MountMount Rainier National National Park Park U.S. Department of the Interior

The Tahoma News JulyJuly 11 –– SeptemberSeptember 3,3, 20122012

The Many Sides of Restoration of Chinook Pass Welcome... …to Mount Rainier Entrance Arch National Park! This season, park craftsmen will continue the restoration of the Chinook Pass Entrance Arch, We live in a unique historic structure in the national park an incredibly system. Spanning across the Mather Memorial interconnected and Parkway (SR 410) at 5,432 feet in elevation on interdependent the eastern boundary of the park, the arch was world, where Superintendent designed as both an entrance portal and an Randy King equestrian overpass, to convey hikers and riders on communication the Pacific Crest Trail. occurs at near light-speed, in ways not even imagined a few short years Built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, ago. At Mount Rainier, we’re now the rustic-style arch has become deteriorated by using some of these new technologies Longmire’s historic wooden suspension bridge the elements and nearly eight decades of use. The and social media sites to imagine new restoration project is repairing or replacing in- ways to share the park and the park At 14,410 feet high, Mount Rainier is the tallest kind all of the deteriorated parts of the structure, experience with people everywhere. peak in the and an icon of the including replacement of the log stringers that Pacific Northwest. While the mountain's well- support the bridge deck and repair of the stone We invite you to stay connected with known profile is visible for many miles in any masonry abutments. When the project is complete, your park every day! You can join direction, its alpine, glacier-clad slopes occupy only there should be no discernible changes for visitors, the Mount Rainier community on a third of Mount Rainier National Park. There are except that the remarkable structure will be in good Facebook; find out breaking news as many different sides of the park as there are views condition for another 80 years of service! and updates on road conditions of Mount Rainier. Take the time to explore the other two-thirds of the park, and discover what lies through Mount Rainier’s Twitter feed; within the shadow of the great mountain that local explore the park and behind-the- Native Americans call "Tahoma." scenes operations with our videos on YouTube; share your own photos of Northwest Side: and Mount Rainier with other visitors in Located on the "quiet side" of the park, the Carbon the Mount Rainier Flickr group; and River valley showcases ancient forests, deep valleys use the park’s web cameras (found at and waterfalls, and a dynamic, flood-prone river www.nps.gov/mora/photosmultimedia/ that flows from the Carbon Glacier, the lowest- webcams), to track daily conditions and elevation glacier in the continental U.S. Or follow seasonal changes at Paradise and other State Route 165 to Mowich Lake, the park's largest locations. and deepest lake. Look for colorful subalpine wildflowers along its shores. From the picnic area Park craftsman working on the arch in summer 2011. Connect to Mount Rainier’s social at road's end, trails lead to subalpine lakes, flower- media sites at: strewn meadows, and amazing views of the park's The old wooden bridge deck, handrails, and large wilderness from the Tolmie Peak fire lookout. log stringers were removed before winter facebook.com/MountRainierNPS arrived in late 2010, closing Chinook Pass for the twitter.com/MountRainierNPS Southwest Side: Longmire winter. Last season, new wooden elements were youtube.com/MountRainierNPS Deep in the valley of the Nisqually River, the village assembled and in place by August. This season of Longmire preserves the history of the park's masonry crews will complete the stone abutments flickr.com/groups/MountRainierNPS first settlement and headquarters. The Longmire and mortared flagstone pathways. Park staff will Museum is the starting point for the self-guided craft the signs including hand chiseling of the Enjoy your stay and thank you for walking tour of the Longmire Historic District, lettering. Work is expected to be completed by the visiting Mount Rainier! where you can get a taste of early National Park end of the 2012 season. Service rustic architecture. Follow the Trail of the Shadows to learn about the park's first homestead Pay careful attention to changing road conditions Randy King, and resort, next to Longmire Meadow's mineral as you drive through the construction area. The Superintendent springs. Between Longmire and Nisqually Entrance, entrance will remain open, but traffic controls will Continued on page 6 be in effect for visitor safety.

2 Visitor Information 3 Shuttles and Parking 7 Interpretive Programs Road/Travel Info ... 2 Will there be travel delays or detours Why should I ride the shuttle to When and where can I go on a walk Paradise Shuttle ... 3 due to road construction? How far Paradise when I can drive my car? with a ranger? When are the Junior is it from Paradise to Sunrise? Are When does the shuttle operate and Ranger programs? Where can I attend Hiking & Climbing ... 4–5 pets allowed in the park? Are there where does it stop? If I drive my car to an evening campfire program? Campgrounds, wheelchair-accessible trails? Paradise, where can I park? Facility Hours & Info ... 8

