Places and Attractions - Visit Rainier

Places and Attractions

Ex Nihilo

Ex-Nihilo Sculpture Park

Ex Nihilo AKA Recycled Iron Spirits is a sculpture park open to the public in Ashford, Washington.  ...

Crystal Mountain Resort

Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington State's largest ski resort offers winter and summer fun. ...
Dog Lake

Dog Lake Fishing

Dog Lake is located just east of White Pass along Highway 12, this high elevation lake is a good beginners lake.  ...
Horseshoe Lake and Mount Rainier as seen from Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Northwest Trek is a 725-acre wildlife park tucked away in the forest near Mt. Rainier. Unlike any play area in the Puget Sound region, it is designed to stimulate imaginations, encourage exploration, connect folks with wildlife and immerse kids in nature. ...
Mt. Rainier Gondola at Crystal Mountain

Scenic Gondola Rides

Get whisked away on a scenic ride up to the summit of Crystal Mountain and breathtaking Mt. Rainier views. ...
Little White Church

Elbe

Explore Elbe, Washington the small town with a big history in trains and timber! Located only 13 miles from the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.  ...
Rainier Basecamp building and sign

Ashford

Just six miles outside the Nisqually Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park sits the mountain community of Ashford. ...
Ashford County Park

Ashford County Park

The Ashford County Park is 80 acres of park that now includes a children’s playground, two restroom facilities, 1.2 miles of perimeter and interior walking paths, amphitheater, and parking areas.  This day-use park is a great stop on your way to Mount Rainier or to visit for the ...
Spray Falls

Spray Falls

Hiking to Spray Falls, witness incredible beauty even before reaching these mighty falls. This one is a must on the ...
Carbonado

Carbonado

Discover Carbonado! Carbonado was a company boomtown in the Carbon River Valley when growing towns such as Tacoma and Seattle ...
Weddings at Crystal Mountain Resort

10 Places to Tie the Knot at 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 ...
Genesis Farm and Gardens grounds

Genesis Farm & Gardens

Wedding venue located in Enumclaw, WA that accommodates indoor or outdoor weddings and receptions for up to 200 people. ...
Bedroom in Wellspring Cabins

Wellspring Cabins

Wellspring is an ideal base for a mountain getaway in every season-the peaceful solitude offering the space for quiet contemplation, or for a romantic interlude with that special someone. ...
Comet Falls

Comet Falls

The drama of the falls, along with its easy access make Comet Falls one of the park’s most popular waterfalls. ...
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain Resort offers scenic gondola rides, dining, and shopping with a host of summer and winter activities. Crystal Mountain is located in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with lodging options within walking distance.  ...

Mount Tahoma Trails Association

The Mount Tahoma Trails Association operates and manages the largest no fee Hut-to-Hut Trail System in North America for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.  ...
Mount Rainier as seen from Enumclaw Photo Courtesy Dan DeVries Photography

Enumclaw

Mt. Rainier stands majestically over the bustling gateway community of Enumclaw. An ideal base camp for fun in the mountains, ...
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier

Myrtle Falls

Myrtle Falls offers a stunning viewpoint located only a quarter of a mile from the parking lot at Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park. ...
Wildflowers, mountains, and a lake.

Tipsoo Lake Photography

This easily accessible lake lies just below Chinook Pass along Highway 410 and offers visitors abundant parking for views to ...
Christine Falls

Christine Falls

Some of the prettiest and most easily accessible falls in Mt. Rainier National Park, Christine Falls offers a charming intimate ...

Mowich Lake Fishing

Fishing at Mowich Lake, the largest lake in Mount Rainier National Park can be fished from the shoreline or a float tube.  ...

Packwood Lake Fishing

Located inside the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Packwood Lake is 110 feet deep and contains wild rainbow trout. Learn more at VisitRainier.com.  ...

Narada Falls

To visit Narada Falls from the Nisqually Entrance to the park, follow the road 14 miles to a signed viewpoint and parking lot. Follow a short trail for full views of the falls. ...
Waterfall

Snoquera Falls

At 400 feet, Snoquera Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls on the north side of Mt. Rainier National Park. ...

Alder Lake Recreational Area Fishing

Fishing at Alder Lake is a fun and exciting pastime for anglers of all ages. This large Nisqually River reservoir is located five miles south of Eatonville.  ...
Mineral Lake Photo Courtesy Stormking Photography

Mineral Lake Fishing

Season: Late-April – Late-Sept | Lake Size: 277 acres  By some accounts, Mineral Lake is one of the best trout fishing ...
Mount Rainier as seen from Mineral Lake

Mountain Time Wellness

Mountain Time Wellness physical therapist Jillene Lund will come to you at your vacation rental, B&B or cabin while you are in the Mount Rainier area.  ...
Ranger Falls

Ranger Falls

Ranger Falls, The 4-mile walk through the moderate rainforest is an incredible experience in itself, even before reaching beautiful Ranger Falls in the Carbon River corner of the park.  ...
SUNTOP LOOKOUT

Fire Lookouts of Mount Rainier

Views from these historic structures leave burning memories.   Snow-clad and draped in glacial-ice, it seems unlikely that wildfire would ...
Denman Falls

Denman Falls

Denman Falls is a spectacular waterfall accessed from the West Side Road inside Mt. Rainier National Park. The waterfall is ...
Little White Church Elbe WA

The Little White Church of Elbe

The Little White Church of Elbe is officially known as the Historic Elbe Evangelical Lutheran Church. Since 1906, this charming ...
Wellspring Spa near Mount Rainier National Park

Wellspring Spa near Mount Rainier

Restoring peacefulness. Refreshing silence. Recentering possibilities. Visit Wellspring Spa for a getaway replacing the weight of the world with the ...

Rimrock Lake Fishing

Fishing at Rimrock Lake is best experienced May thru July. Learn more at Visit Rainier.com.  ...