https://www.nps.gov/mora News releases from Mount Rainier National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-will-not-require-timed-entry-reservations-in-2026.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:39:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will not implement a timed entry reservation for any portion of the park in 2026. The park will use parking management strategies to maximize available capacity and remains committed to ensuring visitor access while protecting park resources and maintaining safe, enjoyable experiences. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-will-not-require-timed-entry-reservations-in-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-of-climbers-at-mount-rainier-national-park_1-22-26.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:05:00 EST Search and rescue operations at Mount Rainier National Park concluded with the recovery of two climbers from the Wilson Glacier area at approximately 9,600 feet in elevation. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-of-climbers-at-mount-rainier-national-park_1-22-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-water-system-and-restrooms-shut-down-until-further-notice.htm Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST All water sources at Paradise are shut down at Paradise and Narada Falls including restrooms, water fountains, sinks, etc., after a heavy rain event affected the water system, resulting in a total loss of water. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-water-system-and-restrooms-shut-down-until-further-notice.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/state-route-123-construction-closure-within-mount-rainier-national-park-starts-september-2.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:08:00 EST A portion of State Route (SR) 123 located within Mount Rainier National Park will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles from 6:00 am Tuesday, September 2 through 6:30 pm Tuesday, September 30. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/state-route-123-construction-closure-within-mount-rainier-national-park-starts-september-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-via-national-park-service-online-portal-starting-september-1-2025.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:54:00 EST Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization applications through the National Park Service’s new online portal starting September 1, 2025 and Special Use Permits in lieu of Commercial Use Authorizations applications starting October 1, 2025 for Photography Instruction and Guided Mountaineering (formally Single Trip Guided Climb) activities. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-via-national-park-service-online-portal-starting-september-1-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-june-10-2025.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:25:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban beginning Tuesday, June 10. All campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills will be prohibited. This ban is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fire. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-june-10-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-proposed-paradise-wastewater-collection-system-and-treatment-plant-rehabilitation-project.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:32:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is starting a 30-day civic engagement period to share information and gather public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate a wastewater collection system and treatment plant located in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-proposed-paradise-wastewater-collection-system-and-treatment-plant-rehabilitation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-urges-visitors-to-be-prepared-for-winter-weather.htm Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:08:00 EST Park rangers at Mount Rainier National Park are encouraging visitors to review current weather forecasts and guidance for having a safe and enjoyable visit to the park. Several incidents in March demonstrate the potential hazards of high-elevation activities and the complexity of search and rescue operations in the park. Rescue is not guaranteed. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-urges-visitors-to-be-prepared-for-winter-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-input-on-state-route-410-white-river-flooding-and-erosion-risk-reduction-project.htm Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:05:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are seeking public input on a proposed project that would reduce the risk of flooding and erosion to a segment of State Route 410 (SR 410) adjacent to the White River in Mount Rainier National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-input-on-state-route-410-white-river-flooding-and-erosion-risk-reduction-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-implements-new-wilderness-permit-fee-structure.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:14:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park has changed its wilderness permit fee structure from a flat $20 per trip to $10 per person per night. A $6 fee for trips reserved through Recreation.gov remains unchanged. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-implements-new-wilderness-permit-fee-structure.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-properties-to-lease-2025.htm Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:49:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is seeking properties to lease for use by park employees for the spring, summer, and fall seasons (March to November) 2025. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-properties-to-lease-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-2025-construction-projects.htm Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:11:00 EST Two major Mount Rainier National Park construction projects starting in 2025 will replace decades-old crumbling infrastructure in the park’s popular Ohanapecosh Campground and improve travel through the park on State Route 123. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-2025-construction-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-winter-recreational-access-for-2024-25-season.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park announced updates today to the winter 2024-25 recreation access schedule. Beginning Tuesday, November 12, the park will open vehicle access to the Paradise area four days per week, Fridays through Mondays. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-winter-recreational-access-for-2024-25-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/white-river-road-and-mowich-lake-road-close-for-the-winter-on-monday-october-14-2024.htm Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:59:00 EST The White River Road to the White River Campground area will close for the winter at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024. Deployment of Mount Rainier National Park staff to the Hurricane Helene recovery effort necessitates the change to the new closure date from the prior estimated closure date of October 20, 2024. The Mowich Lake Road will close at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/white-river-road-and-mowich-lake-road-close-for-the-winter-on-monday-october-14-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-lifted-at-mount-rainier-national-park_9-20-2024.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:09:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with federal fire management officials. Campfires are permitted at the park’s three campgrounds, including the Ohanapecosh Campground, the Cougar Rock Campground, and the White River Campground. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-lifted-at-mount-rainier-national-park_9-20-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-timed-entry-reservation-pilot-program.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:23:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is asking the public for feedback on the timed entry reservation pilot program for visits to the Paradise and Sunrise Corridors that was unveiled this summer and will last through Labor Day 2024. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-timed-entry-reservation-pilot-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-requests-visitors-recreate-responsibly-during-annual-perseid-meteor-shower.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park reminds park visitors considering coming to the park to view the Perseid meteor shower to plan ahead, be prepared to pack out trash, and to stay on park trails and avoid trampling fragile high elevation subalpine meadows. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-requests-visitors-recreate-responsibly-during-annual-perseid-meteor-shower.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-saturday-august-10-2024.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:54:00 EST Due to updated information on regional fire risks, Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban starting Saturday, August 10, 2024. The press release dated August 7, 2024, instituting a fire ban only at the White River Campground starting Friday, August 9 has been rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-saturday-august-10-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-white-river-campground-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-friday-august-9-2024.htm Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:03:00 EST Beginning Friday, August 9, 2024, until rescinded, Mount Rainier National Park will implement a fire ban for the White River Campground. All campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills will be prohibited. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-white-river-campground-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-friday-august-9-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-application-dates-for-commercial-use-authorizations-and-special-use-permits-in-lieu-of-commercial-use-authorizations.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:13:00 EST Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2024, and Special Use Permits in lieu of Commercial Use Authorizations (SUPilCUA) applications starting October 1, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-application-dates-for-commercial-use-authorizations-and-special-use-permits-in-lieu-of-commercial-use-authorizations.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/u-s-poet-laureate-ada-limón-continues-you-are-here-poetry-in-parks-tour-at-mount-rainier-national-park-on-june-21.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:32:00 EST Mount Rainier has inspired people for centuries, with artists of all backgrounds seeking to capture the mountain’s awe-inspiring landscape. Ada Limón, the country’s 24th Poet Laureate, will celebrate that legacy at a special event at Paradise, in Mount Rainier National Park, on Friday, June 21 at 5 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/u-s-poet-laureate-ada-limón-continues-you-are-here-poetry-in-parks-tour-at-mount-rainier-national-park-on-june-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/body-of-missing-skier-recovered-above-paradise-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:43:00 EST  A team of park rangers recovered the body of a deceased female skier from the base of Pebble Creek’s Moraine Falls above Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park on June 8. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/body-of-missing-skier-recovered-above-paradise-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/composer-in-residence-stephen-lias-headlines-june-events-honoring-mount-rainier-national-park-s-125th-anniversary.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:04:00 EST As a part of the activities honoring the 125th anniversary of the park’s establishment, Mount Rainier National Park is teaming up with composer Stephen Lias to capture some of the park’s history, scenic beauty, and recreational wonders in a forthcoming musical work for symphony orchestra. Mr. Lias will share his unique process of translating his experiences in national parks into music in a multimedia presentation at the Paradise Inn in Mount Rainier National Park at 7 pm Wednesday, June 5. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/composer-in-residence-stephen-lias-headlines-june-events-honoring-mount-rainier-national-park-s-125th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road-reopens-after-$43-million-facelift.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 07:17:00 EST One of Mount Rainier National Park’s most scenic roads has reopened after an extensive $43-million, two-year rehabilitation project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. The project repaired and restored nine miles of the iconic Stevens Canyon Road, which travels through the heart of the park and offers visitors breathtaking views of the rugged alpine landscape. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road-reopens-after-$43-million-facelift.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/seasonal-roads-reopen-and-timed-entry-reservation-period-begins-at-mount-rainier-national-park-for-the-popular-paradise-corridor.htm Fri, 24 May 2024 02:00:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the popular Paradise Corridor start Friday, May 24, 2024, and run through Monday, September 2, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/seasonal-roads-reopen-and-timed-entry-reservation-period-begins-at-mount-rainier-national-park-for-the-popular-paradise-corridor.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/advance-timed-entry-reservations-for-august-through-september-2-visits-to-paradise-and-sunrise-corridors-available-wednesday-may-1.htm Wed, 01 May 2024 06:11:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise and/or Sunrise Corridors for dates from August 1, 2024, through September 2, 2024, will be available on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/advance-timed-entry-reservations-for-august-through-september-2-visits-to-paradise-and-sunrise-corridors-available-wednesday-may-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/advance-timed-entry-reservations-for-july-visits-to-paradise-and-sunrise-corridors-available-monday-april-1.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:54:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise and/or Sunrise Corridors during the month of July 2024 will become available on Monday, April 1, 2024. Visitors who wish to plan ahead for a July visit can visit Recreation.gov any time after 8 a.m. Pacific Time starting Monday, April 1, and select their preferred dates and time blocks. Timed entry reservations for the Paradise Corridor starting on Friday, May 24 are also available. Visitors who prefer a more spontaneous visit can enter the park without a timed entry reservation before 7 a.m. or after 3 p.m., or they may choose to wait for a second block of timed entry reservations to be released at 7 p.m. every summer evening for visits on the following day. Entrance passes are required for all visitors accessing any area in the park, regardless of the day and time. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/advance-timed-entry-reservations-for-july-visits-to-paradise-and-sunrise-corridors-available-monday-april-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/replacement-of-fryingpan-creek-bridge-approved-for-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has approved a plan to replace the historic Fryingpan Creek Bridge in Mount Rainier National Park with a new bridge that meets current structural and safety standards and provides long-term safe access for park administration and the visiting public. Construction of the new bridge and removal of the existing bridge is planned for 2026–2029 and is subject to funding availability. Construction work is typically confined to the short, snow-free summer seasons.   https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/replacement-of-fryingpan-creek-bridge-approved-for-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/many-mount-rainier-national-park-visitors-will-need-reservations-in-summer-2024.htm Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:10:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park visitors will need a reservation to enter the park through the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and Sunrise/White River entrance stations during peak hours during Summer 2024. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/many-mount-rainier-national-park-visitors-will-need-reservations-in-summer-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-expands-winter-recreational-access-for-the-2023-2024-season.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:15:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park announced updates today to the winter 2023-24 recreation access schedule. Beginning Nov. 15, the park will expand winter public vehicle access to the Paradise area to five days per week on a Thursday through Monday schedule. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-expands-winter-recreational-access-for-the-2023-2024-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-a-draft-plan-to-improve-accessibility-for-persons-with-disabilities.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:42:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on the park’s Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP). The Draft SETP documents existing barriers to accessibility, provides recommendations for improving in-park access and proposes timeframes to implement changes. Suggested improvements include upgrades to park structures, programs and services. The document will be available for public review and comment starting Monday, October 16, 2023, through Thursday, November 30, 2023.     https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-a-draft-plan-to-improve-accessibility-for-persons-with-disabilities.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-lifted-at-mount-rainier-national-park-9-21-23.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:10:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with federal fire management officials. Campfires will be permitted at the park’s three campgrounds, including the Ohanapecosh Campground, the Cougar Rock Campground, and the White River Campground. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-lifted-at-mount-rainier-national-park-9-21-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/twin-firs-fire-contained-in-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:28:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park officials announce that the Twin Firs Fire has been successfully contained. The Twin Firs Trail has now reopened to the public.   https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/twin-firs-fire-contained-in-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/twin-firs-fire-burning-in-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Sun, 27 Aug 2023 05:10:00 EST A half-acre fire is burning in Mount Rainier National Park, Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced this morning. The Twin Firs Fire was started by a lightning strike on Friday morning, August 25, and is currently burning in old growth forest about 1200 feet north of the park’s Nisqually Road between Kautz Creek and the Twin Firs Trail. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/twin-firs-fire-burning-in-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-friday-august-18-2023.htm Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:46:00 EST Beginning Friday, August 18, 2023 until rescinded, Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban for all campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills. This ban is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fire area-wide during hot, dry conditions and high fire danger. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-friday-august-18-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-starting-september-1-2023.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:38:00 EST Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2023, and Special Use Permits in lieu of Commercial Use Authorizations (SUPilCUA) applications starting October 1, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-starting-september-1-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climber-fatality-and-recovery-on-mount-rainier-6-6-23.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:38:00 EST On June 6, 2023, a man matching the description of missing solo climber Dawes Eddy, 80, of Spokane, Washington, was recovered from 11,500' on the Ingraham Direct climbing route. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climber-fatality-and-recovery-on-mount-rainier-6-6-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climber-fatality-and-recovery-on-mount-rainier-6-2-23.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:18:00 EST At 7:30am on the morning of May 31, 2023, an individual participating in a guided climb on Mount Rainier collapsed near the summit of the mountain. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climber-fatality-and-recovery-on-mount-rainier-6-2-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-a-draft-plan-to-implement-timed-entry-reservations-during-peak-visitation.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:03:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on a plan to implement a timed-entry reservation system at three park entrances during peak visitation hours during the summer months. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-a-draft-plan-to-implement-timed-entry-reservations-during-peak-visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-an-environmental-assessment-to-replace-historic-fryingpan-creek-bridge.htm Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public input to replace the historic Fryingpan Creek Bridge and address findings that were documented in a 2020 report identifying structural deficiencies. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-an-environmental-assessment-to-replace-historic-fryingpan-creek-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-to-move-to-cashless-fee-collection-starting-may-26.