1. Location Description History What to Look For Visitor Info. Interesting Facts/Climate Pictures

2. Olympic National Park Located in Washington in what is known as the Olympic Peninsula. The closest city is Seattle

3. DescriptionDescription Wilderness Park along the Pacific Coast 1,400 sq. miles varied with lakes, meadows, and glaciers. 1,400 sq. miles varied with lakes, meadows, and glaciers. Forested Valleys of the Sol Duc, Hoh and Quinault RiversForested Valleys of the Sol Duc, Hoh and Quinault Rivers Accessible mostly by trailAccessible mostly by trail Wilderness Park along the Pacific Coast 1,400 sq. miles varied with lakes, meadows, and glaciers. 1,400 sq. miles varied with lakes, meadows, and glaciers. Forested Valleys of the Sol Duc, Hoh and Quinault RiversForested Valleys of the Sol Duc, Hoh and Quinault Rivers Accessible mostly by trailAccessible mostly by trail You will find: Pacific Beaches, rainforest valleys, glaciers, wilderness, and mountains.You will find: Pacific Beaches, rainforest valleys, glaciers, wilderness, and mountains.

4. HistoryHistory In 1778 Captain James Cook named the tip of the peninsula “Cape Flattery”In 1778 Captain James Cook named the tip of the peninsula “Cape Flattery” Summer of 1885, the 1 st documented expedition occurred.Summer of 1885, the 1 st documented expedition occurred. People began to settle in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.People began to settle in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. 1909, President Roosevelt created the Mount Olympus National Monument1909, President Roosevelt created the Mount Olympus National Monument 1938, Roosevelt declared the area a National Park.1938, Roosevelt declared the area a National Park. In 1778 Captain James Cook named the tip of the peninsula “Cape Flattery”In 1778 Captain James Cook named the tip of the peninsula “Cape Flattery” Summer of 1885, the 1 st documented expedition occurred.Summer of 1885, the 1 st documented expedition occurred. People began to settle in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.People began to settle in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. 1909, President Roosevelt created the Mount Olympus National Monument1909, President Roosevelt created the Mount Olympus National Monument 1938, Roosevelt declared the area a National Park.1938, Roosevelt declared the area a National Park.

5. Glaciers –Mount Carrie –The Bailey Range –Mount Christie –Mount Anderson Mount Olympus Wildlife –Bears –Deer –Cats –Birds –Elk Hot Springs Forest –Lowland forest –Rainforest –Record Size Trees

6. Olympic National Park 600 East Park Avenue Port Angeles, WA 98362-6798 Phone: 360-565-3130 TDD: 360-452-0306 Olympic Park Visitor Center 360-452-0330 Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center 360-374-6925 Hoodsport Ranger Station 360-877-5254 Fees –Camping Fees between $8.00-$12.00 –Permit Registration Fee is $5.00 for a single permit good for up to 14 day Tours –Olympic Peninsula –Bird Watching –Peninsula Scenic Drive –Hoh Rainforest to Pacific Beaches

7. The park has some of the biggest trees in the nation 95% of the park is designated to wildlife. The park has the most unique kind of groundhog. There is 73 miles of coast and sandy beaches- 12 ft of rain falls each year Summer is between 65- 75 degrees Winter is between 30’s and 40’s. Snowfall can reach 10 ft.

8. Pictures of Olympic National Park