6, 8, 9, or 12 (?) kinds of wild blueberries in the Olympics? There are quite a few species of blueberries in the Olympic Mountains. A number of plant identification books describe them, but somewhat confusingly they don't all describe the same list. So how many are there? Most importantly, which species is the tastiest, that's what we really want to know? First of all, … [Read more...] about How many species of wild blueberries in Olympic National Park?
Nature on the Olympic Peninsula
This page hosts articles about unique nature on the Olympic Peninsula. These are stories parents can share with their children to inspire curiosity about the world around us and the very unique part of the world here. Nature is one of the core elements of SNACCMS, Sports, Nature, Arts, Culture, Clubs, Music, and Spirituality. Any and all of these offer exceptional opportunities for children to build healthy brains.
Jellyfish swarm in Port Angeles Harbor
A jellyfish swarm, also known as a bloom, smack or mass aggregation, occurred in Port Angeles Harbor on Friday, November 15, 2024. Several jellyfish species, and similar jelly-like but not jellyfish species called salps, were sighted pouring into the harbor alongside the inner tip of Ediz Hook. Jellyfish are also known as sea jellies. The number of jellies in this smack is … [Read more...] about Jellyfish swarm in Port Angeles Harbor
Hurricane Ridge is closed due to rare cougar attack
Sunday, July 30 2023. Hurricane Ridge and parts of Olympic National Park are closed due to a rare cougar attack on an 8 year old boy at Lake Angeles on Saturday night July 29 2023. ONP is closed in an area approximately 10 miles in diameter around Lake Angeles. On the Hurricane Ridge Road, the closure starts at the Hurricane Ridge Road park entrance station, which necessarily … [Read more...] about Hurricane Ridge is closed due to rare cougar attack