UNESCO - Olympic National Park - Hurricane Ridge Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Olympic National Park - Olympic Mountains - Hurricane Ridge - Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among which is the best example of intact and protected temperate rainforest in the Pacific Northwest. The Olympic Mountains are a mountain range on the Olympic Peninsula. A large portion of the range is contained within the Olympic National Park. The Hurricane Ridge is a mountainous area in Olympic National Park. At an elevation of 5'242 feet (1'598 m), Hurricane Ridge is a year-round destination. The Ridge is named for its intense gales and winds. The weather in the Olympic Mountains is unpredictable, and visitors should be prepared for snow at any time of year. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Olympic National Park Site: Olympic Mountains - Hurricane Ridge Country: United States of America Location: Washington Inscription: 1981 Category: Natural (vii)(ix) Unesco Ref: 151-001 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.