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Handcrafted Fun at Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum

The Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum pours out the fun for the 21 and older crowd each fall with a series of special events featuring regional wines, ciders, and craft beers. ...

Backcountry Skiing and Boarding at Mount Rainier National Park

Ski or snowboard on a volcano? Yes, you can. Here's what you need to know about backcountry skiing at Mount Rainier National Park. ...

Take a Drive Along a Scenic Byway

Take a Drive Along a Scenic Byway with striking views of Mount Rainier. ...

Stretch Winter With Spring Skiing at Crystal Mountain

Stretch Winter With Spring Skiing at Crystal Mountain ...

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 ...

Wellspring Spa near Mount Rainier National Park

Indulge Yourself at a Spa Near Mount Rainier

Indulge with a mountain retreat at one of the three spas located around Mt. Rainier. ...

Take a Tram Ride through a Wildlife Park

Take a Tram Ride through a Wildlife Park and view native Northwest animals in their lush winter coats at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park ...

Delight in Autumn’s Roadside Show

Delight in Autumn's Roadside Show. Roadside views are decorated with leaves of brilliant red, deep orange and shimmering yellow. ...

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 White Pass Nordic Center. ...

Go Hut to Hut Nordic Skiing and More

Nordic Skiing recreation on the Mount Tahoma Trails comes in all forms, from cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to snowboarding and skate skiing, as well as an occasional sled dog team. ...

Take an Elk Bugling Tour at Northwest Trek

Get a rare glimpse into the wild and wonderful world of Roosevelt elk on these special tours during the “rut” ...

Reflection Lakes Photo Courtesy Don Jensen

View Fall Color at Reflection Lakes

View Fall Color at Reflection Lakes. Reflection Lakes becomes a mirror of autumn colors with magnificent Mt. Rainier's reflecting in its still waters. ...

See The Exhibits at the Sunrise Visitor Center

The exhibits at the Sunrise Visitor Center tell the story of the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park, the highest point reachable by vehicle. ...

Ride the Mt. Rainier Railroad

Experience a steam train ride through the forest and foothills south of Mount Rainier. Passenger service temporarily suspended until Aug. 3. ...

Have Brunch at Paradise

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

Take the Gondola to Crystal Mountain’s Summit

Cruise over mountain meadows and babbling brooks on a ride up to Crystal Mountain from the comfort of a fully-enclosed ...

Admire the Waterfalls

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

Trek to Silver Falls at Ohanapecosh

For admirers of waterfalls, Silver Falls is one of the park’s best. Here’s your opportunity for that forest experience of ...

Walk the Wildflower & Nature Trails at Paradise

They’re world renown for a reason. In the summer months, (peak season from mid-July to mid-August) the meadows surrounding Paradise ...

Photo taken at Inspiration Point courtesy Instagram User Shutterhold

Go Lowland Hiking | Top 10 Spring Hikes

By the time spring rolls around we are glad to see the snow melt. Though the snowy high country is ...

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 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... ...