High Rock Lookout Closure Extended; Trail Now Open
The High Rock trail and trailhead are now open. The High Rock Lookout and a surrounding 150‑foot area will remain closed to the public as reconstruction work enters its final […]
High Rock Trail #266, Lookout Area, and Trailhead Closure
High Rock Trail #266, Lookout Area, and Trailhead Closure Vancouver, Wash., (July 8, 2026)—Beginning July 8th, the High Rock Lookout and surrounding area will be closed to the public during […]
Fire Restrictions Take Effect on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest – July 1st
Fire Restrictions Take Effect on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest – July 1st Vancouver, Wash., — Due to increased risk of wildfires, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest fire managers have […]
The Drive to Windy Ridge
The Drive to Windy Ridge There are three sides of Mount St. Helens that are accessible to the public; on this outing we visited the northeast side of the volcano, […]
Mount Rainier National Park Will Not Require Timed Entry Reservations in 2026
Mount Rainier National Park Will Not Require Timed Entry Reservations in 2026 ASHFORD, Wash. – Mount Rainier National Park will not implement a timed entry reservation for any portion of […]
State Route 123 construction closure within Mount Rainier National Park starts Sept 2
State Route 123 construction closure at Mount Rainier National Park starts Sept 2 Sections of State Route 123 will be closed for box culvert replacement from September 2 through September […]