1 Emergency: Dial 911 from any phone located in the park

Enjoy Your Visit, Protect Travel Advisories: Your Park Roadwork Ahead Mount Rainier National Park was established in Stevens Canyon Road 1899 to preserve the natural and cultural resources This summer, rehabilitation work continues on in this area and to provide for public benefit two 5-mile sections of Stevens Canyon Road, and enjoyment. Please enjoy the park safely and from its intersection with the Nisqually Road at courteously, and help protect park resources by the Canyon Wye to Stevens Creek Bridge, and following these rules: from its intersection with State Route 123 to just east of Backbone Ridge. Visitors can expect up to • Pets must be on leashes no longer than six feet 20-minute delays at each construction zone through and are not allowed in buildings, on trails, in Labor Day (September 3, 2012). Following Labor off-trail or backcountry areas, or on . Day, the road will be closed to all vehicles and • Do not feed, approach, or disturb the wildlife. bicycles from just east of the intersection with the Paradise Valley Road to just west of the Box Canyon • Stay on designated trails. Overlook, due to major roadway stabilization work • Make fires only in a fire grill. Collecting near Inspiration Point and Bench Lake Curve. firewood is prohibited. During the closure, visitors wishing • Bicycle only on roads, not on trails. to drive to the Paradise area Ranger-guided Programs must enter the park from the • Camp in designated campsites only. Sleeping southwest via the Nisqually Since the earliest days of the National Park Service, in vehicles outside of campgrounds is not Entrance at the east end rangers have shared their knowledge through the permitted. of SR 706. Visitors traveling presentation of interpretive programs—guided • The use of firearms is prohibited within between the park’s west side walks, talks, and campfire programs for visitors of Mount Rainier National Park. Also, federal (Longmire/Paradise/SR 706) and all ages. That long-standing tradition continues at law prohibits firearms in certain facilities in the east side (Ohanapecosh/White Mount Rainier. this park; those places are posted with signs at River/SR 123) must take a detour route outside the public entrances. People who can legally possess park. The recommended route follows SR 7 and US Today, our interpretive staff consists of rangers, firearms under federal, State, and 12 via the towns of Elbe, Morton, and Packwood. teachers, student interns, and volunteers from a local laws may possess them in the park. The project is estimated for completion by October wide array of backgrounds and expertise. Please 2013. No road closures are anticipated during 2013. join us for a variety of free programs, ranging from Don’t Be a Victim! informal talks at park visitor centers to junior State Route 123 ranger programs for kids to guided hikes, evening Burglaries have recently occurred at numerous During weekdays from August 6 to August 17, 2012, campfire programs, and even winter snowshoe trailheads and parking areas in the park. Those resurfacing work will take place on the portion of walks. Find out who else has come to Mount responsible for the crimes were investigated and State Route 123 between the Shriner Peak trailhead Rainier and why. Discover what this mountain arrested by Mount Rainier rangers and National and . Visitors should anticipate really is and what it may become. Meet some Park Service special agents and convicted in court. 20-minute delays during this period. other users of the park’s resources—from owls However, these convictions will not necessarily end the problem of car burglaries in the park. to elk—and learn why they are here. Topics vary Summertime Travel Tips daily, and may include geology, wildlife, ecology, To avoid becoming a victim of future car break- mountaineering, or park history. ins, you should take precautions by not leaving • Parking can be difficult to find on sunny any valuables in your car while in the park and summer weekends at Paradise, Sunrise, Grove Most programs are available from late-June until surrounding areas. Follow these simple guidelines: of the Patriarchs, and at trailheads between Labor Day weekend. Program schedules and Longmire and Paradise. To avoid congestion, locations are posted at visitor centers and other visit these areas on weekdays, arrive early, • Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle, even locations throughout the park, as well as on page 7 for a short time. carpool to the park, and ride the shuttle to Paradise (see page 3). of this newspaper. Details and short descriptions • Do not leave bags, packs, or purses which look of some evening programs are also available in the like they could contain valuables visible in your • Park roads are winding, road shoulders are calender of events on the park’s website at www. vehicle. narrow, and the speed limit is 35 mph in nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/events. most areas. Watch for pedestrians, sightseers, • If you must store any personal items in the bicyclists, and wildlife. Please be courteous, and HEY KIDS! trunk of your car, do so before you arrive at use pullouts to allow faster drivers to pass you Ask for a Junior Ranger your destination. You may be being watched at safely. the trailheads and parking lots. Activity Book. It’s FREE • Camping is permitted only in established at all park visitor centers. • Immediately report all suspicious activity you campgrounds: Cougar Rock, Ohanapecosh, Complete it to learn lots observe at or around parking lots or along White River, and Mowich Lake (see page 8 of cool stuff about your roads to a park ranger. for details). Backcountry camping requires a park, and earn a badge backcountry permit, available at wilderness and certificate. And be information centers and ranger stations. sure to join the fun at Accessibility one of our summertime How Far Is It? One Way junior ranger programs. See page 7 of the Most comfort stations, visitor centers, picnic Driving Times newspaper for details. areas, and designated campsites are accessible & Distances or accessible with help for wheelchair users. Road Distance Time Accessible lodging is available inside the park and in local communities. In the Jackson Longmire to Paradise 12 miles 25 min Please Recycle! Visitor Center at Paradise, the audiovisual Paradise to Ohanapecosh programs are captioned; assistive listening 23 miles 45 min Mount Rainier National Park has been recycling devices are available for the park film; an audio via Stevens Canyon Rd since the late 1960s. We recycle aluminum described tour of the exhibits is available; and cans, plastic (no. 1 and 2), glass, office paper, Ohanapecosh to White mixed paper, cardboard, scrap metal, used oil, the building and exhibits are accessible to 18 miles 30 min River Entrance batteries, and a number of other items. wheelchair users. At the Sunrise Visitor Center, White River Entrance to the newly-renovated interior and exhibit area 13 miles 45 min Sunrise We also purchase recycled plastic products are accessible with help via the north entrance. such as plastic bags, picnic tables, and plastic The Kautz Creek Boardwalk Nature Trail is White River Entrance lumber; paper products made of pre- and post- accessible. In Longmire, the east side of the to Carbon River via 61 miles 2 hrs consumer recycled paper; automobile products; unpaved Trail of the Shadows loop is accessible Enumclaw and other products. with help. Two accessible trails lead to the base Longmire to Carbon River of the Paradise meadows, and a portion of 80 miles 2.5 hrs Be part of the effort! Please deposit aluminum via Eatonville/Orting the trails at Paradise are accessible with help; cans, plastic bottles and glass in the recycle cans provided. inquire at the Jackson Visitor Center for more Longmire to Mowich Lake 89 miles 3 hrs information. TDD: (360) 569-2177 via Eatonville/Orting

2 Please deposit recyclable materials (aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass) in the green recycling cans

