flood events. A new trail to the Ipsut Creek To help engage and create our next genera- Trailhead is open for hiking or bicycling for a tion of park visitors, supporters and advocates, distance of five miles each way. The trail pro- the Obama Administration, in partnership with vides access to the Old Mine, Green Lake, the Federal Land Management agencies, Chenuis Falls and Wonderland Trails. From launched the Every Kid in a Park initiative. The the closure, it’s a 17-mile round-trip hike to immediate goal is to provide an opportunity for the Carbon Glacier, the lowest glacier in the each and every 4th grade student across the continental United States. The Ipsut Creek country to experience their federal public lands Campground is now a hiker-bicyclist camp. and waters in person. Inquire at the Carbon River Ranger Station All kids in the fourth grade have access for current trail conditions. to their own Every Kid in a Park pass at everykidinapark.gov. This pass admits the OPENING HOURS pass owner and any accompanying passengers The park is open 24 hours a day, year- in a private non-commercial vehicle to the park. round, including holidays, except in winter You can obtain the pass by visiting when snow may close entrance roads. everykidinapark.gov and you must print it and present it at the park. The Every Kid in a ENTRANCE FEES Park pass is valid until August 31, 2017. Entrance to the park is $25 per vehicle; $10 per person for pedestrians and bicy- WEATHER clists; and $20 for motorcyclists. Mount Rainier creates its own weather, Frequent visitors may choose to pur- so prepare for a variety of conditions. chase a Mount Rainier Annual Pass for Dress in layers and carry a sweater and $50. It covers entrance fees for the rain gear. Summer temperatures average pass holder and accompanying passen- in the 70s; winter temperatures average in gers in a single, private, non-commercial the 30s. Expect freezing temperatures and vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park. snowstorms in winter.

FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS PASSES A federal recreation pass is helpful if you plan to visit many national parks, forests or other federal lands. For information, call (888) 275-8747 or visit store.usgs.gov/pass.

Type Cost Availability Details Annual This one-year pass is available on site, by phone or $80 General Public Pass online (see above). Senior This lifetime pass is available on site or via mail $10 U.S. residents age 62+ Pass order. ID required. Military U.S. military members This one-year pass is available on site. Free Pass and their dependents ID (CAC Card or DoD Form 1173) required. Access U.S. residents with This lifetime pass is available on site or via mail or- Clockwise from top left: The park’s rangers can help you plan your hikes and climbs; Long hikes in Free Pass permanent disabilities der. ID and documentation required. Mount Rainier National Park offer serenity; Mount Rainier is famous for the architecture of the Historic Landmark District; Each year, armed forces celebrate the combined U.S. and Canadian First Volunteer 250 cumulative volunteer Inquire locally to obtain information about this Free Special Service Force; Wildflowers like this tiger lily fill the park in the spring and summer; Check out Pass service hours one-year pass. the historic Big Red Bus. (Photos: Clockwise from top left: NPS - U.S. Army)

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PARK NEWSPAPER exhibits on geology, glaciers, flora, fauna trails lead to the base of the Paradise mead- Enumclaw, Morton and Puyallup. There are The Tahoma News, the park newspaper, and park history. For more information, call ows, and a portion of the trails at Paradise are ATMs at Ashford Valley Grocery, Ashford offers up-to-date information on NPS natu- (360) 569-6571. accessible with help. Trails near the visitor cen- General Store and in Packwood. ralist walks, programs and other activities. Sunrise Visitor Center, at the end of Sun- ter at Paradise are paved, but some are steep. It is available at park entrance stations, visi- rise Road, has educational displays and Wheelchair users may require assistance. EMERGENCIES & MEDICAL SERVICES tor centers and also online at nps.gov/mora. programs on Mount Rainier’s subalpine ecol- Kautz Creek Interpretive Trail is 3.1 miles west of From any park phone, call 911 for emer- ogy and alpine life zones. Telescopes give Longmire and 0.1 mile in length. This fully ac- gency medical or ranger assistance, or to VISITOR CENTERS you a close-up look of the mountain’s lava cessible trail leads to a view of the 1947 Kautz report accidents or injuries. Park head- When you arrive, make your first stop at a visi- ridges and glaciers. For more information, call Creek mudflow and, on clear days, a spectacu- quarters, visitor centers and ranger sta- tor center where you can speak to park rangers (360) 663-2425. lar view of the mountain. Kautz Creek also has tions have first-aid facilities. Hospitals and who can answer your questions. You can learn The Longmire Museum is one of the National an accessible picnic area and restrooms. For dental services are in Morton (30 miles about ranger-guided walks and evening camp- Park Service’s oldest operating interpretive mu- more information, contact the park by calling south), Enumclaw (40 miles north), and fire programs, obtain backcountry camping per- seums. It is housed in a historic building that (360) 569-2211 or visiting nps.gov/mora. Puyallup (60 miles northwest). mits and purchase maps and books. Note: Visitor was the first park headquarters. It serves as a center hours vary by season. Check nps.gov/mora visitor center and has exhibits about the park’s GAS STATIONS before your trip for up-to-date schedules. natural and human history, as well as that of There are no gas stations in the The Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor the NPS. If the museum is closed, information park. Gas and repair services are avail- Center is located adjacent to the upper park- will still be available at the Longmire Wilderness VISITOR SERVICES able in Enumclaw, Eatonville, Ashford, ing lot at Paradise. The visitor center offers Information Center during business hours.. Elbe, Morton and Packwood. If your car The Longmire Wilderness Information Center BANKING SERVICES breaks down in the park, contact a park and White River Wilderness Information Cen- ATMs, currency exchange and other ranger or call the park’s main number at ter are open in the summer. The Carbon River banking services are available in Eatonville, (360) 569-2211. Ranger Station is open year-round. All offer trail information and backcountry camping permits. Park Headquarters is located near Ashford, nine miles west of the Nisqually Entrance. For more information, call (360) 569-2211.

SPECIAL SERVICES - Park facilities and activities that are wheelchair-accessible are indicated by this symbol: -. There are reserved, accessible parking spaces Our best rates, free nights, perks for visitors with disabilities and ramps to all and partner offers at over 1,000 hotels visitor centers and the Longmire Museum. Jack- son Visitor Center is fully accessible. The Sunrise Visitor Center exhibits are accessible, with access to the building accessible with assistance. Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh campgrounds have designated campsites for visitors with disabilities. Cougar Rock has an accessible picnic area

12 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 13 MOUNT RAINIER PLAN YOUR VISIT MOUNT RAINIER GIFT SHOPS POST OFFICE LODGING & DINING There are gift shops at Sunrise Day Postal services are available at Paradise Lodge, Paradise Inn and Jackson Visi- Inn (summer) and in local communities. tor Center at Paradise. There is also a Both park lodges are listed on the National and hot dogs. Open daily May–Sept., and week- General Store at the National Park Inn at RELIGIOUS SERVICES Register of Historic Places. Guests are ad- ends and holidays Oct.–April. -  Longmire. Religious services are available in the vised to book as far in advance as possible, 4. Sunrise Day Lodge The cafeteria serves park (summer) and in local communities. especially for summer stays. Even if lodge hot dogs, chili and snacks. It is open from LOST & FOUND Obtain locations and schedules at park visi- rooms are booked during your visit, stop by early July to early September. Cash only. No Turn in found items and check for lost tor centers. to explore their rustic settings, browse the overnight accommodations. -  ones at the a ranger station or visitor cen- gift shops or eat in one of the dining rooms. ter. Call (360) 569-2211 for information. Call (360) 569-2400 or visit mtrainierguest- OUTSIDE THE PARK services.com for reservations. Lodging and dining are available in PETS & KENNELS PARK REGULATIONS 1. Paradise Inn Built in 1917, this mas- nearby communities. Contact the organiza- Pets must be kept on a leash no more sive lodge has a huge lobby with stone tions listed here for more information. Des- than six feet in length or in a cage at all & SAFETY fireplaces and peeled-log ceiling beams. tination Packwood, outside the southeast times. Owners must clean up after their There are 121 rooms, 86 of which have corner of the park: destinationpackwood.com, pets, and pets are not permitted on The NPS—as a custodian of Mount Rain- private baths. Open mid-May through (360) 494-2223; Enumclaw Area Chamber park trails or in wilderness areas. Pets ier, Olympic and North Cascades national early October. Note: Renovation of guest of Commerce, outside the northeast corner are allowed in parking lots, at camp- parks—has set regulations and guidelines to rooms with private baths will begin July of the park: enumclawchamber.com, (360) grounds and on paved roads. The near- help protect the natural and cultural beauty 24, 2017. Rooms without private baths 825-7666; Mineral Lake, near the southwest est kennel is located in Graham. For of the parks, as well as to ensure your safety. in the main lodge will be available. - corner of the park: minerallake.com; Mount more information, contact Pet Ponder- Please do your part by following the rules out- AMENITIES The lodge has a cafe, gift shop Rainier Visitor Association, outside the osa Resorts & Spas, a full-service ken- lined in the park newspapers and elsewhere. and dining room. There are pay phones in southwest corner of the park: mt-rainier.com, nel, by calling (253) 847-7763 or visiting By working together, we can help preserve the lobby but no phones or TVs in the rooms. (877) 617-9951; Crystal Mountain Lodging petponderosa.com. the parks for generations of visitors to come! Paradise Inn is a non-smoking facility. Para- Association, outside the northeast corner of dise Inn Dining Room A fireplace warms the park: staycrystal.com; Visit Rainier, for the cozy, casual dining room overlooking the all areas outside the park: visitrainier.com, IMPORTANT NUMBERS mountains. On Sundays, a lavish brunch is (360) 569-0910; Seattle Visitors Bureau, 87 Park Headquarters & Information (360) 569-2211 served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  miles northwest of the park: visitseattle.org, Emergencies 911 (from any phone located in the park) 2. National Park Inn Nestled in the (206) 461-5840 or (866) 732-2695. Wilderness Information (360) 569-6650 nps.gov/mora forest at Longmire, the Inn has 25 rooms. The north porch offers a stunning view of Camping Information (360) 569 -2211 Mount Rainier. - AMENITIES The lodge Campground Reservations recreation.gov has a dining room, general store and win- Road & Weather Information (360) 569 -2211 ter cross-country ski and snowshoe rent- Special Services Information - (360) 569 -2211 als. There are pay phones in the lobby, but 1 TDD (360) 569-2177 no phones or TVs in the rooms. National Mt. Rainier Guest Services (360) 569-2400 Park Inn is a non-smoking facility, open Alpine Ascents International (206) 378-1927 year-round. National Park Inn Dining International Mountain Guides (360) 569-2609 Room The family-style dining room offers hearty meals in a casual setting.  Rainier Mountaineering Inc. (360) 569-2227 3. Paradise Camp Deli This snack bar at the Jackson Visitor Center serves sandwiches 2

