• ENP 7.4 Olympic National Park: Hurricane Ridge
  08/14/2018
  Bryan talks with park ranger Greg Marsh at Olympic National Park about Hurricane Ridge, why it is special and what to do when you visit. He also talks about the fun town of Port Angeles, his punk rock band and his annual spring family pilgrimage to see the whale migration.  
   
  Discussion includes the following:
   

  • What is Hurricane Ridge and what makes it special (2:06)
  • Bicycling Hurricane Ridge Road (3:06)
  • Why is it called Hurricane Ridge (4:08)
  • How the forest changes with elevation (5:11)
  • Wildflowers (7:44)
  • Wildlife (10:19)
  • Parks and nature for mental health (14:10)
  • Programs at Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center (16:19)
  • Activities with Kids (18:36)
  • Backpacking adventure (20:55)
  • Snow activities (23:15)
  • Port Angelis (28:25)
  • Greg’s punk band, MCFD (31:29)
  • Greg shares his most special experience in Olympic National Park (33:07)
  • Whale Migration (35:27)

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  CATEGORIES: Olympic National Park, Podcasts
  

Resources

• Olympic National Park Visitor Info – Hurricane Ridge
  
• Hurricane Ridge Area Brochure
  
• Planning Your Wilderness Trip
  
• Discover Your Northwest (topography maps. Also available at visitor center)
  
• Day Hiking at Olympic
  
• Hurricane Hill
  
• Hurricane Hill Trail Project
  
• Grand Valley
  
• Wilderness Information Center
  
• Hurricane Ridge in Winter
  
• Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard School
  
• Weather and Road information line
  
• Hurricane Ridge Webcam
  
• Hurricane Ridge Road Status Twitter site (winter only)
  
• Visit Port Angeles
  
• Olympic Discovery Trail
  
• MCFD Facebook page
  
• The Whale Trail