Ride the Free Weekend Shuttle to Paradise From June 22 through For visitors parking along the one-way Paradise riding the shuttle you will avoid the hassle of finding September 2, 2012, free Valley Road, east of the upper Paradise parking a parking place and help to reduce traffic congestion shuttle service is available lot, additional free shuttle service is available on along the historic two-lane road to Paradise. You from Longmire to Paradise Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 will also help Mount Rainier reduce its greenhouse on Fridays, Saturdays and p.m. The shuttle makes the 4-mile round-trip loop gas emissions and consequently aide in protecting Sundays. Additional free every 30 minutes (more often during peak times), the park’s natural and cultural resources; 72% of shuttle service between downtown Ashford and stopping along the Paradise Valley Road at the greenhouse gas emissions in the park are produced Longmire is available Saturdays and Sundays. Fourth Crossing trailhead, and other stops farther by all the gasoline-powered vehicles that travel Shuttle schedules are also posted at all shuttle stops, down-valley when warranted by heavy visitation. here, including yours. and on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/mora/ planyourvisit/shuttle. Leave your car behind, and With the arrival of summer in the busy Paradise Shuttle service is made possible in part by a grant enjoy a safe, stress-free ride to Paradise. area, parking is limited and traffic may be slow. By from the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program/ Federal Transit Administration. 2012 Paradise Shuttle Schedule Parking in Paradise Longmire to Paradise - FRIDAYS Leave Leave Leave Arrive Leave Leave Leave Arrive The free shuttle is a safe, convenient way to travel Longmire Cougar Rock Paradise Paradise Comet Falls Cougar Rock Longmire from Ashford and Longmire to Paradise. However, if you do drive your own vehicle to Paradise, be 10:00 AM 10:10 AM 10:25 AM 10:40 AM 10:45 AM 11:10 AM 11:15 AM 11:20 AM prepared for heavy traffic, busy parking lots, and 10:45 AM 10:55 AM 11:10 AM 11:25 AM 11:30 AM 11:55 AM 12:00 PM 12:05 PM pedestrians on the roadway. Due to the popularity 11:30 AM 11:40 AM 11:55 AM 12:10 PM 12:15 PM 12:40 PM 12:45 PM 12:50 PM of the Paradise area, visitors are asked to park their 12:15 PM 12:25 PM 12:40 PM 12:55 PM 1:00 PM 1:25 PM 1:30 PM 1:35 PM vehicles in certain lots depending on the intent of their visit and the type of vehicle they’re driving. 1:00 PM 1:10 PM 1:25 PM 1:40 PM 1:45 PM 2:10 PM 2:15 PM 2:20 PM Please drive courteously and help improve traffic 1:45 PM 1:55 PM 2:10 PM 2:25 PM 2:30 PM 2:55 PM 3:00 PM 3:05 PM flow by following these guidelines: 2:30 PM 2:40 PM 2:55 PM 3:10 PM 3:15 PM 3:40 PM 3:45 PM 3:50 PM 3:15 PM 3:25 PM 3:40 PM 3:55 PM 4:00 PM 4:25 PM 4:30 PM 4:35 PM • Parking in the upper Paradise lot, adjacent to the Jackson Visitor Center, is intended 4:00 PM 4:10 PM 4:25 PM 4:40 PM 4:45 PM 5:10 PM 5:15 PM 5:20 PM for short-term visitors and is limited to two 4:45 PM 4:55 PM 5:10 PM 5:25 PM 5:30 PM 5:55 PM 6:00 PM 6:05 PM hours. This lot is generally full by 11:00 a.m. 5:30 PM 5:40 PM 5:55 PM 6:10 PM 6:15 PM 6:40 PM 6:45 PM 6:50 PM Disabled visitors with a valid disabled parking 6:15 PM 6:25 PM 6:40 PM 6:55 PM 7:00 PM 7:25 PM 7:30 PM 7:35 PM permit may park in the upper lot with no time restriction; disabled-accessible trailheads are Longmire to Paradise - SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS available near the visitor center and the Paradise Leave Leave Leave Arrive Leave Leave Leave Arrive Inn. Guests staying overnight at the Paradise Longmire Cougar Rock Narada Falls Paradise Paradise Comet Falls Cougar Rock Longmire Inn may also park in the upper lot during their 10:00 AM 10:10 AM 10:25 AM 10:40 AM 10:45 AM 11:10 AM 11:15 AM 11:20 AM stay. • Parking in the lower Paradise lot is intended for 10:25 AM 10:35 AM 10:50 AM 11:05 AM 11:10 AM 11:35 AM 11:40 AM 11:45 AM visitors staying longer than two hours, for those 10:50 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:35 AM 12:00 PM 12:05 PM 12:10 PM hiking in the Paradise area, and for backcountry 11:15 AM 11:25 AM 11:40 AM 11:55 AM 12:00 PM 12:25 PM 12:30 PM 12:35 PM campers and climbers with a valid backcountry 11:30 AM 11:40 AM 11:55 AM 12:10 PM 12:15 PM 12:40 PM 12:45 PM 12:50 PM permit. When the upper Paradise lot is full, short-term visitors may also use the lower lot. 11:55 AM 12:05 PM 12:20 PM 12:35 PM 12:40 PM 1:05 PM 1:10 PM 1:15 PM • Additional parking for long-term and overnight 12:20 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:35 PM 1:40 PM visitors is available along the one-way Paradise 12:45 PM 12:55 PM 1:10 PM 1:25 PM 1:30 PM 1:55 PM 2:00 PM 2:05 PM Valley Road, east of the upper Paradise lot. 1:00 PM 1:10 PM 1:25 PM 1:40 PM 1:45 PM 2:10 PM 2:15 PM 2:20 PM • Motorhomes, RVs, and vehicles towing trailers must park along the Paradise Valley 1:25 PM 1:35 PM 1:50 PM 2:05 PM 2:10 PM 2:35 PM 2:40 PM 2:45 PM Road, east of the upper Paradise lot. 1:50 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:35 PM 3:00 PM 3:05 PM 3:10 PM 2:15 PM 2:25 PM 2:40 PM 2:55 PM 3:00 PM 3:25 PM 3:30 PM 3:35 PM 2:30 PM 2:40 PM 2:55 PM 3:10 PM 3:15 PM 3:40 PM 3:45 PM 3:50 PM Shuttle From Ashford 2:55 PM 3:05 PM 3:20 PM 3:35 PM 3:40 PM 4:05 PM 4:10 PM 4:15 PM Enjoy the park scenery by letting someone 3:20 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:05 PM 4:30 PM 4:35 PM 4:40 PM else do the driving. Ride the free shuttle 3:45 PM 3:55 PM 4:10 PM 4:25 PM 4:30 PM 4:55 PM 5:00 PM 5:05 PM from downtown Ashford to Paradise.* The 4:00 PM 4:10 PM 4:25 PM 4:40 PM 4:45 PM 5:10 PM 5:15 PM 5:20 PM Ashford shuttle stops in Longmire, where 4:25 PM 4:35 PM 4:50 PM 5:05 PM 5:10 PM 5:35 PM 5:40 PM 5:45 PM visitors transfer to the Paradise Shuttle. 4:50 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:35 PM 6:00 PM 6:05 PM 6:10 PM Visit the park’s website at 5:15 PM 5:25 PM 5:40 PM 5:55 PM 6:00 PM 6:25 PM 6:30 PM 6:35 PM www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/shuttle 5:30 PM 5:40 PM 5:55 PM 6:10 PM 6:15 PM 6:40 PM 6:45 PM 6:50 PM for shuttle times. 5:55 PM 6:05 PM 6:20 PM 6:35 PM 6:40 PM 7:05 PM 7:10 PM 7:15 PM *Transportation is free, but park entrance fees apply. 6:20 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:10 PM 7:35 PM 7:40 PM 7:45 PM

