Things to Do

Art

Daniel Klennert's Sculpture Park

"Ex-Nihilo," which is Latin for something created out of nothing. You'll want to pause and admire Dan's skill and imagination, metal sculptures that at first glance resemble a science fiction novel. Address: 22410 SR 706 East, Ashford, WA 98304 Email: Website: DanielKlennert.com

Attractions

Crystal Mountain Mt. Rainier Gondola

First Gondola in Washington State installed in 2010. 2,500 climb to Summit House Lodge & Restaurant. Open year round Address: Crystal Mountain Gondola Opens December 23rd! Phone: 360-663-3050 Hours: 7:15AM to 9:PM for breakfast, skiing or dinner Email: Website: MtRainierGondola.com read more

Suntop Lookout

View of Mt. Rainier to the south, central Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Baker to the north, spectacular 3,000 ft. drop leading to the White River on the east, and Huckleberry Creek on the west. Address: From State Route 410 to FS Road #73 to #7315 to #510, Trail #1183 - Hikers Only

Comet Falls

Falling from around 390 feet by the source of a glacier and resembling the tail of a comet, if there was one waterfall that every visitor to Mount Rainier National Park should see, Comet Falls is it. Address: Located 2.3 miles east of the Cougar Rock Campground. Hours: Best flows are between May and July. Website: WaterfallsNorthwest.com/CometFalls

Pearl Falls

Pearl Falls is one of the most difficult waterfalls to reach in the park, and although never measured, people suspect it to be close to 400 feet tall. Address: There are no trails to the falls and a minimum of about 3 miles of off-trail travel will be required to see it up close. Hours: Best flows are between May and August. Website: WaterfallsNorthwest.com/PearlFalls

Upper Stevens Creek Falls

This, one of the best waterfalls in Washington State, located within spitting distance of a tourist-magnet trail, is virtually unknown to the world. Approximate height and drop are 375 feet. Address: Located in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park. Hours: Best flows between May and September. Website: WaterfallsNorthwest.com/UpperStevensCreekFalls

Spray Falls

Spray Falls curtain down a wall of Andesite for almost 300 feet, spreading out to as much as 80 feet wide towards the bottom of the falls. Address: Accessed from the end of the Mowich Lake Road in Mount Rainier Park. Hours: Best flows are between May and September. Website: WaterfallsNorthwest.com/SprayFalls

Silver Falls

The easiest, and maybe the prettiest waterfall to get to along the Highway 410/123 corridor, the Ohanapecosh River cascades down large steps into a big blue punchbowl. Address: Located in the southeast corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. Hours: Best flows are year round. Website: WaterfallsNorthwest.com/SilverFalls

Helicopters

Whirl Me Helicopters

An air borne journey via helicopter over maganificient Mount Rainier. Feel safe and secure in our proven Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter. Address: Ashford, WA Phone: - Email: Website: www.Whirl.me read more

Hiking

Grove of the Patriarchs

One of the easiest hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, but one of the most memorable because it's like entering a magical kingdom. Address: Check website for directions. Hours: Snow free June through October. Website: VisitRainier.com/GroveOfThePatriarchs

Horseback Riding

Crystal Mountain Outfitters

Experience solitude and spectacular scenery of the Cascade Range in the Norse Peak Wilderness and Wenatchee National Forest. They offer rides ranging from one hour to all day to all day with fishing. Address: Parking Lot "C", Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Phone: 509-895-9120 Email: Website: CrystalMountainOutfitters.com

Chinook Pass Outfitters

Ride with them through glacier-fed streams... alpine meadows covered with wild flowers... unspoiled mountain lakes of the William O. Douglas Wilderness, Norse Peak Wilderness, and Wenatchee Forest. Address: 10821 Old Naches Highway, Naches, WA 98937 Phone: 509-653-2633 Email: Website: ChinookPass.com

Mountain Climbing

International Mountain Guides

Climb the summits with International Mountain Guides. Offering climbing, trekking, and mountaineering expeditions, try your hand at Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, or even the North Cascades. Address: 31111 SR 706 East, P.O. Box 246, Ashford, WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-2609 Email: Website: MountainGuides.com

Museum

White Pass Country Museum

The quaint White Pass Country Museum offers artifacts and history of the White Pass area. Address: 12990 U. S. Hwy 12 Packwood, Washington 98361 Phone: 360-494-4422 Hours: WINTER: Saturday 12pm - 4pm SUMMER: Friday & Saturday 12pm - 5 pm Email: Website: WhitePassCountryMuseum.org

River Rafting

Blue Sky Outfitters

Raft the best rivers around with the most experienced guides. Clean and state-of-the-art gear and great food too. Safety is always first. Address: Leavenworth, Methow Valley, Skagit, Yakima & Columbia Gorge Phone: 800-228-RAFT Email: Website: BlueSkyOutfitters.com read more

Running

White Pass Cross Country Running Camp

Oldest continuously running Cross Country Camp in the NW. For boys and girls, it develops skills regardless of experience. Over 400 campers every year. Address: White Pass, WA Phone: 509-965-1009 Email: Website: WhitePassXCCamp.com read more

Sight seeing

Chinook & Rainier Express Scenic Chairlifts

Ride up the Chinook & Rainier Express chairlifts to the top of Crystal Mountain and be greeted by Mount Rainier. On a clear day you can see Mount Baker to the north and Mount Adams to the south. Address: 33914 Crystal Mountain Boulevard, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Hours: Lift begins running at 10:30am, last run is at 3:30pm. Saturdays & Sundays only. Website: SkiCrystal.com/ScenicChairlifts

Skiing Cross Country

North Folk Tieton River

With the exception of the mountaineers’ route to the summit of Round Mountain, these tours are all scenic and non-strenuous, making this an ideal touring area for your entire, extended family. Address: Naches, WA Website: Trails.com/NorthFolkTietonRiver

White Pass Cross-Country Touring Center

From the edges of the Goat Rocks Wilderness, these trails whisk you straight away from the busy resort area into the depths of the forest primeval. Views from the high mountain location are enticing. Address: White Pass, WA Email: Website: WhitePassSXCCamp.com read more

Skiing Downhill

White Pass Ski Resort

With 8 lifts taking you to slopes of ranging difficulties, this ski area is fun for any level of skier! If you haven't skied here, you've missed one of the Northwest's great hidden destinations. Address: 48935 US Hwy 12, White Pass, WA 98937 Phone: 509-672-3100 Hours: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM Daily, Night Skiing until 9pm Saturdays & Holidays 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Skiing Email: Website: SkiWhitePass.com read more