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    Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Headquarters Area provides exhibits, trails, and information to help visitors discover the park's natural and cultural treasures. The Visitor Center exhibits and Discovery Room introduce visitors to the diverse ecosystems in the 95% wilderness area. Rangers at the Wilderness Information Center assist visitors in planning longer adventures and obtaining permits. Short trails near the center offer glimpses of the old-growth forests while helping visitors safely explore on their own.

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    Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Headquarters Area provides exhibits, trails, and information to help visitors discover the park's natural and cultural treasures. The Visitor Center exhibits and Discovery Room introduce visitors to the diverse ecosystems in the 95% wilderness area. Rangers at the Wilderness Information Center assist visitors in planning longer adventures and obtaining permits. Short trails near the center offer glimpses of the old-growth forests while helping visitors safely explore on their own.

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    Olympic

    Olympic National Park

    Visitor Center and Headquarters Area

    Discover Olympic National Park

    lympic National Park is a national treasure waiting to be discovered. Whether your journey takes you to
    forests, mountains or coast, a good way to begin is to visit the Olympic National Park Visitor Center and
    the park website: www.nps.gov/olym. The exhibits, Discovery Room, and nearby trails can help you discover why this place is so special. For longer adventures, the Wilderness Information Center (WIC), at the Visitor
    Center, can help you safely explore the 95 percent of the park that is designated wilderness. Clues to the park's richness are everywhere. Many people find treasure in Olympic National Park. Come and discover yours.

    That slug is as long as my hand!

    I counted 46 shades of green in the forest.

    That canoe was carved by hand?

    Use Common Senses

    Use your senses to explore the Visitor Center. Listen for a Roosevelt elk bugling in an old-growth forest. Feel the imprint of a cougar track. Envision
    the cedar canoe dancing in pursuit of a seal. View the orientation program.
    Talk with a ranger. The staff, exhibits and program all help reveal the natural
    and cultural treasures in Olympic National Park.

    Just Kidding Around


    Step into the Discovery Room and enter a world of
    natural exploration and intrigue. Interactive displays provoke inquisitive minds of all ages. Ask at the front desk
    for the key to unlock the fun-filled Discovery Drawers.
    Search the murals for creatures that call Olympic home.

    Teachers!
    The orientation program, exhibits, Discovery Room and
    Visitor Center scavenger hunt are great ways to learn
    more about Olympic National Park. Nearby trails provide access to a living classroom. To plan a class visit or
    rent a traveling trunk full of park-related materials and
    activites, call the park's education coordinator at (360)
    565-3146. Depending on availability, a park ranger may
    be able to assist with your visit.

    Drawing by Lisa Shindler

    Taking a Hike?
    The Living Forest and Peabody Creek trails offer short forest walks from the Visitor Center. Visit the
    WIC to obtain a wilderness camping permit (required for all overnight backpacking), check conditions on the 600 miles of park trails, and learn about safe food storage options. Have fun wherever your visit takes you. Whether your treasure is a mountain vista, the song of a winter
    wren or a quiet moment in verdant forest, with your help it will forever be preserved in
    Olympic National Park.
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    Communications

    Administration
    Human Resources

    Roads/Trails
    Maintenance
    Plumbing
    Carpentry
    Receiving

    Park Ave.

    The Macy House


    (Vegetation & Wilderness)

    Fees
    Cultural Resources
    Archives/Collections
    Telecommunications
    Electricians

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    Peabody Creek Trail
    (0.5 mile loop)

    To 101

    eles Rd

    To Hurricane
    Ridge (17 mi.)

    Living Forest Trail


    (0.4 mile loop)
    (with assistance)

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    Visitor Center/Wilderness
    Information Center

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    Emergency/Fire Mgmt.
    Auto Shop

    Trail end
    2.1 mi

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    GIS/Natural
    Resources South

    152 meters

    Race

    Research (BRD)

    Viewcrest Ave.

    500 feet

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