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Mount Rainier bridge closure becomes permanent, axing a quarter of the national park
Washington officials have closed the only bridge to the northwest corner of the park over safety concerns. And they might not ...
Town near Mount Rainier is now on a ‘dead end road.’ Businesses are struggling
Local businesses that rely on the tourist traffic to Mount Rainier National Park during the summer say they’re paying the ...
Washington studies what to do with failing bridge leading to Mount Rainier National Park
The Washington State Department of Transportation said it's evaluating several options to address the structurally unsafe ...
5 waterfall hikes near Mount Rainier (plus a mini road trip)
As trails near Mount Rainier thaw this spring and summer, check out these waterfall hikes in the area (plus a miniature ...
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From Olympic to Mount Rainier: Top 15 National Parks in Washington
In the Pacific Northwest, Washington offers the most dramatic scenery. The best place to enjoy the outdoors is in a National ...
How is this permanent bridge closure going to affect Mount Rainier visitors?
The bridge closure isolates key areas of Mount Rainier National Park. A $1.5 million study will determine next steps.
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Critical National Park Maintenance Funding
We're ready to work with Congress to keep this funding going, tackle more repairs and leave a legacy worthy of these ...
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Everything to know about Mount Rainier National Park
One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the federal system in 1899, shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John ...
Looking for a getaway? These are Washington's 'prettiest' small towns
"Washington state’s got Mount Rainier looming tall, the Wenatchee River carving through, and a coast crashing wild at Fort Worden," the WorldAtlas report said. "The small towns, though, are the real ...