There are 8 species of mustelids that make their home on the Olympic Peninsula & within Olympic National Forest: short-tailed weasel, long-tailed weasel, spotted skunk, striped skunk, mink, Pacific marten, Pacific fisher, & river otter. #NationalTriviaDay fs.usda.gov/detail/olympic…

Our rain forests are here for a reason and we love it! "...one spot on the Olympic Peninsula registered a Pluviophile's dream of 255.41 inches of rain in 2020". 👉bit.ly/3bcCbl0 *BONUS* Can you name the 4 distinct rain forests on the #OlympicPeninsula?

ALERT: As of Jan 3, the new portion of the Spruce Railroad Trail near Lake Crescent between the tunnels is temporarily closed due to a mudslide. No other information is known at this time. bit.ly/2Mwxgkh Olympic NPS

Happy #NationalBirdDay! Learn more about winter birding on the Olympic Peninsula in our new blog bit.ly/3rVH33G DungenessRiverCenter

Have you seen our latest news? conta.cc/2LfXTtg

Next Monday, Jan 18, all entrance fees will be waived in National Parks and Forests as well as WA State Parks in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Please remember to #recreateresponsibly and follow guidelines if recreation areas look crowded. bit.ly/39qcr1G

The temperate rain forests of Olympic National Park can be chilly this time of year. Make sure to bundle up when you #recreateresponsibly! #sitwithbernie @ Hoh Rainforest instagram.com/p/CKXPHHjrshc/…

"Water Bambis" near Sequim, WA. 📷 Alexi Dawn instagram.com/p/CKe-VrEr9Dc/…

It’s #NationalPlanForVacationDay, so dream big! #WAStateParks has camping, cabins, yurts, vacation homes for all kinds of #PNW getaways. Reserve up to 9 months in advance. Book midweek stays to beat the crowds. loom.ly/XMkL6zA 📷 #FortWorden

Attention dog-lovers! Have you heard of the B.A.R.K. Ranger program at Olympic National Park? Join the park's superintendent, Sarah Creachbaum, on February 17 at noon to learn how your dog can help keep the park safe. Sign up link is below! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… - #WNPF

Hwy 112 west of Joyce is currently closed for important repairs. Please abide the ROAD CLOSED signs and use the appropriate detour south of Lake Crescent and up Hwy 113. LEARN MORE at bit.ly/38PMadT. Washington State DOT

Hoh Rain Forest Area Alerts - Spring 2021 Visit bit.ly/3tzvJKl for updates or call the Olympic National Park Hotline at 360-565-3131. Olympic NPS

Deer Park & Hurricane Ridge remain closed for public safety due to an ongoing law enforcement incident. The closure includes nearby wilderness camping areas & hiking trails. (1/3)

A multiagency law enforcement team brought the incident at Deer Park to a safe resolution late last night with no injuries. The individual is in custody. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending. Further details will be forthcoming.

Hurricane Ridge is open. Deer Park & Obstruction Point roads remain closed due to the ongoing investigation.

🚧Traffic Alert: Important Updates to Traffic Delays on Hwy 101 at Lake Crescent for hazard tree removal ⚠️Expect half-hour delays on weekdays 7am-4:30 pm; Two-hour delays 11am-1pm on Nov 3, 4, 10, 12, 15, 16, 22 & 23 Read the full news release @ nps.gov/olym/learn/new…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple road closures around the Olympic Peninsula, including Hwy 101 around Lake Crescent, due to flooding and landslides. For information visit wsdot.com/travel/real-ti… Stay safe! Washington State DOT

2 p.m. update for highway closures in the #OlympicPeninsula: US 101, SR 112, SR 110 and SR 113 have various stretches closed due to downed trees, standing water or landslides. Be sure check our travel center map for updates: wsdot.com/travel/real-ti…

Due to high waters, crews have closed US 101 Elwha River Bridge near Port Angeles until further notice. There is no detour for this closure because there are also closures on SR 112 and SR 113. Our crews will reopen once it’s safe, but we have no estimate. x.com/nwsseattle/sta…

In nature, everything has a job. The job of the fog is to beautify further the existing beauties! - Mehmet Murat ildan USDA FS Photo by Seth Ruter