Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park, which receives nearly 3 million annual visitors, consists of a variety of landscapes, including mountains, ancient forests, rainforests, the coast and tide pools. First established as Mount Olympus National Monument in 1909, the park was re-designated with National Park status on June 29, 1938.

Olympic National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, and was named an International Biosphere Reserve in 1976. About 95% of the park is designated Olympic Wilderness.

Some of the mountains in Olympic National Park are topped with ancient glaciers, including the 5 kilometer long Hoh Glacier. Along the western edge of the park are the temperate rainforests, one of the wettest areas in the country.

 Popular activities for visitors to Olympic National Park include hiking, backpacking, and fishing.