Guide House Paradise Trail Access Shuttle Stop Jackson Visitor Center Comet Falls Trailhead P l a z a Paradise Valley Shuttle Stop (see map) Overnight & All Day Road Trailhead Parking Inn (downhill only)

P a r k i n g P a r k i n g P l a z a Valley Road Paradise Shuttle Stop Shuttle Route P a r k i n g Longmire to Paradise Shuttle Route P a r k i Pna gradise Inn Guest and 2 Hour Visitor Paradise Valley Road Narada Falls To Longmire PARADISE Center Parking RV/Over ow Parking Shuttle Stop (12 mi.) Longmire to Paradise (uphill only) Ashford Shuttle Route Shuttle Stop Cougar Rock Campground Shuttle Stop

Ashford to Longmire Shuttle Route Shuttle Stop Westside Longmire (Weekends Only) Road Shuttle Stop Longmire to Paradise Shuttle Route Information (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Food service Park Kautz Valley Road Shuttle Route Entrance Creek P a r k B o u n d a r y (Weekends Only) Telephone 0 1 2 miles Hiking Trails Restrooms North

3 See Page 3 for the Paradise Shuttle Schedule

Wilderness Camping Easy & Moderate Hikes Trail Trailhead Round-Trip Comments Wilderness camping permits are required for all Area overnight stays in the park’s backcountry. Permits Name Location Distance Rainforest Carbon River 0.3-mile loop Self-guided trail through an and backcountry information are available at all Carbon River wilderness information centers and most visitor Nature Trail Entrance trail inland temperate rainforest centers (see page 8 for locations and hours). Kautz Creek 3 miles southwest 0.1 mile Wheelchair-accessible Kautz Creek Viewpoint of Longmire boardwalk and viewpoint Although permits are free, there is an optional, fee- Twin Firs 1.9 miles southwest 0.4-mile loop Short hike in old-growth based reservation system for campers and climbers of Longmire trail forest. Limited parking in effect May through September. Backcountry Trail of the Across from the 0.7-mile loop Good for children & evening reservations are $20 per party (1–12 people) for 1 Shadows National Park Inn trail strolls; meadow/mtn. views; Longmire to 14 consecutive nights. east half of loop suitable for wheelchairs with assistance. Seventy percent of all backcountry sites and Carter Falls 2 miles northeast of 2 miles Moderate hike, climbs 500’ up zones are available for reservation. Permits for the Longmire forested canyon to waterfall remaining 30% are issued on a first-come, first- Nisqually Lower Paradise 1.2-mile loop Wildflower meadows, great served basis, no more than one day in advance of Vista parking lot views of Nisqually Glacier the start of the trip. Paradise Skyline Trail Large stairway/ramp 1 mile Suitable for strollers and to Myrtle Falls near visitor center wheelchairs (with assistance) Bench & 1.5 miles east of 2.5 miles Watch for bears in the Knowledge and Safety: Snow Lakes Reflection Lakes meadows in late summer Stevens Canyon Rd. Keys to Great Hiking Box Canyon 11 miles east of 0.5-mile loop View a deep, narrow canyon Paradise and glacially-polished rocks With 260 miles of park trails, there are plenty of Grove of the Near Stevens 1.2-mile loop Old-growth forest, ancient opportunities to be adventurous, explore, learn, and Patriarchs Canyon entrance trees Ohanapecosh have fun hiking. Waterfalls, meadows, deep forests, Ohanapecosh 2.4-mile loop Old-growth forest, waterfall and rugged highcountry await those who properly Visitor Center prepare for their journeys. Here are some important Mather Memorial Tipsoo Lake Off SR 410, east of 0.5-mile loop Short trail around the lake, tips for all hikers: Parkway/SR 410 Cayuse Pass mountain views • Talk with rangers about trail conditions, Silver Forest/ South side of 2 miles Glacier views at Emmons Vista distances and elevations. Emmons Vista parking lot Overlooks (0.5 mile one-way) Sunrise • Carry a topographic map. Nature Trail North side of 1.5 miles Wildflower meadows and • Know the weather forecast, and stay alert for parking lot great mountain views changing conditions • Be prepared by carrying the ten essentials. • Choose appropriate outdoor clothing, footwear and gear. Hiking the Muir Snowfield • Whenever possible do not hike alone. Mount Rainier is a Place of • Always tell someone of your travel plans so The Muir Snowfield, a permanent field of snow, they can notify the park if you fail to return. Great Beauty and Inspiration ice and rock outcrops, is located north of Paradise between 7,000 and 10,000 feet in elevation. Pay Attention To The Weather You may be inspired Thousands of people hike on the Muir Snowfield At Mount Rainier, the weather can change rapidly. to take a picture or to each year en route to . On a clear day, Hikers who aren’t prepared for changing weather get a close-up look at a the hike is spectacular. But when the weather conditions increase their risk of becoming lost or wildflower. But stop and deteriorates, as it often and unpredictably does, injured. Avoid problems: know and plan for Mount crossing the Muir Snowfield can be disastrous. consider your actions Rainier’s changeable weather. before you step off the • Avoid the snowfield in questionable weather, Crossing Streams Safely trail. especially if you’re alone or unprepared. Many hikers underestimate the power of moving Weather conditions can change suddenly and water and some consider their former successful With each step you take onto a meadow, an drastically. stream crossings as a ticket to the other side. This average of 20 plants are impacted! • If you’re ascending and clouds or fog start may not be true. Regardless of your knowledge, rolling in, turn around and head back to skills, and experience use these pointers in making Subalpine vegetation survives in a harsh Paradise. If that’s not possible, stop moving, wise decisions when crossing a steam. environment. With a short growing season, dig in, and wait for better weather. plants take longer to recover from damage. • Without a compass, map, and altimeter, it • Early morning when river levels are generally at is extremely difficult to find your way to the Much of the plant’s energy is spent on rapid their lowest is the best time to cross. trailhead in a whiteout. Carry these items and • Look for an area with a smooth bottom and flowering. Even if a plant survives the weight know how to use them. slow moving water below knee height. of your footstep, it may be stunted for years. • Do not descend on skis or a snowboard in • Before crossing, scout downstream for log limited visibility—you could become lost. jams, waterfalls and other hazards that could So when exploring Mount Rainier’s fragile • When hiking to Camp Muir, be sure to carry trap you. Locate a point where you can exit if meadows... emergency bivouac gear so that you can spend you fall in. the night out if you have to. • Use a sturdy stick to maintain two points of Please, Stay on Trails! • To protect fragile alpine vegetation, hike only contact with the ground at all times. on official trails or snow. • Unfasten the belt of your pack so you can easily discard it if necessary. While it may be disappointing to abandon your • Staring down at moving water can make you Carry the “10 Essentials” hike to Camp Muir, remember that the snowfield and know how to use them! dizzy. Look forward as much as possible. will still be there in better weather.

