New SUMMER 2017 Visit Rainier Vacation Planners
The new Visit Rainier 2017 Summer Vacation Planners are available now, download your free copy today.
Chinook Pass scheduled to reopen for summer travel at 8 a.m. Friday, June 9
MOUNT RAINIER – It’s certainly not the latest reopening date, but strong spring storms pushed the clearing effort of State Route 410/Chinook Pass two weeks past our Memorial Day weekend goal. The pass is schedu...
NEW Visit Rainier 2017 Vacation Planners Spring Edition
Visit Rainier, the official tourism office for the Mt. Rainier region is proud to announce a new series of seasonal vacation planners.
SPRING VACATION PLANNER
The 2017 Spring Vacation Plannners are availabl...
READY FOR ADVENTURE? THE WILDEST ZIP LINE IN THE WEST OPENS THIS WEEKEND
Zip Wild complex of five courses celebrating fifth anniversary at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Video: People of Rainier – Photographer, Kalum Berg
Dave Meadows, Animal Keeper at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park gives an insider tour of the wonders of his job and his reasons for loving life in the shadow of Mount Rainier.
Video: Ladies Weekend at Rainier
Three young professional women experience a weekend getaway in the Rainier region.
Video: People of Rainier – Animal Keeper, Dave Meadows
Dave Meadows, Animal Keeper at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park gives an insider tour of the wonders of his job and his reasons for loving life in the shadow of Mount Rainier.
Video: People of Rainier – Mountaineering Legends
Growing up in the shadow of Rainier - or 'Tahoma' as it is known in the Lushootseed language - Puyallup and Muckleshoot Tribal Member Jeffrey Thomas has spent much of his life reacquainting himself with his historical homelands and working to protect them.
Mount Rainier National Park – Winter Access Update
Mount Rainier National Park welcomes you to come enjoy the great outdoors this holiday weekend. Winter conditions are arriving, so the park advises visitors to plan ahead and prepare for potential conditions.
Video: People of Rainier – Jeffrey Thomas, Puyallup and Muckleshoot Tribal Member
Growing up in the shadow of Rainier - or 'Tahoma' as it is known in the Lushootseed language - Puyallup and Muckleshoot Tribal Member Jeffrey Thomas has spent much of his life reacquainting himself with his historical homelands and working to protect them.
National Park Service Announces Fee Free Days for 2017
Combine great scenery and history with great savings and visit a national park for free on one of 10 fee free days in 2017.
Video: People of Rainier – Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa
Here we get to know Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa who grew up in the mountains of Nepal and moved to the Rainier region in 2008. He has climbed Everest 15 times - including a speed record of under 11 hours - and has summited Mount Rainier 94 times...and counting.
Video: People of Rainier – Elli Theobald, Wildflower Scientist
Here we get to know Wildflower Ecologist Elli Theobald who has spent more than 6 years working with a team of scientists to catalog, map and better understand the more than 200 wildflower species found in Mount Rainier National Park.
Paradise Road Transitions to Nightly Closures for Winter Season
Winter will officially arrive at the mountain tonight with snow forecast to the 3000’ elevation. The road between Longmire and Paradise has officially transitioned to winter hours of operation due to expected s...
Video: Find Yourself at Rainier
Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Find yourself at Mt. Rainier. Here, a wanderlust-filled traveler finds friends, beauty and love as he discovers the wonders of the Rainier Region.
Video: Bring the Whole Family
Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Here we focus on family. From the waters of the Puget Sound to the forests and vistas of 'The Mountain', the Rainier region offers the beauty and recreational opportunities for the ultimate family vacation experience.
11.7.16 Hike of the Week: Rampart Ridge
Hike along an old lava flow high above the Nisqually River Valley. While the way is mostly forested, there are a couple of decent views along the trail including a pretty awe-inspiring one of the mountain rising above the Kautz Creek valley.
Help Out For Half Off: Northwest Trek’s November Food Drive
Visitors who bring two or more food items to Northwest Trek or Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will receive half off general admission – and they’ll be making a much-needed donation to the Emergency Food Network.
Video: People of Rainier – Chef Ky Loop
Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Here we get to get to know Chef Ky Loop of Kelly's Mercantile Restaurant in Enumclaw, WA.
National Park Service to Rehabilitate Paradise Inn Annex
The Paradise Inn Annex will be closed beginning August 2017 through late spring 2019. This decision and its implementation will complete the rehabilitation of the Paradise Inn and Annex, concluding a project that began with the rehabilitation of the Inn from 2006 to 2008.
Video: People of Rainier – Annie Kilby, National Park Service Education Ranger
Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Here we get to get to know Annie Kilby, National Park Service Education Ranger.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Sets Annual Attendance Record
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Sets Annual Attendance Record of 217,926 - and still counting - in a busy 2016 that's a year for the record books!
