It’s that time of year again-- the Sunrise Corridor at Mount Rainier National Park is opening for its short season.

Mount Rainier is an active volcano. With 28 major glaciers, it’s also the “most glaciated peak” in the contiguous U.S. and the tallest peak in the Cascade Range, according to the park.

This list of stories illustrates how Mount Rainier is changing. A new reservation system shows ongoing efforts to manage access and protect resources as more people come to visit. Road and bridge ...

Sports; Outdoors; Mount Rainier July reservations for Sunrise, Paradise open Monday March 29, 2024 Updated Sat., March 30, 2024 at 3:49 p.m. Updated Sat., March 30 ...

If you want to visit Mount Rainier National Park this spring and summer, yes, there is still a reservation system, but it’s not what you were used to last year. Last year, the park tried out a ...

“Mount Rainier National Park will pilot the second year of a timed entry reservation system in summer 2025 for most private vehicles accessing the Sunrise Corridor,” the post said.

Reservations for Mount Rainier National Park’s timed entry system for 2024 are available online at Recreation.gov’s website now for the Paradise Corridor and April 1 for the Sunrise Corridor.

Mount Rainier National Park visitors this summer will need a reservation to enter through certain parts of the park during peak hours. The park has grown more popular in recent years, the National ...

“Mount Rainier National Park will pilot the second year of a timed entry reservation system in summer 2025 for most private vehicles accessing the Sunrise Corridor,” the post said.

For countless Washingtonians, Mount Rainier is more than just a mountain; it’s a part of our identity. It’s where we find peace, adventure and a profound connection to the natural world.

Advanced reservations are not available for these dates. Last year, Mount Rainier National Park launched a timed entry pilot program at both the Nisqually entrance (to Paradise Corridor) and White ...