Established in 1899. 235,625 acres (97% is designated Wilderness). Includes Mount Rainier (14,410'), an active volcano encased in over 35 square miles of …
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Aug 13, 2024
Requiring a timed entry reservation does nothing to make visiting the park better, I think it is actually a lot worse. Had to wait an hour to enter the park even though we had a timed entry reservat… Full review by 956susanq
Jun 18, 2024
If you stay at Ashford, please remember to get food and groceries before coming. Foods are expensive and limited at paradise visiting center and Ashford. Snowed covered trail at paradise, need to ren… Full review by Dreamer818983
Jun 17, 2024
I have been here before and loved it, so this time I came early in the season in June with a friend to show her when there was plenty of snow around. You do need to purchase a timed entry for $2 whic… Full review by Jaz187
Is the tour still available with the closure of the road into the park? We are planning to go to Seattle in the middle of March 2020 and we are interested in this tour (gourmet and wine lunch, 235.00).
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Your best bet would be to check with the tour operator. They will know and should not book unless they can deliver. I was ther in late summer so not concerned.
Hello. We are heading to the Ashford side for a weekend getaway in October. Anything we absolutely must do or see? Do you recommend booking a hiking tour or should we just wing it on our own? We will have a car and are willing to drive. Than you :)
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Agree with previous answer. There is information about trails in NPS website and others. We had an idea what trails to hike and discussed with Park Ranger which was helpful as one of …
Agree with previous answer. There is information about trails in NPS website and others. We had an idea what trails to hike and discussed with Park Ranger which was helpful as one of the trails had ice/snow and he recommended against it so we modified our plan. Truly a beautiful Park.
I am planning a road trip next summer (July or Aug) from Houston to Mount Rainier NP. Can anyone provide me any suggestions on any must see places between Houston and Mt Rainier? TIA.
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Anyone done the Mount Rainier NO, Olympic NP and Mount St. Helens trio within one trip? If so, how much time do you recommend at each location? Do you recommend moving …
Anyone done the Mount Rainier NO, Olympic NP and Mount St. Helens trio within one trip? If so, how much time do you recommend at each location? Do you recommend moving lodging places or staying at one and traveling? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. TIA!
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When was the park established?
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Congress established Mount Rainier National Park on March 2, 1899, reaffirming the nation's intent to set aside certain areas of outstanding scenic and scientific value for the enjoyment...
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