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Park: Olympic National Park
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Olympic National Park
[Last Modified: Mar 09, 2009]
Olympic National Park
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Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Olympic National Park
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Olympic National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[Last Modified: Nov 18, 2009]
Olympic National Park is located in the U.S. state of Washington, in the Olympic Peninsula. The park can be divided into three basic regions: the Pacific coastline, the Olympic Mountains, and the temperate rainforest. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt originally created Olympic National Monument in 1909 and after Congress voted to authorize a redesignation to National Park status, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the legislation in 1938. In 1976, Olympic National Park became an...
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Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park, 2nd (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
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Hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.
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Hiking Olympic National Park, 2nd: A Guide to the Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures...
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This book describes a 585 mile network of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains.
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Olympic National Park Pocket Guide (A Falcon Guide; Pocket Guides)
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Olympic National Park: A Natural History, Revised Edition
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In this thoroughly revised edition, Tim McNulty returns his gaze to the Olympic National Park: 1,400 square miles of rugged mountains and wilderness in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula. By examining the effects of global warming and its rapid changes throughout the region alongside current archaeological discoveries that shed new light on the early people of the peninsula, McNulty brings together our past and future. McNulty also tells the stories of the Olympic National Park's animal populations. From marmots and black bears to the prospect of reintroducing wolves, he then looks at the resurgence of bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and the burgeoning sea otter populations rejuvenating...
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Olympic National Park, WA - Trails Illustrated Map # 216 (Trails Illustrated Maps)
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Within the park, there is detailed coverage of Mount Olympus, Tshletshy Ridge, Hurrican Ridge, Huelsdonk Ridge, Bailey Range, camping areas, facilities, ranger stations, nature trails, waterfalls, boat launches, and much more. Also included are the Mount Skokomish Wilderness, Ozette Lake, Lake Pleasant, Lake Crescent, Lake Mills, and Olympic National Forest.
The map is full of detailed trail information, points of interest, trailheads, picnic areas, facitlities, and more. Includes UTM grids for use with your GPS unit.
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Olympic National Park Impressions
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(2 votes)Customer Review - Inspiring Images
If you want to see the beauty of Olympic NP then this book showcases its grandure. Very inspiring images of many subjects makes me want to go back every time I pick up the book. This book shows the common and the uncommon locations and subject of the area. It does not provide area information (nor does it claim to) just, as the title states, impressions. Well worth the price.
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Lost 65.5 hours in Olympic National Park: My story of survival
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Dean Rhodes, Peninsula Daily News editor, arrived at work at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005. At about 10:45 a.m., Dean looked up and asked inquisitively, "Where's Brian?" Fellow reporters Jim Casey and Raul Vasquez both stopped what they were doing, turned in unison to look at Brian's empty chair, turned back to Dean and said they didn't know. They were wondering the same thing, especially since Brian hadn't been there Monday either. "What do you mean he wasn't here Monday? Did he call in sick?" Thus was set in motion the search and rescue effort that later was described as "looking for a needle in a needlestack." The author says, "When I tell...
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Bicycling America's National Parks: Oregon and Washington: The Best Road and Trail...
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The first and only guide to bicycling the national parks and wilderness areas of Oregon and Washington. Bicycling is becoming an ever-more popular option as some national parks are closing roads to cars. This complete adventure guide to the national parks of Oregon and Washington features 58 road and mountain bike rides through the parks' most spectacular natural areas. The stunning geographical diversity of Washington and Oregon is perfectly captured by their national parks and recreation areas, and the best way to explore these spectacular national treasures is to get out of your car and onto a bike. David Story has sought out routes of all levels and lengths for both road bikes and...
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Olympic National Park Wildlife: An Introduction to Familiar Species (Ecotourism: Parks...
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Olympic National Park Wildlife is a practical guide to the most commonly seen birds, reptiles, marine life and mammals in this Washington sanctuary. Printed on weatherproof material, this guide offers quick and easy identification information for the eco-minded tourist.
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Olympic Mountains Fishing Guide: Olympic National Park & Olympic Peninsula Lakes & Streams
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The Olympic Mountains Fishing Guide is the definitive book on trout fishing in this uniquely bountiful and beautiful Northwest Corner of the United States. Dave Shorett writes from over 40 years of first-hand experience hiking and fishing throughout Olympic National Park and the surrounding Olympic Peninsula. He covers over 100 lakes and 30 streams, provides 15 maps , and describes in detail the most productive locations, the fish they contain, and the best gear and technique for catching them. His guide also includes an Olympic Mountains Fishing Calendar and all the information anglers need on campgrounds, regulations, ranger stations, fly shops and accomodations.