1. map of the area Leave No Trace Climbing 2. compass Each year, approximately 10,000 people attempt 3. extra food & water to climb Mount Rainier. Nearly half reach the Plan ahead & prepare 4. extra clothing (warm!) 14,410-foot summit. Climbing permits are required Travel & camp on durable surfaces for travel above 10,000 feet and/or on glaciers. and rain gear Dispose of waste properly Climbing information—including fees, routes, and Leave what you find 5. emergency shelter conditions—is available at the Paradise Climbing Information Center and other ranger stations. Minimize campfire impacts* 6. first aid kit Please obtain permits 30 minutes prior to ranger Respect wildlife 7. flashlight or headlamp stations’ closing times (see page 8). Guided climbs Be considerate of others 8. sun glasses & sun screen and climbing seminars are available through: 9. pocket knife *Fires are for emergency use only; they are not • Alpine Ascents International (206) 378-1927 allowed in Mount Rainier’s Wilderness 10. matches (waterproof!) • International Mountain Guides (360) 569-2609 • Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. (888) 892-5462 4 Before you hike, check current trail conditions at a Visitor Center or Wilderness Information Center Keep Wildlife Wild... If You See a Black Bear or a Mountain Lion Show Your Support! Mount Rainier National Park provides habitat If Charged by a Black Bear for many animal species. Among the largest and • Stand your ground and do not run. Feeding wildlife is a significant problem at Mount most feared are the black bear and the mountain • If the bear stops, slowly back away while Rainier National Park. Early in the history of lion. Though you are not likely to see them, if you talking, keeping the bear in view while leaving national parks, people were encouraged to get do meet one of these larger mammals, your best the area. close to and even feed wild animals. We now defenses are awareness and knowledge. • If it continues, act aggressively, shouting and know that this can be harmful to both people and throwing rocks or sticks. wildlife. Still, one of the most common mistakes The best way to avoid unwanted • If the bear attacks and you have people make is to feed wildlife. Visitors seeking a encounters is to be alert, and don’t food, distance yourself from the food. connection with animals think they are “helping” attract or surprise them. Wildlife • If the bear attacks and you do not them. But in fact it puts both the animals and the tend to have a “personal space”, have food, fight back aggressively. This visitor at risk. and if you enter that space they may is likely a predatory attack, and the become aggressive. Watch them from bear is treating you as prey. Mount Rainier offers a distance. Watch for evidence of their “Keep Wildlife Wild” presence such as scat and tracks. Bears Close Encounters With Mountain buttons to expand commonly rip up logs for insects, Lions our educational and usually leave lots of scat around. Mountain lions (also known message against Mountain lions cover their scat by as cougars) usually do not like feeding wildlife. raking dirt with their rear feet. Keep confrontation. If you see one, give Five species of native all food and attractants, including it plenty of space so it can get away. wildlife especially trash, securely stored and inaccessible Never approach cougar kittens. Leave susceptible to feeding to wildlife. Food conditioning, where the area immediately. (Townsend’s chipmunk, gray animals associate people with food, • Do not run or turn your back on a jay, Steller’s jay, black-tailed deer, and Cascade red is one of the leading causes of human lion. fox) are featured on different buttons for visitors injuries from bears. • Gather children with adults. to wear. Buttons are available at the Paradise and Quickly pick up and hold small Sunrise visitor centers. All donations support Close Encounters With Black Bears children. ongoing educational efforts to protect the wildlife Although black bear attacks are • Stand in a group with your that live in the park. extremely rare in the companions. and have never occurred in this park, • If the lion moves toward you, Help us keep wildlife wild by following these your safety depends mostly on your wave your arms and make noise. Make simple rules: own actions. If you encounter a black yourself look large, intimidating and in bear, do not run, but back away slowly control: stand up tall, open your jacket, • Do not feed, touch, approach, or disturb the and leave the area. A defensive bear will yell, throw things. wildlife. appear agitated and will often give visual and vocal • Back away slowly while facing the animal. • Store your food in an animal-proof warnings like swatting or stomping the ground, • If attacked, fight back aggressively. Stay container, or inside your closed car. exhaling loudly, huffing, snapping teeth, or lowering standing. Hit as hard as possible especially • Don’t leave food, beverages, pet food or the head with ears drawn back while facing you. to the head. Use a stick or rock as a weapon. toiletries unattended for any length of time. This response may escalate to a charge. Bears Throw dirt in the eyes. Protect your head and • Clean up picnic areas after you eat—pick up respond to people in different ways—take time neck. crumbs so the wildlife won’t do it for you. to understand the signals. Be aware of aggressive signals and know how to respond to prevent close Report all bear and mountain lion sightings to a encounters. ranger. Mount Rainier: An Active Volcano Mount Rainier Responds to Climate Change Active steam vents, periodic earth tremors, Mount Rainier National Park belongs to a network What To Do About Energy and historic eruptions provide evidence that of “Climate Friendly Parks” who are leading the Nearly 25% of the GHG in the park is created by Mount Rainier is sleeping, not dead. Seismic way in the effort to protect our parks’ natural and purchased electricity or stationary combustion. monitoring stations around the mountain should cultural resources and infrastructure by addressing Park operation is the primary source of these provide days or weeks of advance warning of the current and future impacts of climate GHGs. Keys to improving energy efficiency are impending eruptions. Other geologic hazards, change. Mount Rainier conducted an inventory educating park staff to change behavior on energy however, can occur with little warning. These of greenhouse gases (GHG) produced in park use and implementing conservation measures. include debris flows and rockfalls. operations; this was the first step in developing a Standards for computer use and heating offices will Climate Friendly Park Action Plan with the goal of be created. Inefficient appliances will be identified The more time you spend in an area with geologic reducing GHG emissions from park operations by and replaced. The production and/or purchasing hazards, the greater the chance that you could be 30% by 2016. Specifically, we are addressing energy of energy from clean, alternative sources is another involved in an emergency event. While most people use, transportation and waste disposal. Actions goal in the effort to reduce GHG emissions. consider the danger to be relatively low, you must planning for adapting to the inevitable climate decide if you will assume the risk of visiting these changes are also included. The Biggest Contributor potentially dangerous locations. Cars, RVs, buses and park equipment contributed The plan not only includes strategies to reduce 72% of the GHG emissions in 2006. Visitors If you are near a emissions, but also one to traveling within the park river and notice educate park staff, visitors boundaries via motorized a rapid rise in and local communities. By vehicles generated nearly 50% water level, feel a seriously addressing climate of these emissions. prolonged shaking change impacts and reducing of the ground, GHG, Mount Rainier National Solutions for reducing and/or hear a Park will reduce its contribution to the problem transportation-related GHG emissions include roaring sound while setting an example for visitors and serving providing shuttle bus service within the park and coming from as a model for climate friendly behavior within the from surrounding communities; increasing traffic upvalley—often described as the sound made by a National Park Service. flow at entrance stations to help decrease the time fast-moving freight train—move quickly to higher that vehicles idle; reducing vehicle miles that park ground! A location 200 feet or more above river level Greenhouse gases from human activities result employees travel; improving vehicle efficiency; and should be safe. from deforestation, the combustion of fossil expanding the use of alternative fuels to operate fuels for energy and transportation uses, and the park vehicles. Detailed information is available at park visitor decomposition of waste and other organic matter. centers or from scientists at the U.S.G.S. Cascades The release of gases from various sources such You can participate in the Climate Friendly Volcano Observatory, 1300 SE Cardinal Court, as the management of manure from livestock, Parks effort! Calculate your carbon footprint, set Building 10, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98661, or the use of fertilizers, and chlorofluorcarbons in your personal goals, and find other interesting visit the U.S.G.S. Cascade Volcanoes website: refrigeration and fire suppression systems also facts and important information at www.nps.gov/ vulcan.wr.usgs.gov. contribute to GHG. climatefriendlyparks. 5 Please deposit recyclable materials (aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass) in the green recycling cans The Many Sides of Mount Rainier Connecting Parks, Continued from page 1 Science and People walk the Twin Firs Trail to view lowland old-growth the trail to the Grove of the Patriarchs, just past By Dr. Jerry Freilich, North Coast & Cascades Science forest; picnic at Kautz Creek where you can view the Stevens Canyon Entrance, to view ancient Learning Network Coordinator the aftermath of the 1947 mudflow; or drive to the trees—some over 1,000 years old. Strong hikers will end of the Westside Road to see the dramatic results enjoy the incredible view from the Shriner Peak Quietly and discreetly, a great deal of science is of flooding and rockfall. For great views of lava fire lookout, east of State Route 123, and the string done each year in our national parks. The National layers, glaciers, and deep of waterfalls along the East Park Service monitors ecosystem health and glacial canyons, stop at the Side Trail. On the Stevens investigates sensitive plants and animals to improve viewpoints along Ricksecker Canyon Road between management. Scientists from outside agencies Point Road, between Ohanapecosh and Paradise, and universities do their own research, using the Longmire and Paradise. dramatic viewpoints and a parks as “controls” to compare with more heavily picnic area are found at Box impacted areas. South Side: Paradise Canyon, where the Cowlitz The Jackson Visitor Center River cuts a deep slot into The North Coast & Cascades Science Learning and historic Paradise Inn glacially-scoured bedrock. Network (SLN) is an organization within the are the hubs of activity northwest national parks created to encourage at the most popular (and Northeast Side: Sunrise research in the parks and to disseminate scientific crowded) destination in the and White River information. The “Network” serves all eight park. A network of hiking The White River/Sunrise National Park Service sites in the Pacific Northwest trails provides access to Road leads from State and operates a science information website (http:// outstanding wildflower Route 410 toward the White www.nwparkscience.org). The SLN website meadows, broad views River Campground and supplements the Park Service’s own sites at each of Mount Rainier and its high-country trailheads. park and features in-depth science information glaciers, and routes for From here, trails lead hikers about park resources. The site has 2-3 page skilled climbers attempting to subalpine wilderness “Resource Briefs” on a diversity of topics and a to reach the mountain's or to the moraine of the series of “Science Minute Videos” (http://www. summit. Photographers Chris Roundtree photo Emmons Glacier, the largest nwparkscience.org/video). Each video is about four appreciate the high-country American glacier outside of minutes long highlighting both the science work scenery at Inspiration Wildflowers bloom on the shore Alaska. Continuing up the itself and park scientists who do it. Have a look of Mowich Lake Point and Reflection Lakes. road toward Sunrise, look at these wonderful short films and send us your Hikers looking for less- for outcrops of columnar comments. crowded trails might try the Lakes Trail, Mazama lava, hillsides of wildflowers, and a breathtaking Ridge, and Snow Lake Trail, located just east of vista at Sunrise Point. Washington's highest paved The SLN serves Mount Rainier, Olympic, North Paradise. highway ends at the Sunrise Visitor Center (6,400 Cascades, and five smaller, historical sites in feet), where summertime crowds come to enjoy Washington and Oregon. The SLN also provides Southeast Side: Ohanapecosh the area's open meadows and expansive scenery, funding and support for graduate research and Ohanapecosh, in the park's southeast corner, lies considered by some to be the grandest views in the special projects. Please contact the SLN’s director, deep in the realm of the old-growth forest. From park. Along SR 410, a trail leads strong hikers up to Dr. Jerry Freilich ([email protected]), based at the visitor center and campground, trails follow the the scenic Crystal Lakes basin, and the Tipsoo Lake Olympic, for additional information. Ohanapecosh River past hot springs and shaded area near Chinook Pass provides a picnic area next streams to the roaring cascade of Silver Falls. Walk to the lake and its lush meadows.

