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The Many Sides of Mount Rainier Restoration of Chinook Pass The Many Sides of Restoration of Mount Rainier Chinook Pass Entrance Arch ... to Mount Rainier 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 Cascade Range and an icon of the including replacement of the log stringers that Pacific Northwest. While the mountain's well­ support the ridge deck a d e air oft e stone We invite you to stay connected \::ith 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! of Mount Rainier. Take the time to explore the and updates on road conditions 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: Carbon River and Mowich Lake 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 snows f acebook.com/MountRainierNPS arrived in late 2010, closing Chinook Pass for the twitter.com/MountRainierNPS Southwest Side: Longmire winter. Last season, new wooden elements were Deep in the valley of the Nisqually River, the village assembled and in place by August. This season youtube.com/MountRainierNPS 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 snow. 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, Washington 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 Cayuse Pass. 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 carpool to the park, and ride the shuttle to for a short time.
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