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:26:00 EST Beginning May 26, Mount Rainier National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and will accept only electronic card payments for entrance fees and campgrounds. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-to-move-to-cashless-fee-collection-starting-may-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-housing-to-lease-for-staff.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:47:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is seeking housing to lease for park employees during the park’s peak visitation period (April to November) and is inviting rental property and business owners to submit leasing proposals by February 28, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-housing-to-lease-for-staff.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-will-remove-special-fishing-regulation-from-the-code-of-federal-regulations-to-conserve-native-fish-populations.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:26:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has published a final rule in the Federal Register to help the implement the Mount Rainier National Park 2018 Fish Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-will-remove-special-fishing-regulation-from-the-code-of-federal-regulations-to-conserve-native-fish-populations.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-winter-2022-23-recreational-access-changes.htm Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:00:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park announced updates today to winter 2022-23 recreational access, including changes to the Paradise access schedule. Beginning today, November 29, the park will maintain public vehicle access to Paradise on Saturdays and Sundays, but due to staffing limitations the road will be closed to public access during the week. The Longmire area will continue to be open seven days a week barring any major storm events. Park staff will continue to revisit the Paradise access schedule should staffing levels change during the winter season. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-winter-2022-23-recreational-access-changes.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr-410-chinook-pass-and-sr-123-cayuse-pass-close-for-the-season.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:31:00 EST The gates to State Routes 410 and 123 inside Mount Rainier National Park including Chinook and Cayuse passes, are closed for the season after a foot of early season snow and a forecast of more snow and lower than average temperatures. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr-410-chinook-pass-and-sr-123-cayuse-pass-close-for-the-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road-construction-closures-extended-to-include-weekends.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:53:00 EST Stevens Canyon Road construction closures extended to include weekends, nine-mile stretch of Stevens Canyon Road will remain closed https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road-construction-closures-extended-to-include-weekends.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/september-2022-parkwide-fire-ban-lifted-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:52:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with area and regional fire management officials. Campfires will be permitted at the park’s three campgrounds, including the Ohanapecosh Campground, the Cougar Rock Campground and the White River Campground. This brings the park into alignment with adjacent US Forest Service lands. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/september-2022-parkwide-fire-ban-lifted-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-september-9-2022.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:20:00 EST Beginning Friday, September 9, 2022, until rescinded, Mount Rainier National Park has implemented a parkwide fire ban for all campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-september-9-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/september-7-2022-cloud-formation-over-mount-rainier.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:01:00 EST This morning, September 7, people in the greater Seattle metro area saw what appeared to be venting on the mountain, a video of which was then shared on social media.  A new vent has NOT opened on the volcano.  https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/september-7-2022-cloud-formation-over-mount-rainier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/media-advisory-dangers-associated-with-mount-rainier-national-park-ice-caves.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:08:00 EST Officials strongly discourage visitors from approaching or entering ice caves or melt water channels as they are prone to spontaneous collapse due to melting, which is accelerated this time of year. Collapse, or ice and rock fall could be fatal or cause serious injuries to those who venture inside or near the entrance. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/media-advisory-dangers-associated-with-mount-rainier-national-park-ice-caves.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climber-recovered-after-fatal-fall-from-disappointment-cleaver-on-mount-rainier.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:41:00 EST Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park have recovered the body of a climber who fell to his death from a climbing route on the mountain’s south side.  https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climber-recovered-after-fatal-fall-from-disappointment-cleaver-on-mount-rainier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/air-tour-management-plan-for-mount-rainier-national-park-finalized.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:35:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed the air tour management plan for Mount Rainier National Park on July 18, 2022. The plan establishes measures to protect park resources including the Mount Rainier Wilderness, habitat for native species of wildlife, including the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet, and visitor experiences. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/air-tour-management-plan-for-mount-rainier-national-park-finalized.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-starting-september-1-2022.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:31:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park accepting Commercial Use Authorization Applications starting September 1, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-starting-september-1-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-stevens-canyon-road-rehabilitation-project-schedule.htm Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:52:00 EST Rehabilitation of Stevens Canyon Road began on July 5, 2022. Stevens Canyon Road is the only east-west route through the park and connects the popular Paradise area with State Route (SR) 123 near the park’s eastern boundary. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-stevens-canyon-road-rehabilitation-project-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-stevens-canyon-road-status-through-july-5-2022.htm Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:40:00 EST Stevens Canyon Road will remain closed between Bench and Snow Lake trailhead and the Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead through the July 4th holiday weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-stevens-canyon-road-status-through-july-5-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-memorial-day-weekend-operations.htm Thu, 26 May 2022 07:42:00 EST Although 13 feet of snow remains on the ground at Paradise, many areas within Mount Rainier National Park will be accessible to visitors beginning Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-memorial-day-weekend-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/successful-rescue-at-12-200-on-mount-rainier.htm Mon, 16 May 2022 07:13:00 EST A team of two climbers was rescued by helicopter from the Kautz Climbing Route on May 13, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/successful-rescue-at-12-200-on-mount-rainier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-approves-expanded-lahar-detection-system.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:39:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has approved a proposal from the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS), Cascades Volcano Observatory to improve the lahar detection system at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-approves-expanded-lahar-detection-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-fryingpan-creek-bridge-project.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:49:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) are seeking public feedback on options to rehabilitate or replace the Fryingpan Creek Bridge located on the road to Sunrise at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-fryingpan-creek-bridge-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-reopens-carbon-river-area-access.htm Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:30:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park reopened public access today to the Carbon River area, reversing an emergency closure issued on November 15, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-reopens-carbon-river-area-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-updates-permit-application-fees.htm Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:36:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will increase its non-refundable application fee for special use permits and commercial use authorizations at Mount Rainier National Park beginning March 1, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-updates-permit-application-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-opportunity-to-comment-on-proposed-rule-change-affecting-fisheries-management.htm Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:13:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has opened a 60-day public review and comment period on a proposed rule change affecting the implementation of the park’s 2018 Mount Rainier National Park Fisheries Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-opportunity-to-comment-on-proposed-rule-change-affecting-fisheries-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-information-on-recent-break-in-and-theft-of-government-property.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:03:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is requesting assistance in locating persons responsible for burglary and theft of government property within the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-information-on-recent-break-in-and-theft-of-government-property.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-temporary-closure-of-grove-of-the-patriarchs.htm Wed, 17 Nov 2021 03:22:00 EST Deputy Superintendent Kevin Skerl today signed an emergency regulation closing the Grove of the Patriarchs, in the southeast corner of Mount Rainier National Park. The closure is effective immediately and until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-temporary-closure-of-grove-of-the-patriarchs.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-temporary-closure-of-carbon-river-area.htm Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:19:00 EST Deputy Superintendent Kevin Skerl today signed an emergency regulation closing parts of the Carbon River area of Mount Rainier National Park. Effective immediately and until further notice, the Carbon River Trail and all attached trailheads are closed to public entry. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-temporary-closure-of-carbon-river-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-and-cayuse-passes-are-closed-for-the-season.htm Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:29:00 EST The gates to State Routes 410 and 123 inside Mount Rainier National Park, including Chinook and Cayuse passes, will remain closed for the season after heavy snow and a forecast of more to come. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-and-cayuse-passes-are-closed-for-the-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-awards-10-year-contract-to-sell-pre-cut-firewood-and-kindling-at-ohanapecosh-and-white-river-campgrounds.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected John P. Squires, a sole proprietor, for award of a new 10-year concession contract to sell pre-cut firewood and kindling within the Ohanapecosh and White River Campgrounds in Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-awards-10-year-contract-to-sell-pre-cut-firewood-and-kindling-at-ohanapecosh-and-white-river-campgrounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-lifted-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:07:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with federal fire management officials. Campfires will be permitted at the park’s three campgrounds, including the Ohanapecosh Campground, the Cougar Rock Campground and the White River Campground. This brings the park in alignment with adjacent US Forest Service lands. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-lifted-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/second-family-of-wolverines-documented-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:05:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park and Cascades Carnivore Project are pleased to confirm a second litter of wolverine offspring (called kits) has been born in the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/second-family-of-wolverines-documented-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-proposed-air-tour-management-plan.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:51:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public feedback on a draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) that is being proposed for Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-proposed-air-tour-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-starting-september-1-2021.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:52:00 EST Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2021. The CUA application is now available for download on the park’s website. Please read through the application instructions, including all associated attachments before applying. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-starting-september-1-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/opportunity-for-public-involvement-in-visitor-use-management-planning-for-the-nisqually-to-paradise-corridor.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:20:00 EST The public is invited to offer input to the transportation and visitor use management planning process for the Nisqually (Ashford area entrance) to Paradise travel corridor. There will be several opportunities for visitors and stakeholders to provide feedback, share ideas, and impressions regarding potential management strategies for transportation and visitor use issues/opportunities within the park. The Mount Rainier National Park Story Map provides a multimedia overview of important locations and essential questions related to the plan. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/opportunity-for-public-involvement-in-visitor-use-management-planning-for-the-nisqually-to-paradise-corridor.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-july-23-2021.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:15:00 EST Beginning Friday, July 23, 2021 until rescinded, Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban for all campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/parkwide-fire-ban-july-23-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-extends-public-comment-period-on-lahar-detection-and-seismic-monitoring-system-to-july-9-2021.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:34:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has extended the public review and comment period for an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes the proposed expansion of the Lahar Detection and Seismic Monitoring System at Mount Rainier. The EA is available for review and comment through July 9, 2021 at the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-extends-public-comment-period-on-lahar-detection-and-seismic-monitoring-system-to-july-9-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/visitor-fatality-and-recovery-at-paradise.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:35:00 EST Rangers and Mountain Rescue volunteers today recovered the body of an individual who fell through a snow bridge at Paradise yesterday. The individual, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of family, was found at the bottom of a steep drainage under 8-10 feet of snow. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/visitor-fatality-and-recovery-at-paradise.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/greg-dudgeon-selected-as-mount-rainier-national-park-superintendent.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:26:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Greg Dudgeon to serve as the superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park starting in July 2021. Dudgeon currently serves as acting deputy regional director overseeing the management of 15 national parks, preserves, monuments and national historical parks in Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/greg-dudgeon-selected-as-mount-rainier-national-park-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-environmental-assessment-review-and-comment-opportunity-for-lahar-detection-and-seismic-monitoring-system.htm Thu, 27 May 2021 05:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lahar Detection and Seismic Monitoring System at Mount Rainier for public review. The EA is available for review and comment through June 25, 2021 at the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-environmental-assessment-review-and-comment-opportunity-for-lahar-detection-and-seismic-monitoring-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-and-cayuse-passes-to-reopen-friday-may-28.htm Tue, 25 May 2021 04:24:00 EST State Route 410/Chinook Pass and State Route 123/Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park will reopen for the season by 8 a.m. Friday, May 28, in time for Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-and-cayuse-passes-to-reopen-friday-may-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/bidders-for-10-year-contract-to-sell-pre-cut-firewood.htm Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking concessioner bids to sell pre-cut firewood and kindling within the Ohanapecosh and White River Campgrounds in Mount Rainier National Park. The successful bidder will be awarded a 10-year contract with the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/bidders-for-10-year-contract-to-sell-pre-cut-firewood.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2021-wilderness-permit-reservations.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:27:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will offer online trip planning and reservations on Recreation.gov for the June 1 through September 20, 2021 peak hiking season. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2021-wilderness-permit-reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/visitor-fatality-and-recovery-at-ricksecker-point.htm Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:46:00 EST Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park today recovered the body of Constance Markham, 65, of Eatonville, Washington, from a steep slope below Ricksecker Point in the southwest corner of the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/visitor-fatality-and-recovery-at-ricksecker-point.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-sledding-area-reopens-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:36:00 EST With the accumulation of sufficient snowpack, sledding runs (referred to as the Snowplay Area) at Paradise have been groomed and are ready for park visitors. The official Snowplay Area is the safest and only location that sledding is permitted in Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-sledding-area-reopens-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-recreation-opportunities-2020-2021.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:02:00 EST Recent snowfall has set the stage for a shift to winter recreation at Mount Rainier National Park. Due to the ongoing pandemic, as well as normal changes related to winter operations, visitors should review the following information to ensure their visit is safe and enjoyable. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-recreation-opportunities-2020-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-and-cayuse-passes-closed-for-the-season-due-to-heavy-snow.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:17:00 EST The gates to State Routes 410 and 123 inside Mount Rainier National Park, including Chinook and Cayuse passes, are closed for the season after heavy snow and a forecast of more to come. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-and-cayuse-passes-closed-for-the-season-due-to-heavy-snow.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/snowshoer-missing-overnight-rescued-near-paradise.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:25:00 EST On Sunday, November 8th, a snowshoer who had been missing overnight was located and rescued from the Nisqually River drainage below Paradise. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/snowshoer-missing-overnight-rescued-near-paradise.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/bodies-of-two-hikers-recovered-from-tolmie-peak.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:13:00 EST Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park yesterday recovered the bodies of two deceased individuals from Tolmie Peak, in the northwest corner of the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/bodies-of-two-hikers-recovered-from-tolmie-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-resumed-for-missing-hiker-in-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2020 07:23:00 EST With an improved weather window, search teams in Mount Rainier National Park resumed ground-based search operations early Sunday, Oct. 25 for missing hiker, Dr. Sam Dubal. