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Snowshoe Trip to Mount Rainier with Outdoor Rec at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The Northwest Adventure Center is located on North Fort Lewis and does all kinds of guided trips including photography, sight-seeing, climbing, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, etc. I had seen the trips advertised but just never signed up for one until recently. I highly recommend doing a trip with them because we had a blast! Here was our experience and what to expect.
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Mazama Ridge – Wonderland – Skyline – Lower Lakes Trail, Mount Rainier N.P.
We live so close to Mount Rainier National Park that we frequently visit. This fall my friend and I went up to Paradise area and did the Mazama Ridge - Wonderland - Skyline - Lower Lakes Trail. Here's what you need to know before you go.
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Winter at Paradise, Mount Rainier
Visiting Mount Rainier National Park in the winter is a MUST. It is breath takingly beautiful. There are some things to know before you go and precautions before traveling in the snow.
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Sleeping Beauty Trail
Sleeping Beauty Trail is located up near Mount Adams in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. It offers 360 views of Mount Adams, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood and Mount St.Helens. This trail is rated as moderate and is one of the prettiest we have done in Washington.
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Polar Express Train Ride at Mount Rainier Railroad
The Polar Express is a classic Christmas movie I'm sure everyone in your family has seen. This movie comes to life at the Mount Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum. Here is our experience on the train and traveling all the way to the North Pole!
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Hiking Paradise, Mount Rainier
The Paradise area of Mount Rainier is easily the most popular area in the National Park. Its got multiple hikes to choose from and lots are easily doable with kids or older family members. You'll get a fantastic view of Mount Rainier on a clear day and still lush forest views if its not clear. Here are the trails we did in the Paradise area and our experience!
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Hiking Naches Peak Loop, Mount Rainier
Naches Peak Loop is my favorite Hike since we've lived here (so far)! This hike is about three miles long round trip. There is about 600 feet of elevation gains. If you take it slow I think the younger kiddos will be fine, Aurora did the whole thing without asking to be carried!
