Olympic National Park - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Olympic National Park write by Tim McNulty. This book was released on 2018-04-10. Olympic National Park available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Renowned for its old-growth rain forest, wilderness coast, and glaciated peaks, Olympic National Park is a living laboratory for ecological renewal, especially as the historic Elwha River basin regenerates in the wake of dam removal. In this classic guide to the park, Tim McNulty invites us into the natural and human history of these nearly million acres, from remote headwaters to roadside waterfalls, from shipwreck sites to Native American historical settlements and contemporary resource stewardship, along the way detailing the park’s unique plant and animal life. McNulty reminds us that though “the mountains and rivers remain ‘timeless,’ our understanding of the lifeforms that inhabit them—and the effects our actions have on their future—is an ongoing, ever deepening story.” Color photographs Practical advice on how to make the most of your visit Handy flora and fauna species checklists Inspiring descriptions of endangered species recovery Detailed look at Elwha River restoration after dam removal
Olympic Mountains Trail Guide
Olympic Mountains Trail Guide - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Olympic Mountains Trail Guide write by Robert Wood. This book was released on 2000-05-31. Olympic Mountains Trail Guide available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. * Completely redesigned for easier use * Includes five new hikes, more photos, and expanded route descriptions * "The best book for trail descriptions in the Olympics." - The San Francisco Chronicle With its moss-draped rain forests, alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, the Olympic Peninsula is a hiker's paradise. Explore the Cat Creek Way Trail, a high-country route to a view of Oyster Lake, or trek along the Appleton Pass Trail where you might spy a fat marmot perched on one of the boulders along the path. This new edition of a tried-and-true classic to hiking the Olympic Peninsula contains all the facts for both day hikes and overnight backpack trips. You'll find information on 177 hikes in the Olympic Mountains and extensive material on history, geology, native plants, and wildlife. Also find in this hiking guidebook numbered hikes for quick reference; detailed information blocks for each trail; and weather information for each section of the Olympic Mountains.
Skiing in Olympic National Park
Skiing in Olympic National Park - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Skiing in Olympic National Park write by Roger Merrill Oakes. This book was released on 2014-11-17. Skiing in Olympic National Park available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. With its glaciated peaks, temperate rain forests, and ocean wilderness, Olympic National Park has been called three parks in one. Efforts to protect and preserve these treasures began with the creation of a federal reserve in 1897, followed by a national monument in 1909, and then Olympic National Park in 1938. The 1920s and 1930s saw the building of many trails, shelters, and roads. In 1934, the US Forest Service completed a primitive road to the summit of Blue Mountain, affording skiing at Deer Park, and in 1957, the National Park Service completed an improved road to Hurricane Ridge. These two areas have offered alpine (lift-assisted) skiing to several generations. While these roads remain today, the recognition of the value of preserved wilderness has stopped road construction. In 1988, most of the park became federally designated wilderness. In 1981, Olympic National Park was designated a World Heritage Site.
Hiking Olympic National Park
Hiking Olympic National Park - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Hiking Olympic National Park write by Erik Molvar. This book was released on 2008-04-01. Hiking Olympic National Park available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. HIKING OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, 2nd edition (Falcon) A Guide to the National Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures Erik Molvar This updated guide describes the author’s favorite routes among the 585 miles of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Hikes range from strenuous glacier crossings to short walks through the park’s temperate rain forest. Information includes best season, elevation gain, difficulty, and detailed directions to the trailhead as well as narratives about each hike’s highlights, beautiful photos, and accurate maps. Veteran explorer Erik Molvar is an author and executive director of Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, an effective nonprofit conservation organization.
52 Olympic Peninsula Hikes
52 Olympic Peninsula Hikes - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook 52 Olympic Peninsula Hikes write by Douglas Scott. This book was released on 2013-08-01. 52 Olympic Peninsula Hikes available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This simple to use trail guide gives you 52 awesome hikes around the Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula. With detailed trail descriptions, color images (yes, they are in color!) and tips for hiking each trail, this is your ultimate guide to perfect weekend getaways. From family hikes to full-day leg burners, there are trails for all levels of hikers. With directions to the trailhead, even the most novice of hikers can explore the beauty and wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula Not a hiker? This book also gives you some of the most memorable images from around the rainforests, beaches and mountains of the Olympic National Park.
