NPS officials say anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills, will be prohibited within the park and forest.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced Thursday that all campfires will be prohibited in the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park starting Aug. 1. The ban will ...

A campfire ban starts Aug. 1 as the Bear Gulch Fire grows past 3,000 acres, closing Lake Cushman, trails and Staircase campground.

Evacuation Levels: The Bear Gulch Fire area near Dry Creek Trail is in a Level 3 “GO” evacuation. This includes the Staircase ...

(NEXSTAR) — For one day only in August, you can get into any of our national parks for free.

All campfires will be prohibited in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park starting at 12 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025.

USA Softball is set to preserve the legacy of one of softball’s greatest players. Former Alabama star, Olympic medalist, ...

Pierce County could see decreased air quality for portions of the next two days due to smoke from the Bear Gulch Fire burning in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park, according to the ...

Aug. 3 1852 — The first intercollegiate rowing race is held on Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H., where Harvard beats Yale by four lengths on the 2-mile course. 1936 — American sprinter Jesse Owens wins the ...

A trio of paddeboarders make their way across the waters of Lake Crescent off of Barnes Point on Sunday in Olympic National Park. Calm winds made for an ideal day for watercraft on the popular lake ...

The Bear Gulch Fire increased by 700 acres since Tuesday, and fire activity is expected to remain strong Wednesday.

Anyone near the Dry Creek Trail, along Lake Cushman's westernmost shores, should evacuate immediately, the Mason County ...