Road to Ranier 2018

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Welcome to Mount Rainier

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A creek flows through native ferns and forest, spectacular vistas can be part of your adventure as you plan your visit to Mount Rainier and the surrounding areas.

Photo/Tony Sirgedas

Park by reading the Road to Rainier to find out more about stops along the way and things to do when you arrive. You can also go online for the park’s web site at www. nps.gov/mora for extensive park information, or log on to www.Mt-Rainier.com to learn about local attractions and accommodations.

Mount Rainier awaits. See you soon.

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Welcome

The way she dominates the skyline and captures the heart, Mount Rainier is breathtaking for all who visit her. More than a million people each year make a special trip to “see the mountain.” And no matter if a visitor is going for the first time or making yet another return trip, the majestic peak and the indescribably beautiful surrounding area are truly something to be experienced, cherished and enjoyed.

Mount Rainier National Park, which was established in 1899, is a 235,625-acre park, of which 97 percent is designated wilderness.

It includes the mountain, a 14,410-foot vision encased in over 35 square miles of snow and ice.

Make plans to stay a few days in a wooded cabin, rustic spa or scenic lodge to give you the time that’s needed to really relax, get an eyeful of the mountain, hike some of the natural wooded trails and enjoy the wildlife and unforgettable vistas. Virtually in the mountain’s shadow, you can ride an old-time steam train, shop for gifts that are unique to Mount Rainier and the region, kick back in front of a fire or just enjoy a delicious meal at unique restaurants in beautiful settings.

Inside the park, attractions include the Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise, which houses a range of informative park exhibits and a cafeteria in a welcoming setting that affords dazzling views of the mountain and surrounding scenery.

Nearby is the Paradise Inn hotel and restaurant, a rustic palace which has been charming guests for 90 years. If you haven’t visited the Mount Rainier area in the last several years, you won’t miss Evening sun peeking through the trees at a beat. You Paradise. Spectacular vistas and geological will get a wonders abound as you visit the Mount hearty welRainier area.

Photos/Sally Johnson come back by the park’s staff and all of the businesses in the gateway communities that go out of their way to make your visit pleasant and memorable. And whether you’re a repeat or a first-time visitor, all of nature’s wonders are even better when you plan your visit and stay long enough to experience all there is to offer.

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Planning a Visit to the Mountain Mount Rainier National Park is open all year. Come any time, park officials say, but depending on the kind of visit you want, keep the following in mind: • Visitation is at its peak in July and August, when the weather is warm and dry and the wildflowers are blooming. Parking is limited in many areas of the park, especially on busy summer weekends and holidays. If you are planning a summer trip to Mount Rainier, consider visiting mid-week, which is generally less crowded.

• In spring, with ephemeral waterfalls, and in autumn, with brilliant colors reaching deep into the valleys, visitors can enjoy a more leisurely vacation in the park. During these seasons, weather may determine the availability of facilities. Before making any plans check the current status of roads, campgrounds, trails and activities.

• Use this guide to familiarize yourself with the towns along the road. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Rainier, they welcome you and offer various dining and lodging opportunities. Take time to visit the galleries and gift shops that are located along the way, as well as planning to visit local attractions or events to make the most of your trip.

• Vehicle access to Mount Rainier in the winter is only from the Nisqually entrance, in the southwest corner of the park on the way to Paradise. Check the road status prior to coming to the park, as road conditions are subject to change.

• Campgrounds and picnic areas close during the winter and generally reopen in late spring.

• Visitor centers generally are open from early May until early September. Hours vary.

• Information is available from the park headquarters at 360-569-2211, www.nps.gov/mora, and 5521 238th Ave. E., Ashford, WA 98304.

Table of Contents Welcome ........................................... page 3 Planning your Trip ............................. page 4 Directions and Distances ................. page 5 Gateway Communities ............ pages 6 -7 Dining ......................................... pages 8 - 9 Activities & Events................ pages 14 -16 Goods and Services .................... page 17 Map and Directory................. pages 12 - 13 Climbing ................................. pages 10 - 11 Lodging ............................................ page 21 RV Camping ................................... page 22 Galleries & Gifts ...................... pages 18 - 19 Discover the Carbon River Area ..... page 20

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Directions & Distances Here are some of the routes and travel times for reaching Mount Rainier National Park.

To get to the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park (Nisqually, Longmire and Paradise) from Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima, or Portland ...

• From Seattle: South on I-5 to State Route 512 (exit 127).

Then go east on SR-512 to State Route 7. South on SR-7 (Pacific Ave. exit) to State Route 706 in Elbe. East on SR-706 through Ashford to the Nisqually entrance.

The Nisqually entrance at the southwest corner of the park is • From Tacoma: East on accessible throughout the year.

Photo/Michelle Pate SR-512 to SR 7. South on SR-7 to SR-706 in Elbe. East on SR-706 through Ashford to the DRIVING DISTANCES TO MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK Nisqually Entrance.

All distances are approximate • From Yakima: West on U.S. Paradise 12 to State Route 7 in Morton.

19 Nisqually Entrance North on SR-7 to Elbe. East on 104 85 Seattle State Route 706 through Ashford to the Nisqually entrance.

76 57 33 Tacoma • From Portland: North on Interstate 5 to State Route 12 (exit 70 51 60 30 Olympia 68). East on SR-12 to State Route 168 149 176 144 115 Portland 7 in Morton. North on SR-7 to State Route 706 in Elbe. East on SR-706 to 85 66 84 55 25 89 Centralia the Nisqually entrance.

White River To reach the east side of the park 31 50 75 60 101 172 99 Entrance (Ohanapecosh, Sunrise and White 76 57 37 26 52 172 76 38 Enumclaw River) from Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima, or Portland: 21 40 88 77 91 156 89 15 51 Stevens Canyon • Take State Routes 123 and 410, Entrance Interstate 90 and U.S. 12.

