Jeff & Anna
Things To Do
Mount Rainier Tourism Website
For a comprehensive list of activities and locations to explore in the Rainier Area, visit the website below. You'll be able to find just about anything to suit your preference. Horseback riding, kayaking, fishing, hiking, scenic driving, gondola rides, etc. Choose your own adventure:)
Mount Rainier National Park Website
Official NPS Website for Mount Rainier
Hiking
Explore the hiking trails around Paradise. The Skyline Trail, Pinnacle Peak Saddle, and Mazama Ridge are a few of our favorite short day hikes in the area for getting incredible views of the mountain. Easy to access waterfalls in the area - Narada Falls - Christine Falls - Myrtle Falls Old Growth Forests - Grove of the Patriarchs - Has trees dating back to medieval times. Lakes - Tipsoo and Upper Tipsoo Lake - Reflection Lakes Wildflowers - Nisqually Vista Trail - Deadhorse Creek Trail - Avalanche Lilly Trail - Alta Vista Trail *Entrance fee to the national park is $30 per vehicle.
Scenic Drives
There are numerous places you can catch jaw dropping views of Rainier without having to hike. Here are a few spots we recommend. - Paradise Visitor Center - Sunrise Visitor Center - Reflection Lakes - Tipsoo and Upper Tipsoo Lake - Emmons Glacier Vista - Ride the Mount Rainier Gondola at Crystal Mountain.
Where To Eat?
There are too many good places to eat around the Rainier area to list them all so here are a few we recommend checking out. - Copper Creek Inn - Their Blackberry Pie is legendary! - Rainier Basecamp Bar and Grill - Pizza, Burgers and Beer - Whittaker's Cafe & Espresso - Coffee, Drinks, Snacks - The Trailhead Bar and Grill - Pub Food - Summit House at Crystal Mountain - Fine Dining at the highest elevation restaurant in the state. *Call for reservations.