What to expect at Mount Rainier National Park during the government shutdown

Mount Rainier National Park – along with the Olympic and North Cascades National Parks – remains open to visitors, but lacks staff and services. About two-thirds of National Parks staff nationwide ...
Kitsap Sun

Mount Rainier National Park bridge closure cuts off access to part of park: What to know

Part of Mount Rainier National Park became inaccessible on Monday after Washington officials shut down a bridge leading to the northwest area of the park. Washington State Department of Transportation ...
KGW8

103-year-old bridge's closure isolates key areas of Mount Rainier National Park

WILKESON, Wash. — There will be no public access to a portion of the Mount Rainier National Park for the foreseeable future due to the permanent closure of the 103-year-old Fairfax Bridge. The bridge ...
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Washington's Dispersed Campsites Near Mount Rainier National Park Boast Unspoiled Beauty

While some may not be up for roughing it, those looking to really commune with nature should consider these great dispersed ...
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Where to find the best fall foliage near Mount Rainier

Discover Washington’s fall beauty near Mount Rainier. Drive scenic byways, hike golden meadows, and explore misty alpine ...
The Spokesman-Review

National Park Service firings hit Mount Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades

About half a dozen employees at each of Washington’s three national parks are believed to have been laid off as part of the Trump administration’s governmentwide push to slash staff. Mount Rainier and ...