New SUMMER 2017 Visit Rainier Vacation Planners
The new Visit Rainier 2017 Summer Vacation Planners are available now, download your free copy today.
Mt. Rainier Gondola Opens For Summer Scenic Rides
Mt. Rainier Gondola Opens For Summer Scenic Rides, Open daily June 23 to September 17, 2017
Mt. Rainier Area Roads Are Opening!
Mt. Rainier Area Roads Are Opening!
8th Annual Mt. Rainier Wine Festival
Wine, wildflowers, music, and more! Join us in the mountains on the Alpine Inn Lawn on July 8th for the 8th annual Mt. Rainier Wine Festival
From sea to summit in one day – by gondola
From sea to summit by way of two very different gondolas.
Explore the area along the Cayuse Pass
How one family discovered a delicious lunch, sketched a waterfall, scored some great photos and ended the day with a sweet treat.
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 scheduled to reopen by 8 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2017.
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Emergency rock slope repair work to cause traffic delays on SR 410
Travelers who plan to use State Route 410 near the northeast entrance of Mount Rainier National Park should prepare for traffic delays starting Tuesday morning, May 30.
Cayuse Pass | SR 123
THIS ROAD IS OPEN. Road opened May 19, 2017.
Cayuse Pass connects to Chinook Pass and White Pass on the east side of Mount Rainier National Park. The Cayuse Pass summit is at the junction of State Routes 123 and 410. The 4,675-foot-high pass is about five miles west of the Chinook Pass summit. Closes during the winter months due to snowfall.
Cayuse Pass connects to Chinook Pass and White Pass on the east side of Mount Rainier National Park. The Cayuse Pass summit is at the junction of State Routes 123 and 410. The 4,675-foot-high pass is about five miles west of the Chinook Pass summit. Closes during the winter months due to snowfall.
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 available now with Summer, Fall and Winter editions coming...
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
Enumclaw Golf Course
The Enumclaw Golf Course is an 18-hole facility that meanders through tall pines in one of the Northwest's most beautiful golf settings below Mt. Rainer.
Where can non-hikers go to show off the WOW factor of Rainier?
“We have friends and family visiting this summer. We don’t hike but we want to give our guests great views of Mt. Rainier. Where can non-hikers go to show off the WOW factor of the mountain?” -J. Greene, Seattle, WA
We have two suggestions for you. One is to ...
Spring in to Easter Around Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier, WA.-Enjoy brunch in the national park, bask in an Easter sunrise service at 6,800 feet, ski with the Easter Bunny, or travel by train to an egg hunt. These are just some of the special Easter activities found around Mt. Rainier. Check VisitRanie...
Left Foot Farms
Left Foot Farm
Left Foot Farm is a 25 acre family farm in the foothills of Mount Rainier in Washington State. They currently raise about one hundred Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats. The farm is a licensed Grade A Raw milk dairy, and loves the fact they are able...
10 Places to Tie the Knot at Rainier | Visit Rainier
From the breathtaking scenery at Mount Rainier National Park, to the stunning backdrops at Crystal Mountain, to an intimate ceremony in a forest, or next to a quiet mountain stream. Couples can choose from a historic church, a century old steam train, a posh woodland spa or a charming country inn. There are memorable locations all around the mountain to choose from.
Rails to Ales
Craft beer lovers, mark your calendars!
The annual Rails to Ales event is Saturday, June 3 and Sunday June 4, 2017. We’re bringing a taste of Tacoma out to the railroad. Tacoma’s Wingman Brewers will be on site with their deliciously popular craft ales. This ...
Paradise Snowplay Area Open Now Thru Mid-March Weather Permitting
Due to recent snow events, Mount Rainier National Park anticipates opening the snowplay area at Paradise this Friday, December 23. The Jackson Visitor Center will also open for daily operations starting Wednesday, December 21 through Monday, January 2.
Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek this Holiday Season
Winter Wildland promises treats for the animals and fun for people at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park during winter break.
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.
Winter Access Update at Mount Rainier National Park | 12.8.16
In anticipation of this weekend’s significant snow event, Mount Rainier National Park announces holiday season hours of operation and recreation opportunities available for visitors.
Video: Ladies Weekend at Rainier
Three young professional women experience a weekend getaway in the Rainier region.
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.
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.
11.14.16 Hike of the Week: The Old Mine Trail
The Old Mine Trail is perhaps one of the least known trails within the national park. Yet, this short path is easily accessible and can be explored year round.
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 snow accumulation.
Beginning immediately the roa...
Fee-Free Entrance on Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Mount Rainier National Park will waive entrance fees for park visitors this Friday, November 11.
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.
Video: The Bucket List
Follow the stories of people whose lives have been changed by The Mountain as we highlight colorful characters and personalities of Mt. Rainier. This time we're featuring old friends reconnecting during a trip to Mt. Rainier.
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.
10.31.16 Hike of the Week: Owyhigh Lakes
Hike through impressive stands of primeval forest to two subalpine lakes high above the White River Valley. The lakes are set in a meadow beneath the sawtooth multi-summited Governors Ridge—one of the most intriguing looking alpine landmarks within the park.
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.
10.24.16 Hike of the Week: Comet Falls
Hike up a narrow rugged valley scoured by avalanches and roaring with the sound of raging water. It’s a stiff little climb past three thundering cataracts before reaching one of the most spectacular and tallest waterfalls within the park.
10.17.16 Hike of the Week: Glacier Basin
Hike along a roaring glacier-fed river to a stark rugged basin flanked by rock and ice and fed by a series of silver cascades. En route, traverse majestic stands of old-growth conifers and cross a series of tumbling creeks.
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.
10.10.16 Hike of the Week: Alta Vista
Follow a paved path to a little promontory in Paradise Park for some excellent panoramic viewing. While a tad steep in spots, this trail is ideal for neophyte hikers, visitors to Paradise short on time, and adventurers of all ages and walks of life.