Olympic National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Olympic National Park |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Cedar Creek and Abbey Island from Ruby Beach
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Location | Jefferson, Clallam, Mason, and Grays Harbor counties, Washington, United States |
Nearest city | Port Angeles |
Area | 922,650 acres (3,733.8 km2) |
Established | June 29, 1938 |
Visitors | 3,104,455 (in 2018) |
Governing body | National Park Service |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
Criteria | Natural: vii, ix |
Inscription | 1981 (5th Session) |
Olympic National Park is a national park in the U.S. state of Washington. It was established on June 29, 1938. The park covers nearly 1 million acres of the Olympic Peninsula.
Images for kids
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Tide pools form at low tide
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Downed western redcedar
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Sol Duc Falls, meaning "sparkling waters" in the Quileute language
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Camping site on the shores of Lake Quinault
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional Olympic para niños
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