When
it comes to traveling
with the family we find
we all enjoy the great
outdoors. The Olympic
National Forest that
span 633,677 acres
across the Olympic
Peninsula in northwest
Washington State is an
ideal destination. The
Olympic National Forest
is also number three on
the National Park
Foundation's annual ‘Top
10’ list for places to
capture great photos. On
this list you'll also
find tips highlighting
the very best Fall photo
experiences in America’s
national parks and
public lands.
This
National Forest has it
all; from a temperate
rain forest, rugged
mountain terrain, large
lowland lakes, cascading
rivers, and beautiful
saltwater beaches. And,
the Olympic National
Forest is a tapestry of
biological diversity and
home to a wide variety
of plants and animals,
many of which live
nowhere else in the
world.
The Olympic National
Forest is great for
families who want to
explore nature and learn
more about this
beautiful landscape.
Offering various points
of interest, including
Lake Cushman, Quinault
Rain Forest, Wynoochee
Dam, Seal Rock and eight
well-marked nature
trails, the Forest is a
wonderful place to spend
a day exploring with
your camera. Olympic
National Forest
surrounds most of
Olympic National Park
and the Olympic Mountain
range, and each are
wonderful places for a
side trip.
A
Ford Photo Tip For Your
Trip
We've
captured many
eye-catching photos
during overcast or misty
days, and have learned
that nice weather
doesn’t always equal
good photos. For a
different perspective,
try snapping a few shots
in the rain forest. The
dramatic skies above,
the mist and the
raindrops can add a
naturally unique,
romantic and even
mysterious mood to the
picture.
The
“Top Ten Parks and
Public Lands Photo Tips”
range from capturing the
rich history of
Jamestowne, Virginia, to
watching alligators
glide through the swamps
of Okefenokee National
Wildlife Refuge. Whether
you’re a professional or
new to photography,
these tips will help you
discover some of the
hidden gems that often
get overlooked within
the nation’s diverse
parks and public lands
system.
In
recent years the
National Park Service
and the National Park
Foundation had teamed
with sponsors like CASIO
and Ford Motor Company
for the official “Share
the Experience” photo
contest. Amateur
photographers are
encouraged to enter
their favorite photos
taken in America’s
national parks and
public lands. Winners
are eligible for a
variety of prizes and
vacations to federal
recreation areas.
The
“Share the Experience”
photo contest benefits
America’s Federal
Recreational Lands
managed by the Bureau of
Land Management, the
Bureau of Reclamation,
the National Park
Service, the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service,
and the U.S. Forest
Service. We hope these
tips are helpful, and
inspire you to get out
and explore some of
America’s hidden gems
hidden within the
nation's public parks
and recreation lands.
Plan Your Trip
To find more about
the Share The
Experience Photo
Contest and current
news visit
www.nationalparks.org
or
http://www.sharetheexperience.org.
To learn more about Washington getaway options, view festival and events schedules, as well as local attractions and sites to explore visit http://www.experiencewashington.com.
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