Nature's Champion Olympic National Park, July, 2004 National Geographic Magazine
One of American's crown jewels, Olympic National Park in the Pacific Northwest, hosts three diverse ecosystems. The pristine landscapes of ocean, rainforest and mountains envelop the park rich with forests, snow-covered peaks and beaches that are home to a vast number of delicate plants and wildlife.
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Gulls forage along the somber coast in Olympic...
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Rising nearly 8,000 feet, Mount Olympus, top...
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White petals of bunchberry are framed by...
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A path winds through a primeval world where...
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Autumn hues of vine maples are reminiscent of...
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The park protects the rocky cliffs, sand...
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A cascading creek of icy snowmelt creates an...
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Spruce needles in the mountains of Olympic....
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