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2025 Press Releases

Bear Gulch Fire Limits Access to Lake Cushman Corridor (FS-24) and Staircase area

Release Date: July 7th, 2025
OLYMPIA, Wash. — On July 6, a human-caused fire was reported in Olympic National Forest near the Mt. Rose Trailhead along the Lake Cushman…

Leave Fireworks at Home and be Careful with Campfires while Celebrating this Holiday Weekend

Release Date: July 1st, 2025
OLYMPIA, Wash. —As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, forest officials are reminding the public that all fireworks – sparklers included –…

Wetland restoration work to occur near Bogachiel Rainforest Trail system

Release Date: June 26th, 2025
Forks, WA — Starting July 1st hand crews will start work on the Morganroth Springs Wetland Restoration Project near the Bogachiel Rainforest Trail,…

Olympic National Forest Summer 2025 Operations

Release Date: April 30th, 2025
Olympia, WA, April 30, 2025— Visitors to the Olympic National Forest should be aware of summer operations including office hours, campground…