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-resumed-for-missing-hiker-in-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/hiker-remains-missing-in-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:16:00 EST Extensive search efforts over ten days have not located Dr. Sam Dubal who went missing while hiking in the Mowich Lake area of Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/hiker-remains-missing-in-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-continues-for-missing-hiker-sam-dubal.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:50:00 EST Five days of searching at Mount Rainier National Park have so far failed to result in finding a Seattle-area hiker who went missing last week. Rangers are coordinating the search with the Washington State Emergency Operations Center and other state and local resources, who are providing highly skilled rescuers trained to search in hazardous conditions and poor weather. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-continues-for-missing-hiker-sam-dubal.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-missing-hiker-10-13-20.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:07:00 EST A search is underway for a missing hiker in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. Sam Dubal, 33, of Seattle, was last known to be hiking the Mother Mountain Loop out of the Mowich Lake Trailhead, departing on Friday, October 9 and due out on Saturday, October 10. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-missing-hiker-10-13-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-for-proposed-expansion-of-lahar-detection-system.htm Mon, 05 Oct 2020 04:53:00 EST The public comment period has opened for a proposed expansion of the lahar detection system at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-seeks-public-input-for-proposed-expansion-of-lahar-detection-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/one-rescued-one-fatality-on-mount-rainier-muir-snowfield.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:56:00 EST Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park, assisted by Mountain Rescue volunteers, rescued a hiker in distress yesterday afternoon on the Muir Snowfield in white-out snow conditions. Her companion, unfortunately, was found deceased, and was recovered from the mountain today. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/one-rescued-one-fatality-on-mount-rainier-muir-snowfield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-starting-september-1-2020.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:24:00 EST The park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2020. The CUA application is now available for download on the park’s website. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-accepting-commercial-use-authorization-applications-starting-september-1-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-launches-new-spanish-website.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:12:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park announces our new Spanish website as part of our continuing effort to reach all audiences, specifically the Spanish-speaking community. The site provides visitors with information to help plan a successful visit to Mount Rainier. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-launches-new-spanish-website.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/visitor-fatality-and-recovery-on-the-south-mowich-river.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:10:00 EST Yesterday evening, rangers at Mount Rainier National Park recovered the body of Craig Goodwin, 74, of Black Diamond, Washington, from the South Mowich River using the park’s exclusive use helicopter. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/visitor-fatality-and-recovery-on-the-south-mowich-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/wolverines-return-to-mount-rainier-national-park-after-more-than-100-years.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:40:00 EST Scientists have discovered the first reproductive female wolverine and her two offspring (called kits) in Mount Rainier National Park in over one hundred years. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/wolverines-return-to-mount-rainier-national-park-after-more-than-100-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/drowning-victim-recovered-from-lake-at-mount-rainier.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:30:00 EST On Monday August 17, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Dive Team (PCSDT) recovered a 23-year-old male from an unnamed lake below Emmons Glacier near White River Campground in Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/drowning-victim-recovered-from-lake-at-mount-rainier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-invited-to-participate-now-in-developing-the-future-of-visitation-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:50:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will begin public engagement for a transportation and visitor use management planning process for the Nisqually (Ashford area entrance) to Paradise travel corridor. Several opportunities will be provided to solicit ideas, concerns, and impressions regarding future management of transportation and visitor use within this area. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-invited-to-participate-now-in-developing-the-future-of-visitation-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rangers-recover-a-deceased-person-above-paradise.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:26:00 EST Park rangers recovered a body of a deceased person from an off-trail drainage near Paradise on Monday, August 3, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rangers-recover-a-deceased-person-above-paradise.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/summer-2020-operations-update.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:40:00 EST While summer has been in full swing in communities surrounding Mount Rainier for weeks, the mountain has just finally emerged from its snowy cloak, although some snow remains at higher elevations. As of today, all public roads have reopened for the summer, giving access to some of the most spectacular landscapes in Washington State. While all areas of the park are open, not all services are available this summer due to the current pandemic. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/summer-2020-operations-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/northwest-youth-corps-lgbtq-rainbow-conservation-crew-partners-with-mount-rainier-national-park-and-national-park-foundation-to-complete-conservation-work.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:39:00 EST Northwest Youth Corps LGBTQ Rainbow Conservation Crew completes service-work at Mount Rainier National Park during Pride Month and beyond.  https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/northwest-youth-corps-lgbtq-rainbow-conservation-crew-partners-with-mount-rainier-national-park-and-national-park-foundation-to-complete-conservation-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/visitor-areas-open-be-prepared-for-winter-hiking.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:16:00 EST Visitors should come fully prepared for winter conditions at both Paradise and Sunrise. It is easy to underestimate the risks and hazards at higher elevations on the mountain. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/visitor-areas-open-be-prepared-for-winter-hiking.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-search-confirms-skier-fatality.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:24:00 EST The body of a missing climber was located today along the base of Liberty Ridge. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-search-confirms-skier-fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-a-climber-missing-on-liberty-ridge.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2020 17:24:00 EST A search is underway for a climber missing since yesterday on Liberty Ridge, on the north side of Mount Rainier. Matthew Bunker, of Seattle, was reported missing by the other member of his climbing party at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-a-climber-missing-on-liberty-ridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/update-on-paradise-search-efforts.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:02:00 EST Searchers continue to look for Talal Sabbagh in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park. This is the fifth day of search operations. Moving forward the search will continue to focus on high probability areas; however, press releases will be suspended until significant information becomes available. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/update-on-paradise-search-efforts.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/two-searches-continue-for-overdue-hikers.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:39:00 EST June 25, 2020, Ashford, WA—Today, Mount Rainier National Park rangers and Mountain Rescue Association teams continued to search for Vincent Djie in the Longmire area and Talal Sabbagh at Paradise. Both men remain missing. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/two-searches-continue-for-overdue-hikers.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-two-overdue-hikers.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:30:00 EST Search operations continued today for Vincent Djie in the Longmire area and Talal Sabbagh at Paradise. Operations focused on ground searches with a total of 55 personnel combined between the two incidents. Response to missing persons flyers on social media and in the park shed new light on actions of each individual. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-two-overdue-hikers.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-overdue-hikers.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:28:00 EST Two independent searches are currently underway at Mount Rainier National Park for two missing persons. One search is focused on trails out of Longmire and the second unrelated search is focused on Paradise area trails. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-overdue-hikers.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-expansion-of-public-access.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:48:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park reopened the Nisqually to Paradise Road in the park’s southwestern corner late in the day on Friday June 5th, providing public vehicle access to the Longmire National Historic District and to Paradise. Limited services will be available, including restrooms and trailheads throughout the corridor. In addition, expanded access is now available on the park’s east side near the White River and Ohanapecosh campgrounds for hiking and picnicking. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-expansion-of-public-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-park-week-2020.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:23:00 EST National park enthusiasts who are “parked” at home don’t have to miss out on National Park Week (NPW). Mount Rainier National Park is celebrating NPW through social media. From Junior Ranger Day to Bark Ranger Day, and all the days in between, there is a day everyone in your family will want to celebrate! https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-park-week-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-closes-roads-to-public-vehicles.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:03:00 EST On Tuesday, March 24, at 1:30 p.m. Mount Rainier National Park will close all park roads to public vehicle access. This closure will prohibit all vehicles, including cars, buses, motorcycles and non-motorized vehicles such as bicycles from entering the park. The park’s main gate near Ashford will also be closed. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-closes-roads-to-public-vehicles.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-implements-latest-health-guidance.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:05:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is announcing operational changes needed to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 19, the Longmire Museum, Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise, the Paradise Snowplay Area (including sledding), and the Paradise Winter Group Camping Area are closed until further notice. The park remains open for self-guided, dispersed recreation and auto touring. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-implements-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-3-2-2020.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:53:00 EST On Sunday, March 1, 2020, a snowshoer spent an unplanned night above Paradise, near the Muir Snowfield in white-out conditions. As crews searched for the missing woman the following morning, she connected to a distant cell tower and placed a broken call long enough to relay her coordinates. After several additional hours, the team reached her location. She traveled the remainder of the descent to Paradise under her own mobility, assisted by searchers. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-3-2-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-reopens-after-february-mudslides-blocked-access.htm Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:10:00 EST Flooding, mudslides, and damage to several roads in and around Mount Rainier National Park forced closure of all winter vehicle entrances in early February. Today, the park is pleased to announce that the main entrance has reopened. This entrance is located on State Route (SR) 706 east of Ashford, WA. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-reopens-after-february-mudslides-blocked-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mudslides-and-flooding-block-entrances-to-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:56:00 EST Heavy rains and saturated soil have caused localized flooding, mudslides and damage to several roads outside Mount Rainier National Park, including State Route (SR) 706. All roads leading into the park are currently closed, and there is no access to Paradise or the Longmire Historic Landmark District. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mudslides-and-flooding-block-entrances-to-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-storms-continue-to-impact-park-operations.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:43:00 EST Winter weather and the resulting heavy snow load on trees continues to create hazardous driving and working conditions at Mount Rainier National Park. As a result, the Nisqually Entrance near Ashford is expected to remain closed throughout the holiday weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-storms-continue-to-impact-park-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-storms-impact-park-operations.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:54:00 EST Winter weather brought heavy snow to Mount Rainier, forcing the closure of the gate at the Nisqually Entrance near Ashford. The closure began on Sunday, January 12th, and will continue through the holiday weekend due to hazardous road conditions. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-storms-impact-park-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fisher-reintroduction-goals-met-with-release-of-four-fishers-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:54:00 EST State, non-profit and federal biologists released four fishers today in the Nisqually River watershed of Mount Rainier National Park. Overall, the partnership led by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the National Park Service (NPS), and Conservation Northwest has now met their goal of releasing more than 250 fishers in the Cascade Range and Olympic Peninsula, completing the final phase of a reintroduction program that began in 2008. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fisher-reintroduction-goals-met-with-release-of-four-fishers-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-announces-winter-hours-2019.htm Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:38:00 EST Recent storms have set the stage for winter recreation at Mount Rainier National Park with enough snow at Paradise for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. However, the Paradise snow play area and winter camping remains closed due to insufficient snow depth. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-announces-winter-hours-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rescue-completed-near-paradise-on-mount-rainier.htm Fri, 29 Nov 2019 11:51:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park rangers and Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) teams completed rescue operations above Paradise for an individual who fell during a hike near Glacier Vista on Thursday afternoon, November 29, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rescue-completed-near-paradise-on-mount-rainier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/electric-bicycles-at-mount-rainier.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2019 09:31:00 EST In line with the National Park Service’s new electric bicycle (e-bike) policy and a Department of the Interior Secretary’s Order, Mount Rainier National Park will expand recreational opportunities and accessibility through the use of e-bikes. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/electric-bicycles-at-mount-rainier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-lands-day-2019.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:21:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28, 2018, with four volunteer projects open to public participation. The work day caps a busy summer in which more than 2,000 people have contributed to the protection of Mount Rainier’s natural and cultural treasures and helped serve its visitors. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-lands-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/historic-mount-rainier-cabin-restored.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:14:00 EST On Saturday, August 10, 2019 Mount Rainier National Park celebrated the re-dedication of a historic cabin in the Longmire National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) to be used as housing for Search and Rescue staff, made possible by grants and donations for historic preservation. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/historic-mount-rainier-cabin-restored.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tahoma-creek-debris-flow-august-2019.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:05:00 EST A debris flow occurred in Tahoma Creek on Monday, August 5, 2019, on the southwest side of Mount Rainier National Park. The park's Westside Road and Tahoma Creek Trail sustained some damage, so in consultation with the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory, the park has temporarily closed the Westside Road. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tahoma-creek-debris-flow-august-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/accepting-cua-applications-2019.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:05:00 EST Acting Superintendent Tracy Swartout announced today that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2019. The CUA application is now available for download on the park’s website. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/accepting-cua-applications-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/missing-hiker-recovered-above-paradise-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:15:00 EST On Friday, June 28th, search teams recovered a deceased 69-year-old male solo hiker from above Paradise. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/missing-hiker-recovered-above-paradise-at-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-sar-6-6-2019.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:11:00 EST Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park successfully rescued four climbers from near the summit of Mount Rainier this morning. The climbers had been stranded on the mountain since Monday. All four are alive but suffering from exposure to the cold. They are being transported by air and ground to local hospitals. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-sar-6-6-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-sar-6-5-2019.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:26:00 EST Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park are attempting to rescue a team of four climbers stranded at 13,500 feet below Liberty Cap, on the north side of Mount Rainier. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-sar-6-5-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tourism-to-mount-rainier-creates-benefits-2019.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:10:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.5 million visitors to Mount Rainier National Park in 2018 spent $54,900,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 599 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $68,400,000. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tourism-to-mount-rainier-creates-benefits-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/six-climbers-flown-off-mount-rainier-after-rockfall.htm Thu, 30 May 2019 04:18:00 EST A Search and Rescue at Mount Rainier National Park today responded to six climbers caught in a rockfall at 10,400 feet yesterday evening. Two of the climbers were flown off the mountain and transported to local hospitals, while a third died on the mountain. The remaining three climbers were uninjured. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/six-climbers-flown-off-mount-rainier-after-rockfall.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/historic-paradise-inn-reopening.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 12:04:00 EST The National Park Service is celebrating the grand reopening of the Paradise Inn and Annex, a National Historic Landmark located in Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park. The recently completed renovation project will ensure that the Inn can continue to provide high quality experiences for visitors for generations to come. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/historic-paradise-inn-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/decision-to-retrofit-nisqually-river-levee.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:16:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has completed its environmental review and issued its decision to permit Pierce County Public Works to retrofit the upper Nisqually River levee in Mount Rainier National Park with deflectors. