NEW PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT SPOTLIGHTS WASHINGTON STATE'S HOH RIVER –
A CONSERVATION SUCCESS STORY
Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story
Washington State History Museum
June 27 – October 18
TACOMA – Mar. 18 - The Hoh River valley is home to one of Earth’s last intact
temperate rainforests — the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park — where annual
rainfall can exceed 200 inches. In the Washington State History Museum’s new traveling
environmental photography exhibit,
Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story, acclaimed
Washington State nature photographer Keith Lazelle uses his keen artistic eye to capture
the dramatic beauty of the Hoh River, one of only a few virtually intact and pristine
rivers in the contiguous United States.
High from its source in the Olympic mountain range, the Hoh River flows naturally, as it
has for thousands of years, over 50 miles into its estuary at the Pacific Ocean. The Hoh
River valley supports an inspiring array of wildlife such as bald eagle, northern spotted
owl, marbled murrelet, Roosevelt elk, bull trout, and salmon.
Organized by the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Seattle, and the Hoh River
Trust, Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story presents 14 framed color photographs of the
Hoh River ecosystem. Visitors will follow the story of the Hoh River, from its rich history
and cultural significance, to the remarkable tale of cooperation among environmentalists,
local communities, tribes, and government to protect and preserve the river. Accompanying
the lush visuals and informative text are nature sounds by Emmy-award winning sound
recordist Gordon Hempton that will immerse visitors in a unique audio experience of one of
America’s last great rivers.
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High resolution photos are available on our
online image gallery, or upon request from Kimberly Adams, public relations coordinator.
About the
Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum, flagship of the Washington State Historical Society, is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off 1-5. The Washington State History Museum presents exhibits, programs and events that bring Washington's history to life. The Washington State Historical Society has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and vividly presenting Washington's rich and varied history since 1891.
HOURS - Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with extended hours and FREE admission every third Thursday from 2 - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADMISSION - $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, age 60
and above; $6 for students and military with valid ID; children, age 5 and below, and members are always
FREE.
CONTACT – 1-888-BE THERE, www.WashingtonHistory.org
Media Contact:
Kimberly Adams
public relations coordinator
Washington State History Museum
253-798-5877