Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (2 pm)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Heart O' the Hills Campground Evening Program

Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and i......More

Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater

Kalaloch Campground Evening Program

Take a seat under the forest canopy at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater for a park ranger-led program about Olympic National Park.Follow short access path from Kalaloch Campground parking area to Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater. Campground pathways may be unlevel, ......More

Take a seat under the forest canopy at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater for a park ranger-led program about Olympic National Park.Follow short access path from Kalaloch Campground parking area to Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater. Campground pathways may be unlevel, bumpy, and difficult to see in the dark—please bring a flashlight or headlamp to help illuminate your walk.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym. For a calendar of park events, including anticipated conditions and expectations at ranger-led programs, visit: www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater

Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Maple Glade Walk: Quinault Rain Forest

What makes a rain forest a rain forest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Quinault Rain Forest a truly unique ecosystem. Enjoy a 1/2-mile walk on the Maple Glade Trail beneath towering ancient trees and tapestries of moss as a park ranger rev......More

What makes a rain forest a rain forest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Quinault Rain Forest a truly unique ecosystem. Enjoy a 1/2-mile walk on the Maple Glade Trail beneath towering ancient trees and tapestries of moss as a park ranger reveals this rain forest's amazing cast of characters. Meet in front of the Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station on North Shore Road.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Heart O' the Hills Campground Evening Program

Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and i......More

Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater

Kalaloch Campground Evening Program

Take a seat under the forest canopy at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater for a park ranger-led program about Olympic National Park.Follow short access path from Kalaloch Campground parking area to Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater. Campground pathways may be unlevel, ......More

Take a seat under the forest canopy at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater for a park ranger-led program about Olympic National Park.Follow short access path from Kalaloch Campground parking area to Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater. Campground pathways may be unlevel, bumpy, and difficult to see in the dark—please bring a flashlight or headlamp to help illuminate your walk.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym. For a calendar of park events, including anticipated conditions and expectations at ranger-led programs, visit: www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater

Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (2 pm)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Heart O' the Hills Campground Evening Program

Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and i......More

Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater

Kalaloch Campground Evening Program

Take a seat under the forest canopy at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater for a park ranger-led program about Olympic National Park.Follow short access path from Kalaloch Campground parking area to Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater. Campground pathways may be unlevel, ......More

Take a seat under the forest canopy at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater for a park ranger-led program about Olympic National Park.Follow short access path from Kalaloch Campground parking area to Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater. Campground pathways may be unlevel, bumpy, and difficult to see in the dark—please bring a flashlight or headlamp to help illuminate your walk.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym. For a calendar of park events, including anticipated conditions and expectations at ranger-led programs, visit: www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater

Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (2 pm)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Beach 4 Tidepool Walk

Meet a Ranger at the Beach 4 parking area and discover the amazing diversity of tidepool organisms.This walk includes a 0.25-mile trail, taking a staircase (~125 steps) down the bluff, navigating down a large rock, and walking across the beach to the tidepools.Tidepool ......More

Meet a Ranger at the Beach 4 parking area and discover the amazing diversity of tidepool organisms.This walk includes a 0.25-mile trail, taking a staircase (~125 steps) down the bluff, navigating down a large rock, and walking across the beach to the tidepools.Tidepool exploration involves exposure to coastal hazards including cold water, slippery and loose rocks, and marine life. Waterproof shoes with traction recommended.Duration: ~1 hourRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Beach 4 Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Artist-in-Residence Marmot Craft Table

Celebrate the Olympic Marmot with our Artist-in-Residence, Jillian!Decorate your very own marmot themed tote with markers and stamps. The activity will run for two hours or until the totes run out!Join us at the main Visitor Center in Port Angeles for a morning of arts ......More

Celebrate the Olympic Marmot with our Artist-in-Residence, Jillian!Decorate your very own marmot themed tote with markers and stamps. The activity will run for two hours or until the totes run out!Join us at the main Visitor Center in Port Angeles for a morning of arts and crafts. 

Olympic National Park Visitor Center Front Lawn

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (2 pm)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Heart O' the Hills Campground Evening Program

Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and i......More

Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater

Kalaloch Campground Evening Program

Take a seat under the forest canopy at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater for a park ranger-led program about Olympic National Park.Follow short access path from Kalaloch Campground parking area to Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater. Campground pathways may be unlevel, ......More

Take a seat under the forest canopy at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater for a park ranger-led program about Olympic National Park.Follow short access path from Kalaloch Campground parking area to Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater. Campground pathways may be unlevel, bumpy, and difficult to see in the dark—please bring a flashlight or headlamp to help illuminate your walk.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym. For a calendar of park events, including anticipated conditions and expectations at ranger-led programs, visit: www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater

Hurricane Ridge Dark Sky Telescope Program

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the da......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to view the Milky Way, peer into a telescope, and discover distant objects like nebulae and galaxies! Dress warmly.Programs may be canceled if the skies are cloudy. Call the recorded phone line at 360-565-3131 after 2pm on the day of the program to check the status.Astronomy and Night Sky programs at Olympic National Park are made possible by the generous support from Washington's National Park Fund (WNPF). To learn more about WNPF and their efforts to preserve and protect Washington’s cherished national parks, please visit https://wnpf.org.

Hurricane Ridge Parking Area

Beach 4 Tidepool Walk

Meet a Ranger at the Beach 4 parking area and discover the amazing diversity of tidepool organisms.This walk includes a 0.25-mile trail, taking a staircase (~125 steps) down the bluff, navigating down a large rock, and walking across the beach to the tidepools.Tidepool ......More

Meet a Ranger at the Beach 4 parking area and discover the amazing diversity of tidepool organisms.This walk includes a 0.25-mile trail, taking a staircase (~125 steps) down the bluff, navigating down a large rock, and walking across the beach to the tidepools.Tidepool exploration involves exposure to coastal hazards including cold water, slippery and loose rocks, and marine life. Waterproof shoes with traction recommended.Duration: ~1 hourRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Beach 4 Parking Area

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park......More

Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.

Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.

Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Quinault Rain Forest Talk (11 am)

Home to the largest trees of their species in the world, discover what makes the Quinault Rain Forest a truly special place. 

Quinault Ranger Station on North Shore Road

Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some ......More

Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza

Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hur......More

Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.  Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weatherRanger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.

Maple Glade Walk: Quinault Rain Forest

What makes a rain forest a rain forest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Quinault Rain Forest a truly unique ecosystem. Enjoy a 1/2-mile walk on the Maple Glade Trail beneath towering ancient trees and tapestries of moss as a park ranger rev......More

What makes a rain forest a rain forest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Quinault Rain Forest a truly unique ecosystem. Enjoy a 1/2-mile walk on the Maple Glade Trail beneath towering ancient trees and tapestries of moss as a park ranger reveals this rain forest's amazing cast of characters. Meet in front of the Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station on North Shore Road.Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.

Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station on North Shore Road