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Washington State
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Colville National Forest 
 Learn about this national forest, located in Washington state, that includes "three waves of mountains [that] run from north to south, separated by troughs of valleys. These ranges -- the Okanogan, Kettle River, and Selkirk -- are considered foothills of the Rocky Mountains." Features history of the forest, description of wildlife species, a rare plant guide, and much more. From the USDA Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/colville/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Jun 26, 2006 Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
Introduces a national wildlife refuge located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Clallam County, Washington state. Features descriptions of endangered and threatened inhabitants, including black brant sea geese, bald eagles, western snowy plovers, peregrine falcons, harlequin ducks, and marbled murrelets. Describes other birds, harbor and elephant seals, and fish and shellfish at the refuge. Includes a map and photographs. http://www.dungeness.com/refuge/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated May 17, 2005 Dwight Watson Photographs
This database features the work of Dwight Watson, an amateur photographer, skier, and mountaineer, who photographed the mountains and forests of Washington state. His subjects include Mount Baker, the Cascades, Mount Rainier, Wenatchee National Forest, Olympic National Park, Mount Adams, and Glacier Peak. Searchable by category or keyword. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/watsonweb/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jan 10, 2005 Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Located in southwest Washington State, "the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of the oldest National Forests in the United States" and includes the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. This site covers the most recent forest news, forest fire updates, forest recreation opportunities, educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and other related forestry links. Additional features include maps and trail guides, area weather information, and emergency phone numbers. http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Jul 28, 2003 Hanford Reach National Monument
Provides information about the natural and cultural resources of the Hanford Reach National Monument, which is located along the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia River upstream from Richland, Washington state. Includes fact sheets on the Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge and other areas of the monument. Details for planning a visit include maps, regulations, and a preview slide show. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/hanfordreach/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 8, 2009 Klondike Gold Rush [National Historical Park] -- Seattle Unit
Website for this national park that commemorates the impact of the "tens of thousands of people from across the United States and around the world [who] descended upon Seattle's commercial district" in 1897 and 1898 on their way to the Canadian Klondike. Includes details about activities, a curriculum guide (for grades 3-6), and news, such as the opening of the new visitor center in June 2006. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/klse/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, United States History Last updated Oct 21, 2009 Mount Rainier National Park
This site offers planning advice for visitors to the Washington state national park. Features information about activities, details about the science and history of the area, and weather, road, trail, and climbing conditions. Also includes registration forms for recreational activities such as camping and climbing, and resources for teachers and students. Searchable. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Mount Rainier: Its Human History Associations
A report prepared for the Field Division of Education of the National Park Service in 1934. "Its purpose was to provide an outline of the pertinent historical facts which could be used in the development of a museum ... at Mount Rainier National Park." The report includes elevation measurements of the mountain (in Washington state) and a discussion of discovery and exploration in the region. Includes a timeline and bibliographies. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/berkeley/rensch2/ Topics: Geography, History, National Parks & Forests, United States History Last updated Jun 17, 2007 Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam
Features images of Mount St. Helens taken from the Johnston Ridge Observatory in Washington state. "The Observatory and VolcanoCam are located at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet, about five miles from the volcano." The view is approximately south-southeast across the North Fork Toutle River Valley. Includes links to news and information about alerts and advisories. From the USDA Forest Service, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Gifford Pinchot National Forest. http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests Last updated Mar 10, 2005 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Situated along the Cascade Mountains in Western Washington state, this is "one of the most visited National Forests in the country." This Web site offers news, a FAQ, maps, information about recreational activities, and forest fire, avalanche, and flood updates. Also includes materials for conservation education, forest pass and fee information, and details on volunteering. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Feb 11, 2004 National Geographic Destinations: Mount Rainier National Park
This guide to Washington state's Mount Rainier National Park features trip planning information (such as transportation, lodging, and park facilities) and park, driving, and bird-watching itineraries. Also includes suggestions for other destinations near the park. From National Geographic. http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/parks/park_rainier.html Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 6, 2009 National Geographic Destinations: Olympic National Park
