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Visiting the Hoh Rain Forest - U.S. National Park Service
The Hoh Rain Forest is located in the stretch of the Pacific Northwest rainforest which once spanned the Pacific coast from southeastern Alaska to the central coast of California. The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of the park's most popular destinations.
Temperate Rain Forests - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 6, 2020 · Where To See Temperate Rain Forests. The west-facing Quinault, Queets, Hoh and Bogachiel river valleys all host rain forest. Trails and access roads offer visitors a way to explore of this verdant ecosystem.
Olympic National Park: World Heritage Site
Mar 29, 2021 · The glacier-clad peaks are interspersed with extensive alpine meadows surrounded by old growth forest, among which is the best example of intact and protected temperate rainforest in the Pacific Northwest. Scattered among the park's breathtaking natural resources are its cultural heritage sites.
Northwest - Invasive & Non-Native Species (U.S. National Park …
Dec 13, 2023 · The North Coast-Cascades Network IPMT manages a diverse array of invasive plants across the dramatic landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. From temperate rainforests of Olympic National Park and vast mountain lakes of North Cascades National Park, to oak savannahs of San Juan Island National Historical Park and picturesque agricultural fields of ...
Slugs of Olympic - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 6, 2020 · Banana slugs love the moist environments that dominate the Pacific Northwest. On a damp morning, during a light rain, or after a storm when the humidity is high are great times to look for slugs, but they can be found all year long exploring the forest floors and even venturing onto stumps and trees to eat.
Mosses - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 29, 2020 · Olympic National Park is well-known for its expansive temperate rainforests. Millions of visitors each year stroll through the greenery of plants to be awestruck by the neck craning views of towering spruce and hemlock trees rising over a hundred feet above.
Roosevelt Elk - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 18, 2024 · Olympic National Park is home to the largest unmanaged herd of Roosevelt elk in the Pacific Northwest. Named for President Theodore Roosevelt, they are the largest variety of elk in North America. Most cows weigh 600-700 pounds (272-317 kg), but bulls can weigh up to 1,100 pounds (500 kg)!
Banana Slug - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 22, 2020 · The Banana Slug, Ariolimax Columbianus, is one of the Largest slugs in north America, reaching lengths of up to ten inches. Their range consists of the dense temperate rainforest that spans the west coast of the United States and Canada, and Alaska.
Threatened and Endangered Species of Olympic - U.S. National …
Aug 8, 2024 · Habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats in th Pacific Northwest. While new habitat for some species is created when a forest is clearcut, rarer plants and animals that once lived there may be left homeless. Where will they go? Some can only travel so far.
Weather Brochure - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 9, 2021 · The Pacific Northwest corner of the United States sees its share of rainy days. In fact, many people seem to think the rain never stops. They would be shocked to visit the Quinault Rain Forest on a summer day when it has not rained for three weeks and the mosses have shriveled into dormancy.