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1 month ago

This Is the Quietest Place in the Continental U.S.-and It's in a Rainforest National Park Just 3 Hours From Seattle

"So many people come to Olympic looking for quiet," says Matt Mikkelsen, chairperson and executive director of Wilderness Quiet Parks. "It's not a resource we talk about enough ... silence is an indicator of the overall health of an ecosystem."
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This Is the Quietest Trail in the U.S.-and It Follows a Stunning Scenic River

"Our testing process is very exact. Beyond collecting standard acoustic data, each team member must agree, unanimously and unhesitatingly, that natural quiet prevailed throughout the testing period."
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