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/decision-to-retrofit-nisqually-river-levee.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-to-reopen-for-winter-access.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:20:00 EST Thanks to the hard work and dedication by park staff, Paradise will open for regular winter access as of Saturday, February 2nd. We are happy to welcome visitors back to Paradise. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-to-reopen-for-winter-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-begins-restoring-full-winter-operations.htm Sat, 26 Jan 2019 09:10:00 EST With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Mount Rainier National Park are now working to resume regular winter operations. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-begins-restoring-full-winter-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-to-restore-accessibility-and-resume-limited-services.htm Sat, 12 Jan 2019 03:24:00 EST The park will reopen its Nisqually Entrance near Ashford on Sunday, January 13. The road between the entrance and Longmire will be open to public vehicles, weather dependent, as typical during the winter. In addition, some basic visitor services will now be available, including restrooms at Longmire and Kautz Creek, and staff at the park entrance gate to provide safety information. These additional services are being made possible during the shutdown through the recently granted authority to use retained recreation fees in support of park operations. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-to-restore-accessibility-and-resume-limited-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/private-vehicles-prohibited-beyond-the-nisqually-entrance.htm Sun, 06 Jan 2019 08:39:00 EST Beginning Sunday afternoon, January 6, the park is prohibiting all public vehicle access into the park via the Nisqually entrance near Ashford. Due to the unavailability of park staff to provide essential public services and ensure continued road safety for visitors, this closure to public vehicles is expected to continue until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/private-vehicles-prohibited-beyond-the-nisqually-entrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/government-shutdown-12-2018.htm Sat, 22 Dec 2018 03:48:00 EST During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. At Mount Rainier National Park, the park road between the Nisqually Entrance and Longmire, trails, and the National Park Inn at Longmire will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/government-shutdown-12-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-operating-hours-2018-2019.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:36:00 EST Recent storms have set the stage for winter recreation at Mount Rainier National Park with enough snow at Paradise for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. However, the Paradise snow play area remains closed due to an insufficient snow depth to open. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-operating-hours-2018-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-cayuse-close-for-the-season-nov-20-2018.htm Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:50:00 EST Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews, in coordination with the Mount Rainier National Park Service, will close State Route 410/Chinook Pass and State Route 123/Cayuse Pass for the winter at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-cayuse-close-for-the-season-nov-20-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nisqually-river-retrofit-ea-public-comment.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:02:00 EST An environmental assessment for a proposal to retrofit the upper Nisqually River levee with deflectors to reduce effects of erosional flows is now open for public comment. Comments will be accepted through November 28. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nisqually-river-retrofit-ea-public-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fish-management-plan-2018.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:52:00 EST The National Park Service issued a decision to implement a fish management plan in Mount Rainier National Park, with the goals to conserve native fish populations, restore ecosystems by reducing non-native fish, and expand opportunities for recreational fishing. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fish-management-plan-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/electronic-passes-available.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:16:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park announces the opportunity for park visitors to purchase park entrance passes electronically prior to their visit through YourPassNow beginning on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Once visitors purchase and save their digital pass, it is important that they print and bring the pass with them to be scanned at the park entrance station. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/electronic-passes-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/military-members-become-us-citizens-2018.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:07:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park was honored to host a naturalization ceremony at Paradise for seventeen military members who became United States citizens on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/military-members-become-us-citizens-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climber-recovered-from-dewey-peak.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2018 08:47:00 EST The body of a climber was successfully recovered Wednesday from the base of Dewey Peak in Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climber-recovered-from-dewey-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony-2018.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2018 05:08:00 EST U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Seattle District and Field Offices and Mount Rainier National Park will host a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 for fifteen soldiers who will become United States citizens. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/hikers-advised-to-use-caution-when-crossing-rivers.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:52:00 EST With the warm summer temperatures, rivers and streams in the park are running high and fast. Hikers in the Mount Rainier National Park wilderness are advised to use caution when crossing rivers, creeks, and streams. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/hikers-advised-to-use-caution-when-crossing-rivers.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-accepting-cua-applications-2018.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2018 04:14:00 EST Superintendent Chip Jenkins announced today that Mount Rainier National Park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2018. The CUA application is now available for download on the park’s website. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-accepting-cua-applications-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/7-29-18-white-river-sar.htm Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:00 EST The body of a hiker was successfully recovered on Friday from the West Fork of the White River in Mount Rainier National Park. While hiking the Northern Loop Trail, the hiker was swept downstream while attempting to cross the river. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/7-29-18-white-river-sar.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/7-16-18-spray-park-sar.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:24:00 EST A search continues for a third day for a hiker who was reported missing by family members Saturday morning after not returning from an overnight backpacking trip at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/7-16-18-spray-park-sar.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/7-16-18-spray-park-sar-update.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:11:00 EST A three day search for Philip Kezele, 41, of Kent, Washington, resolved favorably this afternoon when he was found in good condition. He is being reunited with family. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/7-16-18-spray-park-sar-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/high-visitation-summer-2018.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:27:00 EST As we approach the July 4th holiday, Mount Rainier National Park is experiencing high visitation, creating long wait times at park entrance stations, heavy traffic on park roads, and congested parking lots- particularly on the weekends. Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park are encouraged to visit on weekdays and arrive in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid long waits at entrances and move easily to find a parking spot. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/high-visitation-summer-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/three-helicopter-rescues-in-one-day.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2018 07:39:00 EST On Sunday, June 24th, 2018, the pilot, National Park Service (NPS) helitack crew and climbing rangers, attached to the Mount Rainier National Park-based rescue helicopter successfully completed a rescue in each of the three large national parks in Washington State in a single day. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/three-helicopter-rescues-in-one-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-comment-on-nisqually-river-levee-retrofit.htm Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:15:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comments regarding a proposed project by Pierce County to retrofit the upper Nisqually River levee in Mount Rainier National Park with deflectors. The 21-day comment period closes on July 9, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-comment-on-nisqually-river-levee-retrofit.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr410-open-6-12-18.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:01:00 EST State Route 410 in Mount Rainier National Park opened this morning at 7:00 am. Road construction continues between milepost 64 and 64.5, near the junction with State Route 123 at Cayuse Pass. Travelers should expect 30 minute delays, with alternating one-way travel through the road construction site until late June. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr410-open-6-12-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/pr-6-8-18-mazama-ridge-sar.htm Fri, 08 Jun 2018 05:02:00 EST On Thursday, June 7th, an overdue hiker was located by ground teams in the Paradise River drainage near 4th Crossing in Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/pr-6-8-18-mazama-ridge-sar.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stretch-of-chinook-cayuse-passes-to-open-sat-june-2.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:21:00 EST At 8 a.m. Saturday, June 2, SR 410 will reopen between Morse Creek and the SR 123 junction, and SR 123 will reopen between Stevens Canyon Road and the SR 410 junction. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stretch-of-chinook-cayuse-passes-to-open-sat-june-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nps-grants-right-of-way-permits-to-verizon-and-t-mobile.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 10:29:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has completed its environmental review and issued its decision to permit the installation of limited-range cellular equipment in the attic of Mount Rainier’s Jackson Memorial Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nps-grants-right-of-way-permits-to-verizon-and-t-mobile.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-tourism-creates-63-5m-in-local-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 02 May 2018 10:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 1.4 million recreation visitors to Mount Rainier National Park during 2017 spent $50.6M in communities surrounding the park resulting in a net impact to the economy of approximately $63.5M. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-tourism-creates-63-5m-in-local-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/projected-opening-dates-spring-2018.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:42:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park announces that sections of State Route 410 and State Route 123 between the Sunrise Road and the Stevens Canyon Road, to include Cayuse and Chinook passes, will experience a delayed opening as a result of spring snow conditions and a significant construction project. The expected opening of both SR 410 Chinook Pass and SR 123 Cayuse Pass is June 11. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/projected-opening-dates-spring-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/missing-snowshoer-recovered-3-13-18.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:46:00 EST The search for a missing snowshoer was suspended late this morning with the retrieval of a deceased male from 4,500’ in the Nisqually drainage below Paradise. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/missing-snowshoer-recovered-3-13-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-to-accept-wilderness-camping-reservations-2018.htm Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:44:00 EST On March 15, 2018, Mount Rainier National Park will begin accepting online reservation requests for wilderness camping and climbing permits, including overnight trips on the Wonderland Trail. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-to-accept-wilderness-camping-reservations-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chip-jenkins-named-superintendent.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:46:00 EST The National Park Service has selected Palmer "Chip" Jenkins, Jr., to be the next superintendent at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chip-jenkins-named-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-resumes-services-following-end-of-government-shutdown.htm Tue, 23 Jan 2018 09:19:00 EST Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Mount Rainier National Park have resumed regular park operations. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-resumes-services-following-end-of-government-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-accessible-during-shutdown.htm Sun, 21 Jan 2018 09:56:00 EST During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. At Mount Rainier National Park, many areas will be accessible, but additional visitor services will not be available. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-accessible-during-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tracy-swartout-named-as-acting-superintendent-of-mount-rainier-national-park.htm Mon, 01 Jan 2018 19:17:00 EST Tracy Swartout has been named Acting Superintendent for Mount Rainier National Park, effective January 8, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tracy-swartout-named-as-acting-superintendent-of-mount-rainier-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-winter-operating-hours.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:31:00 EST Snow play area remains closed due to insufficient snow Recent storms have set the stage for winter recreation at Mount Rainier National Park, with enough snow at Paradise for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. However, the Paradise snow play area remains closed due to an insufficient snow depth to open. A minimum of five feet of snowpack is needed throughout the area to create the run and containment berm, and to prevent resource damage from the grooming equipment and sledding activity. The Paradise snow play area is the only location in the park where visitors are allowed to use soft-sided sliding devices, such as 100% plastic sleds and discs. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-winter-operating-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-comment-on-proposed-peak-season-fee-increase.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:42:00 EST A proposal would increase peak-season entrance fees at 17 national parks. A public comment period on the peak-season entrance fee proposal will be open from October 24, 2017 to November 23, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-comment-on-proposed-peak-season-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-closures-10-19-17.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2017 04:27:00 EST Several park roads have closed for the winter season. Park visitors are reminded to prepare for winter road conditions. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-closures-10-19-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr410-reopens-9-21-17.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:39:00 EST The entire SR 410 corridor is now open after being closed due to fire activity outside the northeast boundary of the park. Associated trails are also open to normal use with the exception of the Pacific Crest Trail north of Chinook Pass. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr410-reopens-9-21-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fire-update-9-13-17.htm Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:20:00 EST After being closed due to fire activity outside of the park the Sunrise and White River areas reopened this morning at 8:00 am. Facilities in the area, including the White River Campground and area trails, are now also open to normal use. Closures due to fire activity remain in effect east of SR 410. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fire-update-9-13-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fish-managment-plan-ea.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:19:00 EST Public comment is invited regarding the implementation of a Fish Management Plan at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fish-managment-plan-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/white-river-closure1.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EST The White River and Sunrise areas of Mount Rainier National Park remain closed due to the unpredictable fire behavior of the Norse Peak Fire. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/white-river-closure1.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/white-river-closure.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:25:00 EST Effective immediately, Mount Rainier National Park has closed the northeast portion of the park due to the unpredictable fire behavior of the Norse Peak Fire. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/white-river-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/valor-memorial-dedicated.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:47:00 EST A new memorial was dedicated at Mount Rainier National Park on Friday, August 25, 2017- the 101st anniversary of the National Park Service. The memorial honors four people who lost their lives in the park while in the act of saving or rescuing others. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/valor-memorial-dedicated.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-pebble-creek-update-8-19-17.htm Sat, 19 Aug 2017 08:51:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park successfully recovered the body of a 30 year-old Washington man who, on July 3, had fallen into a hole above Pebble Creek while descending on skis from Camp Muir. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-pebble-creek-update-8-19-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr410-closure-8-17-2017.htm Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:58:00 EST State Highway 410 remains closed between the Chinook Pass summit (milepost 69) and Hells Crossing (milepost 84) due to fire activity outside the park in the Norse Peak Wilderness. The section of Highway 410 in Mount Rainier National Park, including the Tipsoo Lake area is open. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr410-closure-8-17-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/shadows-of-the-past-2017.htm Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:00:00 EST On Saturday evening, August 19, 2017, Mount Rainier National Park will present Shadows of the Past, a special living history program in the park at Longmire. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/shadows-of-the-past-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2017-cua-and-sup.htm Fri, 04 Aug 2017 05:00:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will accept Commercial Use Authorizations for 2018-2019 starting September 1, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2017-cua-and-sup.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-emmons-7-17-17.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2017 11:07:00 EST On Sunday July 16th, Mount Rainier National Park search and rescue crews responded to a report that a skier had fallen into a crevasse on the Emmons Glacier near 12,800 feet elevation. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-emmons-7-17-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-eagle-peak.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:30:00 EST On Thursday, July 13th, an unresponsive hiker was extracted by helicopter from the vicinity of the Eagle Peak Trail in the Tatoosh Range of Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-eagle-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-pebble-creek-update-7-7-17.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:17:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park rangers continue to search for a 30-year old male from Washington State who fell in a hole in the snow over the rushing waters of Pebble Creek on Monday during a ski descent from Camp Muir to Paradise. Conditions remain very hazardous and independent parties are discouraged from attempting searches in the area. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-pebble-creek-update-7-7-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-pebble-creek.htm Tue, 04 Jul 2017 05:56:00 EST Searchers have been unable to locate a skier who is believed to have fallen through a snowbridge into Pebble Creek on July 3, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-pebble-creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/high-visitation-summer-2017.