42K views · 963 reactions | WOW! Check out the blizzard conditions...

For throwback Thursday, we're exploring Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park! Full Blog with Photos at: https://hike734.com/uncategorized/hurricane-ridge-to-klahhane-ridge/ Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park is the easiest way to get to the alpine. The walk from the parking lot at the end of the road to Klahhane Ridge is a walk filled with epic views of the park, flower meadows, gnarled cliffs, subalpine forests, and did I mention epic views? | Hike 734

317K views · 5.8K reactions | Hurricane Helene tore through the Blue Ridge, flattening forests, ripping up roots and stripping mountain slopes bare. With the canopy gone, invasive species are rushing in, threatening one of the most diverse ecosystems in the United States. Scientists say the future of this forest may not be a return to normal but to something we’ve never seen before. Learn more with Sci NC. | PBS North Carolina | Facebook