For Immediate Release
Contact: Donna Rahier, 360-569-6501
Deep Snow Conditions Will Delay Opening of Sunrise Area and the White River
Campground; Entrance Fees Waived on June 21
Deep and persistent snow levels at higher elevations on Mount Rainier will delay the opening of the road to Sunrise until at least July 8. Park road crews, using bulldozers and a rotary snow blower, are working daily to remove snow from the road and expect to reach the parking area at Sunrise early next week. Once access is available, additional park and Washington Conservation Corps crews will be brought into the area to shovel out buildings and activate the power and water systems.
Since July 1, 2010, a total of 907 inches of snow have fallen at Paradise. The record for the park is 1,122 of snowfall during the 1971-72 winter season. Cool and wet temperatures have persisted into June, delaying snow melt in the upper elevations and slowing snow removal operations that began in March. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) road crews have faced similar deep snow conditions on Highway 410, delaying the opening of Chinook Pass on the east side of the park. WSDOT’s projected opening for Chinook Pass is June 23 at 10:00 AM.
Persistent snow conditions will also delay the opening of the White River Campground until July 1. The road to the campground is open and accessible. Mowich Road opening operations will be delayed until snow removal at Paradise and Sunrise are completed. All other park roads and areas are open. Travelers are advised to check the park’s website prior to a visit to get updated information on road and trail conditions, services and activities. Mount Rainier National Park’s website is at: www.nps.gov/mora. Attached are recent photos of current snow conditions at Sunrise.
Other photos are posted on the park website.
Please check the WSDOT website, www.wsdot.wa.gov, for current updates on all highway and pass conditions in Washington State.
June 21 is a FEE FREE DAY at Mount Rainier!
June 21 marks the first day of summer and the next FEE FREE DAY at Mount Rainier National Park and all other national parks charging entrance fees across the nation. This is one of 17 fee free days that have been designated this year. Other remaining fee free periods are September 24 (National Public Lands Day), and November 11-13 (Veteran's Day Weekend).
Fee free days serve to encourage Americans to visit and appreciate their national parks.
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Summertime Ranger led programs return to the Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2011
Summertime Ranger-led Programs return to the Mountain
Contact: Curt Jacquot, Curt_Jacquot@nps.gov, 360.569.6578
Mount Rainier National Park is pleased to announce the return of regularly scheduled ranger-led programs. The Ohanapecosh campground is snow-free and rangers have returned to present a variety of daily programs starting Friday, June 17th. These include Junior Ranger activities, walks and evening programs.
In June at the Paradise Jackson Visitor Center, visitors can join a daily Ranger’s Choice walk at 2 p.m. and on Friday, June 17th there will be an evening program at the Paradise Inn starting at 9 p.m. The complete schedule of daily ranger programs at Longmire and Paradise will begin Friday, July 1st. The summer schedule of Ranger-led activities is available on the park website at:
http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm
Follow upcoming Mount Rainier National Park events via our new twitter page at:
http://twitter.com/#!/MountRainierNPS
Upcoming evening programs are as follows:
Friday, June 17, Paradise Inn Lobby at 9:00 PM
Journey to Paradise: Join Ranger Maureen McLean for a 1915 sojourn to Mount Rainier National Park.
Friday, June 17, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Treemendous Trees: Come and discover the many special gifts that the coniferous forests of Mount Rainier provide for all with Ranger Bev Killam.
Saturday, June 18, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Climbing Mount Rainier: Have you ever wondered, dreamed, or imagined what you would experience were you to climb the mountain? Join Ranger Dan Smith for a journey into the world of thin air and ice as he shares his 40+ years of climbing experiences.
Sunday, June 19, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Life in the Treetops: The old growth forests of Mount Rainier National Park are some of the last remnants of the forests that covered this area in the past. These biologically diverse ecosystems provide life to thousands of plant and animal species. Join Ranger Scott Coombs in a tour of the old growth forest and an introduction to the animals that call these treetops home.
Monday, June 20, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Climbing Mount Rainier: Ranger Dan Smith
Tuesday, June 21, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Treemendous Trees: Ranger Bev Killam
Wednesday, June 22, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Where the Wild Things Are
Thursday, June 23, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Life Comes From The Volcano!
General park information is available at www.nps.gov/mora or by calling
360-569-2211.
-NPS-
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2011
Summertime Ranger-led Programs return to the Mountain
Contact: Curt Jacquot, Curt_Jacquot@nps.gov, 360.569.6578
Mount Rainier National Park is pleased to announce the return of regularly scheduled ranger-led programs. The Ohanapecosh campground is snow-free and rangers have returned to present a variety of daily programs starting Friday, June 17th. These include Junior Ranger activities, walks and evening programs.