This guide features park, driving, and bird-watching tour itineraries for Washington state's Olympic National Park and Olympic Peninsula. Also includes trip planning material (transportation, lodging, when to go, and more) and brief profiles of other attractions near the park. From National Geographic. http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/parks/park_olympic.html Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 6, 2009 National Park Service: Olympic National Park
Visitor information for this national park located in Washington state, featuring "glacier capped mountains, wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth forests, including temperate rain forests." Features history of this area that "is the traditional homeland of more Native American groups than any other National Park unit," details about activities (such as backpacking and climbing), maps, photos, park management documents, and more. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 National Parks Portfolio: Mount Rainier
This portion of the online version of a book (originally published by the National Park Service in 1931) presents black-and-white photographs of Mount Rainier (Washington state). Describes the mountain's glacier system as a "frozen octopus" and poetically describes features such as Edith Falls, Van Trump Park, the Tahoma Glaciers, Nisqually Glacier Bridge, Longmire Springs, Mirror Lake, Spray Park, Paradise Valley, and Comet Falls. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/portfolio/portfolio4.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 20, 2007 North Cascades
"North Cascades National Park Service Complex contains the heart of this mountainous region in three park units [in northwest Washington State] which are all managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas." This site contains history, maps, and information about natural and cultural resources, educational programs and materials, recreational activities, current events, conditions, accessibility, and fees for the parks. http://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Okanogan National Forest
Details about this national forest located in northern Washington state that features "a variety of country from craggy peaks to rolling meadows, to rich old growth forest, and classic groves of ponderosa pine." Provides visitor information, maps, alerts about restrictions and closures, forest plans and other documents, and more. From the USDA Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/okanogan/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Jun 26, 2006 Olympic National Forest
Visitor guide to this national forest "located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State." Provides basic facts and figures, alerts and advisories, environmental impact statements and other official documents, and details about recreational activities (trails, campgrounds, picnic sites, and points of interest). From the USDA Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Jun 26, 2006 Rainier National Park Mountain Glacier Wonderland Photograph Album
"A series of [50] images produced by Ranapar Studio of Tacoma, Washington [state] to highlight the scenic, recreational and tourist activities to be found in Rainier National Park. The album dates from the mid-1920s and documents the early development of Mount Rainier National Park." Includes information about the Rainier National Park Company. Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/glacierweb/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 19, 2004 San Juan Island National Historical Park
This site provides information about the Washington state park that was the site of the "Pig War" crisis. In 1859, a San Juan Island farmer became enraged when he discovered a Hudson's Bay Company pig rooting in his potatoes. He shot the pig and started an armed confrontation between the United States and Canada known as the Pig War. Site includes historical accounts of this event, a teacher's guide, visitor information, and photographs. http://www.nps.gov/sajh/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
"The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service contains 19 National Forests, a National Scenic Area, a National Grassland, and two National Volcanic Monuments, all within the States of Oregon and Washington." Find information and links about particular national forests, recreational opportunities, regional news releases, forest plans, regional staff and program areas, and more. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Aug 27, 2003 Wenatchee National Forest
Describes this forest of over two million acres, which "extends about 135 miles along the east side of the crest of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State." Includes summaries of recreational opportunities, news, fire and permit details, Ranger District information, forest plans, projects, maps, photos, history, publications, and more. Searchable. From the USDA Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Jun 6, 2005 Whitman Mission NHS: For Kids
This website features crafts, activities, games, and legends from Indians in southeastern Washington state and the surrounding area. Presents craft projects such as making adobe bricks, building a model covered wagon, and making moccasins. Includes missionary, pioneer, and Native American recipes, a sign language activity, and a "Discover the Columbia River" game. Also includes links. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/archive/whmi/educate/kids/kids.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Religion Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Whitman Mission: National Historic Site Washington
This site from the National Park Service (NPS) contains the entire text of an NPS handbook by Erwin N. Thompson on the Whitman Mission and its founders, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman. The mission, which is near Walla Walla, Washington state, was founded in 1836 in what was then the Oregon Territory. The site includes photographs, drawings, links, and a detailed account of the massacre at the Waiilatpu mission. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/hh/37/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 20, 2007 |
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