SR 410/Chinook and SR 123/Cayuse passes reopen May 26
State Route 410/Chinook Pass and SR 123/Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park will reopen for the season by 8 a.m. Friday, May 26, in time for Memorial Day weekend. ...
NEW Aerial Adventure Course at Crystal Mountain Resort
The new Flying Raven Adventure Course will be a new summer addition to the mountain’s list of activities, open to the public starting May 27th, 2023. ...
Timed Entry Reservations? MRNP seeks Public Input
Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on a draft plan to implement timed-entry reservations during peak visitation. ...
Ride the Mt. Rainier Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad launches new railcycle tours departing from Eatonville. Train rides may soon depart from Chehalis. ...
Mount Rainier National Park moves to cashless fee collection starting May 26
Starting May 26, Mount Rainier National Park will be transitioning to a fully cashless fee system. ...
RESCUED MOOSE CALVES MAKE PUBLIC DEBUT AT NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK
Three orphaned moose calves, named Atlas, Luna, and Callisto, will make their public debut at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Friday (Jan. 27). ...
MRNP Fishing Regulations Update
Members of the public can now find all fishing regulations for Mount Rainier National Park on the park’s website and the Superintendent’s Compendium. ...
National Park Winter 2022-23 Recreational Access Changes
Paradise road access shifts to Saturdays and Sundays starting November 29, 2022. Longmire open daily. ...
Stevens Canyon Road construction closures extended
Stevens Canyon Road construction closures extended to include weekends. A nine-mile stretch of Stevens Canyon Road will remain closed. ...
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad is Coming Back to Life
Western Forest Industries Museum (WFIM) announces plans to bring the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad back into operations. ...
Crystal Mountain Resort Adds EV Charging Stations
Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington's largest ski resort adds electric vehicle charging stations, free for guest use. ...
Mount Rainier National Park Accepting CUA Applications
Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2022 and ...
Celebrate Slimy Heroes of the Forest
Human slug races, tentacle headbands, and other slug-like activities for the whole family during Slug Fest July 30-31 at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park ...
Own a Piece of Northwest Trek History
Own a piece of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park History. Five original trams from wildlife park up for auction. Auction closes June 27, 2022. ...
Mount Rainier National Park | Memorial Day weekend operations
Although 13 feet of snow remains on the ground at Paradise, many areas within Mount Rainier National Park will be accessible to visitors beginning Memorial Day weekend. ...
Cayuse Pass to Open Friday May 27
SR 123/Cayuse pass scheduled to reopen by 8 a.m. Friday, May 27, in time for Memorial Day weekend. No reopening date for SR410/Chinook Pass yet due to relentless winter weather, continued snowfall and high avalanche danger. ...
Get Into Nature & Connect with Family in City Nature Challenge
Annual global event April 29-May 2 offers opportunity for Puget Sound folks to discover nearby wildlife, help science and get outside safely. ...
Spend Spring Break at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park will be open daily (April 2-April 10, 2022) just in time for spring breaks and there will be plenty to see and do. ...
Mount Rainier National Park Reopens Carbon River Area Access
Mount Rainier National Park reopens Carbon River area access. Visitors should be prepared for trail washouts and rough early season conditions. ...
Moose on the Loose In Northwest Trek’s Free Roaming Area
Moose on the Loose in Northwest Trek Wildlife Park's free-roaming area. Five-month-old moose calf will make his public debut this weekend. ...
Temporary Closure of Grove of the Patriarchs
November 18, 2021 Mount Rainier National Park Announces Temporary Closure of Grove of the Patriarchs ...
Parkwide fire ban lifted at Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with federal fire management officials. Campfires will be permitted at the park’s three campgrounds, including the Ohanapecosh Campground, the Cougar Rock Campground and the White River Campground. ...
Second family of wolverines documented at Mount Rainier National Park
Second family of wolverines documented at Mount Rainier National Park ...
Animals Keeping Cool During August heat wave
Bears and wolves splash around, and wolverines play in ice at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. ...
New Superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Greg Dudgeon to serve as the superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park starting in July 2021. ...
Mount Rainier National Park Announces Environmental Assessment Review and Comment Opportunity
The National Park Service (NPS) has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lahar Detection and Seismic Monitoring System at Mount Rainier for public review. The EA is available for review and comment through June 25, 2021 at the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment ...
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. ...
New Washington Outdoor Coalition Shares Six Important Tips for How to #RecreateResponsibly this Memorial Day
Discover six simple tips to recreate responsibly in the great outdoors during the "new normal" and learn how you can help share the message. ...
Visit Mount Rainier virtually!
“Parked” at Home? Celebrate National Park Week Virtually. Free digital options to Visit Mount Rainier virtually! ...
The Washington Tourism Alliance Launches showWAlove.com
New online program to help support local Washington businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek Deserves a Spot on Holiday Calendars
Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek Deserves a Spot on Every Holiday Calendar. ...
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. ...