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NPS 1885 James Longmire and his wife build Longmire’s Springs, Mount As the face of Mount Rainier changes Mount Pinatubo, in the Philippines, demon- depending on weather, season and time of strate the volatile nature of the Ring of Fire. Rainier’s first hotel. Fay Fuller, a day, so too does the mountain’s interior. Its school teacher from a small town inner rumblings remind us that it is a moun- THE MAKING OF THE MOUNTAIN near Olympia, becomes the first tain whose story is still being told. Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the woman to climb the mountain. Cascades, a volcanic mountain range that 1899 Mount Rainier is established as the LAND OF FIRE stretches from Mount Garibaldi in Brit- nation’s fifth national park. Mount Rainier is an active volcano, but ish Columbia to Lassen Peak in Northern its most recent documented eruptions oc- California. Mount Rainier was formed not 1915 Automobiles are permitted on curred during the early to mid-1800s. It is in one great cataclysm, but by many years CCC workers made improvements on the road between Longmire and buildings and trails at Mount Rainier. part of the Ring of Fire, a string of volca- of volcanic activity. It is a composite vol- Paradise. nic ranges that almost circles the Pacific cano (or stratovolcano) made from slug- 5000 B.C. to A.D. 1800s American 1930 The Civilian Conservation Corps Ocean. The Ring of Fire includes volca- gish, intermittent lava flows and explosive Indian tribes live in the foothills (CCC) builds and repairs many park noes in the Aleutians, the western coast eruptions of ash and rock. of the mountain that some call buildings, trails and bridges, which of North and South America, Antarctica, Volcanoes have been erupting in this “Takhoma.” are still used today. eastern Indonesia, the Philippines and Ja- region for at least 40 million years. About 1962 Mount Rainier is the training pan. The 1980 eruption of Mount Saint 500,000 years ago, fiery forces thrust mol- 1792 British Navy Captain George ground for the successful Helens, located about 50 miles southwest ten rock through a weak spot in the earth’s Vancouver names the mountain of Mount Rainier, and the 1991 eruption of crust. Lava oozed out of the hole and rock American expedition to Mount Mount Rainier for his friend Rear and pumice spewed out violently, resulting Everest. Admiral Peter Rainier. in a volcanic cone. Mount Rainier grew to 1981 Nine out of 11 members of Project an estimated 16,000 feet above sea level. 1833 Dr. William Tolmie, a Scottish Pelion, a group of climbers with About 5,600 years ago, the smoldering physician at nearby Fort Nisqually, disabilities, reach the summit. fires inside Mount Rainier erupted and the is probably the first white man to mountainside collapsed. Tons of rock, mud 2006 The Great Flood: A deluge dumps Library of Congress of Library venture into what is now the park. and debris rolled down the peak’s north- 18 inches of rain on the park within east flank. A wall of mud 100 feet high 1870 General Hazard Stevens and 36 hours, causing just under $28 cascaded like a river of wet cement across Philemon Van Trump make the first million in damage. 125 square miles, ending in the waters of well-documented ascent of Mount 2017 Mount Rainier National Park Puget Sound. This mudslide is called the Rainier. celebrates its 118th anniversary. Osceola Mudflow; the towns of Kent, Sumner, Auburn and Puyallup are built on top of the flow. The 16,000-foot summit of years ago. The remains of the older, century, causing small floods and mudflows. Mount Rainier was gone, leaving a north- higher cone are seen in the Liberty Cap Only time will tell when Mount Rainier east-facing depression measuring nearly and Point Success. The two craters over- will erupt again, or if it will be eroded by two miles in diameter. lap at the mountain’s summit, 14,410-foot the actions of ice, water and wind. Small to moderate eruptions have oc- Columbia Crest. curred, on average, every few hundred A small eruption occurred about 150 years For answers to all your questions, In this photograph, taken circa 1915, a group years in the past 10,000 years. The most ago and the mountain may continue to spew of visitors uses poles to aid their climb up go to OhRanger.com Paradise Glacier in Mount Rainier National Park. recent large eruption was about 1,000 ash and steam intermittently during the next

16 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 17 MOUNT RAINIER THINGS TO DO MOUNT RAINIER THINGS TO DO GUIDED TOURS PARK PROGRAMS Let someone else do the driving. There Park rangers lead guided snow- are several services to choose from. Ex- shoe walks on weekends from late Throughout the year you can enjoy September and early October are plore some options at visitrainier.com/ December through late March, snow numerous activities, from nature walks generally the optimal time for cycling at transportation-and-tours. conditions permitting. The walks leave and fishing to cross-country skiing and Mount Rainier. During these months, from the Henry M. Jackson Memorial snowshoeing. Always check at a visitor there are usually fewer vehicles on the HORSEBACK RIDING Visitor Center at Paradise. Check at the center to confirm times and availability of roads and fall colors enhance the at- Saddle and pack animals (horses, mules, visitor center or in the park newspaper, programs. mosphere. After Labor Day, however, burros and llamas) are allowed only on the The Tahoma News, for times. many facilities and services are reduced Pacific Crest and Laughingwater Creek or discontinued. trails. Contact the park for more information. WILDLIFE WATCHING Be aware that the park may temporar- Winter is the time to discover the ily close any road to bicycle use. Signs MOUNTAIN CLIMBING hushed world of Mount Rainier, when SPRING, SUMMER will mark closed roads, and cyclists For more than a century, mountain tracks in the snow reveal the path of & FALL should check current road status online climbers have been drawn to the tower- a fox hunting or a rabbit fleeing. Ani- at nps.gov/mora before planning a trip. ing summit of Mount Rainier. Almost all mals like the white-tailed ptarmigan PARK PROGRAMS Availability of bicycling equipment in or American mountaineering expeditions and snowshoe hare stay active during NPS naturalists offer several interpre- near the park is very limited and cyclists train here because of the challenges of the winter, and you may see signs of tive walks and talks, films and guided na- should be prepared to make their own re- its steep slopes and glaciers. Going to their passing in the snow. Others, such ture and history walks. Evening campfire pairs. For your safety, wear a helmet and the top is rigorous and dangerous and re- as marmots and black bears, are fast programs are held at Paradise and Cou- follow the rules of the road. quires proper equipment and training. Be- asleep. Snow hides high-country mead- gar Rock Campground in the summer. Every July, the Redmond Cycling fore climbing, be sure that you are in good ows and transforms the lowland forest Consult bulletin boards or the park news- Club sponsors RAMROD (Ride Around physical shape—the trip is very strenuous. into a secretive world. Above it all rises paper, The Tahoma News, for times and Mount Rainier in One Day), in which All climbers going above 10,000 feet or Mount Rainier, blanketed in white. For topics. 750 cyclists test themselves on a 154- climbing on glaciers must obtain a climb- more information about watchable wild- mile course with 10,000 feet of total el- ing permit. Guide services, including one- life, please see the “Nature & Wildlife” BICYCLING evation gain. day climbing instruction, two-day summit chapter. For animal safety tips, see the Cyclists can enjoy challenging and climbs and five-day seminars are available “Preservation” chapter. Please do not scenic riding throughout Mount Rainier. BOATING & FISHING through Alpine Ascents International, feed the animals. Cycling in Mount Rainier can be hazard- Anglers can try their luck fishing the (206) 378-1927; International Mountain ous due to steep, narrow, winding road- park’s many streams and rivers, but fish Guides, (360) 569-2609; and Rainier WINTER SPORTS ways and narrow unpaved shoulders. are not plentiful because populations Mountaineering Inc., (360) 569-2227. The General Store in Longmire Bicycles are allowed on park roads but are natural and not stocked. Anglers rents cross-country ski and snowshoe they are not permitted on any hiking are asked to use barbless hooks and equipment. Call (360) 569-2411 for more trails. The park does not have any des- artificial lures. No licenses are required information. ignated bike trails, although the former for boating or fishing within the park. Paradise is the center for snow play, Carbon River and Westside roads are Washington State fishing regulations do WINTER offering snowshoeing, snowboarding, now open to mountain biking. Bikes are apply, however, and copies are available Winter is a great time to explore the telemarking and cross-country skiing. limited to the roadbeds and may not go at visitor centers or ranger stations. Only park, but be aware that all roads into To protect underlying vegetation—and on trails. There are several significant nonmotorized boats are permitted on the park are closed except the road for visitor safety—sledding, sliding and elevation gains and losses. Cyclists are park waters. On some lakes, boating and from Nisqually to Paradise. For road tubing are allowed at the Paradise snow- advised to maintain safe speeds on fishing are prohibited. Check at visitor and weather information, please call play area only when sufficient snow has downhill sections. centers for regulations. (360) 569-2211. accumulated. Rentals are not available.

18 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 19 MOUNT RAINIER SIGHTS TO SEE MOUNT RAINIER SIGHTS TO SEE GLACIERS NPS

“Of all the fire mountains which, like bea- dise area due to the fragility of the subal- cons, once blazed along the Pacific Coast, pine vegetation. Mount Rainier is the noblest.” – John Muir Radiating out from the summit like the spokes of a wheel, the glaciers of Mount To appreciate the nobility, diversity and Rainier are its crowning glory. Nisqually expansiveness of Mount Rainier, be sure to Glacier is the most accessible and the explore the park’s many regions. most studied of Mount Rainier’s 25 major glaciers. Its terminus is only about a mile LONGMIRE from the Glacier View overlook on the Enjoy the scenic, forested drive from road that leads from Nisqually to Paradise. Nisqually Entrance to Longmire, the park’s The Nisqually Icefall is a jumble of truck- oldest developed area. Located in the sized ice blocks poised in a slow-motion southwestern corner of the park, Long- tumble down the glacier, sometimes mov- The Nisqually Glacier covers the southwestern face of Mount Rainier. mire is the site of mineral springs found ing as much as three feet in one day. by James Longmire in 1883. He later built Volcanic activity built Mount Rainier, down the steep mountain valleys, ebbing the park’s first hotel, Longmire’s Springs, OHANAPECOSH but it is glaciers that shape it. True glaciers and flowing with climatic conditions. The rate on this spot. Take a walking tour of the The Grove of the Patriarchs Trail consist of at least three layers: snow, mixed of movement varies, depending on the rate Longmire Historic District and enjoy views showcases the old-growth forest in the snow and ice, and pure ice. They are formed of snowfall and snowmelt. Mount Rainier’s of Mount Rainier and the mineral springs southeastern corner of the park. Here, because the mountain’s winter snowfall glaciers can move from just a few inches to along Trail of the Shadows, an easy loop western red cedar, Douglas-fir and west- surpasses its summer snowmelt. Season up to three feet per day, depending on the trail encircling Longmire Meadow. ern hemlock—some more than 1,000 after season, the snowpack accumulates and steepness of the slope. Great crevasses open years old—tower over the forest floor and its weight compresses the snow below into in the glacier when stresses on the ice cause PARADISE the Ohanapecosh River. glacier ice. it to separate. More than 35 square miles When Martha Longmire first saw Para- Heavy snow accumulation expands the of glaciers radiate out from Mount Rainier’s dise Valley, she exclaimed, “Oh, what a SUNRISE glacier, with its weight pushing and moving summit, the largest collection of glaciers on paradise!” Once you see its lush mead- The highest point in the park accessible the existing ice. This is offset by melting at one peak in the contiguous United States. The ows, carpeted in wildflowers, you will by car, Sunrise is 6,400 feet in elevation. Sit- the terminus (or snout) of the glacier. Glaciers mountain has 27 named glaciers and numer- agree. Paradise sits more than a mile uated in the northeastern area of the park, are called “rivers of ice” because they move ous smaller, unnamed glaciers and ice fields. above sea level and averages 643 inches it offers stunning vistas of the dormant of snowfall annually. In the winter of 1971– volcanoes of the Cascades and Mounts ers more than four square miles. Located Carbon River Valley is the sole temperate 1972, a record 1,122 inches fell here! Rainier, Baker and Adams. Mount Rainier on Mount Rainier’s dry, east side, Sunrise rain forest in the park, produced by the com- In a land brimming with mountain rises above the tranquil subalpine mead- receives much less moisture than Paradise. bination of the area’s abundant rainfall and streams and alpine lakes, Narada Falls ows of Sunrise with the rocky summit of The vegetation is much more sparse here mild weather. Explore the Carbon River Rain stands out as spectacular. Along the road Little Tahoma Peak visible to the left. and can be easily damaged. Stay on trails to Forest at the Carbon River Entrance or take between Longmire and Paradise, the falls Watch clouds move in from the Pacific, protect these fragile meadows. a scenic drive to Mowich Lake. are formed where the Paradise River cas- bump into and spill over the mountaintop Note: The Carbon River Road is closed to cades 168 feet off a ledge. Take the short and cascade down Mount Rainier’s east- CARBON RIVER auto traffic at the entrance due to flood dam- but steep trail to the bottom of the falls for ern slope. See Emmons Glacier, the larg- Sequestered in the northwest corner of age, but is open to foot and bicycle traffic. The a breathtaking view. Note: All hikers must est glacier in the contiguous United States, the park, Carbon River is named for the coal unpaved road to Mowich Lake is usually pass- stay on maintained hiking trails in the Para- on Mount Rainier’s eastern flank. It cov- deposits discovered nearby. Deep in the able by late June.

