Organized Tours & Ranger Programs in Mount Rainier National Park at Frommer's

Organized Tours & Ranger Programs

Gray Line of Seattle (tel. 800/426-7532 or 206/626-5200; www.graylineofseattle.com) offers bus tours into the park from May through September. Cost for a 1-day tour is $62 for adults, $31 for children. Three- and seven-day tours that include accommodations and explore both Mount Rainier and Seattle are also available for about $300 and $750 per person, respectively, based on double occupancy.

Ranger-led tours, discussions, and seminars take place or begin at Longmire, Ohanapecosh, Paradise, and Sunrise visitor centers.

At Longmire, short history talks take place daily in summer. There are evening programs at Cougar Rock Campground.

At Ohanapecosh, there are ranger-led hikes and walks along popular trails almost daily, as well as evening programs during July and August devoted to natural and cultural history and resources.

From Paradise, there are daily walks to view wildflowers and glaciers. Park naturalists also roam the area answering questions.

From the Sunrise area, there are daily ranger-led walks. During July and August, evening campfire programs take place at White River Campground.

Programs change each year and season. Check at a visitor center for specific programs and times during your visit.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.