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2017 07:02:00 EST As we the July 4th weekend, Mount Rainier National Park is already been experiencing high visitation, creating long wait times at park entrance stations, heavy traffic on park roads, and congested parking lots. Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park are encouraged to visit on weekdays and arrive in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid long waits at entrances and move easily to find a parking spot. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/high-visitation-summer-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fishergrowth.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2017 05:03:00 EST Grainy images of a young female fisher with her kit provide the first evidence that this rare forest carnivore is reproducing in the South Cascades, where state, federal and non-profit organizations are working to reintroduce them. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fishergrowth.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-cellular-ea-comment-period.htm Mon, 05 Jun 2017 06:12:00 EST The National Park Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment that considers the issuance of right-of-way permits to Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and AT&T that would allow co-location of a limited range Wireless Communications Facility (WCF) in the Paradise area. This Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluates two alternatives: a no action alternative and an action alternative. Public comments on this plan are accepted from June 5-July 19, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-cellular-ea-comment-period.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/gibrocksar.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2017 05:50:00 EST A climber stranded at the top of “Gibraltar Rock” on the south side of Mount Rainier was hoisted to safety by a joint Army Reserve / Air Force team flying a Chinook helicopter out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord this afternoon. The rescue occurred almost 24 hours after the climber separated from his party near the summit. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/gibrocksar.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-pass-open-june-9-2017.htm Wed, 31 May 2017 04:15:00 EST State Route 410/Chinook Pass is scheduled to reopen by 8 a.m. Friday, June 9. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-pass-open-june-9-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_5-28-2017.htm Sun, 28 May 2017 06:15:00 EST Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park today completed the rescue of a climber who fell into a crevasse. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_5-28-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr123-cayuse-pass-reopens_5-19-2017.htm Fri, 19 May 2017 05:34:00 EST SR123 Cayuse Pass is officially reopened to traffic. Due to a large amount of new snow and avalanche concerns, SR 410 Chinook Pass will remain closed until sometime in June. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sr123-cayuse-pass-reopens_5-19-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cayuse-pass-2017-opening.htm Tue, 09 May 2017 10:00:00 EST The spring opening of State Route 123 Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park is just around the corner. Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to reopen the scenic route to vehicle traffic at 8 a.m. Friday, May 19. SR 410 Chinook Pass to remain closed until Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cayuse-pass-2017-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tourismbenefit.htm Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:39:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that nearly than 1.4 million recreation visitors to Mount Rainier National Park during 2016 spent $50.7M in communities surrounding the park with a net impact to the economy of approximately $64.8M. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tourismbenefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nps-seeks-info-on-theft.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:56:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking information from the public concerning the theft of a 2011 Polaris Ranger UTV. The theft occurred sometime in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 1, 2017, from Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nps-seeks-info-on-theft.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/record-wilderness-permit-requests-4-2017.htm Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:43:00 EST On March 31, 2017, Mount Rainier National Park closed its initial two weeks of open reservation requests after receiving 5,900 requests online, more than doubling requests from 2015. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/record-wilderness-permit-requests-4-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/wilderness-reservations_1-23-2017.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:55:00 EST On March 15, 2017, Mount Rainier National Park will begin accepting online reservation requests for wilderness camping and climbing permits, including overnight trips on the Wonderland Trail. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/wilderness-reservations_1-23-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/snowplay.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2016 03:59:00 EST Due to recent snow events, Mount Rainier National Park anticipates opening the snowplay area at Paradise this Friday, December 23. The Jackson Visitor Center will also open for daily operations starting Wednesday, December 21 through Monday, January 2. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/snowplay.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-12-2016.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:57:00 EST In anticipation of this weekend’s significant snow event, Mount Rainier National Park announces holiday season hours of operation and recreation opportunities available for visitors. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-12-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fishers-reintroduced.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:32:00 EST Release of ten fishers in Mount Rainier National Park marks the return of a native species after an absence of about 75 years. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fishers-reintroduced.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/telecommunications-applications.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2016 03:32:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park invites the public to comment on a proposal to install wireless communication facilities within the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/telecommunications-applications.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2016-winter-access.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:33:00 EST Winter Road Closure Updates https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2016-winter-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-11-2016.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:10:00 EST The road between Longmire and Paradise has officially transitioned to winter hours of operation with nightly closures. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-11-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/veterans-day-2016.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2016 03:40:00 EST In honor of Veterans Day, Mount Rainier National Park will waive entrance fees for park visitors this Friday, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/veterans-day-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-inn-rehab-10-2016.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:36:00 EST A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been issued for the Environmental Assessment for the Paradise Inn Annex and Snow Bridge rehabilitation project. The rehabilitation project will start in August 2017 through 2019. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-inn-rehab-10-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fall-transition-2016.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:13:00 EST Updates about Mount Rainier National Park facilities transitioning to fall operations. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fall-transition-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-lands-day-2016.htm Fri, 16 Sep 2016 11:58:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 24, 2016, with two large volunteer projects open to public participation. Entrance fees will be waived at all national parks for the day. Volunteers will receive an additional coupon for free admission on a day of their choice. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-lands-day-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mountaineering-concession-contracts-2016.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:57:00 EST The National Park Service has selected Alpine Ascents International, Inc., International Mountain Guides, LLC, and Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. for three separate concession contracts providing guided mountaineering and related visitor services within Mount Rainier National Park. Each of the 10-year contracts are expected to begin on November 1, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mountaineering-concession-contracts-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-parking-paving-2016.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2016 08:24:00 EST Parking at Paradise will be significantly limited during a three week paving project, from September 6-23. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-parking-paving-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/high-visitation-centennial-weekend.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:26:00 EST Visitors should anticipate high traffic volumes and full parking areas in the park for the National Park Service Centennial Weekend, August 25-28, which are also fee free days. On Thursday, August 25, the park invites visitors to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial with some special activities around the park at Longmire, Ohanapecosh, Paradise and Sunrise between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/high-visitation-centennial-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_8-9-2016.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:35:00 EST A search for a missing hiker ended successfully this morning when she was reunited with family at the Mowich Lake trailhead in Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_8-9-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cuas-2017.htm Wed, 03 Aug 2016 04:32:00 EST Applications can now be requested for the Commercial Use Authorization program for 2017 and 2018 and the Commercial Non-Profit Special Use Permit program for 2017. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cuas-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/music-on-the-mountain.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:33:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is excited to announce that in celebration of the National Park Service’s Centennial Birthday this year, the park will be hosting classical music performances by Music in the American West on August 12-14. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/music-on-the-mountain.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony-2016.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:19:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is honored to host a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 for fifteen candidates who will become United States citizens. The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services Seattle District Director, Anne Corsano, will swear in the new citizens at a special ceremony that will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the plaza area near the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_6-29-2016.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:06:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is experiencing a busy start to the summer season with six Search and Rescues (SARs) and three helicopter rescues in three weeks. In the 24-hour period during which the most recent helicopter rescue took place, three other ground-based rescues of injured parties were also accomplished. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_6-29-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-inn-annex-rehab-plan.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2016 05:58:00 EST The National Park Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment for a proposed plan to rehabilitate the Paradise Inn Annex and Snow Bridge, which is located in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park. The plan is open to public comment for 30 days. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-inn-annex-rehab-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_6-20-2016.htm Mon, 20 Jun 2016 07:00:00 EST Two climbers were rescued from Disappointment Cleaver at 13,500' on Mount Rainier. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_6-20-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/saving-sar-house-presentation.htm Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:16:00 EST Join this Saturday evening in the Paradise Inn for a special evening presentation on NPS Rustic Architecture, the CCC, and preserving the past for future use! https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/saving-sar-house-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-trails-day-2016.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:31:00 EST You are invited to visit Mount Rainier National Park this Saturday, June 4, to celebrate National Trails Day and participate in stewardship events. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-trails-day-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-forever-stamp-celebration.htm Tue, 31 May 2016 10:20:00 EST The public is invited to a special event on Thursday June 2 to mark the first day of issue and formal unveiling of a new United States postage stamp that pays tribute to Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-forever-stamp-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-update-5-26-2016.htm Thu, 26 May 2016 10:35:00 EST Update on annual spring opening process. Many roads will open tomorrow in time for the Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-update-5-26-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fishers-management-plan-2016.htm Thu, 05 May 2016 07:44:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park has begun preparation of a Fisheries Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) to guide management of native and nonnative fish populations in the park. Public comments will be accepted until June 6, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fishers-management-plan-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-tourism-creates-economic-benefit-2016.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:53:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 1.2 million recreation visitors to Mount Rainier National Park during 2015 spent $45.7M in communities surrounding the park and a net impact to the economy of approximately $58.3M. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-tourism-creates-economic-benefit-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-forever-stamp.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2016 07:03:00 EST A stunning star trail photograph of Washington’s Mount Rainier is used in the 13th of 16 National Parks Forever Stamps. The series celebrates the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-forever-stamp.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-opening-forescast-2016.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2016 04:17:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is preparing for the annual spring opening of park areas and facilities. In addition, the park will celebrate National Park Week April 16-24 with waivers for all entry fees, and a variety of events and activities. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-opening-forescast-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_3-2016_update3.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:10:00 EST Winds and weather cooperated this afternoon for a successful recovery off the south flank of Mount Rainier. Attempts earlier in the week were suspended due to high and erratic winds on the upper mountain preventing safe operations. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_3-2016_update3.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_3-2016_update2.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:51:00 EST An early morning attempt at an air recovery of the climber near Gibraltar Ledges encountered high and erratic winds on the upper mountain. Conditions prevented safe operations, shutting down operations for the day. Resources are being staged for recovery at the next opportunity, as weather permits. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_3-2016_update2.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_3-2016_update1.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2016 14:31:00 EST Today, two individuals were airlifted from Camp Muir by a Chinook CH47 out of Joint Base Lewis McChord assisted by park rangers. The second member of the climbing party, a 58 year old male from Norway, is believed to be at Gibraltar Ledges. An unresponsive climber was located in the area of the ledges this afternoon by air reconnaissance. Unfavorable weather conditions prevented crews from reaching the climber today. Operations have shut down for the night. Air and ground teams will attempt to reach the climber by midday tomorrow before the winds pick up. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_3-2016_update1.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_3-2016.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:17:00 EST Operations are underway to extract two patients from Camp Muir, at 10,000’ on Mount Rainier’s south slope. In separate incidents a climbing party of two and a snowshoer were unexpectedly caught out overnight in a winter storm Saturday. The patients, the snowshoer and one member of the climbing party are in stable condition at Camp Muir. The second climber, a 58 year old male from Norway, is believed to be near Gibraltar Ledges. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar_3-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2016-wilderness-camping.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:21:00 EST The park will process wilderness camping and climbing permits on a first-come, first-served basis ONLY in 2016, including permits for the Wonderland Trail. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2016-wilderness-camping.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-operations-update-2016-2.htm Mon, 29 Feb 2016 04:22:00 EST Longmire to Paradise gate hours will be extending March 12, and other operation updates. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-operations-update-2016-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mlkday-2016.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:52:00 EST On Monday, January 18, national parks throughout the country will commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All national parks, including Mount Rainier National Park, will provide free admission for all visitors. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mlkday-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-operations-update-2015-12.htm Tue, 15 Dec 2015 07:55:00 EST Recent storms have set the stage for winter fun at Mount Rainier for the upcoming holidays, with enough snow at Paradise for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding. However, please note that the Paradise snowplay area is not open yet. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-operations-update-2015-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-fee-free-days-2016.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:41:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, all national parks including Mount Rainier National Park will waive entrance fees on 16 special days in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-fee-free-days-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/green-friday-fee-free.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:14:00 EST In celebration of Thanksgiving and as a way to encourage healthy outdoor time, Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks will offer free entry to all park areas on Friday, November 27. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/green-friday-fee-free.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-access-2015.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2015 06:50:00 EST Though many park roads are closed to vehicle access for the winter, areas throughout the park remain open for recreation. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-access-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/wilderness-stewardship-plan.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:36:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is seeking public comments to help develop a Wilderness Stewardship Plan to guide the management of visitor use of Mount Rainier Wilderness. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/wilderness-stewardship-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2015-10-30_weather_event.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2015 06:59:00 EST Superintendent Randy King advises that Mount Rainier National Park has begun preparations for a significant weather event that is expected this weekend. Current weather models are predicting 12”-15” of rain to fall in the park over the next 48 hours, with snow at higher elevations. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2015-10-30_weather_event.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-lands-day-2015.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2015 07:47:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, 2015 with several volunteer projects open to public participation. Also, entrance fees will be waived at all national parks for the day. