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Do you need reservations to enter national parks? These parks require them in 2025
Not all national parks require reservations, but they can make or break some trips. Here’s what travelers should know in 2025 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
103-year-old bridge's closure isolates key areas of Mount Rainier National Park
WSDOT permanently closed the Fairfax Bridge, blocking public access to key areas of Mount Rainier National Park.
Bridge to Mount Rainier National Park permanently closed due to safety risks
A 103-year-old, single-lane bridge that leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the Carbon River Ranger Station is permanently closed due to safety concerns, the Washington State Department of ...
Key bridge to Mount Rainier ‘starting to buckle,’ closes indefinitely
The closure will pinch recreational access to Mount Rainier National Park, rendering two of its precious few entrance points ...