87 100 143 131 183 178 154 69 105 66 Yakima By airplane: For air travelers, after 50 31 89 59 69 108 47 81 66 71 107 Morton landing at: • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the one-way distance is 85 miles. 46 27 60 31 40 138 46 77 37 67 136 30 Eatonville • Yakima Air Terminal, the one-way 38 19 68 37 46 120 59 69 45 59 128 22 7 Alder distance is 100 miles.

33 14 73 42 51 125 64 64 50 54 123 17 11 5 Elbe • Portland International Airport, the one-way distance is 150 miles.

25 6 80 50 30 132 71 56 57 46 111 24 20 13 8 Ashford Bus transportation to the park is available from May 1 to Sept. 30, Gray Distances to other Major Cities in Washington State Line Tours (800-305-9617) offers daily Bellingham to Portand 262 mi Bellingham to Seattle 77 mi trips from Seattle.

Spokane to Seattle 279 mi Bremerton to Seattle - (by ferry 18 mi) or 66 mi

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Towns along the way

The Gateway Communities

As you approach Mount Rainier National Park, you will pass through the towns that are nestled in the foothills of the mountain.

A description of these towns and what they have to offer will enrich and make your trip more fufilling. You can approach the mountain from all directions – Yakima, Enumclaw, Chehalis, Olympia or Tacoma – but if you choose to enter the park through the main entrance, you end up traveling on State Route 7 and will finally pass through the last town before the Park.

Ashford is located just a few miles west of the main entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. It features numerous shops, dining and lodging facilities for visitors as well as the base for climbing and mountaineering services. The surrounding, heavily forested mountains rise more steeply and form the narrow valley where the small town of Ashford is situated and through which the Nisqually River flows.

Elbe is located at the beginning of Alder Lake, a reservoir.

Elbe is the home of the popular Mount Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum. You will find dining facilities, a small grocery store and gas station, and a newly constructed rest area. The tiny Lutheran Church in Elbe, built in 1906, is a historic monument and a reminder of the founders’ German origins.

Alder is a town situated on the edge of seven-mile long Alder Lake, near the hydroelectric dam. Completed in 1945, Alder Dam was built as a concrete arch dam on the Nisqually River. Operated by Tacoma Power, the dam and adjacent Alder Lake Park offer swimming areas and campgrounds, as well as several boat launches to provide access for the lake’s recreational View overlooking Alder Lake toward Elbe. activities. The construc-

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tion of the dam forced the relocation of the previously much larger old town of Alder (built in the late 1800s) to its present location on the northwest edge of the lake.

Mineral is a small town just off State Route 7 near the Pierce County/Lewis County line.

Mineral is most noted as a fishPhoto by Tony Sirgedas ing destination. Mineral Lake is stocked yearly with rainbow trout and other fish species. Mineral originally began as a mining town and then as the site of a Historic Elbe Lutheran Church logging camp and sawmill, both was built in 1906. no longer in operation. Mineral offers basic services such as a gas station and small grocery store.

La Grande has a diversion dam and hydroelectric plant completed in 1912.

A small post office on the highway is a popular stopping point for tourists.

Eatonville is one of the larger towns along the road to Mount Rainier, with a population of just under 3,000. Lodging, dining establishments, gift

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Helens National Volcanic Monument to the south. Packwood is located in the upper Cowlitz River valley. The decades-old, annual Packwood Flea Market attracts tens of thousands during the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Roy a small community located on State Route 507, just west off State Route 7, is the home of the Roy Rodeo, which is held twice a year. The town comes alive for this bi-annual event.

Enumclaw is a sizable city, located in the midst of flat, level farmlands and dairy farms. It is on the road to the Crystal Mountain Resort area and the access on the northeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, the White River entrance. The flat geography in the middle of mountainous territory is due to the ancient Osceola Mudflow The construction of Alder dam created a reservoir that covered the old town of Alder. from Mount The town was relocated, but remnants of the Rainier. The Enumclaw Expo old buildings and railroad trestle can still be Center annually seen when the water of Alder Lake recedes. hosts the King County Fair and the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games, among a number of other exhibitions and festivals.

Graham is a community located on Highway 161, south of the city of Puyallup. Site of the Pierce County Fairgrounds.

Orting is located approximately 30 miles from Mount Rainier on Highway 162. Orting is nestled between the Carbon and Puyallup Rivers. The Foothills Trail is a paved trail built on the old railroad bed that runs through Orting.

Towns along the way

and art galleries, a grocery store, gas stations and its proximity to Mount Rainier, Northwest Trek and Pioneer Farm Museum make it a natural stopping-off point. It was founded by Thomas C. Van Eaton and had its own lumber company and sawmill before its closure in 1954. For centuries, Native Americans roamed the rivers and streams of the area. Indian Henry was one of those who, in 1889, guided the town’s founder, who established a trading post to provide needed goods and supplies to Tranquil setting with Mount Rainier as a backdrop the early on a beautiful spring day in Eatonville. settlers.

Morton is located southwest of the park on Highway 12 and offers shopping, dining and lodging facilities. The annual Loggers Jubilee occurs there the second weekend of August.

Packwood is located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Gifford Pinchot National Forest Road 52 (Skate Creek Road), between Mount Rainier National Park to the View of Mount Rainier from the shores of north and Mount St. scenic Mineral Lake.

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Dining

Dining Copper Creek Inn - This historic inn offers breakfast, lunch and dinner to travelers.

World-famous homemade blackberry pies.

Ashford. 360-569-2799 or 877-325-5881. www. coppercreekinn.com Alexander’s Where the locals go! Good food at the Cruiser Cafe. Lodge & Restaurant Celebrating over 100 years. A favorite spot to dine in Ashford. 360-5692300, www.alexanderslodge.com Carbonado Saloon - Relax and enjoy a cold beer and great food at the Historical Saloon established in 1889. Full menu, pool table, daily specials, 8000 square foot beer garden with firepit. Try a burger, you can’t go wrong!

Near Mt. Rainier Carbon River entrance. 101 Pershing Ave. in Carbonado.

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Crystal Mountain Resorts - Several dining options are available at Crystal Mountain. Enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere at the Summit House, elevation 6872’, accessed by a ride on the Gondola.

