Olympic National Park

USA / Washington / Port Angeles /
 park, monument, nature conservation park / area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, national park
Olympic National Park is located in the U.S. state of Washington, in the Olympic Peninsula. The park can be divided into three basic regions: the Pacific coastline, the Olympic Mountains, and the temperate rainforest. Olympic National Monument was created in 1909 and it was re-designated to National Park status in 1938.

In 1976, Olympic National Park became an International Biosphere Reserve, and in 1981 it was designated a World Heritage Site. In 1988, almost all of the Olympic Peninsula was designated as the Olympic Wilderness, further enhancing the protection of the region.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_National_Park
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Coordinates:   47°46'59"N   123°34'52"W

Comments

  • Superb place, very beautiful!