20 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 21 MT. RAINIER WALKING AND HIKING MOUNT RAINIER WALKING & HIKING WALKING & HIKING TRAILS Round-Trip Trail Distance Difficulty With more than 260 miles of trails, • If you do fall in, try to point your feet Trailhead Description Time Elevation Gain Mount Rainier is a hiker’s paradise. downstream and keep your head up. Circle Mount Rainier, passing through Wonderland Trail 93 miles strenuous Stop by wilderness information centers • When you’re ready to cross, unfasten subalpine meadows, glacial streams, Throughout the park or ranger stations before embarking on the belt of your pack so you can ditch it valley forests and mountain passes. 10–14 days 22,000 feet

a hike to obtain current trail informa- quickly if you end up in the water LONGMIRE tion. For more information, contact the • Never jump in to help another per- Trail of Shadows This short loop passes through the Longmire Wilderness Information Cen- son—it’s highly unlikely you’ll be able Across the road from original Longmire Resort site and 0.7 mile easy ter at (360) 569-6650; the White River to offer any aid in the fast, cold water. the National Park Inn at circles Longmire Meadow with 20 minutes mostly level Ranger Station at (360) 569-6670; or Instead, keep the person in sight and Longmire mountain views. the Carbon River Ranger Station at follow on the bank until you can safely Rampart Ridge Trail This steep loop trail passes through 4.6 miles moderate Follow Trail of Shadows to (360) 829-9639. attempt a rescue. forests and offers ridge-top vistas. trail junction 2.5 hours 1,420 feet • Use good judgment—if you have CROSSING STREAMS SAFELY any doubts at all about the safety of a OHANAPECOSH Hikers should take these precautions to crossing, don’t do it! Better safe than Life Systems Trail Discover the ecology of hot springs 0.5 mile easy cross streams safely. sorry—you can always go back the way Ohanapecosh Campground, and the surrounding forest on this 30 minutes mostly level • Choose your crossing spot care- you came. behind visitor center loop trail. fully, whether you’re going to cross on Grove of Patriarchs Trail Experience the Ohanapecosh River 1.3 miles easy a log, step from rock to rock, or wade. Just west of Stevens and walk among 1,000-year-old trees 1 hour mostly level Find an area where the water is slow Canyon Entrance on this loop trail. NPS and shallow. Look downstream: If you PARADISE see logs or other debris that could Nisqually Vista Trail Walk through high country meadows 1.2 miles easy trap you if you fall in, find a different West end of lower parking on this loop trail for wonderful views of 45 minutes 200 feet place to cross. lot at Paradise Mount Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier. • Carefully assess the depth and speed Bench and Snow Lakes In summer, this trail of gradual ups 2.5 miles moderate of the water before deciding to walk Stevens Canyon Road, 1.5 and downs is an excellent place to 2 hours 700 feet across. If the water is up to your knees, miles east of Reflection Lakes see beargrass and meadow flowers. it’s too deep to ford. Drop in a stick and Pinnacle Peak Trail This steep trail is a great place to see walk alongside it. If you can’t keep up, 2.5 miles strenuous South side of Stevens Canyon pikas and marmots and provides dramatic the water is too fast to wade. Road near Reflection Lakes views of Mount Rainier and Paradise. 2 hours 1,050 feet • Use a sturdy stick or hiking poles for Skyline Trail Head up the west side of Alta Vista Ridge balance while crossing. Always keep 5.5 miles strenuous North side of upper parking for spectacular views of Nisqually Glacier two points of contact on the ground. If lot at Paradise and Mounts Adams and Saint Helens. 4.5 hours 1,700 feet you can’t see the bottom, probe with the SUNRISE stick before each step. • Be careful during log crossings. Star- Sourdough Ridge Trail Follow this loop through wildflower 1.0 mile easy North side of Sunrise meadows to viewpoints revealing ing down at the water can make you parking area four volcanic peaks of the Cascades. 1 hour 200 feet dizzy; try to keep your eyes forward as Burroughs Mountain Trail This loop trail offers some of the most much as possible. And select a log that 7 miles strenuous South side of the Sunrise accessible tundra in the Cascades. 3 hours 900 feet isn’t too slippery! If the log is stripped of Hikers make their way to the Grove of the parking area Watch for pika and marmots! bark or wet it’s likely to be slick. Patriarchs.

22 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 23 MOUNT RAINIER OLYMPIC CAMPING PLAN YOUR VISIT

There are almost 500 sites where you can Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot Olympic National Park is located in north- Park areas along the north side: Take spend a night camping in Mount Rainier’s and Wenatchee national forests. western Washington, west of the Seattle U.S. 101 to Port Angeles (Park Headquar- lowland forests. Although half of the camp- For more information about camping in area on the Olympic Peninsula. Roads pro- ters), Hurricane Ridge, Elwha, Lake Cres- sites are available on a first-come, first-served and around Mount Rainier National Park, visit vide access to the outer edges of the park, cent and Sol Duc. basis, you can reserve sites at the Cougar nps.gov/mora. but the heart of Olympic is wilderness—a Park areas along the west side: Go- Rock and Ohanapecosh Rock campgrounds primeval sanctuary for humans and wild ing from south to north, Quinault, Kalaloch, by visiting recreation.gov. Ohanapecosh BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING PERMITS creatures alike. Hoh, Mora, Ozette. Other coastal areas are and Cougar Rock campgrounds are available Hikers planning to camp in the backcoun- accessible from U.S. 101. A spur road leads by reservation only from late June to Labor try must obtain a backcountry camping per- GETTING TO OLYMPIC to Mora’s Rialto Beach, another goes inland Day. Reservations are accepted up to six mit. It is recommended that you make a Car: From Seattle (about 90 miles away) to the Hoh Rain Forest, and the Kalaloch months in advance. reservation to secure a permit. Your permit and Tacoma (about 120 miles away), ac- beaches are along U.S. 101. A $20 fee is charged per night per camp- reserves you a specific wilderness camp- cess the Olympic Peninsula by highway Park areas along the south side: Spur site in designated automobile campgrounds. ing site for the night you want to stay. First- and ferry service across Puget Sound. The roads lead into the Queets and Quinault val- Almost all campgrounds have running water, come, first-served permits (also known as major access to Olympic National Park is leys and to Lake Quinault. flush or pit toilets, and a table and fireplace walk-up permits) can be issued up to one via U.S. 101, which runs parallel to three Park areas along the east side: A spur at each site. Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh day prior to your trip start date, or on the start sides of the park. There are several en- road from U.S. 101 leads to Staircase. campgrounds have accessible campsites. date. Permits must be obtained in person at trances to the park; most are open year- Air: The closest major airport is Seattle-Ta- If you plan to use group sites at Cou- the Longmire Wilderness Information Cen- round. Hurricane Ridge has limited access coma International Airport (120 miles away). gar Rock or Ohanapecosh campgrounds ter (7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.), White River Wilder- and is weather-dependent in the winter. Bus: The Dungeness Line, operated by between Memorial Day weekend and ness Information Center (7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Closures at Staircase and Sol Duc are Olympic Bus Lines, provides service be- Columbus Day, you must make advance res- or the Carbon River Ranger Station (hours weather-dependent during winter. Some tween Port Angeles and Seattle. Please call ervations in order to secure a spot. vary, call in advance). There is no fee for a areas are closed in winter, including Deer (360) 417-0700. Camping opportunities are also available in first-come, first-served permit. For more in- Park. Note: Dosewallips is washed-out. Train: Amtrak offers rail service to Seattle, Ta- the National Forests near Mount Rainier Na- formation, please call (360) 569-6650, visit Get around using a temporary trail. For up- coma and Centralia on its north-south route, but tional Park. Campgrounds are located in the nps.gov/mora or check at visitor centers. dates, call (360) 565-3131. service is not available to the Olympic Peninsula.

CAMPGROUNDS

Individual Fire Max RV Campground Elevation Site Fee Season Water Toilets Grates Length

Cougar Rock1,3 Late May to RV: 35 ft. 173 sites/ 3,180 ft. $20 • Flush • late Sept. Trailer: 27 ft. 5 group sites Ohanapecosh1,3 Late May to RV: 32 ft. 188 sites/ 1,914 ft. $20 • Flush • late Sept. Trailer: 27 ft. 2 group sites White River2 Late June to RV: 27 ft. 4,400 ft. $20 • Flush • 112 sites late Sept. Trailer: 18 ft. Road to campground closed to vehicles (flood damage). Open to walk-in and bike-in use. Ipsut Creek Wilderness camping permit required for overnight stay. No fires or pets allowed. No fee. 1Reservations recommended; 2Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis; 3Dump station. Over 100 inches of annual rainfall nourishes the forests, streams and wildlife of Olympic National Park. 24 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 25 OLYMPIC PLAN YOUR VISIT OLYMPIC PLAN YOUR VISIT

Ferry: Washington State Ferries Federal Recreational Lands pass information Additional Ranger Stations: Elwha, Mora, EMERGENCIES has year-round service across Puget can be found in the “Plan Your Visit” chapter in Quinault, Staircase and Storm King ranger & MEDICAL INFORMATION Sound and between Port Townsend and the Mount Rainier section of this guide. stations are open periodically during the sum- Call 911 for emergency medical or police Whidbey Island, Edmonds and Kingston, mer season. assistance, or to report accidents or injuries. and Seattle and Bainbridge Island; call WEATHER First aid facilities are available at visitor cen- (888) 808-7977 or visit wsdot.wa.gov/ferries Summer is the warmest and driest time of SPECIAL SERVICES - ters and ranger stations. Find hospitals and for schedules and information. Black Ball the year with frequent fog banks and temper- The park strives to make facilities, services dental services in Port Angeles on the park’s Transport offers near year-round ferry ser- atures typically in the low 70s. Spring and fall and programs accessible to all, such as the northern border; Bremerton, on Puget Sound vice between Port Angeles and Victoria, Brit- are cool and wet, while the greatest rainfall paved Madison Falls Trail in the Elwha Valley. between Seattle and the park’s eastern bor- ish Columbia; call (360) 457-4491 or visit is in December and January, when daytime For more information, call (360) 565-3130 or der; Forks on the park’s western border; and cohoferry.com for schedules and information. temperatures average in the 40s. Weather is visit nps.gov/olym. Aberdeen, about 40 miles south of Lake cold and severe in the mountains, with snow Quinault. ENTRANCE FEES possible year-round at high elevations. Dress- Entrance to the park is $25 per vehicle, ing in layers is always recommended. GAS STATIONS $10 per pedestrian, cyclist and bus passen- There are no gas stations inside the park, ger, and $15 per non-commercial motor- PARK NEWSPAPER though there are in nearby towns. If your car cycle. Fees are subject to change and are The park newspaper, the Bugler, is a great VISITOR SERVICES breaks down in the park, contact a ranger or collected at Hoh, Heart O’ the Hills, Elwha, source of information on NPS programs and call the park at (360) 565-3000. Ozette, Sol Duc and Staircase Entrance activities. There is a summer and winter edi- BANKS stations year-round. The entrance fee is valid tion. It is available at park entrances, visitor ATMs, foreign currency exchange and GIFT SHOPS for seven consecutive days and good any- centers and concession facilities, and online other services are found in Sequim, Forks, Gifts, handicrafts and souvenirs are sold where in the park. An Olympic Park Pass is at nps.gov/olym. Hoodsport and Port Angeles. seasonally at Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center, $50 and valid for one year from the month of Lake Crescent Lodge, Sol Duc Hot Springs purchase. Entrance fees into Olympic National VISITOR CENTERS & RANGER STATIONS BOOKSTORES Resort, Log Cabin Resort and Fairholme Park are waived at Quinault, Kalaloch Lodge Olympic National Park Visitor Center: Discover Your Northwest, a nonprofit part- Store. The gift shops at Kalaloch Lodge and and Ruby Beach. Additional National Parks and View a park film, as well as exhibits on park ner of the park, sells books, maps, posters, at Lake Quinault Lodge are open year-round. flora, fauna, old-growth forests and American educational games and more at Olympic Na- Indian lore. Open year-round. For more infor- tional Park Visitor Center, Hoh Visitor Center, PETS & KENNELS IMPORTANT NUMBERS mation, call (360) 565-3130. Kalaloch Ranger Station and Quinault Rain Facilities are located in Port Angeles and Park Information (360) 565-3130 Hoh Visitor Center: Exhibits and informa- Forest Ranger Station. Proceeds from these Sequim. In the park, pets must remain on tion on the Hoh Rain Forest’s plants, wildlife sales are returned to the park and help fund a leash no longer than six feet and are not Emergencies 911 and ecology are available. Open seasonally. education programs, exhibits, visitor bro- allowed on trails. Pets are allowed on Ka- Wilderness (360) 565-3100 For more information, call (360) 374-6925. chures and special events. For more informa- laloch Beach. Information Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center: Exhib- tion and online sales, visit discovernw.org. Campground (877) 444-6777 its on subalpine plants, geology and wild- POST OFFICES Reservations recreation.gov life are displayed. A park film is also shown. CAMPING & PICNIC SUPPLIES Find post offices in Port Angeles, Forks, Road & Weather (360) 565-3131 Open seasonally. Call (360) 565-3131 for re- Fairholme Store, Kalaloch Lodge, Sol Duc Hoodsport, Quinault and other towns. Information corded information on Hurricane Ridge Road Hot Springs Resort and Log Cabin Resort TTY (800) 833-6388 conditions. carry limited camping and picnic supplies RELIGIOUS SERVICES Lodging Kalaloch Ranger Station is open sea- and are open seasonally, except for Kalaloch A Christian Ministry in the National Parks & Tours through sonally. It offers information and exhibits on Lodge, which is open year-round. Forks, Port offers interdenominational services during Aramark Parks (888) 896-3818 coastal plants and animals. For more informa- Angeles and other surrounding towns have summer at various park locations. Schedule & Destinations olympicnationalparks.com tion, call (360) 565-3130. grocery and sporting goods stores. information is available at park visitor centers.