This world class ski resort reveals beautiful views of the mountain year-round. Call 360-663-3085 for reservations. Enjoy dining at the

Alpine Inn (360-663-2262) or the Snorting Elk (360-663-7798).

Excellent food, cocktail service, great micro beers and wine!

Gypsy Wagon Espresso - Truly the ‘Best Mocha California to Canada!’ Full espresso menu, smoothies, Italian soda, iced and hot lattes. 115 Washington Ave. N., Eatonville. 360-832-3258.

Mount Rainier Railroad Dining Company - Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the unique atmosphere of a genuine railroad dining car. Located at State Routes 7 and 706, the Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Company offers a great menu of homemade soups and desserts, in-house smoked barbecue items, and classic American cuisine. Opens daily at 9 a.m and serves until 10 p.m. Wet your whistle in the Sidetrack Lounge with local wines, spirits and brew Gypsy Wagon is great coffee! until 1 a.m. Enjoy the outdoor beer garden. Stay at fully air-conditioned cabooses. Jacuzzi available.

Located 15 miles from the park entrance, in Elbe. 888-773-4637, www.rrdiner.com

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Come dine in a real train dining car from 1922. Robert W. Thurston is the founder of this fantastic idea.

Family owned and operated since 1987, enjoy the “family secret recipes,” proudly preparing everything homemade and to order. A “must have” are our “in house smoked daily” BBQ items, indescribably fantastic! Enjoy a domestic or imported beer, local Washington wine or spirits with your meal. Save room..we have the “BEST” homemade cobbler or bread pudding on the Mountain! We also cater on site or off for all your special events. Hold your next gathering here, we can hold up to 200 people.

Open 7 days a week, 9am-10pm, serving the best breakfast, lunch, and dinner around.

Serving local wine, beer and spirits. Come get “Side-Tracked” in our lounge, where you’ll enjoy an outside beer garden through Labor Day. We’re biker friendly..ride on in! With a full bar you’re sure to wet your whistle at the Sidetrack Room. Try our famous Derailer. Open daily at 11am.

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On the Road The Pour House - Located in downtown Eatonville, The Pour House offers homemade pizza, elk and buffalo burgers, and more. Taco Tuesday, daily drink and menu specials.

Karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. 119 Mashell Ave. N. 360-832-GRUB (4782).

Rainier Basecamp Grill - Located in Ashford.Trail lunches and complete meal packages for hikers, climbers and expeditionists. Ashford. 360-569-2727.

Subway - Enjoy a hot breakfast, grab some lunch or have some dinner on your way home. Fresh ingredients, great salads, soups and sandwiches. Located in Milltown Plaza, 220 Center St., in Eatonville. 360-832-2400.

Simply Delicious Catering Company ‘Elegant catering at affordable prices’ from the owners of Pizza Express. Perfect choice for your Mt. Rainier events; weddings, family reunions, retreats, and boxed lunches. Dave & Cindy Hickman 253-651-7579 or email SimplyDeliciousCateringCompany@yahoo.com

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National Park Inn at Longmire - Inside the park, the National Park Inn at Longmire keeps the griddles hot for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Daily specials, as well as a full menu plus vegetarian plates. Wine and well drinks are available tableside in the beautifully restored historic building. Open year-round. 360-569-2275, www.guestservices.com/rainier Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier - Picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and signature dishes with a variety of American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch offered June through September includes a carving station, smoked salmon, seasonal fresh fruits, delectable desserts and other traditional brunch favorites. www. guestservices.com/rainier Pizza Express - Featuring delicious fresh baked pizza, whole pies, take & bake, pizza by the slice, as well as cold beverages. Completely remodeled caboose next to Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum boarding depot in Elbe. Picnic style outdoor seating.

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Ten Steps

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Climbing Rainier

1) Hit the gym. Mt. Rainier is an extremely physical climb. Stamina and endurance are what you need to climb Mt. Rainier. Mix that with some determination, stubbornness, and hard work and you’re well on your way to 14,410ft.

2) Do your research. Give one of the three guide services permitted to lead climbs on Mt. Rainier a call and feel them out. Research the guide services on the internet. I work for International Mountain Guides, so I’m naturally biased, but AAI and RMI are great companies who will take darn good care of you as well. Ask a lot of questions. Read the FAQ sections on their respective websites. Get a feel for when you want to climb, with whom you want to climb and the route you want to climb.

3) Sign-up for a climb. Nothing motivates people like money! The gym becomes a little easier to get to once you’ve ponied up a few hundred bucks. (Sidebar: buy some travel insurance, booking trips 8+ months in advance can be tricky with schedules and families). Climbs are in such demand these days, and limited in total numbers by the National Park Service, you’ll want to register for your climb in September or October of the year before to get a preferred date.

Sign up as soon as you can!

4) Keep training. Don’t worry about the altitude, you

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By Tye Chapman can’t change it. Focus on longer, more endurance related exercises. Long runs (1hr or more), extended time on the stairmill, and cycling are all great training for Mt. Rainier, but nothing beats a long hike with a pack on – even if it’s a flat hike in the middle of Illinois. I’m not knocking Illinois; I was born there and have dealt with frustrations of the flatland. As your climb gets closer and closer these hikes with a pack on become more and more important. For those with access to hills; being able to climb 1000 vertical feet over the course of a linear mile in about an hour is a good rule of thumb to work with.

5) Start getting to know the gear a little bit. No guide service expects their entry level climbers to come in with their own boots, crampons, helmet or harnesses for their first climb, but it’s nice when our climbers show up with some of the appropriate clothing layers needed for the climb. Get to know the jargon (softshell, goretex, glacier glasses, double plastic boots, etc.); this will help you digest the gear lists a little better.

6) Pick up the new 40th Anniversary (4th Edition) of “The Challenge Of Mt. Rainier” by Dee Molenaar. It’s a fantastic compilation of the climbing history of Mt. Rainier. From the first explorations to some of the more recent ‘firsts’ on the mountain.

