Things to Do in Mount Rainier National Park
Things to Do in Mount Rainier National Park
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Chinook Pass Road
Route 410, the highway to Yakima, follows the eastern edge of... |
Scenic Drives | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Christine Falls
These two-tiered falls were named in honor of Christine Louise... |
Bodies of Water | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center
Exhibits at this multimillion-dollar facility document the great... |
Information Centers | Outside the Park |
Gray Line Bus Tours
Join a one-day or longer sightseeing tour from Seattle to Mount... |
Tours | Mount Rainier National Park |
Grove of the Patriarchs
Protected from the periodic fires that swept through the surrounding... |
Forests | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Jackson Memorial Visitor Center
High on the mountain's southern flank, this center houses exhibits... |
Information Centers | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Junior Ranger Program
Youngsters can pick up the activity booklet to fill out as they... |
Tours | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Longmire Museum and Visitor Center
Glass cases inside this museum preserve the park's plants and... |
Museums / Galleries | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad
This train takes you through lush forests and across scenic bridges... |
Transportation Sites | Outside the Park |
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Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
This facility, one of three visitor centers along Route 504 on... |
Information Centers | Outside the Park |
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Mowich Lake Road
In the northwest corner of the park, this 24-mi mountain road... |
Scenic Drives | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Narada Falls
A steep but short trail leads to the viewing area for these spectacular... |
Bodies of Water | Mount Rainier National Park |
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National Park Inn
Even if you don't plan to stay overnight, you can stop by year-round... |
Architectural Sites | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
One of the pioneers in modern zoo operation, this park consists... |
Nature Preserves | Outside the Park |
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Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
Learn about the region's dense old-growth forests through interpretive... |
Information Centers | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Paradise Road
This 9-mi stretch of Highway 706 winds its way up the mountain's... |
Scenic Drives | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Ranger programs
Park ranger-led activities include guided snowshoe walks in the... |
Tours | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Route 123 and Stevens Canyon Road
At Chinook Pass you can pick up Route 123 and head south to its... |
Scenic Drives | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Summer Speaker Series
The Mount Rainier Institute hosts a lectures series on summer... |
Tours | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Sunrise Road
This popular (and often crowded) scenic road carves its way 11... |
Scenic Drives | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Sunrise Visitor Center
Exhibits at this center explain the region's sparser alpine and... |
Information Centers | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Sunshine Point Picnic Area
A small group of picnic tables at the Sunshine Point Campground... |
Restaurants | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Tipsoo Lake
The short, pleasant trail that circles the lake—ideal for... |
Bodies of Water | Mount Rainier National Park |
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Wilderness Information Center
In downtown Wilkeson, this center grants park permits and also... |
Information Centers | Mount Rainier National Park |