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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.
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 ...
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 ...
Impacts of closing 103-year-old Pierce County bridge near Mount Rainier
This list of stories illustrates how the closure of the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge cuts off direct access to Mount Rainier ...
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Watch drone footage of the Fairfax bridge closing off access to parts of Mount Rainier
The Fairfax bridge spans the Carbon River and connects Pierce County to popular parts of Mount Rainier National Park, like ...
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Washington studies what to do with failing bridge leading to Mount Rainier National Park
Transportation officials in Washington state are considering options for addressing a deteriorating bridge that serves as a gateway to part of Mount Rainier National Park. The Washington State ...
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 ...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Critical National Park Maintenance Funding
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today celebrated the reintroduction of a bill to extend critical ...
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Impacts of closing 103-year-old Pierce County bridge near Mount Rainier
This list of stories illustrates how the closure of the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge cuts off direct access to Mount Rainier National Park from state Route 165. The 103-year-old, single-lane bridge ...