26 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 27 OLYMPIC LODGING & DINING OLYMPIC LODGING & DINING Aramark

There are a number of different places formation, call (866) 662-9969 or visit to stay and dine in Olympic National Park. thekalalochlodge.com. Discover which are the best fit for you! Lake Quinault Lodge (2) is located on Lake Crescent Lodge, Lake Quinault the south shore of Lake Quinault in Olym- Lodge, Log Cabin Resort and Sol Duc Hot pic National Forest. The lobby of this 1920s Springs Resort are managed by Aramark lodge features living room-style furniture Parks and Destinations. Kalaloch Lodge is and a fireplace. There is one pay phone in managed by Delaware North Parks & Re- the lobby only. Find a gift shop, seasonal sorts and is open year-round. guided lake and rain forest tours, boat rent- Kalaloch Lodge (1) is located along als, game room, indoor pool and sauna. U.S. 101, 36 miles south of Forks, Rooms have private baths. Lakeside RV perched dramatically above the Pa- and campsites. The Roosevelt Dining cific coast. Amenities include Seacrest Room, named after FDR —who visited in rooms and cabins, some with kitchen- 1937— overlooks the lake, serves break- ettes. All units feature private baths and fast, lunch and dinner, and specializes in upgraded furnishings, beds and linens. Pacific Northwest cuisine. For more in- There are phones near the lobby, a gift formation, call (800) 562-6672 or visit View from the Log Cabin Resort. shop, a mercantile store and camping olympicnationalparks.com. supplies. The Creekside Restaurant has The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort (3) is nationalparks.com. There are 32 cabins Northwest cuisine. For information call a dining room offering spectacular ocean located 40 miles west of Port Angeles in and 1 riverside suite, 17 RV sites, all with (888) 896-3818 or visit olympicnational- views, hearty breakfasts, lunch specials, the Sol Duc River Valley, is open from late private baths. Pay phone outside lobby only. parks.com  a full bar and a dinner menu featuring March to late October. For more informa- Gift shop, convenience store, outdoor fresh- local, sustainable cuisine. For more in- tion, call (866) 476-5382 or visit olympic- water swimming pool, 3 hot mineral springs pools and massage therapy. The Springs Restaurant overlooks the hot springs and offers Northwest seafood, chicken, vegetar- OUTSIDE THE PARK ian fare and pasta dishes. Grab lunch at the Poolside Deli.  Accommodations are available in many 2 The Log Cabin Resort (4) is located on neighboring communities. the northeast side of Lake Crescent. The For more information about the North resort offers a variety of accommodations, Olympic Peninsula, including Port Angeles, including guest rooms in the lodge, lake- Sequim, Port Townsend, Forks, and Clallam side chalets and rustic cabins. The lodge Bay, visit olympicpeninsula.org. 1 3 4 has a restaurant, soda fountain, gift shop, For the Hood Canal area—including general store and boat rentals. Camper Hoodsport, Lake Cushman, Belfair and KEY cabins and full hook-up RV sites and camp- Shelton—call the Shelton-Mason County Breakfast Lunch Dinner sites are also available. The dining room of Chamber of Commerce at (800) 576-2021 or the Log Cabin Resort restaurant, Sunny- (360) 426-2021, or visit sheltonchamber.org. Outside the Park Wheelchair Access Open in winter side Cafe, overlooks the lake and offers a For the Lake Quinault and Amanda Park RESERVATIONS (307) 543-3100 olympicnationalparks.com friendly, casual atmosphere and traditional area, visit rainforestgetaways.com.

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Tribal members have a strong pres- Mount Olympus that he named it after From nature walks to snowshoeing, guided lake tours at Lake Quinault. For ence on the Olympic Peninsula. In the mythical home of the Greek gods. there is much to do in Olympic year-round. more information, call (360) 288-2900 or fact, Olympic National Park is adjacent The name was made official four years visit olympicnationalparks.com. to the reservations of several tribes. later when Captain George Vancouver Check with the tribes or park staff entered the name on his maps and re- BICYCLING to find out about scheduled cultural ferred to the whole range as the Olym- Bicycling is allowed on roads, but events and other visitor opportunities. pic Mountains. SPRING, SUMMER use caution—many roads are narrow The Lower Elwha Klallam, Hoh, Through the latter part of the 1800s, & FALL and winding with limited visibility. Bik- Jamestown S’Klallam, Makah, pioneers moved into the peninsula to ing is prohibited in the backcountry and Port Gamble S’Klallam, Quileute, farm, fish and cut timber. Like American PARK PROGRAMS on trails, except on Spruce Railroad Trail Quinault, and Skokomish tribes have Indians, American settlers chose town The NPS offers free interpretive pro- along the north shore of Lake Crescent. traditional and current ties to this land of sites along the coasts and rivers. Port grams in the summer, as staffing and Bike rentals are available in some gate- abundant natural resources, and from it Townsend became the first permanent funding levels allow. These include ranger way communities. Before your trip, call they built a rich culture. American settlement on the peninsula talks, guided walks and evening programs. (360) 565-3131 for road conditions. The people of the Northwest Coast in 1851. Today, Port Angeles—originally Check the park newspaper and bulletin live in communal homes called long- designated a federal land reserve in boards, or at visitor centers, for a complete BOATING & WATER SPORTS houses and practice the potlatch, a 1862—is the peninsula’s largest town, listing of times and topics. With the ocean and so many lakes and social custom that involves elaborate with a population of 19,500. Lake Crescent Lodge and Lake Quinault rivers, the Olympic Peninsula is perfect for feasting and the exchange of gifts to cel- Lodge both offer interpretive programs kayaking, canoeing, sailing, white-water ebrate significant events. They fish and NATIONAL PARK STATUS by the concessioners, including seasonal rafting, powerboating and waterskiing. gather most of their food for the year In 1885 and again in 1890, the U.S. during spring and summer. During the Army led two trips through the region to mild winters, women weave baskets and scientifically survey and document the clothing from soft red cedar bark, while interior. President Theodore Roosevelt

men carve dugout canoes and ceremo- created Mount Olympus National Monu- Ralph Arvesen nial items from cedar and other trees. ment in 1909. It wasn’t until 1938 that President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a EUROPEAN & AMERICAN bill designating 634,000 acres as Olym- EXPLORERS pic National Park. Most of the coastal In 1775, two Spanish ships made wilderness was added to the park in their way along the coast near Point 1953. The park is now nearly one million Grenville and the Quinault River, claim- acres! ing the land for Spain. The Spanish An International Biosphere Reserve, built the first European settlement (ac- as well as a World Heritage Site, Olympic tually a stockade) at Neah Bay in 1792. National Park is 95 percent wilderness. This However, their influence was short- 1988 protective federal designation forbids lived because the settlement was road building, mining, timber cutting, hunt- abandoned after only five months. ing, use of motorized vehicles and other In 1788, an English sea captain, types of use and development within the John Meares, was so impressed by wilderness boundary. See amazing marine life on Ruby Beach.

30 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 31 OLYMPIC THINGS TO DO OLYMPIC Boat rentals are available at Lake Crescent Washington State catch record cards for SIGHTS TO SEE Lodge and Log Cabin Resort, and from Lake salmon and steelhead trout are required. Quinault Lodge. Ramps are maintained at You can obtain cards from sports stores Lake Crescent and Ozette Lake. Exhilarat- and tackle shops in local communities and The three key elements of Olympic Na- in Time” interpretive trail winds along the tip ing whitewater rafting trips are available in along U.S. 101. Anglers must punch the tional Park—the mountains, forest and of Barnes Point. Less than a mile from the early summer on the Queets, Elwha and card and fill out additional information im- coast—may be accessed by U.S. 101 with lake is Marymere Falls, a ribbon of water Hoh rivers; check nearby communities for mediately after catching a salmon or steel- spur roads leading to most areas. For an cascading 90 feet to a pool below. outfitters. head trout. Fishing for trout only is allowed orientation to the park, begin your visit at West of Lake Crescent, a spur road leads at Lake Quinault with a tribal permit during Olympic National Park Visitor Center, to Sol Duc. According to American Indian CAMPING the summer. Tribal permits may be ob- which is located in Port Angeles. Get out legend, the Sol Duc Hot Springs were Reservations are accepted at Kalaloch tained at the Amanda Park Mercantile or at of the car to stretch your legs on the Liv- formed when two dragons had a great fight Campground mid-June through Labor the Quinault General Store. ing Forest Trail behind the visitor center. that lasted many years. They knocked down Day. To reserve a site at Kalaloch, visit all the timber from the tops of the mountains recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777. MOUNTAINS and scattered boulders through the valleys. There are three National Forest camp- Take the spur road off of U.S. 101 lead- The dragons’ skins flew off and became the grounds at Lake Quinault, two of which ing to Hurricane Ridge. Leaving the mosses and lichens hanging from the trees are reservation only through recreation. WINTER coastal plain off the Strait of Juan de Fuca, of the rain forest. When neither dragon could gov. Walk-in sites may be available on a At lower elevations, snow seldom ac- the road enters the lowland forest at Olym- defeat the other, they both crept back to daily basis through the front desk of Lake cumulates more than a few inches and pic National Park Visitor Center and winds their caves. The hot tears they cried formed Quinault Lodge. All other campgrounds are usually does not remain on the ground high up into the mountain ridges. The mag- Sol Duc and Olympic hot springs. available on a first-come, first-served basis. for more than a few days. Head up the nificent vistas of Hurricane Ridge show- Trails here lead to Salmon Cascades, old- You must obtain a wilderness permit to slopes and you’ll find true winter. Call case the glacier-covered peaks, subalpine growth forests and Sol Duc Falls. camp in the backcountry. Some backcoun- (360) 565-3131 for recorded Hurricane tundra and steep river valleys of the Olym- Access the Hoh Rain Forest and its visi- try areas require reservations in advance; Ridge road and weather conditions. Guard pic Mountains. In summer, join ranger-led tor center by taking a spur road off coastal call (360) 565-3100 for more information. against hypothermia by dressing in sev- walks to view the wildflowers that carpet U.S. 101, south of Forks. Located on the Permits are available at the Wilderness In- eral layers and being prepared for harsh the subalpine meadows, spreading softly moist, west side of the park, 30 miles from formation Center (WIC) in Port Angeles, conditions. before a backdrop of rugged peaks and the coast, this temperate rain forest re- and at some visitor centers and ranger sta- glaciers. ceives 140 inches of rainfall annually. Some tions. Bear canisters are recommended in WINTER SPORTS Obstruction Point Road is a steep 7.8- of the world’s largest trees grow here. the backcountry and required in some ar- Hurricane Ridge is the center for winter mile dirt road going east from Hurricane Western red cedar and western hemlock eas. Contact the WIC for more information. activities in the park. Hiking trails become Ridge (open mid-summer to early fall). can tower up to 200 feet, while some Sitka Refer to the “Camping” chapter for more cross-country skiing and snowshoe spruce and Douglas-firs can reach 300 camping information. trails. There are several trail options at FORESTS feet. Ferns arc like feathers from the forest Hurricane Ridge. The Hurricane Ridge Visi- Return to Port Angeles and continue floor. Mosses shroud the trees, covering FISHING tor Center offers downhill and cross-coun- west on U.S. 101. Soon you will see glacier- the trunks in fuzzy green. The air is heavy Fishing licenses are not necessary in try ski and snowshoe rentals, as well as carved Lake Crescent, a deep, freshwater with moisture and sounds are muffled. the park, except when fishing in the ocean food and beverage services. Picnic tables lake known for its Beardslee trout. Travel Bare earth is not visible beneath the count- from shore, where a Personal Use Food offer a great view. You can also downhill writer H.F. Dodge wrote of it in 1903, “As less plant species that compete for space Fish license is required. Washington State ski at Hurricane Ridge. The slopes are I turned for a last glimpse of the beauti- and nutrients. fishing regulations are enforced. Get a copy open weekends and holidays from late ful blue lake dissolving in the firs, I said to Explore a self-guiding trail or take a of park fishing regulations at the Olympic December through late March, weather myself, ‘This is surely hard to beat.’ Gem ranger-led nature walk in the rain forest. National Park Visitor Center, ranger sta- permitting. For more information, indeed of the Olympics, and worth three Please see the “Things to Do” chapter for tions or the park website: nps.gov/olym. call (360) 565-3130. times the stay.” The 0.66-mile “Moments more details.

