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The entire Mouthy Marmots crew presents the best of summer at Olympic National Park and Port Angeles, Washington. Best bird, camp, paddle, hike, stargazing and, of course, best dog! 

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Hear how Canadian First Nations and Pacific Northwest tribes journeyed through ancestral waterways of the Olympic Peninsula for an annual Canoe Journey, a  gathering rich in cultural significance. At the same time, for the first time in 100 years, artists from Quileute and Lower Elwha tribes carved, blessed and launched traditional canoes at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park.

There's much to learn-- enjoy the show!

More information:

Paddle to Nisqually 2026: Medicine Creek Potlach Journey 

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

Carengie Museum - Lower Elwha Tribe

Quileute Tribe

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Yes, there is a way to hike by bus at Olympic National Park! And Friends of Olympic National Park talk about volunteering and trail advice. Plus, it can get spooky in the woods. We'll hear from hikers and birders who lived to tell the tales.

Learn more:

Friends of Olympic National Park

Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society

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Olympic National Park's Elwha River is famous! Historic dam removals have revived the river and its spectacular watersheds. When you visit, you'll see beautiful forests and wildlife -- including dipper birds! We share lots of info about dipper birds, where to hike, and how to conserve this Pacific Northwest treasure for our grandkids.

Hiking

Madison Falls

Glines Canyon Overlook

West Elwha Trail

Conservation

River Restoration - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

Elwha Legacy Forests

History

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Ocean wonders and birding gems: 

• The Feiro Marine Life Center and the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary have teamed up to create an interactive Olympic Coast Exploration Center on the waterfront in Port Angeles. 
• Just outside Port Angeles, the North Olympic Land Trust has rewilded the Lyre Conservation Area where really cool birds are always spotted. 
• For Earth Day, we celebrate 'Earthrise,' the photo taken by Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders that launched Earth celebrations globally. 

Dedicated to the educators and passionate volunteers teaching us about nature and bringing wonder to our worlds.

Have fun and volunteer:

Feiro Marine Life Center

North Olympic Land Trust

Beach clean ups

COASST

Elwha Legacy Forests

North Olympic Salmon Coalition

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Surprising news of the endangered orcas along Washington and Vancouver Island's coastlines! Plus, spring brings birds and birding parties. Avian expert Iris shares tips on finding the best. And it's women's history month! Our shipping news returns with the incredible but true story of the real-life Tug Boat Annie.

BYOB(inocular) Bird Walk with Iris RSVP with North Olympic Land Trust

Birding festivals
Olympic Birdfest
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival

Save the whales!

Orca Conservancy

Listen to whales: OrcaSound

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A travel show! Iris visits her Pacific Northwest bird friends in Costa Rica. Carole imagines preserving Olympic National Park. Locally, ferry service resumes to Canada, but many Canadians won't be travelling. We talk with Canadians about the boycott and send some neighborly love. Plus Chef Vanessa cooks up sunshine.

Elwha Legacy Forests

Osa Wild

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Climb aboard the crazy train of national park news, then calm down with tips on staying sane, marmot surveys and the one and only Port Angeles shipping news. 

Dedicated to all those bringing kindness to the world. And marmots, of course!

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It's year end and cold out! Warm up with a bragging contest from Olympic Peninsula birders about the 2025 bird of the year. Plus, the annual Christmas Bird Count reveals rarities. Little Port Angeles plays a big role in global oil. And a Port Angeles librarian offers some warm winter reads. Enjoy!

Enjoy these local resources:

Olympic Peninsula Audubon and Rainshadow Bird Alliance

North Olympic Library System

Oil shipping in local waterways surges in 2024

New oil pipeline worries in Canada 2025

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What scary thing happened to a retired ranger looking for marmots? Plus a first-hand report on climate impacts at Olympic National Park, a tribute to the park's disappearing glaciers, rare bird alerts and a debut of our new, one-of-kind shipping report! 

A tribute to glaciers at Olympic National Park

Birding adventures - Try the Wednesday morning bird walks at Dungeness River Nature Center . Bird list 

 Listers - birding culture film