In the summer, park scientists hike to the tidepools before dawn to work at the lowest tides. During low tide, visitors can explore a diverse ecosystem filled with anemones, starfish and other creatures, creating an enchanting underwater world. The most popular tidepools are at Kalaloch’s Beach 4 and Ruby Beach. Visitors can discover a hidden world in Olympic National Park’s tidepools. Tidepools are left from retreating waves on the shoreline and are home to hundreds of colorful marine species normally hidden in the ocean. In celebration of the park’s 80th anniversary, check out 11 things you might not know about the stunningly beautiful Olympic National Park.ġ. Located just two hours outside of Seattle, Olympic is easily accessible, making it a great place for many to connect with the outdoors. There are few parks with such diverse ecosystems and varied geography.
On the park’s peaks, trails and beaches, you can see everything from humpback whales swimming in the ocean to mountain goats climbing over rocks to 10-inch slugs traversing the rainforest floor. Photo by Jason Horstman ( Named after the Olympic Mountains it encompasses, the park was established on June 29, 1938, by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to preserve the area’s unique wildlife and landscapes. Olympic Mountains in Olympic National Park. But many people don’t realize - on a single trip to Olympic National Park in Washington - you can experience all three.
Millions visit Golden Gate National Recreation Area to enjoy its beaches. Mount Rainier is known for its snow capped mountains.