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vailing westerly winds and the Olympic barnacles, sea stars and small crabs. Mountains. While the top of Mount Olym- Join a park ranger for a summer

Photos: NPS pus is deluged by 200 inches of precipi- guided intertidal walk at Mora or Ka- tation annually, the town of Sequim may laloch. Paths lead to the ocean from get less than 16 inches because it is lo- several areas, including Ruby Beach cated on the dry northeastern side of the and Beach 4 at Kalaloch. Information Olympics. and publications are available at the Mora and Kalaloch ranger stations in A COASTAL WORLD summer. While the large, interior portion of the Ozette, located on a spur road off park is characterized by forests and moun- U.S. 112, in the far northwestern cor- tains, the coastal zone is a world apart. ner of the park, offers boardwalk trails Eerie sea stacks—remnants of eroded to hike (3 to 3.5 miles one way) to the coastal cliffs that loom out of the water— beach where you can enjoy the wilder- seem to guard the coastline. From Shi Shi ness coast. Ozette Lake—the third larg- Beach to Kalaloch, more than 73 miles of est lake in Washington—invites visitors wild beaches off coastal U.S. 101 preserve to its jewel-like waters. Overnight hikes a remnant of coastal habitat. Most beaches require reservations from May through are accessible only by foot or by boat. In September. You can also hike, fish, boat the pools and on the rocks of the tidal zone or visit the Makah Cultural & Research lives a diversity of marine life, including Center in nearby Neah Bay.

Olympic National Park includes rainforests, mountains and beaches.

Quinault Rainforest is located in WHY SO MUCH RAIN? both the park and Olympic National For- When it comes to rain, the Olympic est. Take the North or South Shore spur Peninsula has few equals; the western roads off U.S. 101. Glacier-carved Lake valleys of the Olympic Mountains average Quinault—with its deep, clear waters 140 inches of rain annually. That is likely and forest-ringed shore—is a popular more rain than anywhere else in the con- fishing site. You can obtain a fishing per- tiguous U.S. Three factors produce the mit from the Quinault Indian Reservation amazing amount of rain that falls on the at local stores. peninsula— the cool ocean currents, pre-

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The diversity of hiking trails at Olym- craggy peaks of the Olympic Mountains. Whether it’s deep in the rain forest, on Cabin Resort, have hook-ups and can ac- pic allows you to explore the beaches For more information about Olympic a lakeshore or on a cliff above the ocean, commodate RVs larger than 26 feet. The of the wild coastline, immerse yourself National Park trails, call (360) 565-3100. camping in Olympic National Park is truly main national park campground at Sol in the cathedral valleys of the Olympic For Olympic National Forest trails, call outstanding. Campsites are available on Duc is also concession operated. Some Wilderness or lift yourself up onto the (360) 956-2402. a first-come, first-served basis, except campgrounds are closed in the winter. If at Kalaloch, where year-round camping park campgrounds are full, others may be WALKING & HIKING TRAILS is available by reservation. Most camp- available in Olympic National Forest. Con- grounds have drinking water and flush tact any of the three USFS ranger stations Round-Trip Trail Description Distance Difficulty or vault toilets, and most campsites are at Quinault, Forks or Quilcene, or call Trailhead Time Elevation Gain equipped with a picnic table and fire (360) 956-2300. For backcountry camping grate. There are no hookups, showers or in the park, contact the Wilderness Infor- Travels through subalpine environment full of Meadow Loop Trail 0.5 mile easy laundry facilities at park campgrounds. mation Center at (360) 565-3100. See the wildflowers in the summer. Watch for deer Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center 30 minutes level and listen for the call of ravens. Concession-operated campgrounds, lo- “Things to Do” chapter for more camping cated in the Sol Duc Valley at the Log and reservation information.

Travels to the top of the hill for beautiful Hurricane Hill 3.0 miles moderate vistas. Wildflowers are numerous in the End of Hurricane Ridge Road 2 hours 700 feet summer. Watch for Olympic marmots. CAMPGROUNDS

Moments in Time Nature Trail # of Sites RVs* FEE/NIGHT Offers views of Lake Crescent, an old- 0.66 mile easy Between Lake Crescent Lodge growth forest and former homesteads. 30 minutes level and NatureBridge Deer Park 14 no $15 Fairholme 88 yes $20 Marymere Falls Spectacular views of 90-foot Marymere 1.8 miles easy Graves Creek 30 yes $20 Storm King Ranger Station Falls. 1.5 hours level Heart O’ the Hills 105 yes $20

Staircase Rapids Hoh 88 yes $20 Trail winds through forest with moss- 2.0 mile easy Across the bridge from covered trees along Skokomish River. 1 hour level Staircase Ranger Station Kalaloch 170 yes $22 Lake Quinault 57 yes $20 This famous loop trail is located in the Hoh Hall of Mosses 0.8 miles easy Log Cabin Resort 38 yes $24–$59 Rain Forest. Mosses blanket the branches of Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center 1 hour 100 feet many different kinds of trees. Mora 94 yes $20 North Fork 9 no $15 This trail exemplifies the rain forest with Spruce Nature Trail 1.25 miles easy Ozette 15 yes $20 dense lush vegetation. Elk and deer are Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center 1.5 hours level often seen in the area. Queets 20 no $15 Sol Duc 82 yes $23 One of the region's most photogenic Ruby Beach 0.25 mile easy coastlines, the beach is named for tiny red Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort 17 yes $43 Near Kalaloch Lodge 30 minutes level garnets found with patches of fine sand. South Beach 55 yes $15

Ozette Lake – Cape Alava – Part of the trail follows a wooden walkway Staircase 47 yes $20 9.3 miles moderate Sand Point Trail through lush, coastal forest to Cape Alava, 5 hours minimal Ozette Ranger Station then follows the beach to Sand Point. *For additional RV information, visit gocampingamerica.com.

36 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 37 NORTH CASCADES PLAN YOUR VISIT NORTH CASCADES PLAN YOUR VISIT ($16 per night). A dock fee pass ($5 per day or $40 per year) is required on Lake Chelan Jeff Gunn from May 1 through October 31. Backcoun- It is difficult to describe the majesty of sites, and rivers teeming with fish for try permits are required but are free. North Cascades National Park Complex. anglers. Visit nps.gov/noca for more Words like magnificent, vast and rugged information. INFORMATION CENTERS only hint at the awesome nature of this The Park & Forest Information Cen- portion of the expansive Cascade Range. OPERATING HOURS & SEASONS ter, located on the North Cascades High- Nestled along the Canadian Border in The park complex is always open, but way (State Route 20) in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State, the complex is a con- access is limited by heavy snow in the is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year- glomeration of one national park and two winter. Be aware that the North Cascades round, and daily from mid-May through national recreation areas. Together, these Highway (State Route 20), the major mid-October. The station is operated three—North Cascades National Park, access road through Ross Lake National jointly with the Mount Baker Ranger Dis- Ross Lake National Recreation Area Recreation Area, is typically closed be- trict of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Na- and Lake Chelan National Recreation tween milepost 134 and 171 from mid-No- tional Forest and features a relief map Area—form the core of one of the largest vember to mid-April. The exact opening of the region’s parks and forests, an in- and wildest wilderness areas in the contig- and closing of the highway depends on formation desk, book sales, maps and Diablo Lake’s vibrant color delights uous United States. snow and avalanche conditions. For 2017, other items. For more information, please photographers. In addition to its stunning natural splen- it is possible it won’t open until June. Visit call (360) 854-7200, ext. 11. dor, the park complex offers several recre- nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/road-condi- The North Cascades National Park sales, maps and other items. This cen- ational opportunities within its more than tions.htm for more information. Visitor Center, located near the town ter is the main backcountry permit of- 684,000 acres, including ranger programs, of Newhalem—milepost 120 of State fice for North Cascades National Park nearly 400 miles of hiking trails, turquoise ENTRANCE FEES Route 20—is open daily from 9 a.m. and the adjacent Ross Lake and Lake lakes ideal for boating, world-class moun- There are no entrance fees for the North to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day to La- Chelan national recreation areas. For more tains for serious climbers, cross-country Cascades National Park Service Complex bor Day. Hours during the spring and information, please call (360) 854-7245. ski trails, hundreds of backcountry camp- itself, though there are fees for camping fall vary. The center features a vari- The Golden West Visitor Center, ety of programs and exhibits, including located near the north end of 50-mile-

Hope ranger talks, theater programs, a Junior long Lake Chelan, is only accessible 3 40 49 159 3 Ranger Program, a relief map of the re- via passenger ferry, trail or floatplane, VANCOUVER 64 Abbotts- 79 40 3 256 64 1 ford 78 gion, and natural history exhibits. Sev- with expanded hours of 8:30 a.m. to Hozomeen Osoyoos 126 Campground British Columbia 27 9 Washington Grand eral short, accessible interpretive trails, a 5:30 p.m. from Memorial Day Week- 5 43 542 ROSS LAKE NRA 97 Forks Glacier 395 campground, group campsites, restrooms end in May through one week after Bellingham 542 NORTH CASCADES 49 44 79 and a picnic area are nearby. Please call Labor Day in September. The center, 71 Concrete NATIONAL PARK 20 24 23 39 5 37 8 97 (206) 386-4495 for more information. which is just a short walk from the UNITEDCANADA ST 13 97 VICTORIA Burlington 8 20 156 20 Marblemount Winthrop 20 Sedro- Omak 395 The Wilderness Information Center Stehekin ferry landing, features a gal- ATES Mount Vernon Woolley Rockport LAKE Twisp 34 5 CHELAN is approximately one mile down Ranger lery with works by local artists, an 530 55 155 Darrington NRA 153 64 46 76 Station Road, which leaves the North audiovisual program, ranger talks, a 103 74 50 122 9 80 Cascades Highway (State Route 20) at relief map, exhibits on the natural and EVERETT Coulee Dam milepost 105.3 in Marblemount. The cen- cultural history of the area, an informa- 118 Chelan ter is open daily from early May–early tion desk, book sales, maps and sea- 190 2 SEATTLE 97 Wilbur 405 40 86 2 October. Hours vary. The center features sonal children’s programs and evening 64 138 90 Distances are shown in gray. Miles are exhibits about wilderness and backcoun- programs. For more information, call 5 given first, with kilometers below. Wenatchee try travel, a relief map of the area, book (360) 854-7365 ext. 14.

