Local Activities

Ashford, located at the base of the Volcano, just 6 miles from The Nisqually Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. Full of history, surrounded by nature and wildlife. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime filled with sightseeing, exploring, interacting, learning, and being in awe of all the surroundings.

 

Mt. Rainier National Park (Longmire & Paradise Open Year Round)

• • Visit Rainier – The Road to Paradise
  • National Park Service – Paradise

 

• Mt Rainier Railroad Museum

• • Go for a ride on a steam train starting at Elbe,WA

• Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

• • Take the tram(bus) tour thru the Free-Roaming Area animals

• Fishing and Boating

• • Fishing

• Hiking

• • Visit Rainier – Hiking
  • National Park Service
  • WASHINGTON TRAIL ASSOCIATION

• Pacific Crest Trail

• • Pacific Crest Trail Association

• Mountaineering

• • International Mountain Guides, LLC
  • Alpine Ascents International
  • Rainier Mountaineering Inc.

• Horseback Riding

• • Horseback Riding Near Rainier

• Sightseeing

• • • The Little White Church of Elbe Visit A tiny historic church (the second oldest and second smallest church in the United States, is located next door to the train depot.)
    • Ex-Nihilo Sculpture Park
    • Pioneer Farm Museum – Journey Back in Time to the 1880’s and experience homesteading in Washington State.

• Winter Activities

• • Snowshoeing
  • Sledding/Sliding
  • Cross-country-skiing
  • Skiing/Snowboarding
  • Visit Rainier – Winter Top 10
  • Nordic Ski at White Pass