Visit Rainier Launching Fourth and Final Series in Centennial GeoTour September 16
Visit Rainier continues to celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service by releasing the fourth and final series of its Centennial GeoTour.
Second Year of Every Kid in a Park Pass
Fourth graders can obtain a pass that grants free access to federal lands and waters nationwide for them and their family.
Celebrating the Centennial in Two of Washington’s National Parks
Part of the beauty of living in Washington State is enjoying its diverse geography. This was in mind when my preteen and I embarked on a six day, two-park tour to visit Olympic National Park and Mt. Rainier National Park to celebrate the Centennial of the Park Service.
Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial
100 years is a reason to cheer! The official birthday of our National Park Service is August 25, but this is so big we're celebrating all year long. Now is the time to visit our parks. As Stephen Mather, first ...
Mt. Rainier’s World-Famous Wildflowers Making Their Colorful Debut
Mid-July means Mt. Rainier’s world-famous are making their colorful debut, a vibrant display, welcoming Park visitors during the Centennial of the National Park Service.
Northwest Trek’s Moose Calf Has a Name: Spruce the Moose
Shall it be Ash, Douglas or Spruce? Public invited to vote on name for Northwest Trek Wildlife Park’s 2-week-old male moose calf.
Video: People of Rainier – Pat Nagle, Harmon Brewing
Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Here we get to get to know Pat Nagle, Co-owner of Harmon Brewing.
Visit Rainier Launching Third Series in Centennial GeoTour July 1
Visit Rainier continues to celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service by releasing the third series of its Centennial GeoTour this coming July 1. The organization has partnered with Mt. Rainier National Park and Washington State Geocaching Association to create a 100-cache educational GeoTour.
Video: People of Rainier – The Meaning of the Mountain
Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. Here we discover - The Meaning of the Mountain
Moose Calf Born at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
“MOOSED” WELCOME NEWS: CALF BORN SUNDAY AT NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK
Male moose calf is the second birth in less than a year for 4-year-old mom Connie and dad Ellis
EATONVILLE, Wash. – Northwest Trek W...
First Class Passenger Service Now Available on the Mt. Rainier Railroad
The new Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum now offers first class passenger car service! This is yet another improvement to the guest experience and part of the rebranding efforts taking place by new owner...
Vote Now! Mount Rainier National Park Vies for Preservation Grant
Mt. Rainier National Park announced today it is participating in Partners in Preservation, a community-based partnership of American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in hopes of winning funds to restore a historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) cabin in the Longmire Historic District to its original use.
2016 Spring Opening Updates
Mount Rainier Superintendent Randy King advises that the park is making good progress on its annual spring opening process, and is pleased to announce many popular roads will open tomorrow, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Ready, Set, Slime! Slug Fest is June 25-26 at Northwest Trek
It’s nearly Slug Fest time at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. That means a celebration of sliminess and silliness with activities for kids and the young-at-heart. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 25 and 26.
Visit Rainier Receives $10,000 Port of Seattle Tourism Development Grant
Visit Rainier announced today it has launched its People of Rainier video campaign, and that it was awarded a tourism development grant from the Port of Seattle.
SR 410 over Chinook Pass will reopen May 17, 2016
MOUNT RAINIER – A snowy winter didn’t stop crews from plowing through State Route 410 over Chinook Pass and reopening the highway a week ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
Chinook Pass will reopen Tuesday mo...
Win a Set of Mt. Rainier Pints & $50 to the Mint
Win a set of North Drinkware's four handblown, 16 oz pint glasses with a replica of Mt. Rainier molded into the base of the glass and a $50 gift certificate to The Mint Restaurant & Alehouse in Enumclaw.
Roads are Opening
Another winter season at the mountain is coming to a close as we welcome spring to Mt. Rainier National Park! Snow is melting and the roads are being cleared. Throughout the park the annual process of spring op...
Mt. Rainier Tourism Creates $58.3M in Local Economic Benefit
Mount Rainier Tourism Creates $58.3M in Local Economic Benefit - Part of $32B impact overall that supports 295,000 jobs nationwide
ASHFORD, WA – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than ...
New Stamp Highlights Mount Rainier National Park Night Sky
A stunning star trail photograph comprised from 200 images was previewed today to celebrate Washington’s Mount Rainier as the 13th of 16 National Parks Forever Stamp series to be revealed over a three-week period to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary.
Video: Happy Birthday to the National Park Service
The National Park Service is turning 100 this year - and celebrating with a park-inspired version of the Birthday Son! From amazing wildlife, to rangers and even train whistles, everyone and everything is in on the action.!
Spring Opening Forecasts for Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park Superintendent Randy King announces that the park is preparing for the annual spring opening of park areas and facilities.
Mother’s Day Weekend Steam Train Ride
Treat mom to the experience of a bygone era as our beautifully restored steam engine winds through the springtime forest and foothills south of Mount Rainier. Tickets for this two-hour excursion include train r...