New Storm Brings Powerful Winds, Plenty Of Rain, Mountain Snow Nov 19, 2009
A winter storm warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Thursday for the Olympic Mountains as accumulations of 8 to 18 inches is expected ... Flood watches are in effect for areas of western Washington with the expectation of flooding for rivers and tributaries running off the Olympic mountains ... Flood watches are in effect for areas of western Washington with the expectation of flooding for rivers and tributaries running off the Olympic mountains. (KIRO TV, WA)
Study: Warm forests may yield less timber Oct 27, 2009
The highest growth rates showed in the Olympic Mountains and Northern Cascades of Washington and the Blue Mountains of Oregon. The study focused on predicted changes in temperature, and did not take into account factors such as changes in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and wildfire, said lead author Gregory Latta, a forest economist at Oregon State. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Big names are finding Gallagher Oct 16, 2009
Three-star offensive tackle Thomas Gallagher lives in a beautiful area of Northwest Washington State, surrounded on the east by the Olympic Mountains and on the north and west by the Pacific Ocean. While Gallagher's home is ideal for its scenery, it is a disadvantage when it comes to being recruited by colleges. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
USOC protests trademark for The Olympian newspaper Oct 6, 2009
But The Olympian reports the 1978 federal law that gave the U.S. Olympic Committee exclusive control of Olympic trademarks included an exception for the Olympic mountains and businesses in Western Washington that use the name. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Become one with nature on High Divide trail Sep 24, 2009
2-mile wilderness loop on the Olympic Mountains' northwest side is a sampler of what the park has to offer: old-growth forest, river canyons and waterfalls, subalpine meadows, a high, rugged basin dotted by peaceful lakes, views of Mount Olympus and other peaks nearly everything but the park's ocean beaches and rain forests ... The compact but isolated Olympic Mountains have animals found nowhere else, including the Olympic marmot, chipmunk and short-tailed weasel, but also black-tailed... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bears, berries: Olympic park's High Divide trail Sep 22, 2009
2-mile wilderness loop on the Olympic Mountains' northwest side is a sampler of what the park has to offer: old-growth forest, river canyons and waterfalls, subalpine meadows, a high, rugged basin dotted by peaceful lakes, views of Mount Olympus and other peaks nearly everything but the park's ocean beaches and rain forests ... The compact but isolated Olympic Mountains have animals found nowhere else, including the Olympic marmot, chipmunk and short-tailed weasel, but also black-tailed deer,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Mint condition Sep 11, 2009
Other sites to be honored in the 56-coin series include Washington's Olympic Mountains, the tallgrass prairie of Kansas and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Each state and territory will be featured in the series, which will end with Alabama's Tuskegee Airmen memorial in early 2021. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Special quarters to feature Yosemite Sep 10, 2009
Other sites to be honored in the 56-coin series include Washington's Olympic Mountains, the tallgrass prairie of Kansas and the White Mountains of New Hampshire ... Other sites to be honored in the 56-coin series include Washington's Olympic Mountains, the tallgrass prairie of Kansas and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. (Fresno Bee)
Cougar caught in city being released in wild Sep 8, 2009
The mostly undeveloped park on the city's northwest side includes miles of trails, beaches along Elliott Bay and spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Fish and Wildlife officers believe the cougar followed a wooded rail corridor running south into the city, then crossed the Lake Washington Ship Canal over a railroad bridge to reach the park. (Juneau Empire)
Seattle gets first measurable rain since July 13 Aug 11, 2009
Temperatures were in the mid-60s and lowering clouds first obscured then covered the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound. "It stinks ... we get a lot of cloudy days in Rochester, too," laughed Pete Weinstein, visiting with his wife Gail from the New York city. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama creates a scenic pathway Jul 26, 2009
It includes three national parks, seven national forests, and several mountain ranges, including the Rocky Mountains, North Cascades and Olympic Mountains. Most recommended articles. (Florida Today)
Obama creates Pacific Northwest Trail Jul 22, 2009
It includes three national parks, seven national forests, and several mountain ranges, including the Rocky Mountains, North Cascades and Olympic Mountains. "I've heard of it," said Curt Balcom, owner of Rivers Edge 1 Stop of Northport. (MSNBC -- Travel)
San Diego Fire Damages 3 Homes, Scorches 100 Acres May 25, 2009
Showers will return on Tuesday with most of the rain hanging around the coast and up in the Olympic Mountains ... Showers will return on Tuesday with most of the rain hanging around the coast and up in the Olympic Mountains. (KIRO TV, WA)
Her island entree: seaweed May 24, 2009
Behind her, Washington's Olympic Mountains rose above a band of mist and an incoming tide surged through the Juan de Fuca Strait. "Look at this, they're just pouring in here now," Bernard said of the dozens of varieties of seaweed washing onto shore. (Boston Globe)
7 perfect summer getaways May 23, 2009
The park's eastern shore has open views of the Olympic Mountains to the south. For dinner, splurge on Penn Cove mussels steamed in wine at (360/678-0683 entres from $20). (MSNBC -- Travel)
DHS Anti-Terror Cameras Used to Stop Golf Balls May 17, 2009
The neighborhood, named for the prominent Rucker family, which built a hilltop mansion there in the early 1900s, boasts some of the city's best views of Port Gardner, the Olympic Mountains and Cascade Range. There have long been tensions between the neighborhood and the port over noise from container ships that are sometimes unloaded in the middle of the night, glare from floodlights and exhaust from idling vessels. (Fox News)
Powerful Storm Moving Onshore May 5, 2009
"The rain has been locally heavy in spots like the coast, the Olympic Mountains and the southwest interior," she said. Forecasters said the winds could snap small tree branches, topple small or shallow-rooted trees and cause local power outages. (KIRO TV, WA)
Winter Weather Advisory For Olympics, Cascades Mar 24, 2009
The Cascade and Olympic mountains will receive a fresh 2 to 5 inches of snowfall as the front leaves early morning ... The Cascade and Olympic mountains will receive a fresh 2 to 5 inches of snowfall as the front leaves early morning. (KIRO TV, WA)
Weekend in San Juan Isl., Wash. Mar 11, 2009
com) Enjoy a scenic flightseeing trip with panoramas of Orcas, Victoria, Vancouver and Lopez islands, Roche Harbor and the Olympic Mountains. $175 per half-hour. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Climate Change Hurting Hares: White Snowshoe Hares Can't Hide On Brown Earth Mar 7, 2009
In the Olympic Mountains of Washington, snowshoe hares never turn white. Does this suggest some ability to evolve in response to temperature changes. (Science Daily)
Pier pleasures: Car-free side trip — and more — starts at Seattle's waterfront Feb 24, 2009
70 roundtrip ticket (for a passenger with no vehicle) delivers a 35-minute ferry ride across the waters of Puget Sound as well as stunning views of the Seattle skyline and the Olympic Mountains. From the island ferry terminal, it's a five-minute walk to the center of the charming town of Winslow. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Drier weather in store after dose of snow Feb 11, 2009
The Mason, Kitsap and Thurston county areas appeared to take the brunt of Tuesday's snowfall, with 3-6 inches reported in some areas, particularly near the Olympic Mountains. Wet snow also fell in many other locations, including Seattle, but largely did not stick at lower elevations. (Longview Daily News, WA)
