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Mt. Rainier Gondola

Ride Crystal’s Mt. Rainier Gondola

Skiers, riders and foot passengers can all take a ride to the Crystal Mountain summit for captivating mountain views, a delectable meal at the Summit House restaurant or to drop back into the vast terrain that plunges below the ridge line.  You’ll travel almost 2,500 vertical feet ...

Dining with a View at Crystal Mountain

On a clear day, the dining at the Summit House at Crystal Mountain offers jaw-dropping views of Mount Rainier and surrounding mountains, along with mouthwatering food, scenic gondola ride, and epic photo opps.  ...
Crystal Mountain Resort

Crystal Mountain Resort a PNW Winter Playground

Crystal Mountain is a world class ski resort, rated by SKIING magazine as the #7 ski resort in North America. Experienced skiers are drawn to the expert runs comprising nearly half of the terrain... ...

Mushroom Picking

Dozens of good edible mushroom species begin to appear in late summer. Most species need the first fall rains to come before they appear. Some species wait until the first frosts. As is well-known mushrooms can be poisonous, so mushroom hunters need to have positively identified species... ...

Nordic Ski at White Pass

Cross country ski or snowshoe on scenic, well-established trails through wooded areas and around a scenic alpine lake at the ...
Wellspring Spa near Mount Rainier National Park

Indulge Yourself at a Spa

Take time for yourself with a spa getaway to Mt. Rainier. Leave your worries and stress behind and retreat to ...

Photograph Fall’s Beauty

As fall arrives at the park, leaves begin to turn, the evenings become brisk and the crowds begin to thin. ...

Hike the Colorful Skyline Trail

The hike from Paradise to Panorama Point is world-class and a hiker’s favorite during the autumn season. View fall foliage up close ...

Hunt for Huckleberries

Non-commercial berry picking is allowed within the National Park. Two quarts per person per day of huckleberries, blackberries, thimbleberries and salmonberries may be gathered by hand. This small quantity has been determined to not adversely affect park wildlife... ...

Ride the Mt. Rainier Railroad

It’s scenic. It’s historical. It’s a great experience for train fanatics and anyone who appreciates a beautiful ride through the ...

Have Brunch at Paradise

Where else can you enjoy a delicious Sunday Brunch, dining in an historic, rustic lodge halfway up a mountain? The ...

Celebrate National Park Week

It’s a Presidentially proclaimed time to celebrate the diversity, beauty, and history found in our national park system. During this ...

Bike the Carbon River Road

Explore a unique ecosystem within the park – an inland temperate rainforest – and do it on the back of ...
Bison at Northwest Trek and Wildlife Park

Meet the Wildlife at Northwest Trek

Experience captivating Northwest wildlife. Along the beautiful, winding walking trails at Northwest Trek, view over 200 North American animals, representing ...

Take a Drive Along a Scenic Byway

An incredible opportunity to experience the beauty surrounding Mt. Rainier, take a journey along the Chinook Byway to the north and along White ...

Admire the Waterfalls

The waterfalls of Mt. Rainier are nothing short of spectacular and the snowmelt during spring offers the best opportunity to ...