In June at the Paradise Jackson Visitor Center, visitors can join a daily Ranger’s Choice walk at 2 p.m. and on Friday, June 17th there will be an evening program at the Paradise Inn starting at 9 p.m. The complete schedule of daily ranger programs at Longmire and Paradise will begin Friday, July 1st. The summer schedule of Ranger-led activities is available on the park website at:
http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm
Follow upcoming Mount Rainier National Park events via our new twitter page at:
http://twitter.com/#!/MountRainierNPS
Upcoming evening programs are as follows:
Friday, June 17, Paradise Inn Lobby at 9:00 PM
Journey to Paradise: Join Ranger Maureen McLean for a 1915 sojourn to Mount Rainier National Park.
Friday, June 17, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Treemendous Trees: Come and discover the many special gifts that the coniferous forests of Mount Rainier provide for all with Ranger Bev Killam.
Saturday, June 18, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Climbing Mount Rainier: Have you ever wondered, dreamed, or imagined what you would experience were you to climb the mountain? Join Ranger Dan Smith for a journey into the world of thin air and ice as he shares his 40+ years of climbing experiences.
Sunday, June 19, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Life in the Treetops: The old growth forests of Mount Rainier National Park are some of the last remnants of the forests that covered this area in the past. These biologically diverse ecosystems provide life to thousands of plant and animal species. Join Ranger Scott Coombs in a tour of the old growth forest and an introduction to the animals that call these treetops home.
Monday, June 20, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Climbing Mount Rainier: Ranger Dan Smith
Tuesday, June 21, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Treemendous Trees: Ranger Bev Killam
Wednesday, June 22, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Where the Wild Things Are
Thursday, June 23, Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater 8:30 pm
Life Comes From The Volcano!
General park information is available at www.nps.gov/mora or by calling
360-569-2211.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
We'll miss you Dave!
DENVER – Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels today announced that
Mount Rainier Superintendent David Uberuaga has been named Superintendent
of Grand Canyon National Park. Uberuaga will begin his duties in mid-July.
“I am extremely pleased that we have someone of Dave’s character,
experience and ability at Grand Canyon National Park,” Wessels said. “He
has all the skills necessary to take on the many complex issues that are
part of managing a park the size and stature of Grand Canyon.”
Uberuaga is currently the Superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park in
Washington state, a post he has held for the past 9 years. During that
time he served for more than a year as Acting Superintendent of Yosemite
National Park. He has spent 37 years in federal service and has been with
the National Park Service since 1984.
“I am humbled to have been selected as Superintendent at Grand Canyon,”
Uberuaga said. “I look forward to working with the park staff, the many
stakeholders who care so deeply about the park, and the local community.
Grand Canyon National Park is a truly spectacular place, one that has
inspired people around the world.”
Uberuaga has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Masters in
Business Administration from the University of Idaho. Among his many
awards, he is the recipient of the National Parks Conservation
Association’s Stehpen Tyng Mather Award for promoting environmental
preservation in parks; the Department of Interior Cooperative Conservation
Award; and the Department of Interior Superior Service Award. In 2008, he
was named Federal Land Manger of the year by the Department of Interior.
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, he and his wife Barbara have three grown
children, Mark, Michelle and Amy.
---NPS---
Mount Rainier Superintendent David Uberuaga has been named Superintendent
of Grand Canyon National Park. Uberuaga will begin his duties in mid-July.
“I am extremely pleased that we have someone of Dave’s character,
experience and ability at Grand Canyon National Park,” Wessels said. “He
has all the skills necessary to take on the many complex issues that are
part of managing a park the size and stature of Grand Canyon.”
Uberuaga is currently the Superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park in
Washington state, a post he has held for the past 9 years. During that
time he served for more than a year as Acting Superintendent of Yosemite
National Park. He has spent 37 years in federal service and has been with
the National Park Service since 1984.
“I am humbled to have been selected as Superintendent at Grand Canyon,”
Uberuaga said. “I look forward to working with the park staff, the many
stakeholders who care so deeply about the park, and the local community.
Grand Canyon National Park is a truly spectacular place, one that has
inspired people around the world.”
Uberuaga has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Masters in
Business Administration from the University of Idaho. Among his many
awards, he is the recipient of the National Parks Conservation
Association’s Stehpen Tyng Mather Award for promoting environmental
preservation in parks; the Department of Interior Cooperative Conservation
Award; and the Department of Interior Superior Service Award. In 2008, he
was named Federal Land Manger of the year by the Department of Interior.
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, he and his wife Barbara have three grown
children, Mark, Michelle and Amy.
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