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Many people Washington’s National Park Fund may be for you. Mount Rainier Ranger consider Mount Founded by Governor Dan Evans back in the mid- As you visit Mount Rainier, keep your eyes Rainier “their 1990s, the Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, open for people wearing hats and shirts with a mountain”. If you accepts charitable gifts that are then given back to “volunteer” logo on them. You’ll see them working any “yes” to any the park for projects that: in the visitor centers, assisting visitors on the of these questions, trails, planting native vegetation, rebuilding flood- you likely are one • improve visitors’ experiences by supporting damaged trails, even helping to survey amphibian of them: rangers and education programs populations. • strengthen Mount Rainier’s volunteerism and • Do you drop coins in Mount Rainier’s donation stewardship activities Last year, 1,728 people contributed a total of 74,504 boxes in the visitor centers? • bring more youth and families—many of whom hours of volunteer time, working in partnership • Have you thought about volunteering to help might otherwise never visit—into the park with the National Park Service to protect the with Rainier’s ongoing trail maintenance or • fund necessary research on glaciers, rivers, flora natural and cultural resources of Mount Rainier meadow restoration projects? (Maybe you (plants) and fauna (animals) and serve its visitors. These invaluable partners already do!) help us accomplish far more than we would be able • Does “the mountain” mean so much to you that Take a picture of this QR code. to without their help. you’ve wondered if you could include it in your Visit the Fund’s website at estate plans? www.wnpf.org. Call the Fund Have you ever dreamed of being a park ranger? • If asked, would you, your family, or your at 253-566-4644. Turn your You still can—for a day, a summer, or on weekends company consider “Adopting-a-Trail-Mile”? passion into action. Support as your schedule permits. Opportunities abound, Mount Rainier National and great personal rewards await. Ask how you can This park IS special. Time spent here can be life- Park through Washington’s become part of our team! Visit our website at changing. If you love Mount Rainier National Park, National Park Fund. www.nps.gov/mora/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm.

