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Bear Necessities at North Cascades National Park

Seeing a bear in the wild can be a thrilling experience, and a little bit of knowledge can go a long way toward making the encounter a positive one. Join Ranger Dave Hursey for an in-depth discussion on the behavior of Ursus americanus, the American black bear. He will share tips on bear safety as […]

Washington's National Park Fund

September 2, 2020

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Coastal Ecology and Ocean Acidification at Olympic National Park

The 65-mile wilderness coastline of Olympic National Park is a biodiversity hotspot on the west coast of North America. The intertidal zone holds more than 750 species of marine invertebrates and seaweeds, and more than 65 species of fish. Many of the organisms are at risk from ocean acidification a threat magnified by human activity […]

Washington's National Park Fund

August 19, 2020

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Preventive Search & Rescue at North Cascades National Park

Every summer Rangers at North Cascades National Park respond to lost and injured visitors in the park’s back-country. Rangers with special training in emergency medical services (EMS), helicopter operations, technical rope rescue and incident management experience work to locate and evacuate visitors experiencing an emergency in the backcountry. Join Mountaineering Ranger Alex Brun for an […]

Washington's National Park Fund

August 5, 2020

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