One Square Inch of Silence

AARP Listening for Quiet - Discover a silent sanctuary in Washington State’s Olympic National Park—a place so serene you can hear your heart beat. By Edward Readdicker-Henderson, Nov.-Dec., 2007.
Los Angeles Times: A Voice for Silence - John Balzar describes his experience at One Square Inch with acoustic ecologist, Gordon Hempton. John Balzar, Nov. 15, 2005.
Prime Time Radio Multimedia Specials: Sounds of Silence - See photographs and listen to the sounds of Olympic National Park.
The Seattle Times: A man speaks up for silence. - Article summarizes One Square Inch at time of publication. Includes map, photographs, audio. Lynda V. Mapes, Aug. 1, 2005.
Time: A Voice Crying In The Wilderness. - Article describes the preservation of the natural soundscape. Dan Cray, July 27, 1998.

The Acoustic Ecology Institute - Provides access to news, academic research, public policy advocates, and articles and essays about sound and listening.
World Forum for Acoustic Ecology - The World Forum for Acoustic Ecology (WFAE), founded in 1993, is an international association of affiliated organizations and individuals, who share a common concern with the state of the world's soundscapes.

2006 NPS Management Policy - Describes the management objectives of the National Park Service including natural soundscape and natural quiet.
Olympic National Park - This is the NPS official site with directories and government document search.

Air Traffic Identification - Web-based flight tracker allows users to see a visual representation of air traffic in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport including parts of Olympic National Park.
Alaska Airlines - Alaska Airlines has promised not to fly unscheduled (maintenance and test) flights over Olympic National Park.
American Airlines - American Airlines does not and will not fly over Olympic National Park.
Hawaiian Airlines - Hawaiian Airlines responded favorably and will not fly over Olympic Park.

Directions to One Square Inch - Complete directions for visiting the stone that is One Square Inch in the Hoh Rain Forest. Includes photographs. (File size 535 KB)
Forks Chamber of Commerce - If you are planning a trip to the Hoh Rain Forest you might be interested in tourist information with current weather conditions.
The Quietest Place to Stay - This is the quietest place to stay in the area. Very clean, too. On the river and 10 minutes to Rialto Beach.
Wilderness Camping Permits - A permit is required to camp near OSI on Hoh River Trail. Campsite 2.0 is recommended and 1.2 miles away from OSI.

One Square Inch