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Guide Services

Tye Chapman Operations Manager International Mountain Guides, LLC

Guide services can offer one-day climbing instruction, two-day summit climbs, five- and six-day climbing seminars and private climbs. Approved guide services include: Alpine Ascents International - Offers climbing around the world, including Mount Rainier. 206-378-1927.

International Mountain Guides - Known for their professional guide staff and for leading expeditions around the world. 360-569-2609. www.mountainguides.com.

Rainier Mountaineering - Experienced mountain guides specializing in mountain climbing training. 360-569-2227. www.rmiguides.com. Reservations can also be made at Whittaker Mountaineering in Ashford or by calling 360-569-2142 or 1-800-238-5756.

A group of climbers gather at the top of Disappointment Cleaver, elev. 12,200 ft. Opposite: Climbers negotiate the shoulder of Emmons Glacier, elev. 13,000 ft. photos/ Win Whittaker

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7) Keep training. By now your final payment is due and your motivation has picked up again…90 days until your climb. Keep training… again focusing on endurance and stamina. Increase the weight in your pack to 20-30 pounds if you’re on the trail or stairmill. Don’t abuse your body, but it’s helpful to push your limits under some weight.

8) Develop a system. If you’ve got all or most of the gear on the gear list try to develop a packing system that works for you. Nothing’s more frustrating than unintentionally hiding something from yourself. “Where is that glove? I literally just had it in my hand...” Organize your gear in a logical way so it’s always in the same place.

9) Keep training. We harp on this a lot but there’s nothing more important than being in shape for a climb of Mt. Rainier. Increase your pack weight accordingly, but don’t overdo it. Check in with your guide service from time to time to see if you’re on the right track. Be careful in the final few weeks leading up to your climb not to injure yourself by pushing too hard.

Begin easing off a bit towards the end.

The last thing you want is an injury just prior to the climb that forces you to miss the entire experience.

10) Relax. Get things squared away at home and at work so you can show up ready to focus on the climb. If you’re brain’s not in it; neither are you. Enjoy the climb!

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Activities & Events

Activities and Events Annual 3rd & 4th of July Celebration - A fun event for the whole family in Eatonville. Vendors, food, fireworks and a parade.

Crystal Mountain Wine Festival - Annual event held in July. Check website for details. www.crystalmountainresort.com Crystal Mountain Resort - Hiking, horseback riding, dining at 6,872 feet, gondola rides and more. www.crystalmountainresort.com Deep Forest Challenge - Zip Wild is a complex of zip line and challenge courses based at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park near Eatonville. Courses are geared for various abilities including for ages 5 and up all the way to adult. 360-8327166. www.deepforestchallenge.com Destination Packwood Complete resource for the Packwood area. Visitor’s center is located at 13011B Highway 12. 360-494-2223. www.DestinationPackwood.com Eatonville Community Yard Sale Weekend - Aug. 3-5. The whole community gets involved.

Eatonville Garden Tour - This annual event is scheduled for July.

Vendors, garden tours, workshops and more. www.eatonvillegardentour.net Eatonville Lions Arts Festival A variety of art and craft This annual event features over 100 booths at the Lions Art Festival artists and craftsmen, as well as live music and entertainment, a beer garden and with a delicious assortment of food. Starts on Friday, always on the first weekend in August 3 - 5 at Glacier View Park in Eatonville.

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Fall Wine Tasting Event November 2018.

Wine, microbrews, and live Tram ride through the wildlife viewing area affords close-up music, all virtually at views of Elk, Bison, and many other free-roaming animals native to the northwest.

Photos/Michelle Pate the base of Mount Rainier. www.road-to-paradise.com Hoot ‘N’ Howl - Friday and Saturday, October 19-20. Bring your brood to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park for the annual Hoot ‘n’ Howl celebration. Navigate through the park and search for animals in the dark on the special night time tram tour. Revelers can play games, win prizes and eat treats during this wild weekend. www.nwtrek.org Lakewold Gardens - Washington state historic landmark, over 900 rhododendrons, State Champion Trees, Japanese maples & stunning statuary. Located in Lakewood. www.Lakewoldgardens.org

Roy Pioneer Rodeo Since 1960

ROY, WASHINGTON

JUNE 2ND & JUNE 3RD SEPT 1ST& SEPT 2ND L ABOR DAY WEEKEND

1:30 PM EACH DAY

Sunday June 3 & September 2 are FAMILY DAYS...

Lots of Activities & Fun for all Ages!

Get $1.00 off Admission with coupon - one per person ADMISSION:

Adults $12, Seniors $6 6-12 $5, 5 & under Free

www.royrodeo.com

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Logger’s Jubilee - 76th Annual logging show in Morton with sawing, speed climbing, pole bucking, and much more is the second weekend in August (August 9-12, 2018) A parade, queen’s coronation, lawn mower races, bed races, and street dancing with live music. For a schedule of events go to www.loggersjubilee.com 360-523-4049.

Meeker Mansion - A historic year-round attraction, this 17-room Victorian mansion was home to the famous pioneer Ezra Meeker. Tours are offered, as well as numerous special events throughout the year.

Competitor uses an axe to chop all the Located in Puyallup. way through the log. www.meekermansion.org Mount Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum - Take the ultimate time machine – ride the rails in an historic steam train through the Mount Rainier foothills. Let it take you back to old-time fun and memories. Special events are scheduled throughout the year, with frequent rides in the summer. Tour the Logging Museum in Mineral. 888-STEAM.11. www.MtRainierRailroad.com Morton Roxy Playhouse - A theatre in Morton offering summer stock plays within easy driving distance of Mount Rainier. Check out their gift shop.

360-496-0541. www. mortonroxy.org Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - ExperiGood Ol’fashioned 4th of July parade ence North American in Eatonville. wildlife at this 615-acre

Our mission is to provide healthy food for our family and yours, while caring for the land which we steward We offer CSA shares (weekly pickup) Find our produce in Eatonville at Mountain Community Co-op Elbe Junction on Saturday & Sundays

Farm Tours on Wednesdays Jim & Claudia Frey

28411 SR 706 E., Ashford, WA 98304

(253) 677-9393 www.freyfamilyfarm.net

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76th Annual

Morton Loggers’ Jubilee

2018

JOIN THE FUN!

