News and Events

Crystal Mountain Resort Open for the Season

Crystal Mountain Resort opens for the 2025 26 season on December 24 with Highway 410 reopened, full lift access, parking updates, and special events.

Travel Smart at Mount Rainier

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Simple ways to explore the Mount Rainier region with care and enjoy a better visit. Often trips to Mount Rainier begin with the same iconic moment. You see the mountain rise above the horizon and you feel a pull to get closer. Visitors carry that sense of wonder into...

Visiting Mt Rainier with Kids in Summer

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Plan a smooth summer trip to Mt Rainier with kids. Find easy trails, food options, visitor center info, family friendly basecamps, and practical tips for warm weather travel.

How to Visit Mount Rainier If Timed Entry Returns in 2026

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Visitors can still enter Mt Rainier without a timed entry reservation. Learn the options that worked during past pilot seasons and how to prepare for 2026.

How to Visit Mount Rainier Without a Car

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How to visit the park by guided tour or hiker shuttle when driving is not an option. Some visitors prefer to explore without driving. It is possible to visit Mount Rainier National Park without a car, but options are limited. There is no public transportation, no bus...

Cutting Your Own Christmas Tree in the Mt. Rainier Area?

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So, you can’t cut down a tree in Mt. Rainier National Park, but you can have that experience of cutting down your own Christmas tree in select areas outside of the park. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

Visit Rainier Itinerary | Wildlife and Waterfalls

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New Wildlife and Waterfalls itinerary: explore majestic waterfalls, encounter Pacific Northwest wildlife, and uncover hidden gems along the road less traveled. Download your free itinerary now and start planning your adventure!