Starting this week, all campfires are banned in Olympic National Park, due to the hot weather, lack of rain, leading to a high fire danger. During the burn ban, all campfires are prohibited, except in established fire pits in front-country campgrounds. There have been 12 wildfires sparked by lightning in the park recently, and six…
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail
Last week, President Obama signed a bill that will create a network of trails, known as the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, along with two other trails. This is the first of this kind of trail to be designated in over 25 years, and part of the national scenic trail system created four decades ago….