38 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | | MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC 39 MORE MORE WASHINGTON PARKS utilizing two dozen posts, six ships and about their fortunes in the Yukon. Motivated by WASHINGTON PARKS 600 employees during peak seasons. Fort four years of economic depression, most Vancouver was the administrative center and stampeders saw the Klondike gold fields EBEY’S LANDING NATIONAL Casey Historical State Park or see sev- principal supply depot of this “Columbia De- as an attractive alternative to continued HISTORICAL RESERVE eral of the reserve’s historic blockhouses partment,” controlling 700,000 square miles poverty and unemployment. To reach Located on picturesque Whidbey dating back to the 1850s. The reserve stretching from Russian Alaska to Mexican the gold fields, stampeders would travel Island, Ebey’s Landing National Histori- does not close, but visitor recreation California, and from the Rocky Mountains to 1,000 miles by ship, walk over 1,000 miles cal Reserve provides a vivid historical opportunities vary by season. For more the Pacific Ocean. The Fort became a center through frozen mountain passes and voy- record of Pacific Northwest history, information, visit nps.gov/ebla or call of activity and influence, supported by a mul- age 550 miles down the Yukon River. A including the exploration of Puget (360) 678-6084. ticultural village with inhabitants from over few of the stampeders would become Sound by Captain George Vancouver in 35 different ethnic and tribal groups. The first extremely wealthy—all would experience 1792; early settlement by Colonel Isaac LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL hospital, school, library, gristmill, saw mill, the adventure of a lifetime. Come in for a Ebey, an important figure in Washington HISTORICAL PARK shipbuilding and orchard in the region were all visit and ask yourself, “Would I have gone Territory; growth and settlement result- The Lewis & Clark Corps of Northwest centered at Fort Vancouver. on the gold rush?” ing from the Oregon Trail and the West- Discovery’s expedition across western The park’s living history programs, Established in 1976, Klondike Gold ward migration; the Donation Land Laws America helped to shape the nation that demonstrations, exhibits and archaeology Rush National Historical Park is now one (1850–1855); and the continued growth we are today. The park preserves sites digs help bring to life the people and sto- part of five units of Klondike Gold Rush and settlement of the town of Coupe- that mark the success of key parts of ries of the British Hudson’s Bay Com- International Historical Park. Klondike ville, one of the oldest towns in Wash- their mission, including successfully ar- pany’s headquarters and main supply Gold Rush has a sister park in Skagway, ington State. riving at the Pacific, making ready for depot, as well as the Oregon Trail and the Alaska, and Parks Canada has three sites The historical landscape of the reserve the return trip home, maintaining friendly U.S. Army’s subsequent post. Visit and (Bennett, British Columbia; Whitehorse, appears much as it did a century ago. relations with the homeland tribes and explore the premiere historical archaeol- Yukon Territory; Dawson City, Yukon Ter- Enjoy a self-guided driving or bicycle preparing maps and revising journals that ogy site in the Pacific Northwest! ritory). In January 2006, the park relo- tour and visit roadside exhibits on the would record their discoveries. The park is open every day except cated to a new home within the Pioneer early history of the Pacific Northwest. Walk where Lewis and Clark and the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Square Historic District—the Cadillac A self-guided walking tour of the Town rest of the Corps of Discovery walked as Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and Hotel (circa 1889). Damaged by an earth- of Coupeville is also an option. Choose you explore sites that embody the sto- New Year’s Day. Operating hours are 9 quake in 2001, the Cadillac Hotel has from various hikes and explore beaches, ries of hardship and danger, of surprising a.m. to 5 p.m. in summer and 9 a.m. to been renovated and retrofitted to “bet- bluffs, woodlands and prairies. Visit collaboration and adaptations, and of ex- 4 p.m. in winter. For more information, ter-than-new” condition. the Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Fort ploration and discovery. call (360) 816-6200 or (360) 816-6230, or The park is open daily in summer from The primary visitor centers—located at visit nps.gov/fova. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and daily in winter from Fort Clatsop and Cape Disappointment— 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving offer ranger-led programs, exhibits, films, KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. museum stores, trails and picnicking. The NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Films are available upon request. From park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. “Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold!” read the June through September, the park pro- For more information visit nps.gov/lewi headline of Seattle’s Post-Intelligencer vides a summer program, which includes or call (503) 861-2471 ext. 214. on July 17, 1897. Two tons of gold had ranger guided walks through the Pioneer just arrived from the Yukon Territory in Square Historic District, ranger talks and FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL Canada on the steamship Portland; its gold mining demonstrations. For more HISTORICAL SITE 68 passengers were virtual millionaires information, contact the Klondike Gold The London-based Hudson’s Bay Com- who had been mining for less than a year. Rush National Historical Park: 319 Sec- Washington State is home to 13 National pany established an extensive fur trading About 100,000 people, from all walks of ond Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98104; Park Service sites. network throughout the Pacific Northwest, life, were energized by this news to seek (206) 220-4240; nps.gov/klse.

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homeland of the Nez Perce people—who Indians. In 1880, the U.S. Army established call themselves the Niimipuu—and brings a fort above the confluence of the Spokane together many aspects of their history. and Columbia Rivers. In 1898, the fort was Ralph Arvesen The park commemorates places where closed and the buildings were converted the U.S. Army encountered groups of Nez to an American Indian boarding school and Perce during the summer of 1877. Each tuberculosis hospital. The American Indian event started with a surprise assault on experience at Fort Spokane represents a Nez Perce families and resulted in many microcosm of the American Indian experi- deaths on both sides. The national park ence across the country. recognizes the historical significance, in- The Fort Spokane museum and visi- spiring landscape and spiritual importance tor center are open in the summer and by of the sites. request during fall, winter and spring. Call Park sites located in Washington include (509) 754-7800 for dates and times. the burial site of Chief Joseph the Younger Lake Roosevelt National Recreation and the Nez Perce campsites at Nespelem. Area is located in the northeast corner of Chief Joseph died in 1904 and was bur- Washington and stretches north from the ied in a sacred cemetery alongside many Grand Coulee Dam for 150 miles. For more people who died during the 1877 conflict. information, call (509) 754-7800 or visit Spot sailboats from the rocky shores of San Juan Island. After his death, the Nez Perce continued nps.gov/laro. their traditional way of life at the campsites SAN JUAN ISLAND NATIONAL Royal Marines remained for 12 years until at Nespelem. This site recognizes the last WHITMAN MISSION HISTORICAL PARK Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany, as arbitrator, place where Joseph lived, and is not a de- NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE This park was created based on the idea awarded the islands to the United States. veloped park site. The Whitman Mission National Historic that individuals and nations can solve their Today the park is an ideal place to hike, The park headquarters and main visitor Site recognizes the significance of Marcus problems peacefully without resorting picnic, play on the beach, watch wildlife and center are located just across the Idaho and Narcissa Whitman’s mission—an im- to violence. It was here in 1859 that the enjoy a wealth of programming, including border in Spalding, ID. The main visitor portant outpost on the Oregon Trail—and United States and Great Britain nearly the summer living history events. center is open daily—except Thanksgiving addresses the historic events surrounding went to war over a pig shot by an Ameri- Grounds at American and English camps Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day— the 1847 killing of the Whitmans. Marcus can farmer. Actually, it was a bit more are open from dawn to 11 p.m. throughout from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in summer, 9 a.m. to was considered a medicine man to the complicated than that. Pressures had been the year. Visitor center hours vary by season. 4 p.m. in winter and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in native Cayuse people. The medicines he building between the two nations over During the summer (June–August), the spring and fall. For more information, call used to cure measles among the Cayuse possession of the San Juan Island group American Camp is open daily from 8:30 a.m. (208) 843-7001 or visit nps.gov/nepe. did not work. It was Cayuse tradition that since 1846 when the Treaty of Oregon left to 5 p.m., and the English Camp is open daily if a patient died after being treated by the ownership unclear. Thus came the “Pig from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the park for LAKE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL medicine man, the family of the patient War” crisis, at the height of which more winter hours. For more information please RECREATION AREA had the right to kill the medicine man. than 500 U.S. Army soldiers and three call (360) 378-2902 or visit nps.gov/sajh. The Columbia River has drawn people to The park is located on Whitman Mis- British warships were nose to nose on the its waters for over 9,000 years. Today, the sion road in Walla Walla. The visitor center island’s southern shore, not 10 miles from NEZ PERCE NATIONAL park’s most popular activities include fish- is open Wednesday through Sunday from Victoria, B.C. Fortunately, officials on both HISTORIC PARK ing, camping, hunting and boating. Visitors 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in summer, and Tuesday sides quickly restored calm and the na- Nez Perce National Historical Park con- also enjoy swimming, picnicking and ex- through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in tions agreed to a joint military occupation sists of 38 sites throughout Idaho, Mon- ploring historic sites. winter. Closed during federal holidays. Call of the island until the boundary could be tana, Oregon and Washington. The park The area that is now the park once (509) 522-6360 or visit nps.gov/whmi for decided. The American soldiers and British stretches across much of the traditional served as fishing grounds for American more information.

