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Introduction
They say, it is a land of contrast and beauty. Olympic National Park is a popular national park in U.S. that is known throughout the world for its awesome beauty, amazing Pacific Ocean beaches, scintillating glacier-covered peaks, wonderful rain forest valleys and some remarkable variety of plants and animals. Located in the Olympic Peninsula, in the state of Washington, Olympic Park has got three basic regions, viz. the Olympic Mountains, the Pacific Coastline and the temperate rainforest. Though established as Olympic National Monument in the year 1909, this park became U.S. national park in 1938. Further, in the year 1976,
park was designated an International Biosphere Reserve. It was also declared a World Heritage Site in 1981.
Visiting Olympic National Park
Olympic Park is the place where you can explore the beauty of nature to its fullest. The panoramic beauty of the national park is just awesome. There are plenty to visit here. You can also go for various adventure activities in this national park of USA.
Mountains: Panoramic beauty and wildflower meadows can make you mesmerize. Visit the most easily accessible mountain destination of the park – Hurricane Ridge. You can also visit Deer Park. It also offers awesome alpine scenery.
Coast: The coastlines of Olympic National Park are truly amazing. You will love visiting the beaches like Mora and Rialto Beach, Kalakoch, and Lake Ozette Area.
Forest: Forest is another attraction in park. It is a wonderful experience for any traveler to explore the Temperate Rain Forest as well as the Lowland Forest of the national park.
Camping: Olympic National Park is a camper’s paradise with 16-NPS-operated campgrounds and a total number of 910 sites. You can go for camping at any of the campgrounds like Altair, Deer Park, Dosewallips, Elwha, Fairholme, Graves Creek, Heart O’the Hills, Hoh, Kalaloch, Mora, North Fork, Ozette, Queets, Sol Duc, South Beach, and Staircase.
Opening Hour
Olympic Park remains open throughout the year, round the clock. For more information on the road condition, you can call at +1-360-565-3131.
How to Reach
Air: If are traveling by air, you need to reach at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport first.
Road: From Seattle and I-5 corridor, you can reach U.S. 101 in various routes, and reach the park.
Ferry: Ferry services are available throughout the year. Avail the services of Coho Ferry and Victoria Express.
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