IN HISTORIC MORTON, WASHINGTON Thursday to Sunday, August 9 - 12, 2018 THURSDAY • 63rd Annual Queen Coronation, at 8 pm FRIDAY • Hampton Mill Tour - 8 am - noon • Lawnmower Races - Great Fun! Gates Open 4:30 pm, Races start at 7:30 pm SATURDAY • Lions Club Loggers’ Breakfast, 6 am -11 am • 10k Run - 7am registration, 8 am Run, Morton High School • Morton Senior Center Salad Bar, Desserts and Bake Sale, 9 am - 4 pm • Jubilee Bed Races 11 am on Main Street & 2nd St. • Jubilee Grand Parade - 11:30 am • Jubilee Logging Show - in the Jubilee Area at 2 pm, gates open at 12:30 pm • Uptown Street Dance - 9 pm - 1 am SUNDAY • Lions Club Loggers’ Breakfast, 6 am -11 am • Gates open at 11 am, Jubilee at noon

All Weekend

27th Annual Flea Market Food Concessions

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Activities and Events Activities & Events

wildlife park has more than 200 animals, including moose, bison and elk that live in a free-roaming area. See the animals up close in comfortable trams while touring the free-roaming area, or walk on forested trails to view bears, cougars and wolves in the main exhibit area.

Near Eatonville. 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org Kids Trek - A place for young children to have fun and possibly incubate a lifelong love of the outdoors. Kids’ Trek is a half-acre attraction at the wildlife park near Eatonville. A tree trunk for climbing, a tunnel slide and a stream to follow to a beaver pond are some of the child-oriented features. Open daily.

360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org Northwest Trek Slug Fest - June 23- 24, Slug Fest reigns supreme as one of the zaniest weekends of the year at the wildlife park. www.nwtrek.org Old Goat Checking the progress of grapes bound for Farm - 100 year local wine production at Stringtown Cellars. old farmhouse, barn, and nursery garden in Orting. 360-893-1261. www.Oldgoatfarm.com Old McDebbies Farm/Jims U-Fish - Wonderful family fun on the Road to Rainier, just off Hwy. 7. No license is required trout fishing, pony rides, petting zoo, game, nature trail and musical forest. Open Friday - Sunday. www.oldmcdebbiesfarm.net or www.jimsufish.net Packwood Flea Market - Memorial Day and Labor Day, largest in the Northwest. www.packwoodfleamarket.com Pioneer Farm Museum/Ohop Indian Village - Escape to another century. Journey back to the 1880s with tour guides to experience homesteading in Washington. Then step back even further and

experience the seasonal Ohop Indian Village.

The hands-on activities educate while providing a fun time for children of all ages.

Near Eatonville.

360-832-6300. www.pioneerfarmA blacksmith demonstrates his trade at the Pioneer museum.org Farm Museum, experience life as an early settler.

Puyallup Main Street - Experience unique shops, excellent restaurants and a world-class farmers market in Puyallup. www.puyallupmainstreet.com Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden - Home to one of the largest collections of species rhododendrons in the world. Located in Federal Way. 253-838-4646. www.Rhodygarden.org Rod Knockers Show & Shine - Scheduled for June 23, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and featuring as many as 300 custom and classic cars. In Eatonville.

Rods to Rainier - in June, Classic car show. 360-569-2311. Takes place in the Ashford Community Park. www.rodstorainier.org Roxy Movie Theater - An historic moviehouse with comfortable seats and first run movies. Eatonville. 360-832-7699.

Roy Pioneer Rodeo - A professional rodeo event in historic Roy with calf roping, bull riding, barrel racing and more. June 2-3 and September 1-2.

Lots of activities and fun for all ages. 253-843-2242, www.royrodeo.com Soos Creek Botanical Garden - A variety of gardens featuring, historic, and regional designs. Auburn. www.Sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org Stringtown Cellars & Lavender Farm - Gift shop, wine tasting room and U-cut lavender. Located just north of Eatonville. 360-832-4743, www.stringtownfarms.com Tacoma Highland Games - Annual family event held to educate the public about Scottish heritage, culture, and traditions. Features amateur competition in highland athletics, highland dance, piping, and drumming.

Held at Frontier Park in Graham. June 23rd. www.tacomagames.org

Camp Lakeview

RELAX ON TANWAX

300 Peaceful Wooded Acres

RV & Tent Camping - Cottages - Picnics Retreats - Fishing - Swimming - Trails - Boating Family Oriented - No Alcohol

32919 Benbow Dr. E., Graham, WA 98338 Page 16

From Highway 161 (Meridian) take 304th St. E. turn right on 144th Ave. E. follow signs to Camp Lakeview.

360-879-5426 www.camplakeview-wa.com

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Ashford Valley Grocery - A wide range of groceries and food to go.

Get propane. Also last stop for gas before the park. Ashford. 360-569-2560.

Ashford General Store - A real general store since 1905. Pick up supplies and grocery items in Ashford. 360-569-2377.

Barney’s Corner Mini-Mart - A convenience store wiwth a 24 hour fueling station, hot/cold deli, camping essentials, snacks, beer, ice and groceries to go. Kelly’s Coffee Espresso is out back. Just North of Eatonville at 40512 Meridian E. 360-832-8822.

Double T Meats - “Grab and go” snacks for your trip. Double T Meats, a local favorite, is family-owned and operated. Delicious beef jerky, pepperoni, summer sausage, smoked cheese, fresh beef, pork, and assorted smoked meats. Located at 102 Center St. W., across from the post office in Eatonville. 360-832-1088.

Eatonville Liquor and Wine - Large selection of spirits, wine, beer and mixers and gifts. Located at their new location at 109 Center Street in Eatonville. 360-832-3521. www.eatonvilleliquorandwine.com Eatonville Veterinary Clinic - Your furry friends are welcome at Eatonville Vet Clinic. Located in Eatonville on the Road to Rainier. Call the office to schedule an appointment or for an emergency. Let Dr. Best and his staff give your pet the TLC they deserve. 104 Larson St. E., Eatonville, WA 98328. 360-832-6195.