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NATURE & WILDLIFE ANIMALS OF WASHINGTON STATE

The park ecosystems in Washington MOUNT RAINIER State are vast and varied, ranging from Mount Rainier is a volcano born of fire the temperate rainforests of Olympic to and built up above the surrounding coun- the glaciers and snowfields of Mount try by repeated eruptions. It is part of a Rainier to the lakes and streams of North complex ecosystem, with diverse veg- 1 2 3 Cascades. etation that reflects the varied climatic and environmental conditions across the OLYMPIC park’s 12,800-foot elevation gradient. From tiny unique flowers on icy peaks The higher elevation zones feature subal- to sea stars patrolling foaming tidepools, pine meadows, while the lowland forests myriad species find refuge in the sanc- are home to hemlock, Douglas-fir and tuary of Olympic National Park. With 95 western red cedar. Mid-elevation for- percent of the park a congressionally des- ests extend upward from 4,000 to 6,000 4 5 6 ignated wilderness, Olympic is host to feet elevation and contain Pacific sil- 1. BALD EAGLE (HALIAEETUS LEUCOCEPHALUS) 4. OCHRE SEA STAR (PISASTER OCHRACEUS) The national bird of the United States, the bald Among the best known of all marine invertebrates, ochre subalpine meadows, rocky alpine slopes ver fir, Alaska yellow cedar, western eagle lives in coastal woodlands and along water- sea stars are characterized by their five-armed shape. and glacier-capped summits. The park white pine and noble fir. Approximately ways. It eats salmon carcasses and fish it grabs Their hues range from orange to brown to purple and also protects one of the largest remain- 58 percent of the park is forested, 23 from the water with its talons. Bald Eagles mate they usually grow to be 10 to 12 inches across. Ochre sea ing blocks of old-growth forest and tem- percent is subalpine parkland, and the re- for life and can live up to 30 years in the wild. After stars are ravenous hunters, feeding on mussels, snails Alaska, Washington State is home to the largest and other slow-moving creatures. They are commonly perate rain forest in the lower 48 states, mainder is alpine, half of which is perma- population of bald eagles in the United States. • found on rocks and in tidepools. • Weight 1–2 lbs and its sandy beaches and rocky offshore nent snow and ice. Weight 10–20 lbs • Size 2–4 ft tall; 6–8 ft wing- • Size 8–10 in long • Active Year-round • Found O islands harbor a wealth of marine plants span • Active Year-round • Found MR O NC Photo: Olympic National Park. and wildlife. NORTH CASCADES 2. BLACK BEAR (URSUS AMERICANUS) 5.ROOSEVELT ELK (CERVUS ELAPHUS ROOSEVELTI) It is unlikely that you’ll encounter a black bear, A larger subspecies of the North American elk, You can find nine kinds of endemic Steep mountains coupled with an one of two large predators in the parks (the the Roosevelt elk lives in the Pacific Northwest plants and 20 kinds of endemic ani- amazing variety of rock and water fea- other is the mountain lion). Black bears are ac- where it browses among the lowland rain for- mals at the Olympic Peninsula. These tures contribute to the tremendous biodi- tive from spring through fall, moving around ests and open meadows of the upper zones. species—including the Olympic chip- versity of North Cascades National Park the woods and mountains eating berries, fish Protection of the elk was a primary reason for or whatever food they can find. By fall, black the creation of Olympic National Park. Descen- munk, Flett’s violet and the Olympic Service Complex. The park gets its name bears claim a den beneath a rock or fallen tree dants of the introduced Rocky Mountain elk torrent salamander—developed during from its abundance of waterfalls, and to sleep for the winter. • Weight 200–470 lbs • (Cervus elaphus melsoni) live in Mount Rainier the last ice age when glaciers isolated thousands of miles of rivers and streams Size 5–6 ft long • Active Spring, summer and National Park. • Weight 400–1,000 lbs • Size the region. As advancing ice covered originate from the park’s glaciers, lakes fall • Found MR O NC Photo: Jitze Couperus 4–5 ft tall at shoulders • Active Year-round • 3. MARMOT (MARMOTA) Found MR O Photo: Ingrid Taylar. surrounding areas, the mountaintops and ponds. Variation in elevation, soil The Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus) and 6. STELLER'S JAY (CYANOCITTA STELLERI) became a refuge for plants and animals, types, rainfall and exposure combine to the hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) live in The Steller’s jay is recognizable by its crest and vi- which survived and evolved into unique form eight distinctive life zones from the subalpine meadows and alpine tundra. They brant blue and black color. Its distinct cry sounds species or subspecies. For a chance to lowland forests and wetlands to the al- whistle a high-pitched alarm call when dis- like “SHAACK! SHAACK!” but it can also mimic turbed. Every morning, these sociable crea- other birds’ calls, including those of hawks and war- spot the endemic Piper’s bellflower pine peaks and glaciers. To walk among tures visit each other’s burrows. During blers. The Steller’s jay has the most extensive range growing out of cracks in the rocky the ancient hemlocks and Douglas- hibernation, a marmot’s heartbeat slows from of any North American jay—it can be found from ledges, or hear the whistle of an Olym- firs in the park’s renowned old-growth 130–140 beats per minute to four per minute. • Alaska to central California and as far east as the pic marmot in the distance, visit Hurri- forests, check out Big Beaver, Thunder Weight 6–20 lbs • Size 15–30 in long • Active Rocky Mountains. • Weight 4–5 oz • Size 13 in May through September • Found MR O NC from tip to tail • Active Year-round • Found cane Ridge or Deer Park. Creek and River Loop trails. Photo: Olympic National Park. MR O NC Photo: Mike’s Birds.

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Abundant rain and mild winters create Pacific Northwest, roughly half of which is the perfect environment for trees in the Pa- within Mount Rainier and Olympic national cific Northwest to grow large and old. Not parks. In a region where timber is a core in- long ago, ancient forests of Douglas-fir and dustry, these are among the last preserves red cedar blanketed nearly all of the Pacific for old-growth Douglas-fir forest. Northwest. Most of the old giants are gone from the Northwest, but in the wilds of our SOMETHING IN THE AIR national parks you can visit groves that have Acid rain and fog generated in the never been cut and retain all the characteris- Puget Sound area and, carried toward the tics of an old-growth forest. park by winds, have caused high ozone Old-growth forests are defined as hav- levels at Mount Rainier. Researchers, as- ing stands of trees more than 200 years sisted by park employees, are monitor- old, but they may be much older. In Mount ing the pollution and trying to pinpoint its Rainier, Olympic and North Cascades na- sources. Several sites at Mount Rainier and tional parks, many are 500 to 1,000 years Olympic’s Hoh Rain Forest watershed are old! Diversity is another hallmark of Pacific the focus of studies, which include moni- Northwest old-growth forests, where hun- toring visibility, precipitation, fog, and acid dreds of species of flora and fauna occupy rain effects. the old-growth ecosystem. After over 150 years of logging, about 15 HUMAN IMPACT percent of old-growth forests remain in the In 2000, human waste from the more than 40,000 backpackers and 10,000 climbers finally took its toll on Mount Rainier. The DON'T FEED THE WILDLIFE resulting decline in water quality is causing serious problems in the wilderness. To help Minor though it may solve this, the NPS provides toilet facilities at seem, simply not feed- major climbing camps and a blue bag sys- ing the animals greatly protects their welfare. tem for climbers going higher than 10,000 When wild animals feet. Backpackers are asked to use pit toilets cease to find their at trailside camps. own food, they are no Fragile subalpine habitats are being de- longer a part of the balance of nature. They stroyed by hikers who crush plants and over- may become unable to forage for them- turn rocks. Ongoing education in both parks selves, a potentially fatal situation when encourages hikers to stay on trails, tread the free handouts end at the close of the lightly, not pick flowers and help the parks summer season. Animals also lose their preserve delicate ecosystems. fear of cars and humans, and are more In recognition of the National Park Service’s likely to be injured or killed as they linger early master planning to preserve the park, near roadsides. Remember, feeding any animal—including birds—is illegal. Mount Rainier National Park was designated a National Historic Landmark in March 1997.

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RECYCLING NPS More than 1.2 THEmillion visitors PARK to Mount THE PARK Rainier throw away about 350 tons of solid waste each year. To reduce trash bound NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) WASHINGTON’S NATIONAL for landfills, the NPS instituted a recycling Since its founding in 1916, the NPS has PARK FUND program at Mount Rainier. Marked bins endeavored to preserve America’s park- Washington’s National Park Fund is are located at park facilities, lodges, camp- lands for generations to come. It is respon- dedicated to ensuring that all people can grounds and roadways. Rainier Guest Ser- sible for preserving the environmental and experience, understand and love these vices (RGS), the park concessioner, and cultural values of our national parks, pro- extraordinary treasures. The fund helps the NPS also have employee recycling tecting the fish and wildlife therein, and its park partners by providing essential programs. In addition, RGS gives prior- providing for the public use and enjoyment financial resources that can be used for ity to purchasing recycled and recyclable of the parks. critical needs such as storm repair, as well products from vendors with recyclable as restoration of natural and cultural re- packaging. DISCOVER YOUR NORTHWEST sources. The parks are not only places of The Pacific Fisher was recently reintroduced to Olympic National Park and North Cas- Mount Rainier National Park. Discover Your Northwest promotes the recreation, but are also living science labo- cades National Park Service Complex pro- discovery of Northwest public lands, en- ratories and training grounds for the next vide recycling bins as well. Pay attention duced by humans into natural ecosystems, riches the experience of visitors and builds generation of stewards. Washington’s Na- while in the parks, keeping an eye out for because exotic species interfere with the community stewardship for generations to tional Park Fund supports programs that which lodges and other locations recycle health of native plants and animals in the come. It does this by operating on-site ed- provide visitors with experiences they’ll and what specifically they accept, whether parks. Olympic National Park is working to ucational bookstores that provide visitors remember throughout their lives. For solely aluminum, or cardboard and certain control nonnative plants, including Scotch with high-quality books, toys, DVDs and membership information, contact Wash- plastics, too. broom, Canada thistle and English holly. other items to help visitors appreciate the ington’s National Park Fund, 1904 Third You can help by cleaning plant material off natural and historical significance of the Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98101; RESTORING THE ELWHA ECOSYSTEM your shoes, clothing and vehicles before area. For more information, contact Dis- (206) 623-2063; wnpf.org. The Elwha River is transitioning from its entering the park, and by packing out food cover Your Northwest: 164 South Jackson dam-bound era to a river wild and free. The and trash. Street, Seattle, WA 98104; (206) 220-4140 river was severely altered by 100 years of or (877) 874-6775; discovernw.org. dams. Biologists say it could take a gen- POACHING MOUNT RAINIER eration or more to heal. It is rare to get Poaching—the illegal shooting of wild- STUDENT CONSERVATION to witness a river reborn. Scientists are life and collecting of plants and other ASSOCIATION RAINIER GUEST SERVICES (RGS) watching, measuring, monitoring and eval- resources—is a growing problem within SCA is a nationwide force of high Rainier Guest Services is the park uating the changes in an effort to under- Olympic and Mount Rainier national school and college-age volunteers com- concessioner at Mount Rainier National stand the river evolution processes. What parks. As logging roads are built into mitted to protecting and preserving the Park. RGS operates Paradise Inn and Na- we learn from the Elwha River Restoration areas bordering the park, access into environment. Through internships, con- tional Park Inn, as well as food and gift Project will help inform future dam removal once-remote parts improves, making it servation jobs and crew experiences, facilities at the Henry M. Jackson Me- and restoration projects. For more informa- easier for poachers to enter and exit the SCA members are rising to meet en- morial Visitor Center and Sunrise Day tion on this exciting evolution, visit nps. park undetected. Poachers not only steal vironmental challenges while gaining Lodge. RGS’s goal is to provide the fin- gov/olym/learn/nature/elwha-ecosys- valuable resources that belong to every- hands-on field experience. They com- est service for guests while helping the tem-restoration.htm. one, but also damage and destroy plants plete projects in every conservation NPS preserve the natural and cultural and animals. Immediately report inci- discipline, from archaeology to zoology history of Mount Rainier. Contact: P.O. CONTROLLING NONNATIVE SPECIES dents of poaching by contacting a park and everything in between. For more in- Box 108, 55106 Kernahan Road East, The National Park Service is concerned ranger: Call (360) 565-3000 in Olympic or formation about SCA or to get involved, Ashford, WA 98304; (360) 569-2275; about exotic (nonnative) species intro- (360) 569-2211 in Mount Rainier. visit thesca.org. mtrainierguestservices.com.

