Renowned for its old-growth rain forest, wilderness coast, and glaciated peaks, Olympic National Park is a living laboratory for ecological renewal, especially as the historic Elwha River basin regenerates in the wake of dam removal. In this classic guide to the park, Tim McNulty invites us into the natural and human history of these nearly million acres, from remote headwaters to roadside waterfalls, from shipwreck sites to Native American historical settlements and contemporary resource stewardship, along the way detailing the park's unique plant and animal life. McNulty reminds us that though "the mountains and rivers remain 'timeless,' our understanding of the lifeforms that inhabit them―and the effects our actions have on their future―is an ongoing, ever deepening story." Color photographs Practical advice on how to make the most of your visit Handy flora and fauna species checklists Inspiring descriptions of endangered species recovery Detailed look at Elwha River restoration after dam removal

Olympic National Park: A Natural History

History

McNulty, Tim

Americas

University of Washington Press

On Washington's Olympic Peninsula more than 1,400 square miles of rugged mountains, richly forested river valleys, and pristine wilderness coast have been preserved as Olympic National Park. From rain forests with more than 160 inches of annual precipitation to arid rainshadow slopes, from rugged glacier-covered mountains to the wild Pacific coast, the park's varied ecosystems feature an extraordinary range of plants and animals, including many species found nowhere else on earth. This illustrated complete guide covers endangered species, geology, wildflowers and other plant life, rain forest ecology, glaciers, wildlife, rivers, the Pacific coasts, and visitor information.

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Univ of Washington Pr

In this thoroughly revised edition, Tim McNulty returns his gaze to the Olympic National Park: 1,400 square miles of rugged mountains and wilderness in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula. By examining the effects of global warming and its rapid changes throughout the region alongside current archaeological discoveries that shed new light on the early people of the peninsula, McNulty brings together our past and future. McNulty also tells the stories of the Olympic National Park's animal populations. From marmots and black bears to the prospect of reintroducing wolves, he then looks at the resurgence of bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and the burgeoning sea otter populations rejuvenating the coastal ecosystems. Finally, the restoration of the Elwha River, the removal of salmon-blocking dams, and salmon recovery efforts across the peninsula are bringing wildlife back to the wilderness.

Olympic National Park: A Natural History, Revised Edition

Olympic National Park, the largest old-growth forest preserve in the world, has been named a Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site by Unesco. The Olympic Mountains that dominate the park modify weather patterns dramatically, creating a complex diversity of microclimates and habitats. Rain forests that have more than 160 inches of annual precipitation lie less than fifty miles from near-desert valleys that have less than 20 inches of annual precipitation. The varied ecosystems support an extraordinary variety of wildlife and plant life, including many species found nowhere else on earth. Like the other volumes in this series, Olympic National Park combines a readable narrative, authoritative reference material, and exceptional photographs to create a concise, vivid portrait of the natural history of one of the world's most remarkable places.

Olympic National Park: A Natural History Guide

Houghton/Mifflin

Prose and full-color photos of Northwest rivers.

Washington's Wild Rivers: The Unfinished Work

Earth Sciences

MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS+

Prose and full-color photos of Northwest rivers.

Washington's wild rivers: The unfinished work

Mountaineers

From its place in ancient Native American legends as Tahoma, the "great white mountain," and Tacobet, "nourishing breast," to its position as a symbol of the Northwest today, Mount Rainier has always been a dominant presence in this region. In 1999 we will celebrate the foresight of those who, a century earlier, created Mount Rainier National Park. With that single act they protected for future generations the wild beauty of the area's alpine meadows, dramatic waterfalls and lowland forests--and the extraordinary mountain they surround. 
In this, the official book of the centennial, Pat O'Hara and Tim McNulty view the mountain through all its facets: from the geologic and climatic forces that continue to shape it, to the rich legacy of humans' relationship with it, to its delicate ecosystems and what will be needed to protect them for the future. 
Home to more than 120 alpine plant species, 3 of which are found nowhere else in the world, Mount Rainier remains a refuge for a diversity of flora and fauna. It is also a magnet for the hundreds of thousands of people who live within sight of its snowy slopes and for millions of visitors who arrive from around the world each year. O'Hara and McNulty explore the conflict this presents as park managers attempt to balance protection of the mountain's fragile ecosystems with the desires of the many who wish to seek solitude in its vast forests or challenge themselves on its daunting glaciers. Above all, this book celebrates this treasured place for anyone who has ever looked up and said, "Hey! The mountain is out!"

Washington's Mount Rainier National Park: A Centennial Celebration

Mountaineers (Society)

O'Hara, Pat

A large-format, lavishly illustrated photographic celebration of Mount Rainier National Park.

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

INSCRIBED by AUTHOR. 1992 Broken Moon Press trade paperback, Tim McNulty (Olympic National Park: A Natural History). A collection of poetry detailing the author's love of nature and the outdoors.

In Blue Mountain Dusk

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Broken Moon Pr

Pawtracks

Copper Canyon Press

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Olympic National Park: A Natural History

Olympic National Park: A Natural History

Olympic National Park: A Natural History, Revised Edition

Olympic National Park: A Natural History Guide

Washington's Wild Rivers: The Unfinished Work

Washington's wild rivers: The unfinished work

Washington's Mount Rainier National Park: A Centennial Celebration

Washington's Mount Rainier National Park: A Centennial Celebration

In Blue Mountain Dusk

Pawtracks