Visit Rainier Press Releases

Mt Rainier National Park Announces Winter Operating Hours

Beginning Friday, December 22, the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise is open throughout the winter on Fridays through Sundays, from 10:00 am to 4:15 pm. In addition, this visitor center will be open December 25-January 1, January 15, and February 19. ...

Run Wild 5K/8K at Northwest Trek

Run Wild race day at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is fast approaching, September 16, 2017, and there’s still time to register. ...

Mount Rainier above meadows of aster, lupine, paintbrush, and more near Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA.

Mt. Rainier’s Wildflowers Making Their Colorful Debut

Mt. Rainier, WA. - The Mount Rainier area was voted “Best Wildflower Spot in The United States.” And Mount Rainier’s wildflowers are now making their colorful bloom, welcoming park visitors with a vibrant display of color. ...

Fishers Reintroduced at Mount Rainier National Park

State and federal biologists released 10 fishers today in the Nisqually River watershed of Mount Rainier National Park as part of a collaborative effort to restore the species to Washington. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

Mount Rainier National Park Transitions to Fall Season

Autumn has officially arrived at Mount Rainier National Park, and as the leaves start to turn color, park facilities begin the extended process of winterization to prepare for changing weather. ...

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! ...

Centennial Events this Week at Mt. Rainier

In recognition of the National Park Service’s anniversary date of August 25, 1916, throughout the National Park Service entrance fees will be waived for the extended weekend dates of August 25 through August 28. ...

Expand your Pokédex at Northwest Trek

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

“Take a Hike” and “Help a Trail” for National Trails Day

The National Park Service invites park lovers to visit Mount Rainier National Park this Saturday, June 4 to celebrate National Trails Day and participate in stewardship events that also honor the National Park Service’s centennial. ...

Mount Rainier Celebrates New Stamp with Fee-Free Day June 2

Superintendent Randy King invites the public to a special event on Thursday, June 2 to mark the first day of issue and the formal unveiling of a new United States postage stamp that pays tribute to Mount Rainier National Park. ...

Babies Galore at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Not only is there a bison herd at Northwest Trek, there are five adorable bison calves, plus bighorn sheep lambs, three beaver kits and gaggles of goslings in the meadows, forests and wetlands ...

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. ...

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, ...

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.! ...

Centennial Volunteer Challenge Coins

Registered volunteers who contribute 201.6 hours of service between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 can earn a Centennial Volunteer Challenge Coin! ...

Northwest Trek Introduces Kids’ Trek

Nature-inspired playground will provide plenty of exercise along with integrated lessons about how children connect to the natural world through play and awareness of the plants and animals with which we share the Earth at Kids' Trek. ...

Railroad Dream Team Forms in Elbe, WA at Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum

The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad and Museum (MRSR) is now Mt. Rainier Railroad. “Exciting changes are taking place, said Wayne ...

Experience Kids ‘N’ Critters at Northwest Trek

Up to four kids get in free to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park with each paying adult during Kids 'N' Critters long weekend, February 13-15. ...

Northwest Trek Admits Kids Free this December

Annual Winter Break event is set Dec. 26-27, and animals throughout the wildlife park will get treats featuring natural items like fruit cut into ornament shapes, plus evergreen trees and wreaths to explore. ...

Enjoy Winter Holidays at Mt. Rainier

In celebration of Thanksgiving and as a way to encourage healthy outdoor time, Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks will offer free entry to all park areas on Friday, November 27. ...

Fee-Free Day on Friday, November 27

In celebration of Thanksgiving and as a way to encourage healthy outdoor time, Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks will offer free entry to all park areas on Friday, November 27. ...

Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek this Holiday Season

Help Out For Half Off at Northwest Trek

Visitors who bring two or more food items to the wildlife park between Nov. 6 and Nov. 29 will receive half off general admission, and they’ll be making a donation to the non-profit Emergency Food Network at the same time. ...

Public Picks Name for Northwest Trek’s Moose Calf: Meet Willow

She is tough and resilient and as beautiful as an integral piece of the Northwest landscape. So it’s not surprising that members of the public picked Willow as the name for Northwest Trek’s 6-week-old moose calf. ...

Northwest Trek’s “Get Out of the Rut” Activities This Labor Day

Labor Day Weekend Must Do! Northwest Trek's "Get Out of the Rut" Activities Bring Antler-Clashing, Elk-Bugling-End-of-Summer Fun for the Whole Family ...

Civil War Train at Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

September 12 is the annual Civil War Train at the railroad. The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad hosts this annual one ...

Wildflower Watch 2016 Begins!

The Mt. Rainier area was voted “Best Wildflower Spot in The United States” and VisitRainier.com is making it as ...

A Baby Boom at Northwest Trek Wildife Park

May 21, 2015 Three bison calves and three bighorn sheep lambs are roaming the meadows at Northwest Trek. EATONVILLE, Wash. ...

A Bison Calf Born at Northwest Trek Wildife Park

May 6, 2015 More bison and elk calves, plus bighorn sheep lambs are expected; beaver also due to give birth ...

Easter Fun on the Railroad!

It was a sunny Easter Saturday when we arrived at the packed train platform in Elbe, just outside the Mt. ...

Chinook & Cayuse Pass Will Soon Reopen

Effective March 7, 2015, the park will begin providing extended operational hours for the road between Longmire and Paradise. ...

Sizzling Romantic Opportunities & President’s Day Weekend Specials

Spice things up with a little volcanic romance this Valentine’s and President’s Day weekend at Mt. Rainier. Various lodging properties and dining establishments around the mountain are offering sweet specials on dinners and romantic getaways. ...

Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek Deserves a Spot on Every Holiday Calendar

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park News Release November 28, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINTER WILDLAND AT NORTHWEST TREK DESERVES A SPOT ...

Welcome Winter Holidays at Mt. Rainier

Cutting the family Christmas tree, wrapping presents fireside in a cozy cabin, snowshoeing, skiing, tubing, and riding a train with Santa are just a few of the activities folks can enjoy this winter and holiday season around Mt. Rainier. ...

Limited Operations & Opening Details at Crystal Mountain

What does “Limited Operations” mean? It means we are not 100% open and hours and services are limited. We plan to remain open daily (weather and conditions permitting) and add more lifts, terrain and services as we get more snow so be sure to stay tuned. ...

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