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-lands-day-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/backcountry-climber-falls.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:08:00 EST This morning searchers in Mount Rainier National Park located and extracted a climber who suffered a fatal fall while climbing in the northern part of the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/backcountry-climber-falls.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-welcomes-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm Sat, 05 Sep 2015 05:19:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park invites all 4th grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. Fourth grade students can now go to www.everykidoutdoors.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-welcomes-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/westside-road-outburst-flood.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:10:00 EST A glacial outburst flood and debris flow occurred at Tahoma Creek in Mount Rainier National Park on Thursday, August 13. Some damage to Mount Rainier’s Westside Road was reported on Thursday. The Westside Road will be closed at least through the weekend as the park continues to monitor Tahoma Creek and assess damage to the road and area trails. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/westside-road-outburst-flood.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cua-release-2015.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:07:00 EST Applications can now be requested for the Commercial Use Authorization program for 2016 and 2017 and the Commercial Non-Profit Special Use Permits program for 2016. The CUA application packets are available for download from the park website. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cua-release-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/road-construction-to-cease.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:12:00 EST Construction on the Nisqually to Paradise Road will cease on August 6, 2015 and will not begin again until October 1, 2015. Visitors can enjoy Mount Rainier National Park as normal throughout August and September. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/road-construction-to-cease.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/star-party-july-18-2015.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2015 05:07:00 EST Join us at Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park for a special "star viewing party" on Saturday, July 18. Event starts 9:45 pm and will last at least until 11:45 pm as long as sky stays clear. Meet at the plaza in front of the Jackson Visitor Center in Paradise. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/star-party-july-18-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/no-construction-over-july-4th.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:15:00 EST Construction on the Nisqually to Paradise Road will cease over the upcoming holiday weekend, July 3-5. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/no-construction-over-july-4th.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-suspended-for-liberty-ridge-climber-6-13-15.htm Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:34:00 EST The search for Kyle Bufis is being suspended today after a deceased male climber was spotted by the search helicopter near the summit of Mount Rainier. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-suspended-for-liberty-ridge-climber-6-13-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-continues-for-liberty-ridge-climber-6-13-15.htm Sat, 13 Jun 2015 04:43:00 EST The search for missing climber, Kyle Bufis, continues today. Day two of the search is focused on the area of the confluence of the Winthrop and Emmons glaciers. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-continues-for-liberty-ridge-climber-6-13-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-search-suspended-for-night-6-12-15.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:39:00 EST The search for a missing climber has been suspended for the evening and will resume tomorrow morning. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-search-suspended-for-night-6-12-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-search-update-6-12-15.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:11:00 EST Update about the search to find a missing climber on Liberty Ridge. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-search-update-6-12-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-missing-climber-6-12-15.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2015 07:42:00 EST A search is underway for a climber missing from a team of three on Liberty Ridge on the north flank of Mount Rainier. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-missing-climber-6-12-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/technical-rescue-at-christine-falls.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:35:00 EST Park rangers conducted a technical rescue today below Christine Falls in Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/technical-rescue-at-christine-falls.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sunrise-and-mowich-openings.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2015 04:32:00 EST Sunrise area will open Friday, June 5, 2015. Mowich Lake road opening is delayed to concentrate efforts on ensuring the on-time opening of Sunrise. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sunrise-and-mowich-openings.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2015-fee-increase.htm Mon, 18 May 2015 10:19:00 EST The park will begin increasing park entrance and camping fees on May 22, 2015. These fees will support over $1M in projects each year that have a direct benefit to the park's visitors. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2015-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-opening-updates-may-2015.htm Fri, 01 May 2015 09:53:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park road and facilities update for Spring 2015. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-opening-updates-may-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-economic-benefit-2015.htm Fri, 01 May 2015 05:44:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that nearly 1.3 million recreation visitors to Mount Rainier National Park during 2014 spent $45.5M in communities surrounding the park and a net impact to the economy of approximately $57.7M. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-economic-benefit-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-park-week-2015.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:32:00 EST This Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will be able to visit the park for free. Fees will be waived at all national park areas throughout the weekend as the kickoff to National Park Week, which is April 18-26. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-park-week-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/wonderland-applications-suspended.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:18:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is no longer accepting reservation requests for hiking the Wonderland Trail for the summer 2015 hiking season due to overwhelming and unprecedented demand. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/wonderland-applications-suspended.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/passes-open-april-3.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:48:00 EST Despite this week’s spring storms, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews are on track to reopen Chinook Pass on State Route 410 and Cayuse Pass on State Route 123 8 a.m. Friday, April 3. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/passes-open-april-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/maintenance-backlog-2014.htm Wed, 25 Mar 2015 06:35:00 EST The National Park Service this week released its Fiscal Year 2014 deferred maintenance statistics for national parks. The $11.49 billion nationwide total was up from the $11.3 billion reported at the end of FY2013. Mount Rainier National Park also has a backlog of deferred maintenance projects which totals $298,372,137. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/maintenance-backlog-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/opening-schedules-2015.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:06:00 EST Schedule for spring opening of park areas and facilities. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/opening-schedules-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/crews-to-clear-passes-early.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2015 05:12:00 EST After an unseasonably mild winter, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews have begun the annual work to clear Chinook Pass on SR 410 and Cayuse Pass on SR 123, with tentative plans to open the passes early. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/crews-to-clear-passes-early.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/conditions-march2015.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:44:00 EST Snowplay will not open this year due to low snow, and road hours extended. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/conditions-march2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/january-19-fee-free-day.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2015 06:41:00 EST Entrance fees to Mount Rainier National Park will be waived for the upcoming federal holiday on January 19, which honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. NOTE: Paradise snowplay area still lacking snow. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/january-19-fee-free-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/snow-conditions-update-dec-2014.htm Tue, 30 Dec 2014 11:09:00 EST At this time, the snow play area directly north of the Paradise parking lot is not yet in operation. The snow level is currently not deep enough to protect the fragile meadow vegetation during park grooming operations. The park will be monitoring snow depth over the next week to determine when the snow play area can be groomed and opened for public use. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/snow-conditions-update-dec-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-missing-snowshoer.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2014 06:16:00 EST A search is underway above Paradise for an overdue snowshoer who disappeared during Saturday evening's winter storm. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-underway-for-missing-snowshoer.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tragic-conclusion-to-search-efforts.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2014 03:30:00 EST Search crews located an unresponsive male fitting the description of the overdue snowshoer. The Pierce County Medical Examiner will make the final determination and identification. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/tragic-conclusion-to-search-efforts.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-access-2014-2015.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:32:00 EST Acting Superintendent Tracy Swartout advises that Mount Rainier has transitioned to winter hours of operation and service. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-access-2014-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/entrance-closed-for-flooding.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:10:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is closed temporarily at the Nisqually Entrance due to flooding in the Kautz Creek area. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/entrance-closed-for-flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/proposed-fee-increases.htm Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:17:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is seeking feedback on proposed fee increases to be implemented as early as 2015. This release provides a description of the proposed changes, as well as information on how you can provide input. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/proposed-fee-increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-public-lands-2014.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:08:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 27, 2014, with several volunteer projects open to public participation. In celebration of the day, entrance fees are waived for the public and volunteers will receive an additional coupon for free admission on a day of their choice. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-public-lands-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fisher-ea-review.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2014 05:29:00 EST The NPS is seeking public comments on a plant to reintroduce 80 fishers over two years to North Cascades and Mount Rainier National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fisher-ea-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/end-of-summer-star-party.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:47:00 EST Families and individuals of all ages are invited to the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park for a special “star viewing party” on Saturday September 20. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/end-of-summer-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/successful-recovery-mission.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:36:00 EST The bodies of three deceased climbers were removed from a debris field on the Carbon Glacier, below Liberty Ridge, on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/successful-recovery-mission.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/shadows-of-the-past-2014.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:10:00 EST On Saturday August 23rd Mount Rainier National Park will present Shadows of the Past, a “living history” program. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/shadows-of-the-past-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fires-drenched-by-rain.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2014 11:08:00 EST Recent lightning-sparked fires in the park have been drenched by heavy rainfall from a subsequent storm. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fires-drenched-by-rain.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/lightning-sparks-fires.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:23:00 EST Two lightning fires ignited overnight are burning in Mount Rainier National Park's backcountry. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/lightning-sparks-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/temporary-night-closure-on-nisqually-road.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:07:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park has scheduled a nighttime closure of the Nisqually Road between the Nisqually Entrance and Longmire. On Monday and Tuesday nights, August 4-5, and if necessary Wednesday August 6, no traffic will enter or exit the park via the Nisqually Road between 9:30 pm and 4:30 am. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/temporary-night-closure-on-nisqually-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2015-cua-program.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2014 07:18:00 EST Applications can now be requested for the Commercial Use Authorization program for 2015 and 2016 and the Commercial Non-Profit Special Use Permit program for 2015. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2015-cua-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/star-party-at-paradise-july-26.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:21:00 EST Families and individuals of all ages are invited to the Paradise area for a special “star viewing party” on Saturday, July 26th. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/star-party-at-paradise-july-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-hiker-scaled-back.htm Sat, 19 Jul 2014 07:53:00 EST Search operations for missing hiker Edwin Birch of Tacoma, WA continued with a reduced number of searchers on the ground Friday. Search activities will be reduced again Saturday, as the park transitions towards a limited continuous search effort. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-hiker-scaled-back.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:20:00 EST On Monday, July 21, Mount Rainier will host the park’s first naturalization ceremony for individuals who will become United States citizens. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-day-hiker-on-the-panhandle-gap-continues-day-5.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:58:00 EST Search operations for the overdue day hiker, Edwin Birch of Tacoma, WA, continue today, though it is anticipated that search operations will scale back tomorrow. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-day-hiker-on-the-panhandle-gap-continues-day-5.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-hiker-enters-day-4.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:46:00 EST The search for the overdue day hiker, Edwin Birch of Tacoma, WA, continued today with ground crews searching the Ohanapacosh Park, Nickel Creek Basin and Summer Land areas of the Wonderland Trail. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-hiker-enters-day-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-continues-for-missing-hiker-in-panhandle-gap.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:37:00 EST Search efforts to locate a missing day hiker on the Panhandle Gap area on the Wonderland Trail continued today, are expected to continue tomorrow. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-continues-for-missing-hiker-in-panhandle-gap.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-hiker-in-panhandle-gap.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:32:00 EST Search efforts are underway for a day hiker who went missing Saturday, July 12, while hiking in the Panhandle Gap area on the Wonderland Trail. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-hiker-in-panhandle-gap.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-receives-grant.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:03:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is one of 39 national parks selected to receive a 2014 America’s Best Idea grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. Inspired by Ken Burns’ critically acclaimed documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” this program builds partnerships between national parks and community, state, and other public organizations, and engages diverse audiences in meaningful and relevant ways with national parks and inspires participants to become stewards of our National Park System. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-receives-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sunrise-opens-2014.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:28:00 EST The Sunrise area in the northeast corner of Mount Rainier National Park is now open for the 2014 summer season. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sunrise-opens-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/owyhighsar3.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2014 17:00:00 EST The search for missing hiker Karen Sykes was suspended today with the retrieval of a deceased female from the search area. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/owyhighsar3.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/owyhighsar2.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:39:00 EST The third day of searching for missing day hiker, Karen Sykes of Seattle, Washington, is underway on Mount Rainier’s east side. Six ground crews, including two Kittatas County dog teams, are searching an expanded area further out from the Owyhigh Lakes Trail. Air operations are also supporting today’s search efforts. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/owyhighsar2.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/owyhighsar.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:44:00 EST Search efforts to locate a missing hiker on the Owyhigh Lakes Trail continue today. In an unrelated incident, an injured climber was air lifted off Double Peak near Eastside Trail on Thursday, June 19th. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/owyhighsar.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/summer-update-2014.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2014 08:42:00 EST Overview of summer 2014 operations and opportunities at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/summer-update-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-search.htm Sat, 31 May 2014 05:38:00 EST Searchers for six missing climbers located climbing gear and detected signals from avalanche beacons at the top of the Carbon Glacier at 9,500 feet in elevation. All indications point toward a fall of 3,300 feet from near the party’s last known location at 12,800 feet on Liberty Ridge. There is no viable chance of survival from such a fall. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-search.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/community-meetings-2014.htm Thu, 29 May 2014 07:12:00 EST Local Community meetings scheduled for next week will provide updates on current park projects. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/community-meetings-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nisqrdpr.htm Fri, 23 May 2014 10:21:00 EST Major construction along the Nisqually to Paradise Road—the southwest entrance to Mount Rainier National Park from Ashford—will cease over the Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 23 to Monday May 26. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nisqrdpr.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2014opening.htm Tue, 20 May 2014 16:11:00 EST Many park facilities will open for the summer season in time for Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2014opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/westsiderd.htm Fri, 16 May 2014 11:26:00 EST Westside Road closed until further notice due to rockfall. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/westsiderd.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/gate-open-full-time.htm Wed, 09 Apr 2014 04:39:00 EST Effective Thursday, April 10, the gate between Longmire and Paradise will remain open 24 hours. Some overnight closures may still occur during inclement weather periods. