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Backpacking At Mount Rainier National Park To Be First-Come, First-Served

Hoping to snag a backcountry permit in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state this year? It could be challenging. Park officials say the park will process wilderness camping and climbing permits on a first-come, first-served basis only in 2016, including permits for hiking the Wonderland Trail.

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By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2016 10:58am

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Give To The National Park Supporting Group Of Your Choice, But Give

Today's the day, folks. The last day of 2015, and the last day you can make a donation to the national park friends organization of your choice and claim a tax deduction if the group is a non-profit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2015 3:30am

Snowpack Building At Mount Rainier National Park, But Snow Play Area Not Yet Ready

While the Pacific Northwest has seen a nice, snowpack-building series of winter storms of late, not enough snow has fallen to open the "snow play" area at Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - December 18th, 2015 2:30am

Mount Rainier National Park Ready For Winter Operations

Let it snow. That's the message from Mount Rainier National Park, where the staff has the park ready for winter operations. Though many park roads are closed to vehicle access for the winter, areas throughout the park remain open for recreation.

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By NPT Staff - November 14th, 2015 2:30am

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Heavy Rains, High Winds Expected To Pound Mount Rainier National Park, Evacuations Could Be Needed

Heavy rains, possibly more than a foot this weekend, and high winds have Mount Rainier National Park officials preparing the park for flooding and power outages, with the possibility of evacuations also anticipated.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2015 5:59pm

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Waiting On Winter At Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier is showing the effects of warm weather and last winter's low snowpack. Though definitely still statuesque, it could use a bountiful winter to restore its white lustre.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 7th, 2015 8:02am

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Fall In The National Parks: Western Colors

Fall in the Rocky Mountain parks isn’t quite as colorful as the season is back East, as they lack the endless acres of hardwood forests. But the high peaks, sometimes dusted in snow, make up for that. Watch the aspens, larch, scrub oak and maples paint the landscape with masterful strokes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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UPDATED: Glacial Outburst Floods Portion Of Mount Rainier National Park

The dynamism of glaciers came to life at Mount Rainier National Park when a half-acre portion of the South Tahoma Glacier broke off and spawned a glacial outburst that flooded Tahoma Creek.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2020 9:15am

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UPDATE: Search Suspended For Missing Mount Rainier Climber After Body Spotted

A body spotted near the summit of Mount Rainier on Saturday appeared to match that of a missing climber.

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By NPT Staff - June 13th, 2015 5:18pm

Search Underway For Missing Climber At Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park rangers were struggling Friday against winds predicted to reach 70 mph on the north flanks of Mount Rainier to find a climber who got separated from his two partners in poor visibility.

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By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2015 12:57pm

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Mount Rainier National Park

Backpacking At Mount Rainier National Park To Be First-Come, First-Served

Give To The National Park Supporting Group Of Your Choice, But Give

Snowpack Building At Mount Rainier National Park, But Snow Play Area Not Yet Ready

Mount Rainier National Park Ready For Winter Operations

Heavy Rains, High Winds Expected To Pound Mount Rainier National Park, Evacuations Could Be Needed

Waiting On Winter At Mount Rainier National Park

Fall In The National Parks: Western Colors

UPDATED: Glacial Outburst Floods Portion Of Mount Rainier National Park

UPDATE: Search Suspended For Missing Mount Rainier Climber After Body Spotted

Search Underway For Missing Climber At Mount Rainier National Park

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