Remembering Ranger Margaret Anderson  |
The family is requesting donations to the Margaret Anderson Fund at Key Bank in lieu of flowers. Donations should be sent to:
KeyBank
P.O. Box 159
Eatonville, WA 98328
Checks should be made out to Margaret Anderson Donation Account.
Please direct all condolences, offers of assistance and inquiry e-mails to MountRainierInfo@gmail.com.
Memorial Services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2011 at Olson Auditorium on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University.
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Wake up to Mt. Rainier...
It's more than an experience, it's a way of life. Watch our newest video and get excited about your next vacation at Mount Rainier! Go to VisitRainier.com or view it on our YouTube Channel and Vimeo. Next up.... A video as fresh as the new fallen snow - winter at the mountain. Watch for it!
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Important Information
Longmire Area
National Park Inn,
General Store, &
Longmire Museum are all open daily, year-round
Paradise Area
Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center is now open 10am - 5pm weekends and holidays. It is open daily from Dec 17th to January 1st.
Carbon River Area
Call for ranger station hours: 360-829-9639
Check Road Conditions before you leave home
Beginning Nov. 1st, state law requires all cars to carry chains on all mountain roads. More info
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Fee Free Entrance To Mt. Rainier National Park
Jan 14, 15 and 16 - No entrance fees (normally $15 per vehicle) are collected to Mt. Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park is reopening to the public at 8am on Saturday, January 7, following the tragic fatal shooting of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson.
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Mt. Rainier's Winter Wonderland Sledding
The Snowplay area at Paradise is expected to re-open next weekend, January 14th. No other areas in the park are open to sliding activities.
Snowshoe and Cross Country Skiing
TheWhite Pass Nordic Center offers 18K of groomed double-tracked trails. The terrain offers classic cross-country, skating and snowshoeing for individuals of all ability levels. The Nordic Center is open Thursday - Sunday and holidays from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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. Appro ximately 50 miles of trails, 20 miles of which are groomed, provide safe and easy access to 3 ski huts and a yurt.
Paradise Ranger-Led Snowshoe walks - Learn the art of snowshoeing and discover the ecology of the area. Guided walks are offered daily until Jan 1st. From January 7th - March 25th the walks will be conducted on weekends and holidays. Get the details here. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are permitted in areas in Mt. Rainier National Park outside of the snowplay area at Paradise. Equipment rentals are available for rent at the Longmire General Store. Click Here for maps of the most popular areas.
Crystal Mountain's Guided Snowshoe Tours are held every Saturday (except Dec 24th). Click here for info.
Snowmobiling
Find out where snowmobiling is allowed inside the park.
Areas outside of the National Park in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Naches Ranger District or Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest are also great places for snowmobiling. Information about SnoPark options can be found on VisitRainer.com. Winter CampingCamping on the snow is allowed almost everywhere in the park once the snow depth is over 5 feet at Paradise and 2 feet elsewhere in the park. Backcountry permits are required and parking is restricted to designated areas. Resources: With the arrival of snow, Mount Rainier's beauty changes and so do its challenges. Visitors planning to travel to the park in winter should familiarize themselves with winter travel tips, road status, and be prepared for potential winter hazards. For any questions on winter activities and snow conditions in the park, contact the Longmire Museum at 360-569-6575. Lodging, Dining and Activity Info Click HereWinter Recreation Maps and Info at Paradise Click Here
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Important Winter Reminders 1) Carry Chains - Remember to check our Road Conditions page before you leave home. It is state law that you must carry chains when traveling on mountain roads. M t. Rainier National Park personnel are enforcing this long-time law. You must carry chains or risk the chance of being turned away at the gate.
2) Twitter informs everyone when is the uphill gate to the Paradise opens. Check your Twitter updates. The park service will post daily updates on when they expect the gate to open and exactly when the gate is open. Please be advised that for our benefit, our National Park personnel do error on the side of caution and if there is any danger or anticipated road issues, they will monitor and announce the opening only when they are certain of safe driving conditions. 3) WebCams help everyone prepare for winter conditions. There are a variety of cams directed at your favorite destination. You can also get forecasts and weather planning information, all on our popular weather page.
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Winter Lodging - At Mt. RainierCrystal Mountain/Greenwater AreaYou will find a full resort property with an outdoor year-round swimming pool or you can jump right onto the ski slope and stay at the foot of Crystal Mountain in the perfect ski condo or Bavarian-style Lodge. Elbe/Ashford/Mineral AreaVacation rental homes to modest motels. You will find historic establishments with dining amenities and the quintessential little cozy cabin in the mountains. Full service spas and well appointed cottages can be all yours for a weekend or a week. Packwood/Morton/White Pass AreaSmall motels and large vacation rentals are tucked away in the mountains. And don't forget the Cowlitz River, a popular fishing spot all year long. Don't be surprised to see elk grazing nearby. Inside Mt. Rainier National ParkThe 1920's National Park Inn located at the historic site at Longmire boasts a full service dining room. Enjoy the fireplace room for games or quiet reading. The general store and Longmire museum are also open daily. Before you head to the mountains, be sure to check out our Top Travel Deals. Find ongoing specials and deals, holiday deals, military discounts, spa specials, and packages for locations all around the mountain.
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Welcome to the White Pass Scenic Byway 
The White Pass Scenic Byway is a recreational paradise in the shadow of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams. White Pass joins the Chinook Scenic Byway as one of six of America's Byways in Washington State. Mt. Rainier is the focal centerpiece for these amazing journeys.  On the east side of White Pass near Naches is the feeding grounds for thousands of animals at the Oak Creek Elk Wildlife Area. Elk and Big Horn Sheep are fed daily. Inquire at the Visitor Center for an explanation of this important program managed by the Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife. Hundreds of big horn sheep are fed in mid morning and thousands of elk are fed at 1:30pm through early March.
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