Thursday, June 18, 2026

Olympic National Park

Bighorn Sheep Hauled by Helicopter to Protect Populations

The Jackson herd has been living in the Grand Teton National Park area since the last ice age.

VIDEO: Man Rescued After Becoming Trapped in Quicksand in Zion National Park

Austin Dirks was hiking through Courthouse Wash when his leg broke through the sand, up to his ankle. The other foot got stuck up to the knee. 

900 Acres of Land Near Park Returned in Historic Land Deal

A Native American tribe that was displaced 175 years ago when Yosemite National Park was created is getting 900 acres of their land returned to them. 

Extremely Rare Lake Forms in One of the Driest Spots on Earth

Record November rainfall in Death Valley has allowed Lake Manly to reappear.

Betty Kellenberger, 80, is Oldest Woman to Complete Grueling Trail

Can we be like Betty Kellenberger when we grow up?

Mountain Lion Injures Child in Olympic National Park

The incident happened when a family was walking on a popular trail.

National Park Temporarily Closes Waterfall After 18-year-old’s Death

The Sol Duc Falls area is closed while the Olympic National Park Search and Rescue Team recovers the body of a man who fell over the 50’ waterfall.  

Unclaimed Lottery Winnings Will Pay for Fix to Rainforest Road

After a months-long closure, the only road to one of the most pristine rainforests in the world will be restored just in time for the busy summer travel season in Olympic National Park.

These are the Most Visited National Parks in 2024

A spectacular red cliff canyon moved up in the rankings, while a Montana park cracked the top 10.

The Home of Greek Gods Inspired Park’s Name

Olympic National Park in Washington State gets its name from the famous Mount Olympus in Greece. 

Olympic National Park Bat Tests Positive for Rabies

Olympic National Park staff have confirmed that a bat found in the park has tested positive for rabies.