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Olympic National Park: Mountains, coastline and rainforests

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With over 922,000 acres, Olympic National Park in Washington is a land of beauty and variety. A day's exploration can take you from breathtaking mountain vistas with meadows of wildflowers to colorful ocean tide pools. This stunning photo was taken during sunrise at the park's Second Beach.

To celebrate the National Park Service's 100th anniversary this August, USA TODAY will be highlighting one national park per week in a countdown to the centennial on August 25th. From the geysers of Yellowstone National Park, to the scenic beauty of Mount Rainier National Park, to the harsh desert environment of Death Valley National Park, we now move to the Pacific Northwest's rugged coastline, imposing mountains and sprawling forests in Olympic National Park. Almost one million acres of pristine wilderness await visitors, and with three distinct ecosystems, the park has something for everyone. Explore Olympic through videos, photo galleries, and more all week.

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Behold, beware the raw beauty of Olympic National Park:

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