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fromBikemag
1 month ago

Cougar Sightings and Attacks Near Popular Trails have this Community on Alert

Increased cougar sightings prompt alerts for mountain bikers, highlighted by an attack on a child in Olympic National Park.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hero' father pulls four-year-old child out of mountain lion's jaws in Washington state

A four-year-old child was bitten by a mountain lion while hiking, and the father rescued the child from the animal's jaws.
fromwww.travelandleisure.com
4 months ago

This Rainforest Trail Was Named One of the Best Hikes on the Planetand It's the Quietest Place in the Continental U.S.

Hiking through the Hoh Rain Forest in Washington's Olympic National Park is like no other, with lush landscapes and one of AllTrails' best trails named for 2025.
Portland
OMG science
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Iconic 'Tree of Life' that defied gravity for years along Washington beach may be on its last legs

The Tree of Life symbolizes resilience but is now facing critical challenges due to erosion.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This Is the Quietest Place in the Continental U.S.-and It's in a Rainforest National Park Just 3 Hours From Seattle

"So many people come to Olympic looking for quiet," says Matt Mikkelsen, chairperson and executive director of Wilderness Quiet Parks. "It's not a resource we talk about enough ... silence is an indicator of the overall health of an ecosystem."
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