Park Partners Who’s responsible for protecting Mount Rainier National Park? Everyone! Here are some groups that deserve special Mount Rainier thanks. For more information on these National Park Washington’s Student Washington partners, and how to join the effort, please Volunteers Discover Your www.nps.gov/mora/ National Park Conservation Trails visit their websites. Northwest supportyourpark/ Fund Association Association www.discovernw.org volunteer.htm www.wnpf.org www.thesca.org www.wta.org

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Interpretive Activities—July 1 to September 3

You’re Invited! Join a park ranger for an evening program, guided nature walk or talk. Explore the nature and history of Mount Rainier National Park. A variety of programs are offered throughout the park each day. Longmire/Cougar Rock Areas Roving Ranger Look for the roving ranger hat or sign, in the Longmire or Paradise areas or at pull-outs between Nisqually Entrance and Reflection Lakes. Rangers will present brief talks and have park information available. Times and locations vary. Junior Ranger Program 6:30 p.m. daily June 29 through August 12, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays only August 17 through September 1 Ages 6 to 11. Join a ranger or volunteer for fun and educational activities! Meet at the Cougar Rock Campground Amphitheater. Parking at the Cougar Rock Campground is limited. If you attend the program but are not camping, please park in the Cougar Rock Picnic Area across the park road from the campground. (45 minutes) Evening Program 9:00 p.m. daily through August 5, 8:30 p.m. daily August 6 through August 12, 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays only August 17 through September 1 Join a ranger or volunteer for a program that involves, inspires and explores! Topics vary nightly. Meet at the Cougar Rock Campground Amphitheater. Parking at the Cougar Rock Campground is limited. If you attend the program but are not camping, please park in the Cougar Rock Picnic Area across the park road from the campground. (45 minutes) Ohanapecosh Area (check the visitor center desk and bulletin boards for program times and schedules) Junior Ranger Program June 15 through September 3 Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to join park staff for a 45-minute activity. Have fun while you learn more about Mount Rainier National Park! Meet at the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center. (45 minutes) Rove the Grove June 16 through September 3 Park staff will be available along the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail to answer your questions and present informal mini-talks. Woodland Wander June 16 through September 2 Experience the old-growth forest on this easy ramble with a ranger. Meet at the far end of the suspension bridge that leads into the Grove of the Patriarchs (0.4-mile walk from the Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead). Trail is not wheelchair accessible. (1 hour) Evening Program June 15 through September 2 Join a ranger for an in-depth view of a fascinating aspect of Mount Rainier National Park. Topics vary. Meet at the Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater. (45 minutes) Sunrise/White River Area (check the visitor center desk and bulletin boards for program times and schedules) Junior Ranger Program June 29 through September 2 Children ages 6 and up are invited to join park staff for a fun activity about the mountain, glaciers, habitats and more. Meet at the White River Campfire Circle. (1 hour) Sunrise Afternoon Guided Walks June 29 through September 3 Learn about the natural and cultural history of the Sunrise area on this easy ramble with a ranger. Meet at the Sunrise Visitor Center flagpole. Trail is not wheelchair accessible. (45 minutes) Evening Program June 29 through September 2 Take an in-depth look at a special topic of Mount Rainier National Park during a traditional campfire talk. Meet at the campfire circle in the White River Campground. (45 minutes) Paradise Area Paradise Chat 9:15 a.m. daily (except Tuesdays) through September 3 The Paradise area has drawn visitors for over 100 years. Stop by the Paradise Inn and learn why. Look for the ranger inside the lobby of the Inn. (25 minutes) Meadow Meander 10:30 a.m. daily through September 3 Discover the ecology of the Paradise area. Meet the ranger at the flagpole in front of the visitor center. 75–90 minutes with the ranger plus time to return on your own. (1 mile round trip) Junior Ranger Program 12:45 p.m. daily through August 12 Children ages 6–11 are invited to join a ranger for fun activities exploring facets of Mount Rainier. Meet at the visitor center information desk. Parents must remain with their Junior Rangers. (45 minutes to 1 hour) Nisqually Vista Walk 2:00 p.m. daily through September 3 Walk to a view of a glacier and explore the geology of Mount Rainier. Meet at the large flagpole outside the visitor center. 75–90 minutes with the ranger plus time to return on your own. (1.5 miles round trip) Ranger Chat 2:45 p.m. daily through August 12 It’s ranger’s choice! Join a ranger for a walk, a talk, or just a chat. Topics vary daily. Check at the Jackson Visitor Center information desk for the topic of the day. Meet the ranger at the relief map inside the visitor center. (15–30 minutes) Paradise Inn Lobby Tour 3:00 p.m. daily (except Tuesdays) through September 3 Join a ranger to learn the “inns and outs” of the historic Paradise Inn, celebrating its 95th birthday. Look for the ranger inside the Paradise Inn. (30 minutes) Paradise Inn Evening Stroll 5:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 1 through August 12 Oh, the stories Paradise can tell! Come along on this leisurely walk to explore the nature and/or history of this place called Paradise. Look for the ranger outside the Paradise Inn entrance. (30 minutes, 1 mile round trip) Paradise Inn Evening Program 9:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 1 through August 12 Take a seat in the lobby of the Paradise Inn and enjoy an evening presentation with a park ranger or one of the guest speakers. Topics vary. Inquire at the Jackson Visitor Center or at the Paradise Inn front desk for program descriptions. (45 minutes) Mount Rainier: The Restless Giant shows every 30 minutes, except during special presentations This park film explores the changing nature of Mount Rainier, the wonders of its seasons, and stories of its people—past and present—through dramatic footage and narration. Presented in high-definition video and surround sound at the Jackson Visitor Center theater. Disabled-accessible, closed-captioned, and audio-described. (21 minutes)