International Mountain Guides - Climbing the world’s great mountains! Making The Mountain accessible to all who wish to climb with a guide and learn proper climbing techniques from the best instructors

Goods and Services

Goods and Services

and guides. From three-day summit climbs to six-day Glacier Skills Seminars, choose a program that will suit your preferences and time frame. Ashford. www.mountainguides.com, 360-569-2609.

Kirk’s Pharmacy - More than a drug store, Kirk’s has Hallmark cards, gifts, toys, seasonal items, snacks, disposable cameras, batteries, first aid supplies, sunscreen, souvenirs and a digital photo kiosk to develop pictures. Full service pharmacy. 104 Mashell Ave. N. in Eatonville. 360-832-3121.

Mount Rainier Guest Services- Operates lodging, dining, and retail services in the Paradise Inn, National Park Inn, Jackson Visitor Center and Sunrise Day Lodge in Mount Rainier National Park. www.MtRainierGuestServices.com 855-755-2275.

Mountain Community Co-op - Shop the co-op.This naturalfoods grocery store carries a wide variety of healthy trail snacks and and gift items, as well as staples for your kitchen and home.

Eatonville. 360-832-2667. www.mountaincommunitycoop.coop Parici Designs - Souvenirs, unique designs, T-shirts & Apparel and more. Check it out at etsy.com/shop/PariciBoutique. 206-552-6811.

Plaza Market - A popular and well-stocked, full-service market and deli located in the center of Eatonville. Where the locals shop! 360-832-6151.

Spencer Aircraft/Safety In Motion - Take a scenic flight around Mt. Rainier at Safety in Motion. What a wonderful experience to see the beautiful mountain and surroundings by air with experienced pilots. Located at Thun Field in Puyallup right off Meridian Avenue. 16911 103rd.

Ave., Puyallup. 253-840-5758 www.simflightcenter.com Pioneer Farm

Pioneer FarmMuseum Museum Escape to another century...in Ohop Farm Valley Pioneer

Pioneer Farm Museum Museum Ohop

Ohop Indian Village Indian Village NATIVE AMERICAN SEASONS TOUR

PIONEER FARM TOUR Hands-on guided tour of living in the 1800’s.

Milk a cow, churn butter, jump in the hay!

See how each season brought new tasks for area Native Americans. Public Tours – Summers only

Oho Ohop Indian Indian Village Road to Rainier

Price: Adults $10.50, Children & Seniors $9.50 Price: Adults $11.00, Children & Seniors $10.00 Seasonal - Friday, Saturday and Sundays Only Seasonal - Call for Open Times

(360) 832-6300

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Galleries & Gifts

Galleries and Gifts Ashford Creek Pottery, Gallery & Art Museum - A working pottery studio and retail gift shop featuring the work of Rick Johnson and Jana Gardiner as well as other local artists. Hand thrown pottery, paintings, woodwork, photographs, stained glass, books, and more. Free museum displaying the works of several nationally known Northwest artists. Six miles from the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park in Ashford.

360-569-1000 or 360-569-2933. www.ashfordcreekpottery.com . Founding Family Antiques - Offers a wide selection of antiques, home decor, furniture and more from across the country.

Find gifts, toys and collectibles in a 5,000 square foot space at 41918 Lynch Creek Road E. in Eatonville.

Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 360-8324611. www.foundingfamilyantiques.com Four Winds Studio & A variety of art and crafts at the Art Gallery - Originals, limited editions, and wall Lions Art Festival in Eatonville sculptures from local artist David W. Craig. Blown glass, knives, shaker boxes, cards, jewelry, scrimshaw art. Eatonville. www.davidwcraig.com

Holly Hut - Often described as “a fun cottage shop that spills into a garden,” the Holly Hut offers a shopping experience that is sure to delight you. Charming shop located at 129 Washington Ave. in Eatonville. 360-832-4747.

Kirk’s Pharmacy - More than a drug store, Kirk’s has Hallmark cards, unique gifts and collectibles, toys, seasonal items, snacks, disposable cameras, batteries, first aid supplies, sunscreen, souvenirs and a digital photo kiosk to develop pictures. Eatonville.

360-832-3121.

Lucas Art & Frame - Located at the top of Graham Hill with a beautiful view of Mount Rainier, this gallery features Northwest artists, photography, jewelry, wood carving. Graham. 253-847-0858, www.lucasart.com Stringtown Cellars & Lavender Farm Gift shop, wine tasting room, U-Cut lavender, and lavender products available year-round. Open daily, July through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 39610 Eatonville Cut-off Road, Eatonville. 360832-4743, see website for details. www.stringtownfarms.com Old Main Street Antiques - Visit a truly unique treasure hunters paradise.

Antiques and vintage items right on Highway 7 on your way to Mount Rainier from Tacoma. 253-536-3241. Go to facebook/OldMainStreetAntiqueMall.

Gypsy Wagon Espresso B E S T M O C H A , C A L I F O R N I A TO C A N A DA

Full Espresso Menu

Smoothies Italian Soda Iced Coffee

Holly Hut Gifts

A Woodland Spa at Mount Rainier • Cozy Log Cabins • Private, Outdoor Hot Tubs • Massage Therapy

• Woodfired Saunas • Meditation Trail • Woodland Labyrinth

Restore Body and Soul

(360) 569-2514 www.wellspringspa.com Ashford • Washington • 98304

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Mon. - Thurs. 5 am - 6 pm Friday - 5 am - 7 pm Saturday - 7 am - 6 pm Sunday - 7 am - 4 pm

360-832-3258

115 Washington Ave. N, Eatonville, WA

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Dan Klennert’s Sculptures Unique Ashford Art Museum Jana Gardiner and Rick Johnson have been in the art business since 1980. They spent the first 25 years specializing in pottery and then opened the gallery on Hwy 706 in Ashford. The gallery features Northwest artists, including Dee Molenaar, a local Mt. Rainier painter and historian, now 98; still painting and sharing his memories. Rick’s passion for history grew with Dee’s stories of the old days. He dedicated a corner of the gallery to local history with photos and a collection of over 500 Mt. Rainier postcards.