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/gate-open-full-time.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/final-snowplay-weekend.htm Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:17:00 EST Sunday, March 30, 2014 is the last day of the season for sledding and snow play in the Paradise area. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/final-snowplay-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fisher-facebook-event.htm Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:21:00 EST In a live Facebook Event on March 27th from 3-4pm, a park Wildlife Ecologist will answer questions about the reintroduction of Fishers in to Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fisher-facebook-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/extended-weekend-hours.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 04:22:00 EST The evening weekend hours on the Longmire-Paradise road will be extended beginning Saturday, March 8. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/extended-weekend-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-tourism-creates-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 03:45:00 EST A National Park Service report shows that just over one million visitors to Mount Rainier National Park in 2012 spent $36.8M in communities surrounding the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-tourism-creates-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nisqually-road-rehab-begins.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:11:00 EST Rehabilitation of 17.6 miles of road between the Nisqually Entrance and the developed area of Paradise is scheduled to begin March 3, 2014. Allow extra time when driving through the park for road construction. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/nisqually-road-rehab-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/presidents-day-fee-free-weekend.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:23:00 EST Monday, February 17 is President’s Day, a federal holiday. Mount Rainier and other national park areas will be celebrating this holiday with a fee free weekend February 15 through February 17. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/presidents-day-fee-free-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/snow-play-opens.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:33:00 EST Last weekend’s storms brought the snow depth at Paradise to 112”, providing enough snow to open the snow play runs beginning Saturday, January 18. This weekend the runs will be open through the three-day holiday weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/snow-play-opens.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/delayed-snowplay-opening.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:31:00 EST Due to insufficient snow depth the Paradise snow play runs will not open as scheduled this weekend. Snow depth is currently 59% of normal. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/delayed-snowplay-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2013-winter-access-schedule.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:50:00 EST The park will transition to winter hours of operation and service on Tuesday, November 12, which includes nightly closures of the Longmire-Paradise road. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2013-winter-access-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/veterans-day-holiday-2013.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2013 07:37:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park Superintendent Randy King announces that entrance fees into Mount Rainier National Park will be waived for all visitors to the park from Saturday, November 9, through Monday, November 11 in honor of U.S. Veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This is the final fee free weekend for 2013. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/veterans-day-holiday-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fall-visitor-update.htm Wed, 23 Oct 2013 06:56:00 EST Fall update on current road status and park conditions. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fall-visitor-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-concession-contract.htm Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:48:00 EST After a highly competitive process, Rainier Guest Services has been selected to be awarded a new concession contract to operate within Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-concession-contract.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-welcomes-visitors-back.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:58:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is open! https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-welcomes-visitors-back.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/body-of-missing-hiker-recovered.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2013 07:28:00 EST Rangers and Mountain Rescue volunteers at Mount Rainier National Park recovered the body of George Merriam, 66, of Lakewood, Washington today after an overnight search on Pinnacle Peak. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/body-of-missing-hiker-recovered.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2013.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2013 06:11:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28, 2013, with several volunteer projects open to public participation. Entrance fees will also be waived at all national parks for the day. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-on-upper-mountain-9-1-13.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:35:00 EST A SAR operation was carried out on September 1, 2013, to rescue three Canadian climbers who fell on the Emmons glacier. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/sar-on-upper-mountain-9-1-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/celebrating-j-vip.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:53:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park staff celebrate with present and past members of the Japanese Volunteers-in-Parks Association (J-VIPA) and thank them for the contributions they have made to the park during the past 20 years. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/celebrating-j-vip.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/park-service-birthday-2013.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2013 06:50:00 EST In honor of the 97th birthday of the National Park Service on August 25, all entrance fees to Mount Rainier National Park will be waived for that day. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/park-service-birthday-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fisher-reintroduction.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:10:00 EST Mount Rainier and North Cascades National Parks are teaming up with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to reintroduce the Pacific fisher. The public is invited to comment on the proposed reintroduction plan. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fisher-reintroduction.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/star-party-august-2013.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2013 05:18:00 EST Come join us for a special program at Paradise. The event coincides with the Perseid meteor shower, and telescopes will be available for star gazing. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/star-party-august-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cua-program.htm Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:52:00 EST Applications can now be requested for the Commercial Use Authorization program for 2014 and 2015 and the Commercial Non-Profit Special Use Permits program for 2014. New this year, the CUA application packet is available for download from the park website. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cua-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/ramrod-2013.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2013 05:46:00 EST On Thursday, July 25, RAMROD, an organized recreational bicycle ride, will bring 800 participating bicyclists through the roads of Mount Rainier National Park and surrounding areas. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/ramrod-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-and-rescue-readiness.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:38:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park currently has a reduced ability to perform upper mountain rescues. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-and-rescue-readiness.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-recieves-grant.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:10:00 EST Mount Rainier is one of 34 national parks selected to receive a 2013 America's Best Idea grant from the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-recieves-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/upper-mountain-rescue-off-the-emmons-glacier.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:47:00 EST A climber who fell while descending from the summit of Mount Rainier was rescued on July 7, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/upper-mountain-rescue-off-the-emmons-glacier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/body-of-suicide-victim-recovered-near-longmire.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:49:00 EST Rangers recovered the body of suicide victim, identified as Robert J. Congelli, from near Longmire. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/body-of-suicide-victim-recovered-near-longmire.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rehabilitation-of-stevens-canyon-2013.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 07:06:00 EST On Friday, May 24, 2013, work will resume on rehabilitation of 10 miles of Stevens Canyon Road. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rehabilitation-of-stevens-canyon-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/impacts-of-sequestration.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 04:21:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park was required to reduce its annual opening budget for Fiscal Year 2013 by five percent due to the impacts of "sequestration". https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/impacts-of-sequestration.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-park-week-2013.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:20:00 EST April 22-26 is designated as National Park Week across the nation. In celebration, admission to all national parks will be free. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-park-week-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/economic-benefit.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:16:00 EST A new NPS report for 2011 show that just over one million visitors to Mount Rainier National Park spent $33M in communities surrounding the park. This is part of $30 billion NPS impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-update.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EST Update on projected Spring opening dates for 2013. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/entrance-fees-waived-jan-21.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:15:00 EST Entrance fees to Mount Rainier National Park will be waived Monday, January 21, 2013, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/entrance-fees-waived-jan-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/descision-to-rehabilitate-camp-muir.htm Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:21:00 EST The National Park Service permits the rehabilitation of the Camp Muir Historic District, including the removal and replacement of non-historic structures at Camp Muir. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/descision-to-rehabilitate-camp-muir.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-holidays.htm Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:19:00 EST The winter holiday season at Mount Rainier is upon us. The park is open daily and throughout the winter the road to Paradise is open Thursday through Monday, weather conditions permitting. From December 21 through January 1 the road to Paradise and the Jackson Visitor Center will be open daily. The National Park Inn at Longmire is open daily year round offering overnight accommodations, dining, a gift shop and winter equipment rentals. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-holidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-access-changes.htm Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:55:00 EST New this winter and starting November 27, the road between Longmire and Paradise will be closed to public travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Longmire and the park will remain open seven days a week, barring major storm events. UPDATE- Clarification for camping and access above the gate at Longmire. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/winter-access-changes.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/missing-snowboarders-found.htm Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:32:00 EST At approximately 1100 hours this morning, searchers at Mount Rainier National Park found the two snowboarders who have been missing since Sunday, November 11th. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/missing-snowboarders-found.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-and-cayuse-passes-close-for-the-year.htm Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:58:00 EST Crews closed Chinook (SR 410) and Cayuse (SR123) passes early Monday morning due to multiple snow slides. After further inspection, the passes will remain closed for the season. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-and-cayuse-passes-close-for-the-year.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-snowboarders-continues.htm Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:17:00 EST Searchers at Mount Rainier National Park were not able to locate two missing snowboarders today before night and poor weather drove them off the mountain. Search teams will renew their efforts at first light tomorrow morning (11/13). https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-snowboarders-continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/veterans-day-fee-free-weekend.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:58:00 EST Entrance fees to Mount Rainier National Park will be waived for all visitors to the park from November 10-12, 2012, in honor of Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/veterans-day-fee-free-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/glacial-outburst-flood.htm Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:06:00 EST A small glacial outburst flood occurred at Mount Rainier National Park on Saturday, October 27, 2012. This event was localized in scale, caused no damage to park facilities and was not volcanic in origin. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/glacial-outburst-flood.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2013-climbing-fee-increase.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:59:00 EST The climbing cost recovery fee will be increased by one dollar for the 2013 calendar year, and will go into effect on December 1, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2013-climbing-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fall-transition.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:44:00 EST The upcoming Columbus Day holiday (Oct. 8, 2012) means it's time for Mount Rainier National Park to start preparing for winter. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fall-transition.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/volunteers-on-public-lands-day.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:36:00 EST On National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 19, 2012, more than a hundred volunteers will assemble at Mount Rainier National Park to plant native plants and maintain trails. This is also a fee free day for all park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/volunteers-on-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/body-recovered-below-ricksecker-point.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:28:00 EST A body was recovered from the base of a cliff at Mount Rainier National Park on Monday. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/body-recovered-below-ricksecker-point.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/updates.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:32:00 EST Updates on current fire danger, trail, and road status at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/updates.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/temporary-closure-sr123.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:45:00 EST State Route 123 will be temporarily closed September 17-18, 2012, for installation of culvert replacement. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/temporary-closure-sr123.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/identity-confirmed-of-victim-found-on-paradise-glacier.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:17:00 EST The Pierce County Medical Examiner has confirmed that one of the bodies recovered on the Paradise Glacier Friday afternoon is that of Michelle Trojanowski. A male body was found nearby; however, his identity has not yet been confirmed. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/identity-confirmed-of-victim-found-on-paradise-glacier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-on-paradise-glacier.htm Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:22:00 EST Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park recovered two bodies from the Paradise Glacier late yesterday afternoon, probably members of a group of four climbers that went missing in January. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-on-paradise-glacier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/two-climbers-recovered.htm Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:32:00 EST Following the recovery yesterday of two bodies presumed to be those of climbers missing since January, searchers at Mount Rainier National Park scoured the mountainside today but did not locate anyone else. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/two-climbers-recovered.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-laughingwater-creek-trail.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:02:00 EST Laughingwater Creek Trail has been temporarily closed to the public from the trailhead at highway 123 to the ranger cabin at Three Lakes due to potential wildlife hazards. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-laughingwater-creek-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/narada-falls-trail-temporary-closure.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:56:00 EST A section of Narada Falls Trail will be closed from September 6 through Saturday 21, 2012 (Monday through Saturday) due to rock fall hazard from Stevens Canyon Road construction. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/narada-falls-trail-temporary-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-closure.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:57:00 EST From September 4, 2012 until winter closure (typically in November), Stevens Canyon Road will be closed to through traffic while rehabilitation road work continues. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/keep-wildlife-wild.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:26:00 EST The fourth annual Keep Wildlife Wild Day is Saturday, August 18, 12 pm to 4 pm at Paradise. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/keep-wildlife-wild.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-on-muir.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:20:00 EST On Monday, August 6, rapidly melting snow on the lower reaches of the Muir Snowfield revealed a male body, his identity yet to be determined. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-on-muir.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/shadows-of-the-past.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:27:00 EST On Saturday, Aug. 18, Mount Rainier National Park will present Shadows of the Past, a "living history" program. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/shadows-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/planned-micro-surfacing.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:50:00 EST A 7 mile section of State Route 123 from Cayuse Pass south is scheduled for micro-surfacing from August 6-16, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/planned-micro-surfacing.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-review-camp-muir-ea.htm Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:07:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park invites the public to review an environmental assessment prepared for the Camp Muir Rehabilitation Plan. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-review-camp-muir-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-review-of-nisqually-to-paradise-road-rehab-ea.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:13:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park invites the public to comment on an environmental assessment that has been prepared for the Nisqually to Paradise Road Rehabilitation project. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-review-of-nisqually-to-paradise-road-rehab-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-comet-falls-trail-closure.htm Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:13:00 EST Hiking Advisory: A new closure is effect on the Comet Falls Trail from approximately 1/4 mile below comet Falls to the the River crossing above Comet Falls in Van Trump Park due to extremely hazardous conditions. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-comet-falls-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road-rehabiliation-update.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:21:00 EST Work is progression well and involves resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of Stevens Canyon Road and other related facilities. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road-rehabiliation-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-deputy-superintendednt-selected.htm Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:54:00 EST Tracy Swartout has been named Deputy Superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-deputy-superintendednt-selected.