Hoh Rain Forest (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption The Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park. An area within this forest in Washington state for years held the distinction as one of the quietest places in the world. Credit Quiet Parks International Usage Restrictions credit required License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.