Author: Roger Merrill Oakes
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN: 9781531677046
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
With its glaciated peaks, temperate rain forests, and ocean wilderness, Olympic National Park has been called three parks in one. Efforts to protect and preserve these treasures began with the creation of a federal reserve in 1897, followed by a national monument in 1909, and then Olympic National Park in 1938. The 1920s and 1930s saw the building of many trails, shelters, and roads. In 1934, the US Forest Service completed a primitive road to the summit of Blue Mountain, affording skiing at Deer Park, and in 1957, the National Park Service completed an improved road to Hurricane Ridge. These two areas have offered alpine (lift-assisted) skiing to several generations. While these roads remain today, the recognition of the value of preserved wilderness has stopped road construction. In 1988, most of the park became federally designated wilderness. In 1981, Olympic National Park was designated a World Heritage Site.
Skiing in Olympic National Park
Author: Roger Merrill Oakes
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439648530
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
With its glaciated peaks, temperate rain forests, and ocean wilderness, Olympic National Park has been called three parks in one. Efforts to protect and preserve these treasures began with the creation of a federal reserve in 1897, followed by a national monument in 1909, and then Olympic National Park in 1938. The 1920s and 1930s saw the building of many trails, shelters, and roads. In 1934, the US Forest Service completed a primitive road to the summit of Blue Mountain, affording skiing at Deer Park, and in 1957, the National Park Service completed an improved road to Hurricane Ridge. These two areas have offered alpine (lift-assisted) skiing to several generations. While these roads remain today, the recognition of the value of preserved wilderness has stopped road construction. In 1988, most of the park became federally designated wilderness. In 1981, Olympic National Park was designated a World Heritage Site.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439648530
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
With its glaciated peaks, temperate rain forests, and ocean wilderness, Olympic National Park has been called three parks in one. Efforts to protect and preserve these treasures began with the creation of a federal reserve in 1897, followed by a national monument in 1909, and then Olympic National Park in 1938. The 1920s and 1930s saw the building of many trails, shelters, and roads. In 1934, the US Forest Service completed a primitive road to the summit of Blue Mountain, affording skiing at Deer Park, and in 1957, the National Park Service completed an improved road to Hurricane Ridge. These two areas have offered alpine (lift-assisted) skiing to several generations. While these roads remain today, the recognition of the value of preserved wilderness has stopped road construction. In 1988, most of the park became federally designated wilderness. In 1981, Olympic National Park was designated a World Heritage Site.
Across the Olympic Mountains
Author: Robert Wood
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1594858284
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
In 1889 Washington's then governor, Elisha Ferry, called on men of adventure to cross the Olympic Mountains, a range shrouded in mystery. The Seattle Press, the state's primary newspaper, stepped up to the challenge, sponsoring the Press Expedition. And soon departed a band of men into the mountains during one of the worst winters in recorded history...
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1594858284
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
In 1889 Washington's then governor, Elisha Ferry, called on men of adventure to cross the Olympic Mountains, a range shrouded in mystery. The Seattle Press, the state's primary newspaper, stepped up to the challenge, sponsoring the Press Expedition. And soon departed a band of men into the mountains during one of the worst winters in recorded history...
North Cascades, Olympic National Park
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cascade Range
Languages : en
Pages : 1108
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cascade Range
Languages : en
Pages : 1108
Book Description
Olympic Mountains
Author: Olympic Mountain Rescue
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898862065
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
The only climbing guide devoted to Washington's Olympic National Park--now completely updated and expanded with more than thirty percent additional new material.
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898862065
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
The only climbing guide devoted to Washington's Olympic National Park--now completely updated and expanded with more than thirty percent additional new material.
Olympic Mountains Trail Guide
Author: Robert Wood
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898866186
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
You'll find new information on 177 hikes and extensive material on history, geology, native plants, and wildlife. New features in this updated, expanded edition include: numbered hikes for quick reference; detailed information blocks for each trail; and weather information for each section of the Olympics.
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898866186
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
You'll find new information on 177 hikes and extensive material on history, geology, native plants, and wildlife. New features in this updated, expanded edition include: numbered hikes for quick reference; detailed information blocks for each trail; and weather information for each section of the Olympics.
North Cascades; Olympic National Park
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Interior and Insular Affairs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1160
Book Description
Historic Building Inventory, Olympic National Park
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Climber's Guide to the Olympic Mountains
Author: Olympic Mountain Rescue (Society)
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898861549
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Key to exploring these challenging peaks is this classic climber's guide to the Olympics. Here are detailed route descriptions for the hard basalt lava peaks of Constance and The Brothers, the high-angle faces of The Needles and Sawtooth Ridge, the hard sandstone and vast glaciers of Mt. Olympus, and hundreds of other mountains large and small. The text also provides general information on the mountains and all access routes, plus winter travel information, ski and snowshoe routes, and high alpine traverses.
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898861549
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Key to exploring these challenging peaks is this classic climber's guide to the Olympics. Here are detailed route descriptions for the hard basalt lava peaks of Constance and The Brothers, the high-angle faces of The Needles and Sawtooth Ridge, the hard sandstone and vast glaciers of Mt. Olympus, and hundreds of other mountains large and small. The text also provides general information on the mountains and all access routes, plus winter travel information, ski and snowshoe routes, and high alpine traverses.