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sole facility located on the lake. For more information, call (206) 386-4437 or visit NORTH CASCADES rosslakeresort.com. NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE North Cascades Institute—a nonprofit environmental education organization and park partner—aims to conserve Northwest OLYMPIC environments through education. The In- ARAMARK PARKS & DESTINATIONS stitute offers day and overnight programs, Aramark operates Lake Crescent Lodge, including natural history seminars, school Log Cabin Resort, Sol Duc Hot Springs Dual-layer LCD The display uses a two-layer structure consisting of and graduate programs, and summer youth Resort, Fairholme Store and Hurricane monochrome liquid-crystal overlaid with color liquid-crystal. adventures. Visitors mix fun with learning at Ridge gift shop and snack bar in Olympic The monochrome liquid-crystal permanently shows the time, while the color liquid-crystal displays maps, measurements the Institute’s Environmental Learning Cen- National Park, and Lake Quinault Lodge and apps. ter at Diablo Lake. For more information, call in Olympic National Forest. For more in- (360) 854-2599 or visit ncascades.org. formation, call (888) 896-3818 or visit MIL STANDARD-compliant TOOL button The watch’s resistance to olympicnationalparks.com. Calls up tools such as environmental conditions complies the compass or SEATTLE CITY LIGHT with the MIL-STD-810G altimeter and can be environmental test standard assigned to any app. Since 1918, Seattle City Light has de- DELAWARE NORTH PARKS & RESORTS stipulated by the US Department of Defense. livered hydroelectric power to Seattle Delaware North Parks & Resorts oper- This testing checks that Direction from Skagit Power Project. They operate ates Kalaloch Lodge in Olympic National the watch operates Measurement normally under a Skagit Tours, which lets visitors explore Park. For more information, please call wide range of environmental Altitude the park and cruise Diablo Lake for stun- (866) 662-9969 or (360) 962-2271, or visit stresses, including Measurement ning views of glaciers and waterfalls. For thekalalochlodge.com. being dropped and subjected to vibration, more information, call (360) 854-2589 or and that it can handle Atmospheric Pressure the tough demands Measurement visit seattle.gov/light/tours/skagit. NATUREBRIDGE of outdoor use. NatureBridge is a private nonprofit GUEST SERVICES INC. committed to education, with programs Location Memory Guest Services Inc. is a park conces- for family, youth and schools, plus con- Links with the GPS function APP button to accurately display local sioner that operates North Cascades ference/retreat facilities. For more in- places and track your Can be assigned to any app. movements, as well as allowing Lodge at Stehekin. Located at the north formation, call (360) 928-3720 or visit you to record speci c locations. end of Lake Chelan, it offers lake- and naturebridge.org. Knowing Where you Are mountain-view rooms, a full-service res- The color map display means you taurant and a gift shop. A campground and U.S. FOREST SERVICE (USFS) can always see where you are. Downloading the maps beforehand guided tours are also available. For more Olympic National Forest is managed allows you to check your location on the map even when your smartphone information, call (509) 682-4494 or visit by the USFS. Hood Canal, Pacific Dis- is out of signal range. Android Wear™ APP lodgeatstehekin.com. trict North and Pacific District South of- As well as noti cations and responses Recording Memory on Maps to incoming email and calls, the phone fer camping, hiking and picnicking. For You can use the “TOOL” and “APP” supports a range of apps and services buttons to zoom the map in or out. provided by Google™. ROSS LAKE RESORT INC. more information, call (360) 956-2400 or You can also use the tracking marks and voice input to leave text memos Ross Lake Resort Inc. owns and oper- visit a ranger station in Quilcene, Forks on the map. ates a single “mom and pop” property, Ross or Quinault. For more information, call Lake Resort. Featuring 12 cabins and three (360) 956-2400 or visit a ranger station bunkhouses built on log floats, this is the in Quilcene, Forks or Quinault. Water Resistant to 50 Meters * Android Wear, Google and other product names are trademarks of Google Inc. 50 MOUNT RAINIER & OLYMPIC | * Some functions are not available when the phone is connected to an iOS device. Size: 61.7 x 57.7 mm (H x W) Thickness: 15.3 mm Weight: 92 g PHOTOGRAPHY

The ecosystems of America’s national behavior so that you can be prepared for and state parks and public lands are among what it will do next. the most diverse on the planet—from the • The eyes have it. Capturing your subject’s wetlands of the Everglades to the tem- eyes will lead the viewer into the picture perate rain forests of Olympic National and make your image more impactful. Park and the deserts of Death Valley to Always keep the eyes in focus and try to the mountains of Yellowstone and Grand place them in the power points (the inter- Tetons. For both aspiring and experienced section of rule of third guidelines). photographers, the goal of any trip to a na- • Keep a safe distance. You’ll want to keep tional park is to capture its endemic wildlife. a minimum of 25 yards between you and Taking photographs of animals presents a your subject and more than 75 yards for unique set of challenges. Landscapes cooper- larger predators. That means that you’ll ate; wildlife does not. Not only are animals need a big telephoto lens if you want to get likely to react to a photographer’s presence, up close and personal. but they are also driven by their own instincts • Shoot in burst mode. Instead of taking a and behavior, which can make capturing them single frame, increase the probability that difficult. The tips below will help you com- you’ll capture the behavior, head position or pose better wildlife images of all creatures angle by capturing multiple frames. great and small—from the bison to the tiniest • Be prepared. Wildlife, and particularly hummingbird and everything in between. birds, move quickly and without provoca- • Use a tripod. If you are using a large tele- tion. Practice your panning skills to better photo lens, consider investing in a gimbal catch birds when they alight. head, which will make it easier to track your • Timing is everything. The best time to subject. photograph wildlife is during the golden • Know your subject. Before you take out hours—at dusk and dawn—when the light your camera, understand your subject’s is soft and less likely to cast harsh shadows across your subject’s face. • Keep it simple. The easiest way to draw attention to your subject is to use a simple background. Use a shallow depth of field to blur any distracting backgrounds. JPecha/iStock • Aim for the action. Make your image more compelling by capturing your subject exhibiting its natural behavior—fly- ing, hunting, eating or caring for young. The best way to take better photographs is to practice, and you don’t need to go far. Buy a bird feeder and build a studio in your backyard, where you’ll be able to create Don’t miss your shot! Be aware of your surroundings. your own version of A Star(ling) is Born.

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Energizing MOUNT RAINIER Quinault Loop Trail at Lake Quinault in the adventure in partnership with Become a Junior Ranger. Get a Junior Olympic National Forest. the National Parks Conservation Ranger booklet for free at any visitor center Discovery Room. In this wonderful Association. or ranger station. Complete the activities to room of interactive exhibits, you can touch earn a Junior Ranger badge. Or, attend a a whale vertebra, solve a giant puzzle or Junior Ranger program in the summer. visit a mini ranger station. Fun for children Go for a walk in the woods. Walk the of all ages! Trail of the Shadows at Longmire or Grove Walk with a Park Ranger. Get the real of the Patriarchs. These and other short scoop on nature during a guided walk. On GO AND CONQUER nature trails have self-guiding booklets or a forest walk, see if you can find a banana interpretive trail exhibits. slug, a salamander or maybe even a Roos- Enjoy a campfire. In summer, join a evelt elk! On a tidepool walk, look for sea park naturalist for a guided walk and camp- stars or witness an octopus turn colors. SAVE 20% fire program. PLUS EARN 1,000 WYNDHAM REWARDS Visit a nature center. Check out the NORTH CASCADES BONUS POINTS WHEN YOU BOOK 2 NIGHTS* visitor centers at Paradise, Sunrise, Long- Become a Junior Ranger. Pick up a mire and Ohanapecosh. Junior Ranger booklet and complete the AT TRAVELODGE.COM/GO Go on a photo safari. Take pictures activities inside to earn your badge and cer- of special flowers, glaciers, big trees and tificate. Get your booklet stamped at each other park features. At home, use the pho- of the six locations throughout the park— tos to make a vacation scrapbook. Park Headquarters in Sedro-Woolley, the Wilderness Information Center in Marble- OLYMPIC mount, the North Cascades Visitor Center Become a Junior Ranger. Learn about near Newhalem, the Glacier Public Service the park’s plants and animals by picking up Center, Hozomeen and the Golden West a Junior Ranger booklet ($1 donation re- Visitor Center in Stehekin! quested) at any visitor center or ranger sta- Gather your family for a fun-filled ed- tion. Complete the activities to earn your ucational experience, connecting with Junior Ranger badge. nature at the North Cascades Environmen- Get your hands on a Discovery Pack. tal Learning Center on Diablo Lake. Imagine exploring the park with nature Stay a weekend in the cozy lodges, guides, maps, a journal and binoculars! and enjoy kid-friendly meals in the lake- Borrow a Discovery Pack for a suggested side dining hall. For more information, $5 donation at several visitor centers in the call (360) 854-2599 or visit ncascades.org. The difference between a trip and an adventure? park. The can-do, can-conquer attitude that can only come from a good night’s sleep. Take a Hike. Many short nature trails ® have self-guiding booklets and are great For answers to all your questions, Stay Close to Adventure. Travelodge and Go. fun. Hike the 0.8-mile Hall of Mosses Trail go to OhRanger.com in the Hoh Rain Forest or the one-mile *Subject to availability at participating hotels. Wyndham Rewards members only. Book online by September 4, 2017 & complete the 2 night minimum stay by September 10, 2017. Sunday– Thursday arrivals only. Offer subject to change/cancellation at any time, as well as full terms at www.travelodge.com/go. Void where prohibited.

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Spot orca whales off the coast of San Juan Island; Paddle Olympic National Park’s Lake Crescent; Gaze at the wildflowers along the slopes of Mount Rainier.

There are many great experiences at • Visit the Klondike Gold Rush Seattle parks and public lands in Washington State. Unit for a taste of the 1897–1898 stam- Here are a few of our favorites: pede to the Yukon gold fields. • Witness the damage from the massive • Splash around in tide pools at Olympic 1980 eruption at Mount St. Helens National Park to see purple and red sea National Volcanic Monument. urchins, orange sea cucumbers and more • Visit Hole-in-the-Wall—an eroded arch diverse aquatic life. north of Rialto Beach—and marvel at • Walk the end of the Lewis & Clark rocky island and sea stacks off the coast National Historic Trail and relive the of Olympic National Park. experience of the expedition that opened • Hike a part of the Pacific Crest Trail as a path to the West for the United States. it runs along the eastern edge of Mount • Visit the gorges at Lake Roosevelt Rainier National Park and experience the National Recreation area, the result of the WSD-F20 dramatic mountain terrain of the region. largest scientifically documented floods *1 Original Casio criteri *2 •Drop: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 516.7 Procedure IV. •Random Vibration: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 514.7 Procedure I. •Humidity: Tested in • Scout for orca whales along the coast of in North America. conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 507.6 Procedure II. •Solar-Radiation: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 505.6 Procedure II. •Non-Operating Altitude: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 500.6 Procedure I. •Operating Altitude: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method500.6ProcedureII. •Non-Operating High Temperature: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 501.6 Procedure I San Juan Island National Historical Park. • Explore the glaciers of Mount Rainier— •Non-Operating Low Temperature: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 502.6 Procedure I. •Temperature Shock: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 503.6 Procedure I-C. •Icing Freezing Rain: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 521.4 Procedure I. (The performance of this instrument has been confirmed under various test environments, but its operation in actual use is not guaranteed for every environment. Freedom from breakage or failure can also not be guaranteed.) •This product conforms to the JIS C 61000-3-2 harmonic electrical current standard. •This product is in conformity with or certified to the Radio Law, • Catch a glimpse of the largest unman- the most heavily glaciated peak in the Telecommunications Business Law and VCCI. •The screen design shown is correct at the time of development. Actual design may vary. •The final specifications may differ from those shown. *Bluetooth® and Bluetooth SIG are registered trademarks. *Wi-Fi are Wi-Fi Alliance registered trademarks. *Android, Android Wear and other terms are trademarks of Google Inc. *Other service and product names are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks aged herd of Roosevelt Elk in the world United States—with over 35 square of the companies concerned. and find out why Olympic National Park miles of snow and ice radiating from the was almost named Elk National Park. summit. protrek.casio.com

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FCA_US Mechanical Size Final Output Size Team Corporate R. Sievert, B. Fernandez, N. Montieth, G. Hammes, J. Polanin, K. Summers, S. Manfrin, S. Koller, C. Scale 1" = 1" Bleed 5.875" w x 8.875" h Ad # FBCJE74907_American_Pk_Nat'l Nieto, E. Ruby, T. Waterloo Trim 5.375" w x 8.375" h Job # P74907 WO# 3 Final Output 100% Safety 4.75" w x 7.75" h Destination(s) Studio PO# 25574 Bleed 5.875" w x 8.875" h American Park National Print_Magazine, , Page, 4/C Bleed Trim 5.375" w x 8.375" h Safety 4.75" w x 7.75" h

File Name P74907_FBCJE74907_American_Pk_Natl.indd Document Path DDB:FCA_US_LLC:Active_Work:FBCJE_Jeep:P74907_FBCJE_Compass:Mechanicals:P74907_FBCJE74907_American_Pk_Natl.indd Revision # 1 Links Fonts Inks Creative Date Created 4-20-2017 12:25 PM MXM_JCP17US4_900Res_V1.psd (CMYK; 2072 ppi; 43.44%), TreadLightlyLogo_White.psd (CMYK; 389 Slug Font Myriad Pro Family Cyan Account Group Saved 4-21-2017 2:27 PM ppi; 18.48%), Jeep_Rev.ai (17.15%) Gotham (Black, Medium; OpenType), Magenta Print Producer [email protected] Printed 4-21-2017 3:20 PM United Italic SemiExt (Bold; OpenType), Yellow Lead Digital Artist emily ruby Print Scale None United Italic Reg (Medium; OpenType) Black Digital Artist emily ruby InDesign CC 2015 Retoucher tom waterloo Notes Proofreader