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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. ...

Wolverines at Mount Rainier National Park

Second family of wolverines documented at Mount Rainier National Park

Second family of wolverines documented at Mount Rainier National Park ...

Grizzly Bear plays in the water at Northwest Trek Wildlife 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 ...

Paradise Sledding Area Closed for the Season March 31st

Snowplay, the safest and only location that sledding is permitted in Mount Rainier National Park is open for the winter season, as of January 10, 2021. ...

Hands hold an insect up to a smart phone to use an app to identify the insect

Get Into Nature & Connect with Family in City Nature Challenge

Annual global event April 30-May 3 offers an opportunity for Puget Sound folks to discover nearby wildlife, help science and get outside safely. ...

Exterior of Longmire Wilderness information Center

Mount Rainier Summer 2021 Wilderness and Climbing Reservations Available Online Through Recreation.gov

Mount Rainier National Park will offer online trip planning and reservations on Recreation.gov for the June 1 through September 20, 2021 peak hiking season. ...

Wildflower meadow at Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park

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. ...

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