7 Emergency: Dial 911 from any phone located in the park

Visitor Facility Hours National Park Service Visitor Centers U.S. Department of the Interior Longmire Museum July 1–October 8 Information, exhibits, book (360) 569-6575 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily sales, gifts Mount Rainier National Park Open year-round Superintendent Henry M. Jackson Visitor July 1–September 2 Ranger programs, exhibits, Randy King Center at Paradise 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily information, park videos, (360) 569-6571 September 3–October 8 book sales, gifts, food service Mailing Address 55210 238th Avenue East 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily Ashford, WA 98304 Open year-round Ohanapecosh Visitor Center July 1–September 2 Ranger programs, E-mail [email protected] (360) 569-6581 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily information, exhibits, book September 3–October 8 sales Park Headquarters 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily (360) 569-2211 Open through October 8 (360) 569-2177 TDD

Sunrise Visitor Center July 1–September 3 Ranger programs, exhibits, Lost and Found (360) 663-2425 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily information, book sales (360) 569-6608 Open through September 3 Websites Wilderness & Climbing Information Centers Mount Rainier National Park: www.nps.gov/mora North Coast and Cascades Science & Learning Longmire WIC July 1–October 8 Wilderness camping & Network: http://nwparkscience.org/ (360) 569-6650 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily westside climbing permits Open through October 8 Official Social Media Sites Facebook: www.facebook.com/MountRainierNPS Paradise Climbing Information July 1–September 3 Climbing permits, exhibits, Flickr: www.flickr.com/groups/MountRainierNPS Center (Guide House) 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Sun–Thurs wilderness permits, Twitter: www.twitter.com/MountRainierNPS (360) 569-6641 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Fri–Sat information YouTube: www.youtube.com/MountRainierNPS Open through September 30 White River WIC July 1–September 3 Wilderness camping & (360) 569-6670 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun–Thurs eastside climbing permits 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday Experience Your America™ Open through October 8 Carbon River Ranger July 1–September 3 Wilderness camping & Station 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mon–Thurs northside climbing permits Firewood: Buy It (360) 829-9639 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Fri–Sun (including Ipsut Creek Open year-round Campground) Where You Burn It! Food & Lodging Washington forests are in jeopardy from the For in-park lodging reservations, call Mount Rainier Guest Services transportation of invasive insects and diseases in at (360) 569-2275 or go to www.mtrainierguestservices.com firewood. New infestations of tree-killing insects and diseases often are first found in campgrounds National Park Inn Front Desk: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily Lodging, dining room and parks. Here’s what you can do to help: at Longmire Dining Room hours: Open year-round 7:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. • Buy firewood near Longmire General Store 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily Gifts, snacks, firewood, where you will burn Open year-round apparel it–that means the wood Paradise Inn Front Desk: open 24 hours daily Lodging, dining, post office, was likely cut within 50 Open May 18–Oct. 1, 2012 Dining Room hours: gifts, books, apparel; miles of where you’ll Breakfast 7:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. ranger on duty and have your fire. Lunch 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. interpretive programs daily • Wood that looks clean Dinner 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. through September 3 and healthy can still Sun. Brunch through Sept. 23 have tiny insect eggs, or Cafe hours: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m microscopic fungi spores, that will start a new and deadly infestation. Always leave it at home, Paradise Camp Deli and Gift 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily Food, gifts, books, apparel even if you think the firewood looks fine. Shop, in the Jackson Visitor • Aged or seasoned wood is still not safe. Just Center at Paradise because it is dry doesn’t mean that bugs can’t Sunrise Day Lodge 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily Food and gifts. Day use only, crawl onto it! Snack Bar and Gift Shop Open through September 3 no overnight lodging • Tell your friends not to bring wood with them. Firewood Sales Available through September 2 at Longmire General Store and Cougar Everyone needs to know that they should not Rock, Ohanapecosh, and White River campgrounds move firewood.

Gasoline, lodging, dining, recreation equipment rentals, and other services To make sure invasive insects are not spread on are available in local communities. Information on these services is available at firewood, use firewood from local sources. In park visitor centers and on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/mora. other words, buy it where you plan to burn it. Religious services are available in the park and in local communities. More information is available online at www. GAS IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE PARK dontmovefirewood.org.

Drive-in Campgrounds Campground Open Dates Elev. Sites Fee Group Group Fees Toilets Dump Maximum Sites Station RV/Trailer Length Cougar Rock* May 25–Oct. 8 3,180’ 173 $12/15* 5 $40-64 Flush Yes RV 35’/Trailer 27’ Ohanapecosh* May 25–Oct. 8 1,914’ 188 $12/15* 2 $40 Flush Yes RV 32’/Trailer 27’ White River June 29–Sept. 30 4,232’ 112 $12 0 N/A Flush No RV 27’/Trailer 18’ Mowich Lake Primitive walk-in campground, 200’ from parking area to camping area. Tents only. 10 sites, 3 group sites (max. group size 12). No fee (must self-register at campground kiosk). Chemical toilets, no potable water. No fires allowed. Elevation 4,929’; generally open July through early October, depending on road and weather conditions. Call 360-829-9639 for information. *Advance reservations are recommended for individual sites at Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh Campgrounds from June 28 through the night of September 2. These can be made up to 6 months in advance. Reservations for group sites are required May 25 through the night of October 7, and can be made up to one year in advance. To make a reservation online, go to www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.

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