Does the United States contain a temperate rainforest?

💡 The Answer

• Yes, temperate rainforests exist in the Pacific Northwest, especially in Olympic National Park.
• The Hoh Rain Forest receives up to 170 inches of rain annually.
• These forests are characterized by towering conifers, mosses, and ferns.
• They result from moist air from the Pacific Ocean being forced up by mountains.
• The Olympic Peninsula is one of the only temperate rainforests in the continental US.