Current Delays and Upcoming Closure on Skate Creek Road
(August 22, 2024)— Repair work has begun on Forest Road 52 (Skate Creek Road) on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. This road project consists of [...]
Mount Rainier National Park parkwide fire in effect August 10, 2024
Mount Rainier National Park parkwide fire ban goes into effect Saturday, August 10, 2024 Fire ban includes all developed campgrounds, including White River Campground, Ohanapecosh [...]
Huckleberry Season on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Each August, many in the Northwest look forward to collecting huckleberries and other wild berries on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Forest managers would like [...]
Fire Restrictions take effect on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest July 12
Beginning Friday, July 12, 2024, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is prohibiting open campfires across the forest. Fires will only be allowed in metal [...]
Windy Ridge and Visitor Centers Open on July 4th
Just in time for the July 4th holiday another recreational opportunity opens at Mount St. Helens on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Beginning Thursday, July [...]
Stevens Canyon Road reopens after $43 million facelift
Stevens Canyon Road reopens after $43 million facelift One of Mount Rainier National Park’s most scenic roads has reopened after an extensive $43-million, two-year [...]
Timed entry reservation period begins at Mt. Rainier National Park
Additional timed entry reservations will be available every evening at 7 p.m. Pacific Time for spontaneous visits Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for [...]
Next timed entry reservations for August & September available May 1
Advance timed entry reservations for August through September 2 visits to Paradise and Sunrise Corridors available Wednesday, May 1 A second block of reservations will [...]
Timed entry reservations for July visits to Paradise and Sunrise Available April 1
A second block of reservations will be available at 7 p.m. Pacific Time throughout the summer to support spontaneous visits for the following day. [...]
Many Mount Rainier National Park visitors will need reservations in summer 2024
Temporary reservation system designed to reduce crowding, environmental damage in the Paradise and Sunrise Corridors ASHFORD, Wash. - Mount Rainier National Park visitors will need [...]