Also, sharing the love of Northwest history is Rick’s friend, photographer, Mary Randlett. Mary photographed scores of Northwest artists as far back as 1949, beginning with Mark Tobey and Morris Graves. Thus, the idea of a NW art museum was born, which features several of the artists she photographed.

The museum collection has Mt. Rainier history as well as a special connection to the local Japanese American population that were interned in 1941, first at Camp Harmony (Puyallup Fairgrounds), then in the Minidoka “relocation camp” near Twin Falls, Idaho. The museum has over 150 works on display Ashford Gallery features unique and is free to the public. collection of history and NW artists.

Galleries & Gifts

Spirits of Iron, Klennert’s studio located 3 miles east of Elbe on Highway 706 is an amazing four-acre sculpture park. The public is free to roam the grounds and browse the many creatively welded works of iron made from scrounged material and found metal scraps.

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Holly Hut Unique Gifts Yard Art Home Decor

5 miles from the Nisqually Entrance

Pottery, Paintings, Wood, Metal, Glass, Photography, Prints, Bookstore, Northwest Art Museum - History

“A Cottage Shop That Spills Into A Garden”

(360) 832-4747 129 Washington Avenue, Eatonville

Follow the Signs to...

American Antiques, Furniture, Garden Decor, Primitives, Estate/Appraisal Service

Founding Family Antiques on the Road to Rainier!

52 years - 5,000 Sq. feet

41918 Lynch Creek Road East Eatonville (360) 832-4611 Page 19

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NW Gateway to Mount Rainier... on Hwy 410!

Buckley & Enumclaw Carbonado & Wilkeson

Be sure to explore the many opportunities to eat, shop and play in Buckley and Enumclaw, towns along Highway 410, the gateway to the the northeast corner of Mount Rainier National Park, the White River Entrance.

In the winter, experience three days of the Enumclaw Chocolate and Wine Festival. Enjoy fishing, in the lakes and streams, mountain biking, camping, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking and boating in the spring and summer. In June, see the Buckley Log Show and in July, Enumclaw hosts its own Fourth of July Celebration. Also held in July is the Scottish Highland Games and the King County Fair. Finally the changing colors of the fall season usher in the annual Brew Fest in October.

Enumclaw and Buckley are along the route to the world famous Crystal

Mountain Resort, where you can find premier skiing in the winter and continue to enjoy a wide range of recreational activities throughout the rest of the year including mountain biking and a gondola ride with panaramic views of the Cascades.

Open year-round the Carbon River entrance at the northwest corner of the park is the least visited entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. With its low elevation of 1,900-feet and mild winter temperatures, hikers have access to the trails of the Carbon Valley all winter long. And hiking is the main activity in this part of the park, as visitor facilities are minimal and the Carbon River Road is no longer open to vehicles. Long prone to major flood damage, the road has been closed since 2006 after sustaining several major washouts. Park officials have announced that the Carbon River Road will not reopen, instead it will be converted to a trail. The closed road does however offer excellent cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the winter. And now the closed Carbon River Road also offers excellent recreation opportunities. Like the now closed Westside Road, the Carbon River Road is one of the few places mountain bikes are allowed within the National Park.

The Ipsut Creek Campground is open, and accessible to hikers and bikers. From Ipsut Creek you can hike 3.2 miles on the Wonderland Trail to a suspension bridge over the Carbon River to the bottom of the Carbon Glacier. At over five miles long, Carbon is both the longest glacier and the lowest elevation glacier at an elevation of 3,500 feet in the lower forty-eight states.

• Enumclaw • Buckley • Wilkeson • Carbonado

Located in the City of Enumclaw the “Gateway to Mount Rainier National Park” We are adjacent to the King County Fairgrounds, Near MuckleShoot Casino, White River Amphitheater, and Crystal Mountain Ski Resort.

Located in the foothills.

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1334 Roosevelt Ave. E. (Hwy 410 E.) - Enumclaw, WA Reservations available by phone or online!!

Heated Outdoor Seasonal Swimming Pool Local: 360-825-1626 On-site Laundry Room & In-room coffee Toll Free: 1-888-886-5118 On-site parking for RV’s or Online: www.Rodewayinnenumclaw.com Kitchens Available Restaurant & Lounge Adjacent Your Home Away From Home!

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Places to Stay near the Mountain complete with sinks, toilets, showers and electricity. Jacuzzi available.

Located 15 miles from the park entrance, in Elbe. 888-569-2500.

Mill Village Motel - Conveniently located, 32 unit motel, AAA-rated with continental breakfast daily. Amenities include blow dryers, coffee pots, refrigerators, microwaves, cable TV, and WiFi in every room. In the center of Eatonville. 800- 832-3248, 360-832-3200. www.hclodging.com Mineral Lake Resort - Cabin Rental at Mineral Lake, the Resort offers a host of amenities: Dock Fishing, Cabins, RV Spaces, Boat Moorage, and Boat Rentals, www.minerallakeresort.com National Park Inn at Longmire - Built in 1917, renovated in 1990, the inn has 25 cozy rooms. Mt. Rainier National Park. 360-569-2275.

Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier - Enjoy a stay in this recently remodeled historical inn along with a visit to the new visitor’s center. Enjoy the mountain trails, the great room or fine dining. www.rainier.guestservices.com Nisqually Lodge - Near the Paradise entrance, the lodge offers large rooms with private baths, AC, satellite TV, telephones and a 60-person conference center. Hot tub, laundry facilities and continental breakfast. Ashford 360-569-8804 or 1-888-674-3554. www.hclodging.com Rainbow RV Resort - Live on the Lake. Daily, weekly, monthly rates. RV and tent space rental. Excellent fishing, boat rentals. A clean, quiet resort. Free Step back in time, stay in a cable and WiFi. Eatonville. 360-879train caboose in nearby Elbe.

