OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Park rangers will lead guided interpretive walks along the Elwha River where Lake Aldwell once existed beginning Saturday, Aug. 3.
The Olympic National Park’s free program will be offered at 1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 7.
During the Elwha Discovery Walks, rangers will guide visitors through the landscape being created by the river following the removal of Elwha Dam, which was completed in spring 2012.
Walks will provide an up-close look at shifting sediments, both old and new vegetation, giant stumps logged a century ago and the river re-establishing itself.
The walks begin at the former boat launch located at the end of Lake Aldwell Road, which turns north off U.S. Highway 101 just west of the Elwha River bridge.
Visitors should wear sturdy walking shoes or boots and be prepared for windy conditions with no shade.
One hour
The guided portion of the walk will last about one hour.
The park began offering the free walks last summer.
For more information about Elwha Discovery Walks, phone the Elwha Ranger Station at 360-452-9191.
For more information about Elwha River Restoration, visit http://tinyurl.com/Elwha-Restoration.
