November 08, 2011
Entrance Fees to be Waived November 11-13: Veterans Day Holiday Weekend
Mount Rainier National Park Superintendent Randy King annouces that entrance feees into Mount Rainier National Park will be waived for all visitors beginning Friday, Novvember 11, through Sunday November 13 in commemoration of Veterans Day.
October 25, 2011
Star Party at Paradise October 28, 2011
Families and individuals of all ages are invited to the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park for a special "star viewing party" at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011.
September 19, 2011
Volunteers will work on trails, planting, and rededication of Glacier Basin Trail at Mount Rainier on National Public Lands Day, September 24- Entrance fees to be waived.
On National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 24, 2011, more than a hundred volunteers will assemble at Mount Rainier National Park to plant native plants, maintain trails, and rededicate the Glacier Basin Trail after four summers of repairs.
August 19, 2011
Historic Chinok Pass Entrance Arch Restoration Nears Completion
Mount Rainier park craftsmen have completed the year-long restoration work of the Chinook Pass Entrance Arch. The final phase will take place on Monday, August 22, 2011.
August 19, 2011
SUMMER UPDATE #2 – The Flowers Are Coming! The Flowers Are Coming!
Sunny weather has started to bring wildflowers to Mount Rainier and summer operations are in full swing.
August 02, 2011
Night Sky Programs August 5 and Beyond!
Star Party and Night Skies Program at Paradise: 9:00 PM on Friday, August 5, 2011. Night sky viewing with astronomer-interpreter Don West-Wilke will also be held in various park locations Thursdays through Sundays through Labor Day.
July 27, 2011
Keep Wildlife Wild Event 9 AM - 2 PM on Saturday, August 6, 2011.
Mount Rainier National Park will host its third annual Keep Wildlife Wild Day on August 6, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to educate visitors on wildlife and the impacts we have on them. The day will feature educational activities and events in the Paradise area.
July 27, 2011
Boy Scouts' ArrowCorps Volunteer Project Planned for Mount Rainier National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
On Sunday, July 31, about 100 Scouts from across the nation will arrive at Camp Sheppard to kick off ArrowCorps502, a service learning program developed by the Boy Scouts of America's Chief Seattle Council, T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge, in partnership with Mount Rainier National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
July 21, 2011
Mount Rainier News Updates
Summary of current news and upcoming events at Mount Rainier National Park.
July 20, 2011
An Evening with Renowned Mountaineer Dee Molenaar
Join one of the legends of mountain climbing for two special programs at Mount Rainier National Park on August 2, 2011.
July 17, 2011
Star Party and Night Skies Program at Paradise: 9:00 PM, Friday July 22, 2011
Mount Rainier National Park is holding a special Night Skies program and Sky Party on July 22, 2011. The program will start at 9:00 pm in the lobby of the Paradise Inn.
June 16, 2011
Summertime Ranger-led Programs Return to the Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park is pleased to announce the return of regularly scheduled ranger-led programs.
May 20, 2011
2011 Spring & Summer Opening Schedule
An update of the 2011 Spring and Summer opening schedule for Mount Rainier National Park.
April 13, 2011
CELEBRATE NATIONAL PARK WEEK – Come Visit Mount Rainier for Free!
In celebration of National Park Week, admission to all parks is free between April 16-24, 2011.
March 29, 2011
Mount Rainier National Park Seeks Public Comment on Draft Alternatives to be studied for the Air Tour Management Plan Environmental Assessment
Mount Rainier requests public input regarding Air Tour Management Plan
March 18, 2011
Annual Spring Opening Begins
Snow Play and Snowshoe Walks Ending March 27
March 16, 2011
Climbing Fees Changing at Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier climbing fees increasing.
February 11, 2011
National Park Service Announces Decision on Access to the Carbon River Area
Future direction for Carbon River area decided.
February 18, 2010
New Federal Firearms Law Takes Effect Monday: Mount Rainier National Park subject to Washington State firearms laws.
A change in federal law effective February 22, 2010, allows people who can legally possess firearms under federal, Washington state, and local laws to possess those firearms in Mount Rainier National Park.
