We came in here the beginning of October and went on a Tuesday and Wednesday which was a smart decision. Driving in on our first day we had perfect weather. Sunny and clear. The second was foggy all … Full review by marield1990
Aug 13, 2024
Requiring a timed entry reservation does nothing to make visiting the park better, I think it is actually a lot worse. Had to wait an hour to enter the park even though we had a timed entry reservat… Full review by 956susanq
Jun 18, 2024
If you stay at Ashford, please remember to get food and groceries before coming. Foods are expensive and limited at paradise visiting center and Ashford. Snowed covered trail at paradise, need to ren… Full review by Dreamer818983
Is the tour still available with the closure of the road into the park? We are planning to go to Seattle in the middle of March 2020 and we are interested in this tour (gourmet and wine lunch, 235.00).
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Your best bet would be to check with the tour operator. They will know and should not book unless they can deliver. I was ther in late summer so not concerned.
Hello. We are heading to the Ashford side for a weekend getaway in October. Anything we absolutely must do or see? Do you recommend booking a hiking tour or should we just wing it on our own? We will have a car and are willing to drive. Than you :)
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I would just wing it. The ranger's station has maps and good information about the trails. All the trails are well marked making it very hard to get lost. I wouldn't attempt Camp Muir …
I would just wing it. The ranger's station has maps and good information about the trails. All the trails are well marked making it very hard to get lost. I wouldn't attempt Camp Muir unless you are prepared for a challenging hike at high altitude.
I am planning a road trip next summer (July or Aug) from Houston to Mount Rainier NP. Can anyone provide me any suggestions on any must see places between Houston and Mt Rainier? TIA.
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Anyone done the Mount Rainier NO, Olympic NP and Mount St. Helens trio within one trip? If so, how much time do you recommend at each location? Do you recommend moving …
Anyone done the Mount Rainier NO, Olympic NP and Mount St. Helens trio within one trip? If so, how much time do you recommend at each location? Do you recommend moving lodging places or staying at one and traveling? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. TIA!
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