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