Learning Center

USFS Forester Pete Erben and visitors near Quinault, Courtesy Larry Workman-QIN.National forests are the ultimate "outdoor classroom," with natural processes and human activities interacting in all sorts of interesting ways. In this section of the web site, you can learn more about local history, find out how best to behave in the outdoors, and find resources for your own teaching or classroom.

Features

Laugh and Learn!

Laugh and Learn icon.Laugh and learn with this interactive tour with the Olympic Habitat Development Study.


The Great Washington State Birding Trail - Olympic Loop

Front of the GuideThe Great Washington State Birding Loop is a self-guided driving tour using a custom map with information on each site about habitat, access, bird species, best season(s), and amenities.

Spotlights

Olympic National Forest Rules and Regulations

Regulations vary by land management agency, by activity, and by area visiting. Learn what rules and regulations apply to the Olympic Natinal Forest.

Outdoor Safety

The 10 essentials, crime prevention tips, information about hypothermia and more.