Paradise
Meet in the plaza by the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise |
Plaza Program
Join a Ranger for a stationary program. Topics vary by day and Ranger, so check at the front desk for today's subject! |
June 27 - Sept 28
Daily |
11 am |
20 minutes, approximately |
Paradise
Meet by the flagpole in the plaza next to the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise |
Ranger Guided Walk
Join a Ranger to Discover Paradise. Explore questions about the human and/or natural history of the park on this easy to moderate walk. |
July 12 - Sept 28
Wednesdays, Saturdays, & Sundays*
*Also on Fridays starting August 15 |
1:30 – 3 pm |
60 – 75 minutes:
Hike up with the ranger,
20 – 30 minutes; return solo.
Up to 1.5 miles roundtrip. |
Paradise
Meet in the plaza by the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise |
Night Skies Program (weather permitting)
Everyone's invited to a star party at Paradise! Explore the value of a dark night sky as you tour the universe with our "Dark Sky Rangers" using telescopes and binoculars (and even lasers). Meet in the plaza outside the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise. If weather makes viewing difficult, Dark Sky Rangers will be available for questions and to help make "Star Finders" that you can use on the next clear night. Call the Astronomy hotline at 360-569-6230 for scheduling updates. |
July 12 - mid-Sept*
Fridays & Sundays
*Friday programs will end for the season Aug 29; Sunday programs until mid-Sept. |
9:30 – 11:30 pm |
2 hours |
Paradise
Meet in the lobby of the Paradise Inn |
Evening Program
Explore questions about Mount Rainier's human and/or natural history. Join a ranger and other visitors to discuss and learn about the park. The Paradise Inn is on the east side of the upper parking lot at Paradise. |
July 4 - Sept 28
Fridays |
8:30 – 9:30 pm |
45 minutes - 1 hour |
Longmire / Cougar Rock Campground
Meet at the Cougar Rock Campground Amphitheater |
Junior Ranger Programs
Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to join a ranger to explore, learn about, and help protect Mount Rainier. Parents, please stay with your Junior Rangers. |
July 11 - Sept 28
Saturdays & Sundays*
*No program Sun August 10 |
2:30 - 3:15 pm |
45 minutes |
Longmire / Cougar Rock Campground Meet at the Cougar Rock Campground Amphitheater |
Evening Program
Explore questions about Mount Rainier's human and/or natural history. Join a ranger and other visitors to discuss and learn about the park. Parking at the campground is limited. If you attend the program but are not camping, please park in the Cougar Rock Picnic Area across the park road from the campground. |
July 3 - Sept 28
Thursdays* & Saturdays
*No programs Thurs August 7 & Thurs August 14 while campground closed for paving work. |
8:30* – 9:30 pm
*8:00 - 9:00 pm starting on August 16 |
45 minutes - 1 hour |
Sunrise
Meet at the Flagpole outside of the Sunrise Visitor Center |
Talks, Walks, Guided Hikes
Join a ranger for a short talk, walk, or guided hike, depending on scheduling and availability. Check in at the front desk for the latest information. |
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summer 2025 |
10 am and
2 pm |
20 – 30 minutes |
Sunrise
Meet outside the Sunrise Visitor Center |
Sunrise Junior Ranger Programs
Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to join a ranger to explore, learn about, and help protect Mount Rainier. Check signboards or ask a ranger on arrival. Parents, please stay with your Junior Rangers. |
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summer 2025 |
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summer 2025 |
Approximately 30 minutes |
Sunrise
Meet at the Sunrise Picnic Area |
Special Lunch Hour Ranger Program
Dig into some copper legends based in the dramatic wilderness with a special lunchtime Ranger program.
Note: food is not provided. Pack your own lunch or snack and claim a spot at the Sunrise Picnic Area for an engaging lunchtime program. All events are weather permitting; check in at the Sunrise Visitor Center for the latest updates. |
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summer 2025 |
12 – 1 pm |
60 minutes |