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-efforts-await-improved-safety-conditions.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:44:00 EST Recovery efforts for Climbing Ranger Nick Hall await improved safety conditions. After a number of days of poor weather conditions and several feet of new snow on the upper elevations of Mount Rainier, today the park received its first day of a forecasted 36-hour window of good weather for a recovery effort. Today, high avalanche danger on the mountain resulted in unsafe conditions that precluded efforts to recover Climbing Ranger Nick Hall. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-efforts-await-improved-safety-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/shuttle-service-begins-june-29.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:39:00 EST The free visitor shuttle for transportation into the park from Ashford, Longmire, and Paradise will run weekends during the 2012 summer season beginning Friday June 29th through Sunday September 2nd. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/shuttle-service-begins-june-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-efforts-for-climbing-ranger-continue.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:31:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is continuing efforts to recover Climbing Ranger Nick Hall. The park will utilize the upcoming clear weather window to continue helicopter operations and complete the recovery efforts on the mountain. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/recovery-efforts-for-climbing-ranger-continue.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/schrundsar_6_24.htm Sun, 24 Jun 2012 08:01:00 EST Recovery efforts for Mount Rainier National Park Climbing Ranger Nick Hall continue today, Sunday, June 24, 2012. Hall, 33, fell approximately 2,500 feet down the Emmons Glacier on Mount Rainier on Thursday, June 21, during a rescue attempt in which four climbers fell into a crevasse on the glacier. Hall did not respond to attempts to contact him and was not moving after the fall. Climbing Rangers assisting in the rescue of the four climbers were able to reach Hall, several hours after he fell, and upon arrival found that he was deceased. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/schrundsar_6_24.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rescue-and-recovery-operations-continue.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:11:00 EST Consecutive rescue and recovery missions continue on the upper mountain this morning to extract the final climber involved in yesterday's incident and deceased Climbing Ranger Nick Hall. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rescue-and-recovery-operations-continue.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climbing-ranger-dies-during-rescue-attempt.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:13:00 EST A climbing ranger at Mount Rainier National Park has died during a rescue attempt on the Emmons Glacier this afternoon. Ranger Nick Hall, 34, fell from the 13,700 foot level to about 10,000 feet on the mountain's northeast side as he was helping to prepare other climbers for extrication by helicopter. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/climbing-ranger-dies-during-rescue-attempt.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/comet-falls-trail-closure.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:47:00 EST Comet Falls Trail is temporarily closed to public use 1 mile beyond the trailhead, due to extremely hazardous conditions. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/comet-falls-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/free-admission-june-9.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:52:00 EST Get a head start on your summer fun with free admission to Mount Rainier National Park this Saturday, June 9. In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, all 397 national park sites, including Mount Rainier National Park, will waive entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/free-admission-june-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rehabilitation-of-stevens-canyon-road-phase-2.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 04:35:00 EST Phase 2 of the rehabilitation of 10 miles of Stevens Canyon Road will continue in 2012 and 2013. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rehabilitation-of-stevens-canyon-road-phase-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-military-pass.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 10:09:00 EST To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19- Armed Forces Day- The National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-military-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-opening.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 09:22:00 EST As spring arrives, Mount Rainier National Park starts to transition into summer hours. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/spring-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-initiates-flood-mitigation-planning.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:57:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park Superintendent Randy King has announced that the park is initiating the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the installation of flood mitigation structures within the White River corridor to protect State Route 410, also known as the Mather Memorial Parkway. The park is inviting comments from individuals, organizations and other agencies to help identify the range of issues to be addressed in the EA, as well as potential alternatives for reducing impacts to park resources, visitor access and safety. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-initiates-flood-mitigation-planning.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-2012.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:28:00 EST April 21-29 is designated National Park Week across the nation. During that time, admission to all National Parks will be free. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/two-more-weekends-to-enjoy-paradise.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:26:00 EST Mount Rainier Superintendent Randy King advises that the public sledding area at Paradise will be groomed and staffed through Sunday, April 1. After that date the snow play runs will no longer be maintained and sledding will not be permitted in the park. Equipment used to groom the snow play area is needed to begin spring snow removal around the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/two-more-weekends-to-enjoy-paradise.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rangers-receive-award.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:37:00 EST Supervisory Climbing Ranger Glenn Kessler and former Mount Rainier Seasonal Climbing Ranger Paul Charlton have been honored as recipients of the Department of the Interior's Valor Award. This award is in recognition of the actions that Kessler and Charlton took in rescues on Ingraham Glacier on June 6, 2002. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/rangers-receive-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/transportation-mini-grants-available.htm Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:44:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is now accepting applications for transportation mini-grants to help subsidize bus transportation for school field trips to the park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/transportation-mini-grants-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-and-local-economy.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:23:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,191,754 visitors in 2010 spent $35,389,000 in Mount Rainier National Park and in communities near the park. That spending supported 505 jobs in the local areas. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-and-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/asphalt-core-drilling-scheduled.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:23:00 EST Asphalt core drilling is scheduled to take place from Monday February 13th and estimated to be completed by Wednesday February 29th on the Nisqually Road from the Park's southwest entrance to Longmire. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/asphalt-core-drilling-scheduled.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-aided-by-good-weather.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:45:00 EST A break between storms provided a weather window for significant ground and air operations in the search for two missing parties on Mount Rainier. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-aided-by-good-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-overdue-parties-2.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:13:00 EST The search for two overdue parties continues on Mount Rainier on Sunday, January 22. No sign of the missing parties has been detected to date. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-overdue-parties-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-continues-for-overdue-parties.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:48:00 EST This morning teams searched areas of the Paradise Glacier, Alta Vista, Upper Stevens Canyon and Muir Snowfield and detected no sign of the overdue parties. Extreme weather continues to limit search operations. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-continues-for-overdue-parties.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/poor-weather-hinders-search.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:55:00 EST Searchers remain on standby to return to the search upon first signs of improved weather. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/poor-weather-hinders-search.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/overdue-parties-1_19_2012-pm.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:23:00 EST Today a team of ten searched from Paradise up the Muir Snowfield to Camp Muir without locating either of the parties. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/overdue-parties-1_19_2012-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/overdue-parties-1_19_2012.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:32:00 EST This morning, January 19, a team of ten is searching a portion of the intended route of the two overdue parties from Paradise up the Muir Snowfield to Camp Muir, where they will overnight. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/overdue-parties-1_19_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/overdue-parties-1_18_2012.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:27:00 EST The incident command team, lead by Park Ranger Kelly Bush, is planning to send field teams out once conditions become favorable. Efforts are currently focused on organizing a team of skilled skiers and climbers who have experience in negotiating the terrain to Camp Muir in difficult travel conditions. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/overdue-parties-1_18_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/overdue-parties-1_17_2012.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:21:00 EST Two parties expected off the mountain over the last two days are overdue according to their original plans. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/overdue-parties-1_17_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/family-issues-statement.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:39:00 EST Statement from the family of rescued snowshoer Yong Chun Kim, who was found at Mount Rainier National Park after a three-day search. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/family-issues-statement.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/lost-snowshoer-rescued.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:15:00 EST A massive search for a snowshoer missing since Saturday in Mount Rainier National Park culminated in a successful rescue Monday night. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/lost-snowshoer-rescued.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-snowshoer.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:01:00 EST The search for a snowshoer missing since Saturday afternoon continues today on Mount Rainier. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-snowshoer.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/andersonmemorial.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:24:00 EST Memorial service set for 1:00 p.m. on January 10, 2012, at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/andersonmemorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/park-to-reopen.htm Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:22:00 EST Park to Reopen https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/park-to-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/suspect-in-ranger-killing-found-dead.htm Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:41:00 EST SUSPECT IN RANGER KILLING FOUND DEAD https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/suspect-in-ranger-killing-found-dead.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/manhunt-continues-for-man-who-killed-ranger-on-mount-rainier.htm Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:52:00 EST Manhunt Continues for Man who Killed Ranger on Mount Rainier https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/manhunt-continues-for-man-who-killed-ranger-on-mount-rainier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/park-ranger-fatally-shot-at-mount-rainier.htm Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:55:00 EST Mount Rainier Park Ranger Margaret Anderson fatally shot in the line of duty https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/park-ranger-fatally-shot-at-mount-rainier.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-snowshoe-walks.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:48:00 EST Learn the art of snowshoeing and discover the winter wonderland of Paradise with a guided snowshoe walk beginning December 17. The Paradise snowplay area opening is delayed due to lack of adequate snow depth. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/paradise-snowshoe-walks.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fox-research.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:37:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park has just begun a research project to assess visitor impacts on Cascade foxes. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fox-research.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2011-veterens-day.htm Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:49:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/2011-veterens-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/oct-28-star-party.htm Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:39:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/oct-28-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/king-named-superintendent.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:07:00 EST Randy King has been selected as the new superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park. King replaces Dave Uberuaga, who was recently named superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/king-named-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/transition-season.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:34:00 EST Mount Rainier begins preparing for the upcoming winter season. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/transition-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-lands-day.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:58:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/transition-to-fall.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:32:00 EST With Labor Day rapidly approaching, Mount Rainier National Park will begin the transition to Fall operations. A major impact for visitors beginning September 6 will be the closure of the Stevens Canyon Road on the east end for road construction. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/transition-to-fall.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-pass-entrance-arch-restoration.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:02:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/chinook-pass-entrance-arch-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/summer-update-2.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:52:00 EST Sunny weather has started to bring wildflowers to Mount Rainier and summer operations are in full swing. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/summer-update-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road-rehabilitation.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:08:00 EST Phase 1 of the resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation of Stevens Canyon Road and other related facilities has been awarded to MidMountain Contractors, Inc, of Kirkland, WA. Phase 1 of the project will occur between August 15 and October 30, 2011. Phase 2 of the project will be taking place between 2012 and 2013. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/night-sky-programs.htm Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:18:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/night-sky-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/keep-wildlife-wild-event.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:29:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/keep-wildlife-wild-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/arrowcorps-volunteer-project.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:59:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/arrowcorps-volunteer-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-news-updates.htm Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:49:00 EST Summary of current news and upcoming events at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-news-updates.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/dee-molenaar.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:15:00 EST Join one of the legends of mountain climbing for two special programs at Mount Rainier National Park on August 2, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/dee-molenaar.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/carbon-river-access.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:22:00 EST The Carbon River Access Management Plan will be implemented this week in response to flood damage to the Carbon River Road and Ipsut Creek Campground following the major November 2006 flood event and subsequent flood events as recent as last winter. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/carbon-river-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/camp-muir-webcam.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:12:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is excited to announce that a new webcam at Camp Muir is now fully operational and available online to the public. This is a unique location for a webcam as it is certainly the highest webcam in Washington State and one of the most remote in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/camp-muir-webcam.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/delayed-opening-and-free-entrance.htm Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Deep snow levels on Mount Rainier will delay the opening of the road to Sunrise until at least July 8. Also, to celebrate the first day of summer, July 21 will be a FEE FREE DAY at Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/delayed-opening-and-free-entrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/ranger-led-programs-return.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Mount Rainier National Park is pleased to announce the return of regularly scheduled ranger-led programs. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/ranger-led-programs-return.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-climber.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST On Monday evening, park climbing rangers initiated search for seriously ill climber on Liberty Ridge. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-for-missing-climber.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-on-liberty-ridge-suspended.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST The search on Liberty Ridge for Rob Planker, age 50 of Olympia, WA, was suspended this afternoon due to strong winds. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/search-on-liberty-ridge-suspended.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-releases-twitter.htm Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Superintendent Dave Uberuaga announces the launching of the Official Mount Rainier National Park Twitter page. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-releases-twitter.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/opening-schedule-2011.htm Thu, 19 May 2011 20:00:00 EST An update of the 2011 Spring and Summer opening schedule for Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/opening-schedule-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-park-week-2011.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST In celebration of National Park Week, admission to all parks is free between April 16-24, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/national-park-week-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/air-tour-management-plan-public-comments.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Mount Rainier requests public input regarding Air Tour Management Plan https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/air-tour-management-plan-public-comments.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road.htm Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Outlines plan to rehabilitate Stevens Canyon Road. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/stevens-canyon-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cr-fonsi.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Future direction for Carbon River area decided. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/cr-fonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-federal-firearms-law.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/new-federal-firearms-law.htm