Visiting the Hoh Rain Forest - Olympic National Park (U.S. National ...
2023年4月19日 · Throughout the winter season, rain falls frequently in the Hoh Rain Forest, contributing to the yearly average of 140 inches (3.55 meters) of precipitation each year. The result is a lush, green canopy of both coniferous and deciduous species.
Temperate Rain Forests - Olympic National Park (U.S. National …
2020年9月6日 · The lush forests in the Quinault, Queets, Hoh, and Bogachiel valleys are some of the most spectacular examples of primeval temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states. These rain forests once stretched from southern Oregon to southeast Alaska, but little remains outside of protected areas.
Discover Olympic's Diverse Wilderness - U.S. National Park Service
2024年10月15日 · Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline.
Temperate Rain Forest - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park …
2023年11月12日 · Drenched in over 12 feet of rain a year, Olympic's west side valleys flourish with North America's best remaining examples of temperate rain forest. Giant western hemlocks, Douglas-firs and Sitka spruce trees dominate the landscape while ferns and moss cloak the trees and forest floor.
Hoh Rain Forest Area Brochure - Olympic National Park (U.S.
2024年3月1日 · Mild winters, cool summers and up to 12 feet of annual precipitation produce the giant conifers that dominate this rain forest, one of the most spectacular examples of temperate rain forest in the world.
Visiting Quinault - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2023年12月21日 · The Quinault Valley is a wilderness gateway to alpine meadows, jeweled lakes and ice-carved peaks. For shorter visits, the valley has a scenic loop drive and short trails through temperate rain forest in both Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest.
Visiting in Summer - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park …
However, there are ways to navigate and avoid some of this congestion to make the most of your time in the park. Here are some tips for visiting Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest, two of the park's most popular summer destinations.
Visiting in Winter - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park …
2022年12月1日 · Temperate Rain Forests. The Hoh and Quinault rain forests are excellent destinations once a bit of the snow melts. Winter is the wet season and the rain forest radiates in deep, healthy greens. Be prepared to get wet though, the rain forests get …
Weather - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年4月18日 · Annual precipitation ranges from 100-170 inches of rain along the coast and western-facing valleys. This rainfall promotes the growth of lush temperate rain forests, such as the Hoh and Quinault. Massive amounts of precipitation are also discarded atop the Olympic Mountains in the form of snow.
Animals - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年8月15日 · A bull Roosevelt elk in the Hoh Rain Forest. NPS Photo. Olympic National Park and its surroundings are home to a wide variety of wildlife. Just offshore, whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, and sea otters feed in the Pacific Ocean. Some …