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Olympic National Park

A mountain lion seen from the branches of a coniferous tree.
Posted inWildlife

4-year-old attacked by mountain lion in Olympic National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

A four-year-old child was bitten by a collared mountain lion in Olympic National Park on Sunday. The attack happened as the child was walking with their family on a popular trail near the Victoria Overlook area on Hurricane Ridge, according to park officials.  Rangers were notified of the attack around 3:15 p.m. on July 20. […]

Posted inPolice & Fire

Human-caused wildfire near Olympic National Park continues to grow

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inPolice & Fire

Search and Rescue teams prepare recovery at Sol Duc Falls after fatal fall

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 11, 2025June 12, 2025
A sign welcomes visitors to the Hoh Rain Forest within Olympic NP
Posted inPolitics

Hoh Rain Forest access road repairs move forward with emergency state and community funding

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Posted inTravel

Hoh Rainforest visitors cancel plans as road damage forces indefinite closure

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 7, 2025March 12, 2025
Photographer Mathew Nichols has been photographing the Tree of Life for years, and recently captured the tree's slump into the cavern.
Posted inConservation

Tree of Life might near final days in Olympic National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson January 13, 2025January 14, 2025
Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park
Posted inTravel

Tips for visiting the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson December 27, 2024December 31, 2024
Photo of smoke and burns from the Kolob Terrace Fire in Zion National Park.
Posted inNews

Fire Season Affects Western National Parks This July

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

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