5115. www.rainbowrvresort.com Seasons Motel - A convenient place to stop in Morton on your way to Mount Rainier from Packwood or I-5 or on your way to Mount Saint Helens. It offers 49 comfortable rooms and access to an historical logging town with numerous restaurants and shopping. Morton. 360-496-6835 or 877-496-6835. www.hclodging.com Wellspring Spa - The northwest’s secret sanctuary. Featuring cozy log cabins, wood-fired saunas, priviate outdoor hot tuvs, massage therapy and a meditation trail. Wellspring’s peaceful setting will restore your body and soul. Available for romantic retreats, gatherings or weddings. Located in Ashford. 360-569-2514. www. wellspringspa.com

Lodging

Camp Lakeview - 300 peaceful wooded acres with RV and tent camping; cottages, too. Family-oriented; Swimming, fishing, boating, located in Graham. 360-879-5426, www.camplakeview-wa.com Rodeway Inn -Take a well-earned rest at the Cedars Inn on your way to the mountain. Heated outdoor seasonal swimming pool. On-site laundry and parking for RVs. Kitchens available or take advantage of the adjacent restaurant, lounge and casino.

Enumclaw. 360-825-1626, 888-886-5118. www.cedarsinnenumclaw.com Cowlitz River Lodge - Your access to White Pass with hot tubs, 32 air conditioned rooms, continental breakfast, free WiFi and cable TV. Conference rooms. Close to world class fishing. Located in Packwood.

360-494-4444 or 1-888-305-2185. www.hclodging.com Crystal Mountain Resort - Hide away at any of the beautiful Crystal Mountain accommodations. Alta Crystal Resort: 360-663-2500. Reservations @AltaCrystalResort.com Silver Skis Chalet: 360-663-2558. Reservations@SilverSkisChalet.com or one of three properties Crystal Mountain Hotels: 360-663-2261 or 1-888-SKI-6400. Reservations@CrystalHotels.com Crest Trail Lodge - “A Home Away from Home” located in the heart of Volcano Country, one mile west of Packwood on U.S. Highway Mill Village Motel in Eatonville 12 between mile markers 129 and 130. Conveniently located at the gateways to Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, White Pass Ski Area, Mount Adams, Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

One or two queen beds, WiFi, handicapped rooms, cable TV, refrigerator and wake up calls available. 1-800-477-5339, www. hclodging.com Henley’s Silver Lake Resort - Located 6 miles from Eatonville, Washington. Cabins, Small spring fed lake that hosts a variety of fish. 360-832-3580 www.henleyssilverlakeresort.com Hobo Inn - Family-owned and operated since 1985, this unique railcar lodging experience offers fully air conditioned cabooses,

Stop in on your way to the Mountain!

PHARMACY

We are your full service pharmacy, on the road to Rainier...

HARMACY

• Photo Kiosk: Instant photos from your trip to the mountain • Gifts • Snacks • Souvenirs • Toys • First Aid Kits & Supplies • Sunglasses • Sunscreen 104 Mashell Ave. N., Eatonville • 360-832-3121 Page 21

Enjoy a hot breakfast, grab some lunch to go, or have some dinner on your way home!

For dessert try some of our fresh baked cookies!

220 Center St. Eatonville

360-832-2400

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Recreational Vehicle

RV Camping Henley’s Silver Lake Resort - Located 6 miles from Eatonville, Washington. Based at the foot of Mt. Rainier, about 20 miles west. Cabins, camping, RV sites, dock fishing, and boat launch. Small spring fed lake that hosts a variety of fish including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, perch, crappies, catfish, and blue gill.

Silver Lake raises and feed approximately 30,000 rainbows in pens throughout the winter as part of the Washington State Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Project. 360-832-3580 www.henleyssilverlakeresort.com Camp Lakeview - “Relax on Tanwax!” Camp Lakeview is situated on 300 peaceful wooded acres on the norh shore of beautiful Tanwax Lake in Graham and open year-round.

Facilities include Cedar Lodge, a Chapel, and five cabins located just a short stroll away from the Lakeside Place Family Campground.

Camp Lakeview offers a wide range of outdoor activities including RV and tent camping, cottages, picnics, retreats, swimming, volleyball, basketball, wooded

trails, fishing, and boating. Tanwax Lake is open yearround for fishing.

Family-oriented; no alcohol. Graham, 360-879-5426, www.camplakeviewwa.com Mineral Lake Resort - In the shadows of Mt. Rainier the resort offers boat rentals, dock fishing, cabins, RV spaces, boat moorage, and a tackle, bait, snack shop. The view of the mountain and lake are breathtaking. Designated swimming spot and a small water ski area.

Great trout fishing! Short driving distance to Mt. Rainier National Park, Mt. St. Helens, Pioneer farm, and the Mt.Rainier Railroad in Elbe. 360-492-5367 www.minerallakeresort.com Rainbow RV Resort - Live on the lake. Daily, weekly, monthly rates. RV and tent space rental. Dock fishing, boat rentals, fishing tackle, live bait, store, barbecue facilities, cafe, laundry and showers, full and partial hookups, and a hall space available for rent complete with kitchen. Excellent fishing. A clean, quiet resort. Free cable and WiFi. Fishing derby on June 20th. Eatonville. 360-879-5115, www.rainbowrvresort.com

Mineral Lake Resort

• Boat Rentals • Dock Fishing • Cabin Rentals • RV Spaces • Boat Moorage

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(360) 879-5115

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Mt. Rainier Gondola At Crystal Mountain Resort Crystal Mountain Resort is best known as a skiers paradise, but it’s more than just that. It’s memories waiting to be created. It’s family hikes, horseback rides, and never-ending photo opportunities. It’s scenic gondola rides and a gourmet lunch or dinner at what feels like the top of the world. It’s Mt. Rainier bigger and more beautiful than you’ve ever seen it.

Crystal Mountain Resort is located just 6 miles from the Northeast entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. Keep the mountain magic going and stay the night. Conveniently located hotels, condos and cabins make for a perfect relaxing or adventurous getaway. Visit website for schedule and hours.

Let’s connect: CrystalMountainResort.com | Facebook.com/CrystalMountainWashington Page 24

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