Paradise Inn in the 1920's and an artist rendering of the new Paradise Visitor Center.

Paradise is the most popular visitor destination in Mount Rainier National Park with its spectacular subalpine meadows, miles of hiking, and jaw-dropping views of the mountain, glaciers, and the Tatoosh Range and, on a clear day, Washington’s southern Cascade peaks. 

Paradise has been the site of two major construction projects for the past two years. The Paradise Inn reopened May 16 after a two year renovation. The purpose of the renovation was to render the building safe in the event of an earthquake or fire. 

Work continues on the new Paradise visitor center, which will open October 10^th. The existing Jackson Visitor Center will be demolished in the spring of 2009 followed by rehabilitation of the site and redesign of the lower parking lot. The new visitor center will house state of the art exhibits, a new park film, food service, and a gift and book shop. It will also provide jaw-dropping views of the mountain.

Parking will be limited at Paradise for the duration of the construction. There is overflow parking available in the picnic area or along the Paradise Valley Road. Or you can avoid the hassle of searching for parking altogether by riding the free shuttle. Shuttle Information

Take a look at the Upper Paradise Webcam (webcam being updated, check back for new view) for views of snowplay or the upper parking lot at Paradise. The selected view is based on current weather conditions.

View the Tatoosh Range or the lower parking lot status on the Tatoosh Range Webcam. Weather and visibility determine the selected view.