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Mount Rainier National Park
News

Park Newspaper
The Tahoma News and park brohures

News Releases

April 29, 2209
Mount Rainier Ranger and Guide Receive Award for Succesful Rescue

April 24, 2009
Mount Rainier Awarded $3.3 million from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Projects

April 21, 2009
Summer Teacher Workshops at Mount Rainier

April 13, 2009
Spring Storytelling Series Begins Saturday April 18 at Mount Rainer National Park

March 27, 2009
Spring Opening of Roads and Facilities Begins

February 19, 2009
Park to Test the Geohazard Siren at Nisqually Entrance

February 17, 2009
Washington National Parks Climate Friendly Workshops

January 21, 2009
The Road to Paradise to Remain Closed Weekdays Unless Conditions Permit Opening

January 15, 2009
Road to Paradise to Reopen on January 17, 2009

December 5, 2008
Low Snow May Impact Winter Activities at Mount Rainier

November 14, 2008
Mount Rainier National Park Remains Closed Through Next Week Due to Flood Damage

November 13, 2008
Roads to Rainier Closed By Flood Damage

November 12, 2008
Flooding Closes Mount Rainier

 

THE TAHOMA NEWS
The park newspaper is published quarterly. It is a classic way to get informed about seasonal events, ranger programs, safety and park highlights. 

 

BIG NEWS STORIES
Major events, such as the flood of 2006,  are also part of the news from your park. These stories and updates will be posted for you to peruse. 

November 2006 Flood
Mount Rainier summit with Mount Adams in the distance.  

Did You Know?
At 14,410 feet Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. From various locations around the park you can see four other Cascade volcanoes: Mount St. Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Baker, and Glacier Peak. On a clear day, you can see the tip of Mt Hood, in northern Oregon, from Paradise Meadows.

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Last Updated: April 29, 2009 at 17:25 EST