Information, Mount Rainier National Park

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Mount Rainier National Park is open year-round.

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An entrance fee is required for the park.

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Key phone numbers and addresses for Mount Rainier National Park.

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Certain sections of Mount Rainier National Park are open year-round, but summer is by far the most popular time to visit the park.

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There are more than 260 miles of maintained trails in Mount Rainier National Park, leading through old-growth forests and the high subalpine meadows.

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Although gas is not available in the park, there are gas stations in nearby communities.

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Pets are welcome at Mount Rainier with certain restrictions.

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There are a number of options for picking up gifts and sundries within the park.

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There are a number of safety considerations to take into account when visiting Mount Rainier.

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The Pacific Ocean, elevation and latitude strongly influence Mount Rainier weather.

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Mount Rainier National Park lies in west-central Washington within 200 miles of several major metropolitan areas.

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Mount Rainier National Park offers dramatic scenery and diverse ecosystems, yet much of it is relatively accessible to visitors.

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Human history at Mount Rainier goes back to 15,000 years ago, when the mountain was still largely covered in snow and ice.

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With an elevation range spanning approximately 13,000 feet, there's a variety of habitat available to the park's wildlife.

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Though Mount Rainier is most famous for its spectacular wildflowers, the park's other vegetation is quite diverse as well.

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There are plentiful restrooms around Mount Rainier National Park.

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During the busy summer months, parking can be a problem at Mount Rainier.

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The Mount Rainier ranger staff offers a variety of free programs, from informal talks to campfire programs, to kid-specific activities.

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Accessible facilities at Mount Rainier vary widely.

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Cell-phone service is unreliable throughout most of the park, although access is available at Paradise, Sunrise, and Crystal Mountain.

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There are so many scenic views within Mount Rainier National Park that visitors will be spoiled for choice.

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As suggested by its name, one of the prime spots to see a spectacular sunrise over Mount Rainier is Sunrise.

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Mount Rainier has quite a few designated picnicking areas, as well as tables in locations around the park.

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While Longmire no longer serves as park headquarters, the original 1916 headquarters building houses a museum about the early days of the park.

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Bikes are allowed on park roads in Mt. Rainier National Park, but they are not permitted on hiking trails, and the park does not have any designated bike trails.

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What sort of animals you'll see at Mount Rainier is largely determined by when and where you look.

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Although Mount Rainier is home to some year-round bird residents, most appear in the park during specific seasons.

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There are a number of options for dining within Mount Rainier National Park.

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There are organized stargazing events in Mount Rainier National Park from July to September of each year.

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While most visitors to Mount Rainier are content to gaze upon its majesty from the confines of hiking trails and scenic outlooks, there are some visitors who'll wish to conquer the mountain itself.

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As the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Rainier offers lots of opportunities for climbing and mountaineering.

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Thousands of people climb Mount Rainier each year, an arduous undertaking during which climbers gain more than 9,000 feet in 8 or more miles.

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More than 97 percent of the park was designated wilderness by the Washington Wilderness Act in 1988, so there's plenty of room to explore in the Mount Rainier backcountry.

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There are two hotels in Mount Rainier National Park.

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Although Mount Rainier National Park isn't known for its fishing, there are nonetheless some opportunities for experienced anglers.

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The use of motorized boats is prohibited within Mount Rainier National Park, although there are some spots open to non-motorized watercraft.